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Life in NY/Life in LA

  • Cronut, Dominique Ansel Bakery, alternative to cronut

8 Alternatives To The Hard-To-Get Cronut

Move over cupcakes, the cronut has arrived.  The cronut is a treat that is a cross between and croissant and a donut and was developed by Chef Dominique Ansel of Dominique Ansel Bakery in NYC.  Ever since it’s launch in May 2013, even the very impatient people of NYC have been known to wait on line for hours (!!!) just to get a taste of one of these $5 treats.

Cronut, Dominique Ansel Bakery, alternative to cronut

All photos: ccho/Flickr

If you’re like me and you love food but you’re NOT willing to wait an endless amount of time for your gustatory pleasure, here are 8 delicious alternatives to the elusive Cronut.   […]

By |August 9th, 2013|8 Comments
  • AQUA, pool, cycling

Cycling In A Pool? AQUA STUDIO NY

Cycling in the water?  Yup!  I mentioned that I was going to squeeze in as many NYC Workout Options as I possibly could during my 2 week stay and yesterday, I got the chance to experience AQUA – The First & Only Aquacycling Studio in NY (per their window):

 

AQUA STUDIO NY, cycling

Neat that my reflection was captured in the window.

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By |August 7th, 2013|16 Comments
  • New York, Los Angeles, bi-coastal

They Say You Can't Go Home Again

If you’ve heard the expression “You can’t go home again” I’m here to let you know that it’s definitely false because I have. Last week, after a year of not having Brooklyn, as my primary residence, I’m home again. It may be for only two weeks but in so many […]

By |August 5th, 2013|12 Comments
  • Chobani Soho, yogurt, healthy eating

Only In New York – Chobani Soho Store

Of all the things New York City is known for, food is definitely at the top of most people’s lists.  It’s true that the bagels, the pizza and even the water is exceptional in New York City.  Food is a draw for me anywhere and especially now that I live in LA.   It was fabulous to finally have a food experience only available in New York at the Chobani Soho store.

Chobani Soho, yogurt, healthy eating

Chobani Soho, 150 Prince St. NYC 10012

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By |August 2nd, 2013|12 Comments
  • Brooklyn, Brooklyn Cyclones, Nathan's Hot Dogs

A Brooklyn Tradition Lives On!

Only one day back in Brooklyn and my family revived a young tradition, we went to Coney Island for a Brooklyn Cyclones game.  While I’m not very sports oriented, MSU Park is right on the Coney Island Boardwalk and we are lucky to have only a short subway ride away to this Brooklyn landmark.

The name Sandy has both a positive and a negative connotation for the Brooklyn Cyclones: it’s both the name of the team mascot, Sandy the Seagull but also the hurricane that changed MSU Park forever.   […]

By |July 29th, 2013|8 Comments
  • Brooklyn, New York, fitness

Workout Wednesdays – Workout Options in NYC

Next week I’ll be on the East Coast on vacation.  Suffice it to say that I can’t wait to get to New York to see friends, eat great food, take the the subway and say, “No Sleep ‘Til…

Brooklyn, New York, fitness Yup, […]

By |July 24th, 2013|14 Comments