Sweet Afton

On Sunday, my beau and I went to help Matt and Karina with their move.  Manual labor works up an appetite, so after unpacking some boxes and installing AC units, we headed to Sweet Afton for some brunch. After doing some research, I learned Sweet Afton is owned by the same folks as Wilfie and…

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PSA: Dinner and a Movie Date Night (AMC Village 7 + Kotobuki)

The perfect date night that’s been right in front of your face all along

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Recommendations: Pre/Post-Theater

Sometimes you’re just stumped when it comes to picking a bar/restaurant/activity.  When you’re drawing a blank of where to go and what to do, hopefully my themed roundups will serve as a helpful guide.  Having worked in the theater district for 8 years, I am familiar with the wasteland it is when it comes to…

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Kinship Coffee Cooperative

Just as we finished lunch at Max’s, Karina stopped by so all four of us decided to take the more scenic route and walk together to the Steinway stop for me to hop on the subway.  Along our stroll, I spotted an adorable coffee shop.  I am a huge sucker for cute coffee shops (I…

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Max Bratwurst Und Bier

Matt and Karina have embarked on the incredible journey of house ownership.  They were homeowners before, but this is different.  This is a full house.  In Queens.  That they’re gutting.  This is no small undertaking.  I went by the new place on Saturday to observe the construction and afterward, Matt and I took Leo to…

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