Day one in Manhattan

finally, my weekend in NYC

There’s been much build up to this trip, mostly created by me.  The idea of a weekend away (flying solo for a start) in New York with my brother and his family has been FULL ON exciting and so finally, with military precision, I have extracted myself from Him and the Smalls and I’m here.

an explosion of Organic Avenue juice in the city

I was up with jet lag (and excitement) so found myself taking an early morning stroll up Amsterdam.  Drawn into Organic Avenue, I heard from the team there how the business has exploded this year from one store to a mere 11 across the city.

green juice (a mere $11?!) to aid my jet lag

My nephew and I had a slap-up breakfast (with his parents too) at Sarabeth’s before Bro and I set off for some downtown shopping.

angel boy, nephew

Rag & Bone on Mercer St

a green rabbit hat in Fiorentini + Baker

Bro shopping downtown

quick bite to eat at Houston Hall in West Village

before zipping home on the subway

That evening we headed out to the Meatpacking District for pre-dinner drinks in the Jane Hotel Ballroom.

entrance to the Jane Hotel on Jane St.

front desk at probably the coolest yet best value hotel in NYC

mojito for me and magarita for bro (he is SO like Lord Y!)

bohemian ballroom at The Jane

We finished off our day with a very reasonable but yummy dinner at Cafe Gitane.