Dumbo showered in Light

The first ever New York Festival of Light began shortly after sundown Thursday Nov 6th and is set to run through Saturday Nov 8th, so it is not too late if you want to go today!

The festival which originated in London and Berlin features a collection of installations created by local and international lighting designers, performance artists and technologists.  It is so cool and festive, a great way to kick-start the holiday season.

The spectacle takes place after dark in DUMBO, Brooklyn in the Archway under the Manhattan Bridge - Pearl Street Triangle (Pearl & Water St). 

It is free and appropriate for all ages, 

So don't miss it! 

~ Happy winter season ~

 

Bakeries we love

For the past few years, it's a understatement to say that Williamsburg has been blossoming into a swarming neighborhood of new restaurants, shops and venues that all compete with the finest of quality living. You can measure it by the the explosion of bakeries opening within a mile radius. From modern & conceptual to old-school & traditional, this tells us we are in the right city spot! 

Here are some of our favorite bakeries

1. Bakeshop. 

On Driggs ave between N7th and N8th

2. Margo.  

On Driggs ave between Metropolitan Ave. and Fillmore Pl.

3. Caprices by Sophie. 

On N6th St Between Bedford and Berry Street. 

4. Bakeri. 

On Wythe Ave between N7th and N8th.

The winner of the best croissant in our opinion was Bakeshop. 

We hope you will check them all out!

Movie in the park

We are so privileged.  Each summer the city of New York offers most of their parks to host outdoors concerts, theater, shows and all kind of fun activities.  One of the best one is the HBO Classic film festival in Bryant Park.

Every Monday at dusk, locals and visitors bring their picnic blankets & enthusiasm to enjoy collectively classic american movies on a giant outdoor screen. 

It's quite a magical experience to be surrounded by skyscrapers and share an movie night with thousands of other people.

* The wait can be long if you want to secure a spot on the lawn, you should be there at 5pm on the dot when they open it!  it fills up quickly... but it is all worthwhile. 

Did we mentioned it's free?

Roll on Brooklyn!

Starting this summer, the city of New York will make 10 000 bicycles available for speedy rental throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn.  System already widely used and enjoyed in cities like Paris and Washington.  

Biking is one of the best way to get around, especially in the warm days and we are SOOOO looking forward to it!  

Refer to the map below to see what hubs are covered.  More info about the bike-sharing program here.

In the mean time, we thought you would enjoy these beautiful portraits of everyday NYC bikers captured by the talented eye of Dmitry Gudkov. 

 Have a great weekend!

It is FRIGID in New York today and all we want to do is get off the windy streets and cozy up inside with a cup of hot tea or chocolate.

Stay warm new yorkers,

The weekend is almost there!

✳