Tag: nyc
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Spring Break in NYC – Days 1 and 2 – Matilda and Nets Game
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This year we spent Spring break in NYC for the first time. All the families got together for Dave’s birthday later in the week. We stayed in Columbus Circle, which was a convenient location and we had a great view of Central Park for the week. My parents arrived the day before us and were…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 10: Lunch with Jen and Heading Home
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December 30, 2013 Spent the morning cleaning Dave’s apartment and packing. Lucas was a big help. Met Jen for lunch at Serafina on Broadway for our last meal together Flew home from Newark. If I have a choice, I’ll never fly United Airlines again. The planes have been upgraded, but a transcontinental flight should have…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 9: Museum of Natural History and Olivia’s Family Birthday Party at Jen’s
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December 29, 2013 We had a day to explore the city. I Googled best brunch in NYC and found “The Butterfly” in TriBeCa. It was just want I wanted (but not needed). Biscuits and gravy with a deep fried egg! Spicy honey-glazed fried chicken and biscuits! The kids wanted to go to a museum. It…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 8: Brunch with Jea, Eddie & Friends and Celebrating Dad’s Birthday
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December 28, 2013 Jea & Eddie were in NYC with Kat & Ken and Ashley and Jae (sans kids). At the risk of ruining their adult-only mojo, we met up with them and Bobby at Hundred Acres in SoHo. Afterwards, Grace left to go “work” (possibly code for manicure). We walked around SoHo for a…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 7: Visiting the Milano-Sessines in CT and Meeting Colin Kim
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December 27, 2013 We drove out to Guilford, CT, to visit Jen, Mike, Zoe and Owen at their home We had an amazing lunch of spaghetti and (local) clams – thanks for hosting us! The kids played so well together while the adults caught up on the last year and a half since we last…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 5: Brunch at Jen’s and Christmas at Haus
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December 25, 2013 Jen hosted Christmas brunch at her place with my parents Sam (the elf) mysteriously found his way to East Harlem to make sure Santa delivered all the presents to Jen’s The kids received too many presents from Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Jen, and Santa We went over to Liz and Clarence’s house to…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 4: More Shopping and Christmas Eve Dinner
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December 24, 2013. Spontaneous trip to Shake Shack with Dave for lunch. It was great, but it’s a little stressful to get a table. My dad graciously offered to come pick up the kids in Manhattan and take them back to Tenafly to play with their cousins (so Grace and I could finish our shopping).…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 3: Shopping and Dinner with Camp Friends
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December 23, 2013 Grace had to get on a call in the morning, so the kids and I headed out in search of breakfast. The rain made it a little tougher, but we ended up at Macy’s where they had something for everyone. We met Jen and my parents at FAO Schwartz before lunch. Aborted…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 2: Lion King and Family Dinner
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December 22, 2013 Lucas modeled his new glasses. Usually he only offers a big toothy cheese, so this was a breakthrough. Had a quick lunch at Le Pain Quotidien off Bryant Park Watched Lion King with Jen, who treated the kids for Christmas. It was really amazing and glad the kids were able to experience…
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NYC For The Holidays – Day 1
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6:19am flight. Kids were great. Grace and I slept the whole way. Had dinner with Jen, the Chais, and Ken. Grace played her Korean card early, though it helps that we’re staying at Dave’s place in K-Town. Lucas assumed his perch atop Dave’s shoulders. It’s crazy warm here, but not complaining.