I am not one for trends, except for trendy donuts. I’m totally about trendy donuts, because donuts are delicious. Not all donuts are made equally, however. With many shops putting on toppings such as cereal or pretzels, you may find that the moisture is sucked out of them leaving the […]
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I was a picky eater. I was a vegetarian. I was many things in my past life that would lead you to believe that I’d never eat jerky. People change. My lifestyle required power snacks for hiking and a food source that would keep without refrigeration on long road trips. […]
While other trailheads in the area are brimming with cars and commotion, Madam Brett Park is quiet and relaxed. So much so that when I was driving to the parking lot, I almost thought I was going the wrong way. Everything was all good and the trails were very well […]
The Indiana Jones in me gets a kick out of exploring abandoned civilizations, so for years I was allured by the idea of Doodletown – a Hudson Valley mountain town reclaimed by nature. I decided to combine this hike with a trek up Bald Mountain to get in some miles […]
One of the most well known recreational areas in the Hudson Valley, Bear Mountain State Park [Palisades Parkway or Route 9W North Bear Mountain, NY 10911] is a place for the whole family and the hiking enthusiast alike. While there are many activities to partake in the park, I had one […]
Sometimes you find something so special and just right, it turns itself into a tradition. Surrounded by state parks and not far off the thruway you’ll find Dottie Audrey’s Bakery and Kitchen [549 Ny-17 Tuxedo Park, NY 10987]. It is a place so wonderful that I can’t help but end […]
Every spring there were rumors. Spring turned to summer. Summer to fall, winter, and back around the sun again. I had been waiting for years, but it finally happened! May of 2017, the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens [700 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase, NY 10577] officially reopened after a long […]
One of my favorite attributes about Brooklyn is its vibrant street art scene, whether it’s colorful murals, spray paint messages on the sidewalk, or new little decals that are popping up. If you’re hunting around for the best in town, a concentrated couple of streets called the Bushwick Collective [St […]
Karczma, 136 Greenpoint Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222 Few things in life are more comforting than home cooked Polish cuisine. Greenpoint has a strong Polish heritage and this authentic spot delivers the vibe and the flavor. Servers are dressed up in traditional ware, Polish folk music is playing, and the pierogi […]
Laundry is not one of my favorite chores, but I could see that changing if I lived in Brooklyn. You see, Sunshine Laundromat [860 Manhattan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11222] could make the bothersome task almost an exciting treat, considering between loads you can play loads of pinball in a killer […]
Not quite as popular as Williamsburg, but that’s a good thing sometimes. Places aren’t always overrun, you can find hidden gems, and there is still a sense of the old neighborhood – even though the area is absolutely becoming gentrified. What to do? +Take in the stunning view at WNYC Transmitter […]
If you hate white space, you’ll love this place. Enter the City Reliquary [370 Metropolitan Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211] through the turnstile to discover a collection of quirky trinkets that sing the song of NYC’s history. It’s decorated in what I like to call organized clutter. There are collections galore, […]
OddFellows, 175 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249 It’s ice cream season and there is nothing that makes me happier than a scoop on the hot streets of the city. What’s great about this shop is their funky homemade flavors, made in small batches which change frequently – even sometimes within […]
Pies and Thighs, 166 S. 4th Street (at Driggs) Brooklyn, NY 11211 A hole in the wall that packs up fast, service is lax, but the CHICKEN BISCUIT is worth it all. There is nothing better for a freshly fried flawless piece of chicken to wear than a slathering of […]
Travelers from all over the world come to NYC to see the sights, and itineraries have recently veered from mainstream Manhattan into new wave Brooklyn. There are many neighborhoods in the borough, but none more hip than Williamsburg. What to do? +Peruse the artifacts in the City Reliquary +Shop at […]