Mid-Week Escape in NYC
📍SoHo, NYC
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Last week, David and I had our very own Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Moment and snuck into the city to celebrate his birthday. Okay, so really, I used a personal day, but the effects were the same as if I had played hooky. To quote the movie, “ How can I possibly be expected to handle work on a day like this?” The sun was shining, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and it felt absolutely perfect out! There’s something about taking a random day away from work that beats any weekend feeling. To help you inspire taking the rogue vacation day, here’s our mid-week escape in NYC.
Coffee at the Marlton Hotel
After a mid-morning train into the city, we made our way to the Greenwich Village. Before lunch, I was in need of a caffeine pick-me-up, so we swung into the Marlton Hotel’s espresso bar. It was an unseasonably warm day, and I treated myself to a summertime favorite: espresso tonic. With soda water and a fresh orange slice, think of it as an extra caffeinated soda. We took our drinks to go and killed time before our reservation by sitting in Washington Square Park, which always makes for great people watching! It was the first absolutely gorgeous Spring day of the year, and I was ready to spend as much time outside as possible.
Lunch at Caffè Dante
Since we were out celebrating David’s birthday, I made plans at one of our favorite date spots, Dante. We specifically love the one on MacDougal Street. It has long been our destination for celebrations and intimate nights for two. Even during lunch, this tiny cafe feels so wonderfully intimate. We sat at what has lovingly become our usual table and snacked on their burrata and flatbread. They are continuously rated as one of the best cocktail bars in the world, but they still have an ever-growing list of mocktails. This was such a delight for me in my third trimester. We could have spent all afternoon here, but we had other spots to cross off our list. So, after a few rounds of drinks, we were off to enjoy the beautiful March day.
Shopping and Drinks in SoHo
Even when we have nothing specific to shop for, one of my favorite activities is to aimlessly wander the stores of SoHo. Just a quick stroll from Dante, the cloudless blue sky was also a perfect opportunity to appreciate the stunning cast iron architecture. It is so iconic and perfectly indicative of the neighborhood. With some time to kill, we window-shopped and hopped into a few different stores. The crowds and lines we almost certainly meet on the weekends have melted, a major perk of a mid-week trip. A little thirsty, we popped into Balthazar to enjoy a single round of drinks. We hadn’t been here in a long while, but it’s always a great choice for French fries and maybe even some celeb spotting.
Not pictured was our quick jaunt into Brooklyn to watch David’s alma mater in the conference championship. Although Rhode Island didn’t get the W, it was a long and fulfilling day of playing hooky in the city. Even with Baby Girl Kennedy just a few weeks away, I can’t help but daydream of our future trips into the city together. I know she’ll love the city as much as we do.
Love from NYC,
Katie
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