NYC Restaurant Guide

I was recently in NYC and enjoyed some new fabulous restaurants, all tried & tested with friends.

Cathédrale
New restaurant opened by Tao Group based out of Moxy Hotel, East Village. Inspired French-Mediterranean Food. The main dining room has 26-foot ceilings and there is a garden terrace with retractable roof. Great atmosphere for dinner with a friends. Highly recommend Hamachi Crudo, Salmon & Chicken.

The Crosby Hotel BarA tranquil gem in Soho. Host a meeting over afternoon tea (best they serve gluten free afternoon tea) or cocktails with friends at the bar, with gorgeous decor and loft like windows! The Crosby Hotel is part of The Firmdale Group, they gorgeous hotels in London & NYC. Open all day for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner or coffee, cocktails and afternoon tea.

Le JardinierDecor, food, service & atmosphere was superb. I had dinner with girlfriends and we were drooling over the amazing decor & furniture. Highly recommend Hickory Salad & Salmon.They have a small bar great to host a meeting. They are open for lunch & dinner. Great place for dinner with friends & date night.

The Fulton Jean-Georges seafood restaurant overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge located South Seaport. Windows spanning floor to ceiling to admire the beautiful view while dining. Open for Lunch, Dinner & Brunch

Pastis Meatpacking District. This New York staple, one of my favorites has re-opened round the corner from the old locaition with all the same decor & tables from the old location. Great place for Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner.

I will add more to my list soon

Genny xo

Tuesday

What did I do on a Tuesday that was new? Worked out, got stretched, got a tattoo, and had root canal.

Workout: I am obsessed with instructor Armond Jordan, I love his JoyCircuit class, it is a combination of weights, cardio and abs. The class never gets easy, he really thinks about about his workout and he is already changing my body! I love his energy and always has a good playlist! The class is around $26 when you purchase a class package.

Stretch: The Stretch is tiny after each workout and do I foam roll at home - NO!  I was recommended LYMBR so I booked a 30 min stretch through their website. It was amazing, they simply ask you your workout routine and any problem areas, Michael completely stretch we out!! My spine feels longer, my hips are always tight they feel brand new! It was incredible so my goal is to go once a week! New client introductory stretch $35 for 30mins. They have locations throughout the US, for the NYC girls their is a location in Tribeca.

Tattoo: The past 8 months I have been pining for a star design on the side of my wrist. I wanted 5 stars to represent the loves in my life: Hubby; Christopher, Kids; Olivia & Max and Dogs; Archie & Teddy. I told no one, but I was worried that I would regret doing it! I got in contact with an amazing tattoo artist Chris Fort at Big Dreams Studio Stamford. He is beyond busy and travels but so worth the wait. I sent him my inspiration photos in advance. On the day we stenciled two sizes and moved it around the side of the wrist til I was happy! Then boom ink was put one, it did not hurt and he was awesome no nonsense guy! I highly recommend him! I text Christopher a photo of the tattoo with meaning, he was in shock but loves it!! I love my tattoo!

Root Canal: Not ideal but Dr Alexandra Byrne was amazing, the nicest lady ever and huge dog lover, she has a Wheaten Terrier called Louis! Total pain free and effortless Root Canal, I even took a nap during the procedure! I was there for 2hrs, she works with your insurance. I could not recommend her enough. Your dentist might recommend someone else but insist you want to see Dr Alexander Byrne if you live in CT!

I purchased one dress from Free People because I am obsessed with their spring/summer collection! Donna Maxi Dress $98! I can't wait to receive it!

Badass Tuesday. What will Wednesday bring.....?

Thanks for reading  

Genny xo

Donna Maxi Dress by Free People

A star for each member of my family, including furry boys! 

LYMBR Stretch with Michael Eaton

Soul Annex

I am a huge fitness lover, it clears my mind

My workout over the years has evolved. When I was in the city I was married to various workouts in particular Soul Cycle - I would sign up Monday 12pm to get into my favorite instructors classes (who are still my favs) Stacey, Janet & Laurie. Now I am in the beautiful burbs of Westport, CT I have a varied workout routine but I still love my NYC and often go in to see friends, bounce around and squeeze in a workout! 

Tonight I took my first SoulAnnex class, still part of the Soul Community. I met my girlfriends and we took a class called Torch'd. First you are not on a bike instead you are in a room that has incredible lighting. We were led by celebrity trainer Issac. We MOVED + danced for our cardio, we DEFINED with free weights and ALIGNED all our muscles and my rather weak core with our own body resistance! 

Isaac's energy was electrifying and his playlist helped us push our workout to another level.  It was hard but I felt amazing after and it woke up muscles that had not been used in a while. 

If you live in NYC or are visiting you have to try SoulAnnex, I can't wait to hear your experience 

Soul Annex is located at 32 W 18th St. in Manhattan

Genny xo