BROOKLYN'S LIFESTYLE

Last Friday, my forever love, my daughter, and I had the absolute best time at Greg’s Great Pumpkin Patch! 🎃🍂

They’ve completely transformed Greenwood Park Beer Garden into a cozy, festive autumn wonderland, open through October 31st.

The pumpkin selection was amazing—from giant pumpkins to funky gourds, there was something for everyone. 🧡✨

📍555 7th Avenue—South Slope

We spent the early afternoon painting pumpkins, and there was also the option to carve them—great for both kids and adults.

Along the way, we snapped some fun, Instagram-worthy photos among the hay bales, corn stalks, and vibrant autumn mums. 🍁

There was such a warm, family-friendly vibe, and it made for the ideal autumn outing right here in Brooklyn.

If you are looking for an autumn escape with your loved ones, this is it! 🍂🎨

Instagram only allowed me 10 images 😃—I guess I will have to create a reel. We had so much fun.

🦞 Celebrate in NYC by indulging in the city’s finest seafood delights! From buttery lobster rolls to rich bisques and overflowing seafood towers, there is no better way to treat yourself.

Whether you are by the waterfront at enjoying skyline views or tucked into a cozy neighborhood spot, these restaurants are serving up lobster dishes that turn any meal into a celebration.

Featured in this post are:

The Capital Grille
📍 120 West 51st Street Broadway—Midtown West

Psaraki
📍420 Kent Avenue —Williamsburg

Red Hook Lobster Pound
📍284 Van Brunt Street—Red Hook

Comment below and tell us your go-to spot for the best lobster experience in NYC! Let us celebrate all things lobster together. 🍽🦞

Discover the best Black-owned brunch spots in Brooklyn! ✨

Before we publish the next installment of Black-Owned Brunch Spots in Brooklyn, we wanted to share this installment from a few weeks ago in case you missed it.

Whether you are craving soulful comfort food, Caribbean-Latin fusion, or plant-based delights, these local gems bring vibrant flavors and warm hospitality to the heart of NYC. 🥞🍗✨

This post features:

2 Chix
📍 1022 Broadway—Bedford Stuyvesant

Czen Restaurant
📍4410 Avenue H—East Flatbush

Bamboo Walk
📍1343 Utica Avenue—East Flatbush

Cheri’s Bedstuy
📍216 Malcolm X Boulevard—Bedford Stuyvesant

Have you tried any of the restaurants on our list? Which one is your favorite? Drop your thoughts in the comments—we would love to hear from you.

🔗 Tap the link in the bio for the full list of Black-Owned Brunch Spots in Brooklyn.

📸 Cover photo by , with additional images courtesy of the featured restaurants.

Skip the autumn trends [okay, maybe two or three trendy pieces] and uncover one-of-a-kind finds at the best thrift stores and flea markets in NYC! 🍂✨

Featured in this post:

Beacon’s Closet
📍 74 Guernsey Street—Williamsburg

Other People’s Clothes
📍 150 Marcy Avenue—Williamsburg

AuH2O
📍 84 East 7th Street—East Village

Plus, check out four of our favorite eclectic flea markets ideal for vintage shopping!

🔗 Tap the link in bio for the full list.

Images Borrowed from each brand.

🎉 It is officially Labor Day weekend! What is everyone up to? Drop your plans in the comments below and let us know!

If you are still searching for ideas, tap the link 🔗 in our bio to explore our top 15 events and activities, plus our mini guide to the New York West Indian Day Parade.

📸 Image credit: Bill Moore Photo—West Indian Parade 2019

Not sure who this stunning beauty is in the photo, but I’m absolutely loving the vibrant colors! 😍🎨

In celebration of National Rum Day, we took a spirited journey through 16 of NYC’s most captivating rum bars. With the city’s bar scene as vibrant as its streets, each spot offered something unique—a true reflection of New York’s melting pot of cultures and flavors.

We have narrowed down the most unforgettable ones just for you.

⛓️‍💥Missed it? No worries—tap the link in our bio for our top picks and discover a special rum-infused treat: BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Guava Daiquiri Sorbet available at Tipsy Scoop through August 30th. Free scoops while supplies last!

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NYC Restaurant Week is back with its Summer Edition, and reservations are open now.

From July 22 through August 18, NYC restaurants across the five boroughs will feature prix fixe menus for $30, $45, and $60.

To make the most of NYC Restaurant Week, visit our website [link in bio] for our guide to NYC Restaurant Week 2024: Summer Edition.

IMAGE/BRIANA BALDUCCI for 📍113 Franklin Street—Greenpoint

Look out for our upcoming Restaurant Spotlight.

✨Exciting Collab Alert!✨

Kith Treats has teamed up with Topo Chico to bring you something truly refreshing! Launching nationwide, enjoy Topo Chico Sabores in their signature Chiller—a luscious vanilla milkshake base topped with fruity slush.

Try The Botanic, The Sunrise, and The Breeze from May 31st to June 16th and get a co-branded Topo Chico Mineral Water 12 oz bottle with any purchase of these specials.

But there is more! Kith has also launching Treats Honey II with a limited-time ice cream special and a stylish capsule collection available from 5/25 to 6/19. 🌍 Inspired by their global presence, find them at all Kith Treats locations and U.S. stores [337 Lafayette Street—Soho, 235 Flatbush Avenue—Flatbush, 25 Kent Avenue—Williamsburg].

Do not miss out—go taste and experience the delicious world of Kith Treats and Topo Chico!

All Images Courtesy of Kith’s Treats



👉 Tag a friend who needs to try these with you!

Hanging out at Playa Bowls in Williamsburg—Can not wait to share my favorites.


📍181 Bedford Avenue

Happy National Taco Day 🌮

Elevate your celebration at Bar Bruno today Oct 4th, savor a trio of Carnitas, Fish, or Veggie Tacos for only $10.04.

Bar Bruno is not just your ordinary taco joint. It is a celebration of flavors and creativity.

Besides the classic taco offerings, brace yourself for the unexpected—Bacon, Egg & Churro Pancake Tacos.

Yes, Bar Bruno is taking taco innovation to the next level.

And let us not forget their renowned margaritas, elegantly served in skull glasses, adding an extra edge to your taco fiesta.

📍: 560 Manhattan Avenue—Greenpoint

📍: 520 Henry Street—Carroll Gardens

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Are you looking for a unique culinary experience in New York City? Look no further than New York City Restaurant Week 2023: Summer Edition! From July 24th to August 20th. New York City restaurants are offering discounted three-course prix fixe menus from across all five boroughs starting at $30.

There are 36 Restaurants participating — see the list below.









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Head to our bio and click the link for our complete guide to Restaurant Week 2023, link to the Restaurant’s website and tips to make the most of your dining experience.

Cover Image is of a delicious 😋 spread from Lore [.brooklyn] in ParkSlope and the gorgeous and delightful image is borrowed from

✨ Experience the mesmerizing magic of the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular in the heart of New York City.

From exclusive rooftop bars to iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in a breathtaking display of vibrant bursts of light against the city skyline.

Indulge in delicious drinks, savor delectable cuisine, and create unforgettable memories that light up your feed.

Click the link in our bio for full details but here is a sneer peak of our MUST-VISIT locations:

✨Brooklyn Newtown Barge Park
✨East River Waterfront
✨Front Row Fireworks
✨Slate Rooftop
✨Somewhere Nowhere
✨The Day Party at The Brooklyn Boardwalk
✨Empire State Building
✨Elsie Rooftop

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You have been asking questions lately [we are still working on some of them]. Some questions were about securing reservations for specific Restaurants. Please note even with this information handy, some of these Restaurants are more difficult than others to get a reservation.

You asked, and we answered.
Here are six of the ten Restaurants asked about:


Reservations are available up to one month in advance and become available at midnight.


Reservations are available up to one month in advance and become available at noon.


Reservations are released 21 days in advance at midnight.
Reservations are available Via


Reservations open 14 days in advance at midnight [we were able to walk in and snag a seat at the bar — not guaranteed but worth a try]


Reservations are accepted up to two weeks in advance and become available at 9 AM.


Reservations are accepted up to 14 days in advance and become available at 9 AM EST daily.

Tap the link in our bio for complete details on all six restaurants: cancellation policies, et cetera.

Except for Bad Roman — all reservations are available via

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Table for two at Aunt Butchie’s Park Slope?

This cozy and charming Authentic Italian Bakery and Café serves specialty desserts, savory appetizers, healthy salads, a creative array of paninis, and the opportunity to build your own Pasta dish.

📍: 383 Fifth Avenue — Park Slope

Click the link in our bio for the whole experience at Aunt Butchie’s Park Slope

I am adding a little color to this Beautiful Gloomy evening.

Still swooning over our Galentine’s Celebration a few weeks ago—thanks Pet.

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership presents its first-ever Myrtle Avenue Restaurant Week 2023, launching tomorrow, February 17th, through February 26th, with nine [9] participating restaurants all located on Myrtle Avenue, crossing through the Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn, New York.

Myrtle Avenue Restaurant Week features the perfect melting pot of cultures synonymous with Brooklyn’s Dining experience.

Click the link in our bio for complete details.



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As we celebrate Black History Month, here are Black-Owned Restaurants to Brunch this month and beyond.

This post is a preview—click the link in our bio for complete details. Share + Save.

There are still so many events happening in NYC this month. If you have missed our list of events for February—click the link in our bio for the complete list.

And we are back with our series of “Places to Eat”—here is a preview of our list featuring 27 Restaurants to try in January or anytime throughout the year.

Our list is curated with food to excite any taste bud and represents the diversity of NYC’s food scene. From Nordic to Caribbean cuisines, there is something for everyone.

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Aquavit
📍Midtown East
Aquavit offers exquisite seasonal Nordic cuisine. The Scandinavian restaurant is located in Park Avenue Tower, where the food is nicely balanced and flavorful. The atmosphere is extraordinary and truly unique—the service is unforgettable.

All images used are Courtney of the restaurants.
Image for Vineapple Café courtesy of .lindsey_kelly

Click the link in our Bio for the complete list—save and share with your friends and family.

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It is officially the end of the year and if you are still looking for a place to celebrate then enjoy this preview of places offering dancing, dining, fun and fabulous cocktails for New Year’s Eve in New York City.

From watching the Ball Drop to Dinner at or we have got you covered.

Head to the link in our bio for a detailed list of 31 places to celebrate in NYC.

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It is nice these days supporting local shops in my community or local markets, and while I still do not do it enough, I think it is something we all need to be more intentional about it—it makes our communities stronger. So let us start by getting local and supporting our community shops and local markets. Join me, New York City. It is time to get local. Here are the best Holiday markets and pop-ups in NYC for 2022.

Save this list and share it with someone who is still Holiday shopping. Comment below and share your favorite local shop or market with us.

Please note on slide number four—shop number 16 is happening in Brooklyn

Click the link in our bio for the full details on each Holiday Market and Pop-Up on our list.

Cover Image Courtesy of Urban Space NYC

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The Holiday is officially here, and it is a fabulous time to be in New York City to immerse yourself in the quintessential NYC holiday moments. But we all know with the magic of the holidays comes higher stress levels and anxiety—it is, however, the little moments that we intentionally take to do the things we love and enjoy that make everything about the Holidays so darn special.

Having a lovely meal has always been one of the ways I take time for myself in the midst of whatever is going on, and so today, we are sharing a preview of Places to Dine in NYC this December. Be sure to go to our website tomorrow for 30-plus Restaurants in NYC to dine at this month. We made our selections based on the quality of the Food and the Festiveness of the Restaurants.

Save this list and share it with someone who likes food just as much as you do. And click the link in our bio to sign up for our newsletter

📷 Courtesy of the Restaurants

What are your Halloween plans? Halloween is a time for fun, candy, costumes, scary movies, and cozy, spooky books.

We published a list of over 40 fun things to do in NYC—Here is a Preview, but head over to our site for the complete list and visit our Stories all week for our Halloween Roundup.

VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARADE
October 31st

Sixth Avenue Between King and
15th Streets.

GREGS GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH AT DOMINO PARK
Now Through October 31st

Domino Park
[South 1 & River Street]

SWEET & SPOOKY HALLOWEEN HARVEST
Now Through October 30th

THE GREAT PUPKIN ANNUAL DOG COSTUME CONTEST
October 29th

Fort Green Park

SMORGASBORD 2022 SEASON FINALE HALLOWEEN
October 30th

Prospect Park

OCTOBERFEST NYC
Now through October 31st

78 South Street—NYC

A HAUNTING IN HOLLIS
Now through October 31st

21117 Hollis Avenue—Queens Village

HEADLESS HORSEMAN
Now through October 30th

778 Broadway, Rte 9W—Ulster Park

NIGHTMARE ON TWENTY-FIRST STREET
October 28th

54 West 21st Street—NYC

FORBIDDEN PALACE HALLOWEEN
October 30th

54 West 21st Street—NYC

THE MERRY BUSTERS OF GHOSTS
October

HOUSE OF SPIRITS
October 31st

60 Pine Street, 5 Story Mansion A—NYC

MONOLINK
October 30th

112 West 25th Street—NYC

THE VILLAINS' BALL
October 31st Street

112 West 25th Street—NYC

GOOD VIBRATIONS
October 29th

54 North 11 Street—Williamsburg

HALLO-WHINE
October 28th

54 North 11 Street—Williamsburg

A VIEW TO KILL ROOFTOP HALLOWEEN
October 29th

25 West 38th Street—NYC

JESSIE'S GIRL AT STRANGER HALLOW-THINGS
October 29th

25 11TH Avenue [at 15th Street]—NYC

Have fun & Be Safe

Oh Dahlings it has been a while—stopped by to say hello while I bask in the Sun☀️

I do not remember how I stumbled on her Instagram. As I browsed her feed, I was intrigued by snippets of her blog posts. And although I do not have young children, the excerpts of her posts were not only exciting but relatable.

Several days later, I poured myself a glass of wine and visited www.Mommylogue.blog. I was blown away by her stories. They were about her experiences as a mom, but they were so much more. Some of the things she wrote about were relatable; others gave me that aha moment, while others made me contemplate.

She is affectionately known as Elle DoubleU Pepper on Instagram 🌶, and it is also her gracious signature on www.Mommylogue.blog. Lindsey has a way of document milestones and memories of her boys’ lives into something raw, honest, at times messy, and always the beautiful accounts of true mommyhood.

March is National Women month, and our theme here for March is The Power of A Woman. What better way to celebrate than to celebrate A Mother, someone who is making a positive impact on mommyhood–positive, genuine, honest, and nontoxic stories to confirm that you are not alone and your struggles are every other mother’s struggle. I asked Lindsey what she believed to be the Power of a Woman from a mommy’s point of view, and here is what she said…

Head over to our site for all the details on Lindsey Whiting-Schnepper and Elle DoubleU - Pepper — Link in our Bio.