No matter what you believe in politically, we can all use a breather from the election year circus - no? This week we have events so good that you’re likely to forget your frustrations over the brouhaha: a sample sale worthy of a First Lady, free ice cream (which is, after all, the Great American Dessert), a mini wine country getaway, and a Kickstarter party - the company that is after all, emblematic of our can-do optimism. When there’s so much positive energy, creativity, and sense of fun, how can you not believe America *is* great?
7/26 - 7/28 Derek Lam Sample Sale
One of the most American of NYC designers, Derek Lam trained at Michael Kors and has dressed Michelle Obama. So it’s no surprise his bold, statement-making, yet completely appropriate designs look especially fetching on political candidates…or Type A execs.
7/28 Edible Manhattan Good Beer Festival
What’s more American than…beer? Very few things. Celebrate local craft beers matched with some of NYC’s best restaurants and purveyors at Edible’s annual event, which sells out every year. So get your tickets now!
7/29 Free Ice Cream at the Museum of Ice Cream
This has gotten everyone’s hearts all aflutter. Whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, you can’t diss on ice cream. Especially a free one, at the most hyped up pop-up museum in the city, right next to the Whitney in the Meatpacking.
All Inclusive Full Day Wine Country Tasting & Music Tour
Need an escape from the migraine-inducing news cycle? This mini getaway to the Long Island wine country will pick you up and drop you off right from Manhattan - and all day, all you need to do is worry about…nothing. Except enjoying wine and live music, of course.
7/30 Kickstarter Festival: Food Games Art
Get behind Kickstarter, the startup that believes we can do anything, and enjoy outdoor live action games, street food, performances, and more, at Fort Greene Park.
3 Course Dinner for 2 With a Bottle of Wine at Bellini
Time to unwind from your action-packed week with a comforting Sunday supper at Bellini, Upper West Side’s favorite authentic Italian restaurant. Go for their famous brick-oven Neapolitan pies, or a bowl of delicious handmade pasta.
Have a great week, New York!