Cheap NYC Date Idea: Mini Golf at Pier 25 in Manhattan

Looking for New York City date night that’s much more original than ye old dinner and a movie? A fun but cheap NYC date idea? Is that even possible? Yes it is! Surprise your date with a sunset game of mini golf in lower Manhattan!

Mini Golf at Pier 25

People don’t believe me when I tell them there is mini golf in Manhattan!

In one of NYC’s trendiest neighborhoods no less, Tribeca. Pier 25 is where you will find NYC’s funky little miniature golf course, along with are stunning views of One World Trade. AND the sunset over Jersey. Read More

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6 Places to Find the Prettiest Spring Flowers in NYC

April showers bring May flowers. Tomorrow is the first day of MAY and after this cold, wet April, NYC is ready to COLLECT.  If you follow me on social media, you know I’m obsessed with spring flowers. If you follow me IRL (like literally down the street), you’ve heard me squeal at the sight of them: PRETTY!!!!!! The forecast promises beautiful weather for the first five days of May, FINALLY. It’s the perfect time to frolic around as much spring as possible, I say! Here’s where to go:

6 Places with the Full Flower Power of NYC Spring!

Roosevelt Island

Take the tram or F train to this island cherry blossom paradise in the middle of the East River! The west side of the island is lined with cherry trees and the pink flowers look spectacular against the city skyline. For more info about visiting and photos of what you can expect to see:  Read More

[Replay Cliché] I Got Robbed On The Streets Of New York City

Originally posted in April 2016. I’d like to say this was the last time I was robbed..but alas that’s not true!

What’s the number one thing you SHOULD NOT do if you get mugged?

A. Chase the mugger.
B. Try to be a hero. 
C. Channel the crazy pirate character you used to play at Renaissance festivals.

I got robbed on the streets of NYC last week and guess what I did?

D. ALL OFF THE ABOVE.

When someone snatches your phone from your hand, there is no time to think. I acted completely out of instinct. This instinct was to scream, “FUCK YOU” at the top of my theatrically trained vocal capacity. And one “fuck you” certainly wasn’t enough. What if he hadn’t heard me? I had to make sure he understood! I chased after him, following him down 26th Street repeating myself over and over, “FUCK YOU!!!!” Read More

Street Art Saturday: The Trend of Advertising Murals

Street art has such popularity that massive companies have caught on and capitalized on it. “Hand-painted” advertising murals uses the genuine and creative nature of street art to promote commodities like shoes and sodas. It’s weird…

What’s up with hand-painted mural advertisements?

I had to look twice at this Nike advert to realized every inch is painted on the wall. Then I was torn about my feelings- on one hand it’s cool that The Man is giving artists a way to support themselves. Then again…you have to wonder who is actually painting the murals. I have a hunch the person holding the paint brush has zero creative input. Is The Man just taking an art form and using it to their $$$ advantage?? Read More

Weekly New York Minutes #15

Every Friday I feature some fleeting moments from my week that made me stop and think, “I’m so lucky to live in NYC!” And maybe some others that made me think, “Bahaha this city is ridiculous and I love it.” Here we go for the last of April (time flies!!)…

Crashing a street performance in Columbus Circle! I first saw these ballet dancers in 2012 and was dazzled by them, and totally clueless that they’re actually paid performers! They dance for a bus tour called The Ride. I’ve seen them a handful of times since and they make me smile every time! Read More

The Cookie Stars of NYC Are Off Broadway at Schmackary’s

Winnie the Pooh was always down for a small smackerel, no matter how many honey pots he had just licked clean. After a large meal at a thai restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen, three friends found themselves feeling a lot like ol’ Pooh Bear. Stuffed but craving something sweet. So we stopped in at Schmackary’s for a small schmackerel to satisfy our sweet tooths.

Shamackary’s Lip-Schmackin’ Good Cookies in NYC

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