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It’s not everyday that I decide to write about New York City for two days in a row, but there’s just been so much going on this past month and I’m so excited to share! Before I get to the good stuff, I just wanted to give a huge thank you to Dooney & Bourke for surprising me with this gorgeous leather crossbody bag. My first ever designer handbag was actually from Dooney & Bourke and I still love it to this day. It’s always nice to learn a brand you love is equally thoughtful as they are classic. Be prepared to see this little bag a lot in the upcoming, holiday months! Now… on to my update!
- Museum of Natural History (Central Park West & 79th Street, UWS): The other weekend David indulged the kid in me and took me to the Museum of Natural History! We spent hours & hours wondering through the museum, taking in the animals, the different cultures, and (of course) the dinosaurs! I think we’ll need another visit to spend more time with those dinosaurs and all of the nooks & crannies that we missed.
- LeVain (351 Amsterdam Avenue or 167 W 74th Avenue): After walking through the museum for hours, we treated ourselves to some LeVain cookies on the Upper West Side. If you’ve been here before, make it a priority ASAP! They are by the far the most decadent cookies I’ve ever had. So worth each & every calorie! PRO TIP: The original is on 351 Amsterdam Avenue and always has a line out the door. Visit the location a few block north at 167 W 74th Avenue for all of the treats and none of the line.
- Katz Deli (205 E Houston St, LES): When my parents came to visit, this was my dad’s number one restaurant request! We went at lunchtime on a Sunday and there was a line out the door. Don’t be intimated because it powers along and you’ll be inside in no time. We opted to wait for a table, but that only add maybe 15 more minutes to our wait time. There’s a lot of hype around this restaurant (and an iconic movie scene), but it 100% lived up to it. The pastrami was exactly what I was needing and the knish made for the perfect snack.
- Balthazar (80 Spring Street, SOHO): This French-inspired restaurant just seems like one of those ‘see-and-be-seen’ sort of places. Apparently, it’s one of the top picks for celeb spotting, but at our brunch I didn’t spot anyone! That’s okay because their Bloody Mary is one of the best I’ve ever had!
- Flour Shop (177 Lafayette Street, SOHO): I attended a sweet little soiree for Erin Condren at this SOHO bakery. They made for the perfect host and their candy-filled cake was out of this world! I definitely will remember this stop when I need to serve a statement making dessert.
- Royal Palms (514 Union Street, Brooklyn): Okay, I haven’t official been here yet, but David and I are going back to our St. Pete roots to play some shuffleboard tonight. We would play every week on a team back home and I’m so excited to have a little bit of Florida in my NYC life.
As always, if there’s something that I’m glaringly missing out on, be sure to let me know with a comment below!
Love from NYC,
Katie