welcome anna and sunshine

After weeks (actually months) of bad weather and gloomy days, my dear friend Anna came to visit me and brought much needed sunshine. I forgot how much I loved NYC in the warm weather without oil, garbage, and dog accessorized snow. Everything looks and feels different. The lines at the Shake Shack are longer.

 

The squirrels are back.

 Everyone seems to be happier and rejuvenated. The sunshine could not have come at a better time. However, I would over hear people saying, "it is hot outside" as my friend Anna is bundled in a down jacket and scarf. It may not be Southern California hot, but it is hot after the cold, snowy winter we had!

We tried a lot of new restaurants that I have been wanting to try. Alice's Tea Cup is so adorable. We got amazing tea and a selection of delicious cookies. YUM!

 

Recently, a friend of mine discovered the most amazing coffee shop in the Ace Hotel. I have been wanting to try the adjoining restaurant as well. Anna and I decided to give it a try and split a Lamb burger. It was perfect. I am not a huge meat eater, but it was moist, flavorful, and tender. I loved this place and would most definitely go back. 

In addition to eating and drinking, we did do some other NY things. We saw the Broadway show Next to Normal which was amazing, but it was not your typical flashy Broadway musical. I would recommend it as long as you are aware that it is more theater than a musical. 

Even though Anna had to go back to San Diego, and I already miss her dearly, I hope that this beautiful weather is here to stay!! It was truly a great weekend!

Courtney