bucket list takedown: walking the brooklyn bridge

I tend to get a little complacent once I’ve settled in somewhere new. When I first moved to New York, I couldn’t wait to tick things of my never-ending list of to-dos. Strolling through Central Park. Spending days exploring the Met. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge. Brunching somewhere new every Sunday.

Unfortunately, working as an assistant in the fashion and entertainment industry meant twelve hour days. I had almost no free time for my first few months. With only four weeks left, I couldn’t believe how little I had actually seen. Creating my bucket list was a way to ensure I could do everything. But now, as I tackle each one, I realize there are a billion others that should be added.

Prime example: walking the Brooklyn Bridge turned into a full-blown New York City tourist extravaganza.

Because we knew Saturday would be jam packed with bucket list to-do’s, we planned a low-key dinner at Earl’s Beer & Cheese on Friday night, which of course turned into anything-but. Ensue massive amounts of cheese and craft beer. Not pictured by highly recommended? The grilled cheese with mozzarella, miso mayo, dill pickles, and potato chips. On an english muffin. DEATH BY CHEESE.

I’m proud to say that despite a severe cheese-hangover, we got off to an early start on Saturday. We made it to the Brooklyn Bridge by noon. We took a leisurely stroll across the bridge, stopping for a few photoshoots of course, and made it the famous Grimaldi’s Pizzeria just in time for lunch.

After a delicious lunch, we decided to take the East River Ferry back to Manhattan which only sets you back $4.00 and provides some of the greatest views of the skyline you can get.

Before heading home, we stopped at the just-opened Upper East Side hot spot, City Swiggers, a beer shop and tasting room.  Oddly enough, our bartender from Earl’s was there and recognized the three of us (embarrassing?). We made a quick pit stop back at the apartment and then spent the night in Midtown (odd, we know) at a couple of parties.

Sunday morning was a little rough, but after ordering breakfast from Bagel Bob’s, we finally motivated ourselves to get up and take a quick walk to see the NYC Marathon. Our quick walk turned into a three-hour hike through Central Park.

All in all, it was a perfect New York City weekend, filled with surprises and of course, lots of beer and cheese.

xo,
the wino