It's a busy week over here! I'm pulling double-time at work to gear up for being in Washington next week! Cannot wait for some time at home and to celebrate Little Duck's graduation! I hope you enjoy today's pick for my playlist!
Dose of my “Subway Mixing” Playlist
Today’s preview, Tove Lo- “This Time Around”
Some history was made this year at the Belmont Stakes and I was there to watch it all go down! We almost axed going this year after last year's transit disaster, but after they made some adjustments to the event we decided to give it another go and I'm so glad we did! Besides, I mean you need an excuse to wear a big floppy hat once a year right?
The main differences with the event this year was that tickets were sold in advance and the attendance was capped. It was still packed, but more manageable. They also made better use of the space by putting some food trucks in the front and other vendors in the back. Crowd control and train station renovations made the transportation MUCH more effective -- definitely an upgrade from the 3 hours it took us to leave least year. So bravo event/traffic/security coordinators -- the whole crew -- I'd say things were much improved.
Some of my lady partners in crime! :)
Our crew was staked out near the finish line when it came down to the big race. I can't totallyyyy say I actually saw American Pharaoh cross the finish line (I needed to be like 3 feet taller to see over the crowd) but I can confirm that people were losing their minds when he won!
I did catch a shot of them on their way to the winner's circle though! I will say it was pretty awesome to be there for the first triple crown winner since 1978! I've been to 3 triple crown races now and I can now say that the third time was definitely a charm! Congrats to American Pharaoh!
Happy National Donut Day! It sounds funny to say that a food has become 'trendy' but judging by my Instagram feed, this is turning into the year of the donut. Which, by the way, I'm totally okay with since I LOVE donuts! I've talked before about my quest to find good donuts in New York and decided today was the perfect day to do a round-up of some of my favorites!
I LOVE Dun-Well Doughnuts! If you've been reading for awhile you've heard them mentioned a time.. or two ;-) I discovered them at Smorgasburg and they've been at the top of my donut list ever since. Their yeast dough is the perfect texture and makes for the perfect compliment to the awesome flavors they offer like Pink Lemonade, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel and Peach Cobbler. I should also mention they're vegan which makes them a friendly choice for all of my vegan friends :)
Doughnut Plant has some serious flavors going on! Whether you're a big fan of yeast donuts (like me) or are a sucker for cake of filled donuts, they have you covered on all angels . With locations all over the city serving up their donuts too, they make it easy to get your fix!
The much loved donut shop in Brooklyn recently opened in Manhattan and a lot of people's sweet tooth's are very happy about it! They're known for some really awesome flavors including their Hibiscus, Lemon Poppy and one of my favorites Passion Fruit.
My mouth is watering just talking about these places! As an extra incentive to the already awesome day, I'm also offering you a free printable from my upcoming Oh Sweet Lovely print shop! Click on the photo below to download my "You're the Sprinkles to my Donut" print :) Hope you enjoy the print and get out there and eat some delicious donuts!