Last month I attended a PRSA/Regan Communications conference in New York City for work. The conference was about media relations and best practices and was a great escape from the SoFL sun. I’ve visited New York a few times but never stayed in the City for more than a few hours.
Luckily during this particular work trip, my husband tagged along and we spent whatever free time we had exploring the city. Normally, I am not a fan of walking anywhere, and living in South Florida, walking is something you do at the mall, the beach or if your car runs out of gas on the side of the road… but there was something magical about walking down the streets of Union Square. I think it was a mix of the history, culture and pure adrenaline of those walking around you. Everyone was stylish and had a sense of urgency. It was an eye-opening experience and made me realize that I’m not meant to live in a boring suburban neighborhood working a non-creative 9 to 5 p.m. job. So, I’m on a mission to make a few changes. I’m not sure what kind just yet, but I’m going to start exploring my options.
Here’s a few highlights from my trip:
Hyatt Union Square: We stayed at the Hyatt and I was really happy with our choice. Everyone was friendly, the rooms were comfortable and the hotel was very chic. Plus, we were pretty close to everything.
The Spotted Pig: Our first foodie stop was the Spotted Pig in the West Village. Since we arrived a little late, the menu options were limited. We both ordered the cheeseburger and shoestring fries. Although I wasn’t super impressed, the burger was good and the restaurant was very cool.
Spice: We stumbled upon Spice, a Thai food restaurant, by accident. The food was amazing and they have a few locations throughout the city.
Max Brenner: A friend recommended this restaurant and we’re glad we listened. Max Brenner’s is a sweet lover’s dream and they serve food, drinks and of course dessert. We ordered the sugar waffles with vanilla ice cream, but if we had more room to indulge we would have opted for the fondue.
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop: We stopped in for a delicious vanilla ice cream cone and of course snapped some photos.
Katz’s Delicatessen: This place is iconic and worth the crazy lines inside, if you’re a fan of pastrami sandwiches.
We definitely didn’t get to see everything we were hoping for, but we did pretty good for three short days. I’m already planning my next trip, and hopefully, next time I’m there it will be for an interview.
What’s your favorite place in the city? I need sightseeing and restaurant recommendations!
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