Brunch with a Sis

A brunch date with my sister, Bicky.  I wanted to catch up with her for 2 main reasons....to celebrate her 50th birthday and to talk about a venture we are about to embark on.

I couldn't decide whether to drive in or take the subway.  The subway should have been the easy decision but I had a lot to carry and some of it was heavy.  In the end, driving was the least desirable because of parking and I heard that the subways were a mess but I figured it was the lesser of two evils.  Somehow I did both.  Drove to the station and maneuvered through the MTA and believe me, had to keep your ears opened and follow directions!

I stopped first at Capezio.  I had wanted to treat Miranda to a shopping spree there for her birthday but that was back in January and it just never happened.  Instead, I picked up a gift card. Then I walked over to Ailey to meet up with Bicky and we headed to Whym on 58th & 9th.

I really like this place - it's bright and trendy and no one rushes you.  We sat for 2.5 hours and never felt pressured to leave.  Evelyn had the grilled chicken and avocado sandwich and I had the sausage strada with sunny side eggs:

Savory bread pudding with andouille and chorizo sausage, 

smoked gouda cheese, caramelized onions, brioche bread, 

Evelyn is about to finally sell her knitting creations and will be doing so at a local fair.  She is starting small...making jewelry as in bracelets and necklaces.  She asked if I would like to include my card making and I jumped at the chance.  She is using luxury fibers, such as cashmere, bamboo, silk...and now having seen samples - she'll be a hit!!  I will be working in much the same feel of a "natural" look.  So there's lots to do...Stay tune!

Birthday Brunch with Leslie

Leslie invited me to The Kimberly Hotel to have brunch at their penthouse restaurant "Upstairs at The Kimberly" located on the 30th floor in celebration of my birthday.  Way back in the day, Daniel and I worked with The Kimberly booking our cruise passengers there for overnight stays.  I haven't been there in  ages.  They started out as a small boutique hotel and today, I see they have expanded.  The terrace greenhouse-like space was excellent.  And the food scrumptious.  I had the buttermilk waffle with a side of grilled sausage which I think were the best sausages I ever had.

Afterwards, we wandered towards Bloomingdale's and browsed through the store.  Later, we stopped and had a strawberry, banana, pineapple & coconut smoothie before calling it a day...a beautiful day!

Upstairs at The Kimberly

Leslie's: Eggs Benedict with salmon

Buttermilk Waffle with berries & side of grilled sausage

SBC No. #18

Another celebration for my day.  And the SBC is probably my favorite.  Our first "meeting" was lunch (or rather breakfast which was the very first) and a movie.  Then after awhile we did shopping and lunch.  Then a TV taping and lunch.  The last "meeting" was for Kathy and we went to Mohegan Sun....and lunch!  Although shopping and lunch is a favorite...it's nice when we can change it up.  Today we did shopped...had lunch (that goes without saying!!) and added Cirque Du Soleil at Citi Field.  Winnie & I received tickets from a Wendy Williams taping.

Although there was a threat of rain, we lucked out and the rain bypassed us and we had a beautiful sunny day!

The show was simply a-mazing...unbelievable human feats.  We oohhh'ed and ahhhh'ed and prior to the show...between the 4 of us:  a lot of catching up and my favorite thing...laughter and joy.

As always, thanks to my "Sis-tas".  ♥

My lunch...sooo good!

Everyone else's lunch!

In front of the tents with my BFF

Connie wanted her pic in front of Citi Field & Totem signs

In the audience - after the show

Connie...I think I snapped you first!!  LOL

Leaving the grounds

My partner in crime...Connie snapping away!

Hi Connie!

The very happy Birthday Girl!

Until next year!! See ya!