my first couple of days in new york have been amazing!
i arrived saturday evening, just in time for drinks and appetizers at the crosby terrace– the stuffed zuchini flowers were so good – i had been craving for these lately!
we had a late dinner at ruby’s cafe – my brother’s all time favourite in nolita, where we shared an amazing burguer and delicious chicken and pumpkin salad – so good!
sunday was all about walking, sightseeing and stopping by some foodie spots too!
more on ny coming soon.
tomorrow morning i’m flying to new york! i’ll be staying for a few days, spending some quality time with my brother and hopefully catching up with some friends too.
i am so excited, i have a huge list of places to go and things to see – markets, parks, exhibitions and delicious eateries!
stay tuned for a few new york posts soon!
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on our little trip to palm springs last month we stopped by Joshua Tree National Park. it’s amazing how the US has so many national parks, and this is the first one i visited.
i first saw the amazing views of joshua on entourage (s05e05) and saying to myself i had to go there.
we just couldn’t stop taking pictures of the amazing views, the funny ways the stones pile up and the curious joshua trees!
these are my fave shopping spots in SoCal;
The Lab – Anti Mall, has become the creative heart of the Sobeca arts district in Costa Mesa. we came here for a yummy brunch at the Gypsy Den and loved the atmosphere.
The Farmer’s Market, where you can find awesome shops, restaurants and grocery stores, is right next to The Grove. this is the place to go if you love shopping and hate malls, like me!
American Rag Cie , founded by Mark Werts, is one of the most innovative and trendsetting stores in California. you can shop and eat, new and old, for her and for him. don’t miss out on this cool shop if you’re around La Brea Ave.
See’s Candies, California’s famous old time candies, was founded in 1921 and it till keeps its original image and quality. thankfully I don’t have a See’s store near home, otherwise I know I would be there too often! my favourite is the caffe latte lollypop!
Just for fun the episode from I Love Lucy for which Lucy and Ethel trained at See’s Candy Factory. The lady in the episode was an employee at See’s.
we had such a nice couple of days in Palm Springs, just two hours away from Fullerton, and it felt like we were on a mini vacation.
i had read about The Parker Hotel here and here, and was dying to stay there myself.
we relaxed in the hotel’s pool, had a great evening at the Palm Springs Village Fest and went sightseeing to the near Joshua Tree National Park.
The Parker, designed by Jonathan Adler, opened in 2004. it has an amazing atmosphere, the food is excellent and its the perfect place to relax in a beautiful setting.
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