Despite all rumors, I have not fallen off the face of the earth, just forgot the log-on to my blog. Not really, I actually have about 50 unwritten blog posts that were quite funny in my head, they just never quite made it to post.
So, in no particular order, here are my best memories from Adam & I’s trip to NYC last weekend to visit Chris:
1. Haloween Parade – we had press passes and were ‘photographers.’ So much fun, I was quite impressed with how much thought and how creepy these costumes were. They shut down 6th avenue and we were actually in the parade and could walk up and down the street away from the crowds that came to watch the parade – definitley the best way to see all the action.
2. Brooklyn for Life – Foresquare wasn’t working, so Adam didn’t get his badge 
But he certainly tried.
3. Red Hook – Amazing spot. Great coffee and breakfast at Fort Defiance, great area if you don’t mind being a little isolated, and the Fairway Market was unbelievable, I really got lost in there, we looked for the checkout line for like 5 minuites. Plus it had the largest IKEA I have ever seen in my life.
4. Apple cider and whiskey – Couldn’t even taste the whiskey, that’s how good it was. Probably pretty dangerous, but we only had a couple. Gonna try this recipe at home during Christmas.
5. Breakfast and Coffee at Prime Meats – Two words: Dippin’ Eggs.
6. Discovering pour over coffee – Stumptown was gracious enough to allow us to come in while they were closed. I never knew such outrageous coffee tools were available. You’ve heard of wine tasting, welcome to coffee tasting. Adam would probably say it smells like oak 
7. My first black cup of coffee – yes you heard me right, black coffee. This occurred at Stumptown. So after the very nice gentleman went through quite an elaborate coffee making process complete with thermometers and scales, I politely asked for cream and sugar. Apparently this is the equivalent of asking for a white zinfindel at a wine tasting, or asking for a red bull and vodka at a bar that is known for its pisco sours and old fashions. He was super nice and told me I would like it. I had a few sips, not too bad, but I don’t think I’m quite there yet.
8. Looking for a Towel – Note: If you go and stay with Chris, you need to bring your own towel. And if you need to buy a towel because you didn’t bring one, CVS does not sell them and if you just keep walking you’ll find one eventually.
9. Cafe Habana – Best meal for two people under $20 in NYC. Grilled cuban corn, cuban sandwhich, and real Cokes.
10. The Stroller Brigade – I have never seen so many McClarin (sp?) strollers in all my life. In all my trips to NYC in the past, I have spent the majority of my time in Manhattan, coming to see Chris in Brooklyn brought with it a completely new side to the city, complete with a ton of small kids.
11. The Skuut Kids - If you see kids on these things, beware, they will take you out. This is the first time I have encountered the Skuut, it’s a wooden bike for kids 1-3 years old, and they fly on these things. Apparently, they’re awesome:
It was a great trip. I really enjoyed getting to see an entirely different side of NY, and especially getting to explore Brooklyn with Adam and Chris.
Yay! Glad to see you are blogging again! And it sounds like your trip was a lot of fun. I’m totally impressed that you tried to drink black coffee. blech! I’ll take my creamer, thankyaverymuch.
Miss ya!
Yahoo! Glad you are blogging agin. This made we want to go to New York. I have still never been!
The bring your own towel rule must be a New York thing. I have that rule too!