Summer Friday
What to do on a summer Friday? Head down to Doughnut Plant for a blueberry yeast doughnut (top left) and a lavender cake doughnut (top right) for breakfast.
Walk past 1 Centre Street and see Kathryn Erbe (top left and right) during the filming of an episode of Law and Order: Criminal Intent. Then walk over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Traverse Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens (top left and right), and Park Slope.
Explore Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (top left), and the Brooklyn Public Library (top right).
Traverse Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Boerum Hill, and Brooklyn Heights. Stop off at Bacchus (top left and right) in Boerum Hill for supper.
Walk back over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Head home to Chelsea through the Financial District, TriBeCa, and the West Village.
Rest feet. Write blog post from bed.
Did you mention that we did this all *on foot* - I think we were outside for over 11 hours! My feet can rest for now. Next I think I'll start an urban explorer's blog...stay tuned!
Posted by: Jonazz | July 12, 2008 at 12:18 AM
When we went to Doughnut Plant we saw the owner and the other guy who were both featured on Food Network's Throwndown with Bobby Flay. Did I mention that I have made a request for a lavender oatmeal cookie?
Posted by: Jonazz | July 12, 2008 at 12:21 AM
Next walk: Our apartment to Coney Island! If we do that one, I promise to ride the Cyclone once we get there.
Posted by: Jonazz | July 12, 2008 at 12:22 AM
WOW!!! What a magnificent day! You guys are truly marathon walker/explorers - my favorite activity as well. Thanks for sharing the tour with your pictures. I saw the challenge on food network and am more eager than ever to go to Donut Plant.
Ever think of walking north over the George Washington Bridge? Maybe one day I'll try it in reverse down to Chelsea. Paramedics - stand by
Posted by: Lorraine | July 12, 2008 at 07:49 AM
Hi, Lorraine. We're a little achy today (shocker!), so we're going to take it easy--maybe a 50-block walk instead of 200+. Actually, years ago we walked from Chelsea up to Fort Tryon Park in Washington Heights. We visited the Cloisters and then took the train home. Maybe we'll redo that walk sometime this summer.
Posted by: Oatmeal Cookie Guy | July 12, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Omigod!! Are you guys in training for a marathon or the Olympics?? My feet are killing me just thinking about all those miles you covered!! But, dinner looks like a very just reward for all your exercise.
Posted by: Mumma | July 13, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Well, walking is an Olympic event: http://www.walkaboutmag.com/6heller.html And take a closer look at the salad. Those croutons on the side are topped with herbed goat cheese. Your favorite!
Posted by: Oatmeal Cookie Guy | July 13, 2008 at 01:22 PM
It was worth it for the dinner alone!
Posted by: Jonnazz | July 13, 2008 at 04:48 PM