I've been M.I.A! For real though, but I'm back not to worry.
Summer, summer, summertime. What's better then warm weather, BBQs, tan skin, bikinis, and drinks by the beach? NOTHING of course! I can't seem to find one complaint about this summer! Everything was perfect. The weather in NYC was so much cooler than usual. It was in the 80s by day and cool and breezy by night. Very little rain and very few humid days.
Williamsburg, NYC
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Catskills, NY: I spent a long weekend here to get away from the traffic and noisy Fourth of July in the boroughs. I'm not a fan of fireworks at all (personal story), so for me nothing is more annoying than listening to people scare the crap out of you with the fireworks they bought from other states. By the way it's illegal in NYC to have, purchase, or use fireworks. My dog hates it, I hate it, and this year we spent the weekend Upstate away from the noise. Even my dog came along. We rented a house up there, had a real bonfire, roasted marshmallows for smores. I loved the view of the mountains and the quiet sound of nature. It was so amazing. I even saw stars!!!
Brunch: Pranna & Punch. OMG! The reason why I have to workout consistently is because I love food too much! These two places are great.
- Pranna is located in the Gramercy area of Manhattan. I went to Pranna twice for a Sunday birthday gathering and it's just an amazing experience. It's brunch, so it's a fixed rate for food and unlimited drinks, like Mimosas, Bellinis, Screwdrivers, and Bloody Mary's. You eat first and then there is a live DJ. So there you are drinking and dancing at about 4pm and you are totally tipsy by 6pm, and once you get home your ready for bed! LOL! A great time. If you haven't done it go for it. It's perfect for birthdays and social events. Website: www.prannarestaurant.com
- Punch is a small low key restaurant located in the Flatiron district. The food is delicious and the drinks I had were perfect. I went with a friend and she enjoyed everything as well. Please if you are hungry or in the mood for brunch check this place out!!! Website: www.punchrestaurant.com
Snacks: As a lover of food, I have to say that it's surprising that I'm not overweight.
- Wafels&Dinges: For quite some time I've been interested in trying one of the food trucks and the one on my mental list was wafels&dinges. It had a belgium waffle with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzled with chocolate syrup and topped with sugar powder. OMG! My mouth is watering all over again. It was seriously amazing. You can add any toppings you want and they have a variety of desserts, lunches, etc. Just please try it, you won't regret it. You can follow them on twitter @waffletruck to get an update on their locations around NYC. Website: www.wafelsanddinges.com
- Eataly: Also in the Flatiron District. There is no wondering why it's called Eataly! It's like hopping on a jet and landing in Italy. I intially went for their gelato but there was so much other things there as well. The best way I can describe it is it's like an Ikea for Italian food. The same way Ikea is separated by section is the way Eataly is organized. There is a wine/beer section, a meat section, a Nutella bar, a gelato bar, and then an area where you can eat and more. It was much bigger than I expected and everything looked, smelled, and tasted amazing. So if you love Italy, Italian food or products definitely make a stop there. Website: www.eataly.com
Rooftop Bar/Lounges: I clearly love NYC! So I am always looking for new areas to take in the scene of the New York Skyline. Rooftop lounges have really gotten popular over the past couple of years.
- VistaSky Lounge [LIC, Queens]. It's a relatively new location in Long Island City, Queens. It's a rooftop and is actually located inside the Four Points Sheraton Hotel. It's a very small location compared to other places. We went on a Saturday to celebrate a birthday and it was really calm. The overall mood was chill and even though it was small it was never insanely crowded. People kind of drifted in and out for drinks. Some people stayed, some people left. It was a nice night and the view was definitely breathtaking. Website: www.vistany.com
Classes:
- Joe's Pro Shop [Flatiron District, NYC] It's a small coffee shop located in the Flatiron District. I took a coffee tasting class. I know, who knew they had coffee tasting classes? But really, in NYC they have everything! This class basically teaches you how to smell, taste, and identify different kinds of coffee. I am a big coffee fanatic. I can't go a day without a cup or two of coffee and I thought I should learn more so that I can talk about what I love so much. It was a basic class that cost $25 but I learned how to identify the kind of coffee that I prefer by smell, taste, etc. It was definitely an experience. If you like coffee or are looking for a new date idea with that special someone you should definitely try it. Then go have brunch or dinner in the area afterwards. Check out www.joenewyork.com for more information on classes.
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