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BEST NYC RESTAURANTS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

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Hi Friends:

We are a week away from Valentine’s Day and I wanted to share with you my top restaurant choices for the big day! NYC has so many wonderful restaurants so finding one you like should be fairly easy. I’m super excited because Thomas and I plan to go to Saul, a lovely restaurant inside the Brooklyn Museum.  I can’t wait to share photos with you all. What will you guys be doing for V-Day!? Leave me a message and tell me what your plans are. 🙂

 

il Mulino

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Il Mulino is hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Thomas and I went for our first month wedding anniversary and we just loved it. The west village location is cozy and makes you feel like you are sitting in your Italian grandmothers living room. This location is not modern like the others in Manhattan but I sort of like that because I feel like it transports me back to Italy. So if you’re a foodie and really want to impress your significant other than take them here. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

Il Mulino: 86 West Third Street, New York, NY

2. Maialino 

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This Roman-Italian eatery inside the Gramercy Park Hotel is a must. Maialino draws inspiration from the classic dishes throughout Rome and features fresh and seasonal food. The cozy yet sophisticated ambience makes this restaurant a perfect choice for Valentine’s Day.

If you are looking to keep drinking and need a hotspot to go to-check out the Rose Bar. This bar is one of my favorite bars in NYC and it’s also right inside the hotel. It is elegant and fashionable….don’t be surprised if you bump into a celeb or two, this bar is known to be a low-key hideout for them.

Maialino: 2 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York

3. Catch 

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Meatpacking seafood restaurant Catch has been a hotspot for quite sometime now. The space is rustic and inviting with large communal tables. Thomas and I went here for V-Day last year and loved it. The seafood is so great that we even decided to try caviar here for our first time! If you decide to go then you must try the lobster mac and cheese and the dessert called, “Hit me”! Afterwards, head upstairs to Catch Roof lounge for some dancing and drinking all while enjoying the panoramic views of the city skyline.

Catch: 21 9th Avenue, New York, NY

4. Antica Pesa

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I recently visited this restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and loved it. The service is top-notch! For those who appreciate true Italian cuisine and wonderful cocktails then this restaurant would be a great choice. You must try the Crudo E Bufala Croccante (prosciutto di parma cured for 20 months and fresh mozzarella) it was delicious and so fresh.

Oh, and if you’re in Rome be sure to check it out there-yes, the Brooklyn location is just an outpost of the original restaurant in Rome, Italy. 🙂

Antica Pesa: 115 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

5. The House 

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What could be more romantic than taking your date to a 19th century townhouse for dinner? The House is an upscale charming New American restaurant in Gramercy that feels like you’ve been teleported to “old new york”. It’s the perfect date spot-the wine and lobster club are not to be missed.

The House: 121 East 17th Street, New York, NY 

ESCAPE WITH ME

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Hi Friends:

Yes, come away with me! Well, virtually, at least.

Okay, so everyone close to me probably already knows that I prefer winter over summer {yes, a bit crazy…I know} but the extreme low temperatures in NYC right now are unacceptable! Anything under 30 degrees shouldn’t be allowed. Who’s with me? So in the midst of the freezing temps, I have decided to write about my travel aspirations. Ahhhh travel-it makes me so happy! 🙂

Unfortunately, I won’t be traveling until late April so for now all I do is daydream about beautiful resorts far, far away.

So here are the top 5 dreamy hotels I am currently obsessing over. Enjoy!!

 

1. Belmond Hotel Caruso

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Where: Amalfi Coast, Italy. This five star 11th century hotel is perched up on the cliff town of Ravello {one of the most beautiful areas of the Amalfi Coast…and a personal favorite of mine :)}

Why should it be on your list: Umm no need to really answer this. Are you looking at the photo? Okay, yeah, so you get it. 🙂

Website: http://www.belmond.com/hotel-caruso-amalfi-coast/

2. Dusit Thani Maldives 

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Where: The luxurious Dusit Thani Maldives is located on Mudhoo Island in Baa Atoll.

Why should it be on your list: This modern Thai inspired resort boasts the biggest pool in the country and tree-top spa treatments {yup…pretty crazy}. Your stay will come with a dedicated butler and a ton of other amenities.

Website: http://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/maldives/default-en.html

 

3. Esperanza Resort 

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Where: Esperanza is located in the very tip of the Baja Peninsula, a couple of miles from Cabo San Lucas.

Why should it be on your list: The beautiful infinity pool overlooks the pacific ocean..need I say more?  This resort is also very secluded so it would be a the perfect romantic retreat from the real worries of the world.

Website: http://esperanza.aubergeresorts.com

4. Enchantment Resort: Sedona Resort & Spa 

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Where: This beautiful resort is located in Sedona, Arizona and surrounded by the majestic red rocks.

Why should it be on your list: Enchantment Resort has been on my list for quite some time! The spa is world-renowned and the views are breathtaking. Your reservations come with free bike rentals and a calendar full of daily activities that include cooking lessons and fitness/wellness classes.

Website: http://www.enchantmentresort.com

 

5. Seychelles Four Seasons

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Where: The Seychelles is a nation of 115 islands scattered over 400,000sq km of Indian Ocean-off the coast of SouthEast Africa.

Why: This little piece of paradise is known for it’s luxury resorts but also for it’s lush surroundings and ecotourism. The island also offers amazing diving {this wouldn’t matter to me considering I don’t know how to swim…awful, I know}.

Website: http://www.fourseasons.com/seychelles/

Goodbye 2014

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Our Wedding, September 4, 2014-Amalfi Coast, Italy

 

Hi Friends:

In my heart 2014 will forever be one of the best years of my life. It was a year of celebration, change and growth. Today, I will count all the blessings that came my way and be thankful for them.

Thank you for supporting me on this blogging adventure. I am still learning every day but I am so excited to bring to life the vision I have for this project! Great things to come-I am ready for you 2015! Bring it baby!!! 🙂

Happy New Year Friends!

 

XO