Posts Categorized: New York

Show Me a Hero

Are you watching Show Me A Hero on HBO? It’s only six episodes — and I am doing my best to savor each one (seriously, I would watch season after season of this show). Here’s why: 1. It’s New York-specific. The plot follows the true story of Nick Wasicsko, the mayor of Yonkers, New York in the 1980s,… Read more »

I’m back!

You guys: I am so sorry for the blogging interruption. This fall has been on overdrive with work and wedding planning and travel and fun friends in town. But it’s no excuse! I said I’d be back in October…and technically, it’s still October, right? 😉 I figured I’d share a quick peek at what I’ve been up… Read more »

Governor’s Island in the heat

In the middle of last week’s heat wave, Matt and I decided it would be a perfect time for a day trip to Governor’s Island. We’ve gone almost every summer and love it — plus, if you bring bikes, it’s a built-in pass to the front of the ferry line. (Never a bad thing.) Our… Read more »

Wedding dress shopping tips

I haven’t posted a wedding update in some time, so wanted to share details about my experience going dress shopping with my mom and sister over the weekend… We scheduled appointments at three different places — one that was super fancy, one that was middle of the road, and one that offered a range of designers… Read more »

Eat like you’re in Paris

Honeymoon brainstorming is in full swing right now: I’m pushing for Paris (surprise, surprise!) — or really anywhere in France. I can’t believe it has been over a year since our trip last May. In my quest to nurse my Paris withdrawal, I discovered Montmartre, a wonderful little restaurant in Chelsea that immediately reminded me of… Read more »