Spring is here? Maybe not.

The sunset casts shadow on a 100 year old beautiful building in our neighborhood 

This past week we had some extremely beautiful weather in NYC and believed that spring is here to stay.

Weekend begins:

On Friday, I met someone in SoHo in a really cute cafe called Housing Works bookstore cafe. You can grab a book for free and cup of coffee (paid of course) and read or work there for hours, undisturbed and undiscovered.  Experiences like these make me fall in love with NYC over and over again.

Later, I went to grab some margaritas at one of the bars in Chelsea, Pounds and Ounces. They were having a special 2-for-1 cocktails, perfect for Spring Fridays! I heard that Billy Joel’s original sax player was also performing there as it was their one year anniversary and that added to the attraction. 

I was waiting for Rohith and ordered these two drinks.

Island Breeze

Chelsea strawberry squeezer

Billy’s original sax player, Richie Cannata

Afterwards, there was a change of plans. We visited the Whitney Museum uptown instead. It was very nice as it was my first time to be there and on Fridays they have pay what you wish going on.

After visiting the museum we had burgers at a cute neighborhood diner, Soup Burg. I thought their name was funny and my veggie burger delicious! 

We also spotted a Pick a Bagel shop and decided to pick some fresh bagels and muffins for breakfast on Saturday. 

Saturday:

As Rohith was not at home, I prepared my bagel with some peanut butter and jelly for breakfast.

Yum yum: Sweet and slaty together

I spent the rest of Saturday working around the house mostly. I also happened to catch and old flick of my favorite actor, Will Smith called I am legend in the evening.

Sunday:

We decided to have aaloo k paranthe (potato stuffed Indian bread) for lunch yesterday, before heading out for a long walk along the water.

Heavy and filling lunch 

We had the paranthes with bharwaan baigan  (stuffed indian eggplants), dhaniye ki chutney (cilantro chutney), aam ka achaar (Indian mango pickle), yogurt and homemade butter. 

It was a beautiful day and we strolled for around 4 hours or so in our neighborhood. We also sat in the Sun for the first time after a long and cold winter. 

The Sun was so balmy

Dinner last night:

For dinner, I made a quick vegetable and beans soup with all the leftover veggies and we had it with bread. I ate it for lunch today too and it tasted equally scrumptious as last night.

So healthy, quick and filling

Breakfast this morning:

I made a quick smoothie for myself with veggies, fruits, juice and dry figs.

It tasted very different but nice

Workout:

All week long, I continued with my yoga sequence for lower back pain and muffin top after the Sun Salutation 1 and 2.

This week:

I have a number of networking events and informational sessions lined up all week long. I am also going for  a haircut tomorrow. Will let you know how it goes.

Have a rocking week ahead folks!

Question for the day:

• How did you celebrate the arrival of spring (not counting the spring cleaning)?
• What is the most interesting place or building in your neighborhood that you have discovered/visited recently?

Do write to me at pallavibhar at gmail dot com or comment below.