Since we're on the topic of favorite things, I thought, why not do a post on my favorite things in NYC. I admit, I've only lived in New York City for 3 years. What right do I have to proclaim I know what's the best in NYC? But then again, why the hell not?
1) The best part of living in NYC this summer was waking up to this every single morning. Those brief quiet moments when the hustle and bustle melts away and it's just the wind, your breath and shades of pink and orange.
2) Battery Park. If you haven't done so already, please please please do bike on along the Hudson and spend a lazy, sunny afternoon here. It's true, the closer to South Ferry you get, the more tourists you find, but walk towards Stuyvesant and you're sure to find a quiet tucked away slice of heaven. Bring a book and if you've got a sweet tooth like me, grab a sorbet from Ciao Bella right around the corner. (You have got to try the Blood Orange and Grapefruit Campari. It is to die for!). There's also an adorable little area to go mini golfing a little further up on Pier 25. It's an absolutely perfect place for a date as the sun sets behind you. And if you're lucky, I've chanced upon board games that the friendly neighbors in the area provide for free!
3) Best chocolate chip cookies in town? Definitely Joe's Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are perfectly chewy and the salt perfectly balances out the decadence of the chocolate. I hear their coffee is very on-point too. But since I can't handle my caffeine, I tend towards their chai latte, which unfortunately was not hot at all today and on a chilly winter morning, nothing is worse than a cup of lukewarm mediocrity.
Post to be continued.
