January 7, 2016
Sam’s Point Hike
If I had to pick the best thing that happened to me in 2015, it would be my accidental discovery that I love hiking. Luckily I live in the tri-state area, where the amount of hiking that can be done…
January 4, 2016
Bull Hill / Mt.Taurus Hike
I accidentally picked up hiking as a hobby when I looked up possible day trips out of the city and found an entry on Cold Spring, NY, which included a hike up Bull Hill (not really a hill). One site…
January 2, 2016
Untitled at the Whitney
Everything from the tea to the desserts was phenomenal, but if I had to pick a favorite it would be the “roasted and fried chicken with kale and raddichio”. Both kinds of chicken were out-of-this-world with the perfect taste and texture, and Mike thought the kale was delicious, which has happened only one other time the entire time we’ve known each other.
January 2, 2016
Kykuit: The Rockefeller Estate and Stone Barns
Kykuit is one of the many mansions in the Historic Hudson Valley that are open to the public, and was home to four generations of Rockefellers. The tour includes the rooms of the mansion, but photography isn’t allowed inside so…
January 1, 2016
Grounds for Sculpture and Rat’s Restaurant
For my birthday last year, I wanted to have brunch somewhere with a lovely view, and somehow ended up finding Rat’s Restaurant, which is in/beside Grounds for Sculpture in New Jersey. Definitely a new favorite spot for a day trip…
December 28, 2015
Wave Hill, Bronx
Located about an hour from Midtown Manhattan by subway and bus (about 30 minutes by car), Wave Hill is a perfect day trip to escape from the city. Despite the fact that the year-round activities available such as family…
December 26, 2015
Korean Restaurants in Flushing
Just a few Korean spots we visited in Flushing this year. In my opinion, there are much better things to be found (both food and shopping-wise) in Flushing than in Koreatown in Manhattan. Part of my end-of-year photo dump series. Kimganae…
December 24, 2015
Fabrick and Spyglass bar at the Archer Hotel
It’s Christmas Eve! So I thought I’d share one of my actual wintry walks. This was an afternoon and evening at the Archer Hotel. Brunch at David Burke Fabrick to try the Piecaken (everything at this brunch was delicious), and…
December 21, 2015
Jones Beach
One extremely hot summer day at Jones Beach, plus brunch in Amityville (yes, THAT Amityville). Part of my end-of-year photo dump series.
December 21, 2015
Cafe Gitane
A lovely spot for brunch, or dinner and drinks with a friend. Cute paw print design on their mocha. Would also be good for a first date. Louis takes Pam here for a brunch date in the show “Louis”. Part…
December 17, 2015
Chalk Point Kitchen + MarieBelle Chocolates
Taking a break from vacation blogging to insert a few photo dumps from this year you guys! I’m hoping to wipe my blogging slate clean before 2016 rolls in, and if you haven’t noticed I haven’t been in the mood…
