{"id":408,"date":"2015-09-25T18:37:25","date_gmt":"2015-09-25T18:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newyorkcitygal.com\/?p=408"},"modified":"2015-09-25T18:37:25","modified_gmt":"2015-09-25T18:37:25","slug":"an-epic-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.newyorkcitygal.com\/?p=408","title":{"rendered":"An Epic Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last weekend, I enjoyed an action packed day in my beloved hometown.<\/p>\n

It started at Bistro LeSteak<\/a> on the Upper East Side with my dear friend Crystal. This eatery is a cozy slice of French charm, with charming decorative touches like Impressionist wall paintings and\u00a0draped ceilings.<\/p>\n

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Bistro Le Steak\u2019s window seating is charming<\/p><\/div>\n

Crystal and I settled into a table by the window. Over a delicious brunch (my first taste of eggs Benedict with crabcake. Yum!), we caught up on life, work, family and more.<\/p>\n

With her incandescent smile and genuine warmth, Crystal is always like a dose of sunshine. She has a gift for making you see the beauty and fun of what\u2019s right in front of you\u2013 as I rediscovered when we strolled through Central Park.<\/p>\n

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Reconnecting with my inner child in Central Park<\/p><\/div>\n

As we took a leisurely turn on the swings, I savored the lush surroundings and muted sounds that make the park such a haven for New Yorkers. It hit me how lucky I am to have this gem a short walk away.<\/p>\n

After saying goodbye to Crystal, I headed down to Union Square, where I met up with LA-based galpal and blogger<\/a> Tess. Over cocktails and appetizers at The Coffee Shop<\/a> restaurant, we talked about why Westin rocks as a hotel brand \u2014 yes, I\u2019m an employee but I legitimately love it. And how there\u2019s no city in the world like New York.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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