NYC: A Quick Weekend Getaway Guide

Am I the only one who cues up *Welcome to New York* every time I see the skyline as I fly in to the city? It’s So corny but sometimes I just can’t help myself.

My most recent adventure to NYC came and went too soon but it was definitely one for the books. We had just over 48 hours to pack in as much as we could, and the best part? We had no where we had to be, no schedule, no rules… so we could really design our time and be spontaneous.

In the short amount of time I was there I managed to have the BEST bagel, pizza, tacos, and cocktail all from 4 very different restaurants… and what’s even better? It was almost ALL plant based!

If you know me, you know I stick to the 80/20ish rule by nature. 80 percent of the time I avoid gluten, dairy, meat, and 20 percent of the time I don’t stress if there’s cheese on my pizza or a friend has me over for dinner and cooks chicken fajitas.

I’ve been vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, oblivious and everything in between… and ive found that for my mental and physical health, the 80/20 rule really does work the best.

BUT with that being said, when I can take a trip and explore AND still eat plant based and gluten free without worry - its a huge WIN WIN for me. 

Here’s a little recap of where we stayed, explored, ate, and drank:

FRIDAY

Check in @ Park Lane Hotel

La Botaniste - Vegan Lunch 

Pod 39 - Rooftop Drinks 

The Standard Garden Upper East - Wine + Cheese

The Little Beet - Dinner 

Cask - Cocktail + Small Plates (their blood orange spicy marg is my go to.. I go back for it every time im in the city)

*Middle Branch - I actually didn't make it here on this trip.. But its a speakeasy right across from Cask and they have great cocktails too

SATURDAY

Check out of park lane 

Birch - coffee

Walk around Central Park 

H+H Midtown Bagels (They are amazing AND have tofu cream cheese!)

Hutch & Waldo - Chai Wellness Drink

Check in @ sister city hotel - I absolutely loved this hotel and highly recommend it if you’re staying in the Lower East Side

Last Light Rooftop - Cocktails with the best view

Green Verde - plant based mexican food

Rosie’s - Tacos and Margs - THESE TACOS and Melon Salad … OMG

Death & Co - Cocktails - Honestly in my top 5 favorite cocktails i’ve ever had, and if you know me, that says a lot ;)

Attaboy - Cocktails

Double Zero - Plant Based Pizza - I haven’t been to Italy yet, but this is how I imagine they do pizza there. So incredible.

Last Light Rooftop - night cap 

SUNDAY

Think coffee

Walk and explore East Village

Cafe Mogador - Breakfast

Dunwell Donuts - Second Breakfast

Let me know if you make it to any of the places on my list and what your favorites are!

I’m already planning my next trip back to the city. What are other MUST DO’s in NYC?! Send me a message so I can check them out next time!

Xoxo,

E