On the running tip, I got in a run with the Brooklyn Road Runners in an awesome park called Prospect Park. I was the slowest in the group (what else is new?) and I ran a very quick 3 miler with them. I looked down and saw we were running about an eight minute mile (or less) and thought “Holy crap. How will I make more than 3 miles with these people?”
Since most of my trip revolved around eating I figure some photos are in order.
Next up, actually the same day I had the olive oil and sea salt ice cream (keep that in mind), I went to dinner at Prune. Ever since I saw Anthony Bourdain (TV foodie) eat roasted bone marrow here I was obsessed with trying it. And let me tell you it was awesome. I know most of you are gagging, but it was really very tasty and different. I’m a total wanna-be foodie and will try almost anything. This of course, would have been a fine idea had I not eaten two very oily dishes in one day. Needless to say, my tummy who normally only gets lettuce and bland healthier items was not so happy with me later that night. Oh well. Totally worth it.
I also had to try a hot dog from the famous Gray’s Papaya. Now any New Yorker will say, “Blech, why do you want to go there?” But us touristas see it on TV (I watch a lot of food network) and have to have it. Now, let me just say that the hot dog was fine. It was just a regular old hot dog. However, the papaya drink is where it’s at. I may need to figure out a way to make a papaya drink at home. It was so yummy. I say, skip the dog and get the drink.
Obviously, I had pizza and it was amazing. And I had the most amazing dumplings I’ve eaten in Chinatown at Joe’s Shanghai. I’ll be craving those forever. I also had cheesecake from Brooklyn’s famous Junior’s. Let me tell you that it was to die for. Or as my Granny would say, “To live for.” Ha Ha.
What a great "fly-by-the-night (sort of)trip! I need to go back one day & visit my cousins in good ol' Bensonhurst Brooklyn! – might just have to take you with me for more running…and eating!!
we're going to NYC this summer. wonder what treasures we'll find…
Loved having you in Brooklyn B.o.B. and watching you eat your way through NYC. I must say though that run was totally impressive and my friends here in the big city are quite impressed!! That's my sorta niece! Come back!! xoxo Auntie P
I'm totally ignoring the whole bone marrow thing and pretending that didn't happen – GROSS! Those are adorable shorts! Glad you were able to run with the locals and had a nice vacation!
New York Cheesecake – yum! Crap, just gained two pounds thinking about it.
Food, glorious food! NOM NOM NOM!
I've only been in New York once for a total of 4 hours and only managed to try New York hotdogs, pretzels, and pizza in that time. I will need to stop by some of these places you mentioned next time!
NYC is such a cool place to visit. Heck – I wouldn't even mind living there. Glad you had a good time! Looks like you took quite the culinary tour!
haha I LOVE that truck and agreed wit hshannon totally ignoring the weird meat picture
glad you were able to meet a running group too!
I'd plan my trip around food too! I can't believe you tried the bone marrow thing. Andrew makes everything looks like it tastes good even if it's a bug, so I just can't trust his judgement. But bravo for you for being so brave! I keep waiting for you Florida gals to comment on the oil spill. Is it affecting you at all? Have you seen tar balls or anything like that?
Glad you had a good trip! Love your new outfit!
I am a totaly food wannabe, too! My dream vacation would be to follow Anthony Bourdain on one of his adventures! LOL!
Love the ice cream treat – I would have been all over that, too! Nice job on getting your run on!!
roasted bone marrow sounds COMPLETELY weird but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! and the ice cream sounds fantastic! yum!!
I'm glad you had fun! I loveeee NYC. I haven't been there in a while but hopefully will make a trip soon!
I'm stealing that photo.
awesome.
I must get to NYC.
If there is something better than running it is eating. Thanks for the post Beth.
Did you see the Naked Cowboy while you were there? 🙂
Thank you so much for this beautiful Article
dude… i don't know about that bone marrow business. is that real bone on your plate? and you sucked out the middle? i mean how does that work?
those shorts are too cute!
Glad you had such a great time! The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck is on my list for this summer