Off to Italy

...stay tuned in the coming days for updates to the blog as we traverse through the Italian wine country.

Day 1 | Flying Out

Perhaps I was a bit too ambitious today, but that’s how travel days always seem to play out. Woke up early & went for a quick workout because any trip to Italy results to overindulging. Hit the steam room to sweat out last weeks debauchery & off to Hawa for a shot of wheatgrass & a smoothie (triple a party). 

Realized I needed a new luggage so I headed up to Away on Bond for one of their highly rated carry-ons. I’ve had the same suitcase since 2013, so it was definitely time for an upgrade. Hopped a taxi to Caffe Panna where Hallie Meyer does her gelato wizardry. Was super lucky to catch her and briefly catch up before grabbing our Chocolate Chess Pie pints. 

Checked in at Popina, mailed a friend some vino , and it was back to Manhattan to meet with Daniel to go over our October pop-up at Black Fox (stay tuned for details). Perhaps I’m partial but Daniel runs the best cafes in nyc, so the idea of collaborating is super cool. I always wanted to open something in the financial district, so we’ll see how this goes. 

Back to my apartment to pack and I’m scrambling to finish so I can eat something before heading out. Probably should have done a salad but I opted for Ryan McGuire's hot wings. Some friends from out of town were having a beer in the seaport, so I met them for a pint; before hopping on the ol’ A train to Howard Beach. 

I’m usually someone who gets to airport during the boarding process; but the airport was empty so there was plenty of time for a beer. Met up with my buddy at the Delta Lounge & caught up on the day. Next stop Roma! Hope I can sleep…