4th Annual City Bakery Run

Do you like running? Do you also happen to like the most amazing hot chocolate ever created? Do you like arctic Winter weather? If you picked 2 out of 3 then the City Bakery Run is a must. In true…

Central Park Serenade

New York City has many secrets in it’s many corners, come tucked away deeper than others. Sometimes you can accidentally stumble upon a hidden secret and not know it. Other times, like as I was walking home from ice skating,…

History with Baker: Vol. 1

I love history, especially New York City history. I have studied it for 15 years, have countless books and vintage maps and should probably find a new hobby. In today’s episode we are going to talk about The Central Park…

F%$K THAT, Friday!

I had a revelation the other day while Abbe and I were on a 10 mile run to Cafe Habana for the best Cuban sandwiches in New York City. (They are. Trust me I’ve done a lot of research.) Did…

F*%K THAT, Friday!

It’s time for another edition of F*%K THAT Friday! I’m normally very ‘Happy Go Lucky,’ but c’mon! Every now and again something sets us off. 1. As I was getting dressed for work this week I found 2 of my…

The Mint Stories

In 2000, when I first moved to New York City I wanted to write about all the unique experiences I was having. Having no writing background or skills, I set out with what I called my ‘Mint Stories.’  Although I…