Category Archives: summer fun

serenity at the tip of manhattan

Table Green Cafe, a Cleaver Co. outpost of The Green Table in Chelsea Market, kicked off their 2nd Summer season of their 2 food kiosks last night in Battery Park.  I was invited to sample some of their food and desserts, along with … Continue reading

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summer doesn’t have to end so soon…

Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow; the students having been filtering back into the city and taking over the subways; the US Open is coming to the end of its 2012 season; and Summer Friday’s no longer exist.  It all sounds … Continue reading

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diner en blanc

(8/22/12 – and now for my full report)   By now, you’ve probably seen a ton of press regarding Monday night’s flash mob secret all white dinner party.  My report is that yes, it was THAT exciting, it was THAT elegant … Continue reading

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indoor rock climbing

I purchased a Bloomspot deal to Brooklyn Boulders almost a year ago and finally cashed it in last weekend.  The package included the Learn the Ropes class, 2 – one day passes with all of the gear and a drink … Continue reading

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mini broadway performances

(photos courtesy of playbill.com) A few days late is better than never right?  Working next to Bryant Park I should have known about the broadway musicals that are performed Thursdays in Bryant Park (last week being the first week) from … Continue reading

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free summer cultural events for chilling out

Some days you’re in the mood to chill out and not think about anything.  And sometimes too much stimulation is well, just too much.  For that day, NYC provides plenty of outdoor opportunities to fulfill that need. Stargazing around NYC  … Continue reading

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summer outdoor movies

There is nothing better than the Summer in NYC! There are always so many fun activities and events to choose from, it is possible to have something fun to do close to every day of the week.  AND if you play … Continue reading

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roller skating at dekalb market!

YES - they are back! Down & Derby Roller Disco has found it’s new home at DeKalb Market in Brooklyn!  Every 3rd Friday throughout the Summer, starting May 18th, Down & Derby will be hosting it’s Skate, Dance, Drink parties. The parties begin … Continue reading

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roller skating dance party

YES! It does exist!  It’s a unique experience that will remind most of us of just how old we really are – and how out of touch we are with the abilities of our younger years.  That is, unless, you’ve … Continue reading

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