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Far, Far Away In Far Rockaway
Did you know that Far Rockaway is really, really far away?
Jordan In The House: Fourth Of July Centerpiece Inspiration
I head to Central Park in search of ways to bring the blooms inside all year 'round.
Driving Lessons And City-Kid Problems
On test day, I managed to survive the trip on the FDR and make it through parallel parking, three-point-turns, and stop signs. And then I hit a person.
Weekend Snapshots
On Sunday, for Indy's half-birthday, we took him to Carroll Gardens for a little eating-and-toy-shopping.
Eat All The Burgers
This was the first location we shot in yesterday: The Burger Joint, which you get to in a very neat way, by wandering through the fancy-pants lobby of Le Parker Meridian Hotel and then ducking behind a thick burgundy curtain (the only indicator of what's to come is a small neon hamburger on the wall).
Inside, a super-cool (and tiny; go early or face completely crazy lines) space with wood paneling, vinyl booths, and one of the best burgers in the city (get it fully loaded with cheese).
Anywhere with lampshades like that has my official Seal Of Approval.
Swing Dancing In The City / Question For You
I started going swing dancing at various spots around the city when I was 16. Mostly at 18+ places but still: bad girls, I know. (Not really bad. We were swing dancing. There are worse things to be sneaking into places to be doing.)
Weekend Snapshots
Saturday afternoon, we got good news. And celebrated accordingly.
Cozy Winter Brunch Spots In NYC
It's snowing!
And that means cozy sweaters, Hunter boots, and brunch anywhere you can find a fireplace.
I gave Andrea at BrunchCritic a ring to find out her top picks for Cozy Winter Brunch Spots in NYC, and these were her top five:
Tiny's (Tribeca): In Tribeca, the land of enormous, loft-like spaces, Tiny's is an adorable miniature spot with a fireplace to be reckoned with. A perfect place for a romantic date during the chilly months.
Real Simple Pop-Up Shop in Bryant Park
NYC is a fairly spectacular place to live all year round...but there's nothing like it at Christmastime. Yesterday morning, I swung by Bryant Park (the ice skating rink also has a pretty fun bar adjacent to it - we went last year around this time with some friends) for the Grand Opening of Real Simple's Pop-Up Shop - a must if you're in NYC.
The Pop-Up Shop is full of the kinds of gift ideas that are the reason you (or at least I) love Real Simple: inventive and practical. Like Mario Batali's new cookbook, tons and tons of foodie items...and Christmas tree decoration organizers (want).
