In December I went to visit my boyfriend in New York and we had a couple of days there before leaving to the sun in Miami. To be honest we weren’t acting like the best tourist because it was so cold, so we spent a lot of time indoor watching Mockingjay and getting manicures and pedicures, and of course going out to eat. When in New York… One of the perks of having a boyfriend who grew up in Brooklyn is that he has a lot of cool spots he showed me and took me to. ♥ The Bemelmans Bar The Bemelmans Bar is the hotel bar to The Carlyle Hotel. On the walls, lamps and ceilings in the bar there are murals drawed by the creator of the classic Madeline children’s books, Ludwig Bemelmans. The bar is cozy, dark in the right way and the murals create an amazing atmosphere. ♥ Miss Favela Located in Brooklyn this Brazilian place gives you the best of both worlds. Great food and great atmosphere. This is the place where you can eat a little bit and then stand up and dance around between the tables with all the other people dancing around…
In October I was lucky to go back to the city of all cities – New York for the third time. The last time I was there is more than five years ago, and my family and I felt like it was more than time to go back and visit the amazing city again. The good thing about going back to places you’ve already been to is that you don’t have to spend a lot of time visiting all the important turist atractions because you’ve seen them already. That means you have more time to just stroll around, eat a lot of food and discover and experience hidden gems and take the time to just walk around without having everything planned. That is what we did for a week in New York. Ate. A lot. The Butchers Daughter. Decorated with an open kitchen, fancy employees, yellow Tolix chairs, wooden tables and a lot of plants this hip café is great for a healthy yet instagram worthy breakfast. We had egg sandwiches, poached eggs with avocado, watermelon juice and coffee. Jack’s Wife Freda – the cutest little hotspot in Soho. With low ceilings and tight seating the café was packed with…