We didn’t do many tourist activities during my NYC trip.  But one thing was a must-see: Rockefeller Center, the skating rink, and the Christmas tree! Obligatory self-portrait. I had really hoped to see the Rockefeller tree before Christmas, but I never made it.  Seeing the tree post-holidays may have been less festive, but it was [...]

New York is known as the City the Doesn’t Sleep.  It’s a good thing I took a nap on Wednesday afternoon.  I was well prepared for a night out and about. Natalie‘s good friend Ann came to join us for an evening out in NYC’s Soho neighborhood. Our first stop? The Standard Hotel!  Jesse wanted [...]

I fell in love with NYC’s Le Pain Quotidien.  In fact, during my 3 day trip, I ate there twice. One giant cup of Cafe au Lait please! I was also obsessed with the Tartines, petite open faced sandwiches that made the most delicious and filling lunches both times I dined. Natalie enjoyed the Ricotta [...]

On Tuesday morning, Natalie and I hopped on a bus at South Station.  Just over 4 hours later, we arrived in New York City.  Our good friend Jesse just moved into an apartment in Murray Hill.  We volunteered to help him get set up and keep him company for a few days. The first thing [...]

When my friend Natalie and I arrived in New York City yesterday afternoon, we were starving.  A four hour bus ride and 20 minute walk to your friend’s apartment will really make you hungry.  Once we had unpacked and settled in, our new resident New Yorker Jesse suggested lunch at Eataly. I was in heaven!  [...]

Day #1 of my NYC adventure is over.  I wandered all over the Big Apple, got a manicure/pedicure, met some interesting people, and ate delicious food.  But for tonight, I’m DONE. Getting a good night’s sleep always trumps blogging.