Summer is a
wonderful time of year here, my favorite in fact. I am a Summer; I thrive in
it. It may feel like it only lasts a few short weeks in NYC, but we really make
the most of it with trips to the beach, street festivals and markets, and
plenty more fun outdoor activities. My parents and brother visited (pics in my
last post) at the tail end of summer, when the temperatures literally ranged
from lows in the 50’s and highs in the 90’s while Mother Nature transitioned
into fall. The weather gets cooler with every passing day and I feel an annual
sense of anxiety come upon me as I realize winter is on its way, and, without
the sun, my hair will be turning a brownish gray. I need to remember that just because
the calendar is about to read October doesn’t mean there’s nothing to look
forward to until next spring.
The city has
been abuzz over NY Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, which ended last week. There’s
also the annual Feast of San Gennaro festival which was crazy packed last year
when Jen and I went. We actually walked
my family right through the setup for it a few weeks ago in Little Italy. There
are fall street festivals and markets, the NY Film Festival, and the Village
Halloween Parade to look forward to. The parade had us both surprised at the amount
of shocking, avant-garde costumes the first time we visited.
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| Apples from upstate that we got at Union Market on 7th Ave, Park Slope |
But this
year I think I’ll try focusing on the everyday things to get me through my farewell
to summer. Seasonal items are already back (and I’m not referring to the McRib)
like what is possibly the best thing to ever be served seasonally: the pumpkin
spice latte. As much as I should be supporting local coffee shops, I’ll
probably be getting most of mine from our Dunkin Donuts down the street. There’s
also the stunning aesthetic and crunch under your feet provided by the colorful
fall leaves that cover the ground. And,
most notably, fresh NY state apples create some of my favorite treats of all
like ciders, crisps, cobblers, and pies.
Jen best get to bakin’!
The coming holidays,
edible opportunities, and aesthetically pleasing changes that take place over
this stretch provide an immense amount of inspiration to write and share. Although
working full time does get in the way somewhat, I hope to have many great stories
to share with you from NYC this fall.
