L.E.S

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Now that it's getting warmer I'm spending more time outside

Taking my time and opting to walk home rather than take the train

I absolutely LOVE living on the Lower East Side
I've lived in the same apt for almost 2 years now
The time to say goodbye is approaching faster than I would like...

Looking for a new apt

Would love to stay in LES but not sure if that's gonna happen

Anyway

My walks never get boring

Within a 1mile radius there are amazing restaurants, hidden vintage gems, art galleries and very interesting people....

(I have seen the most insane tattoos in my neighborhood)

A tiny selection of my fave places:

1. WHOLE FOODS WHOLE FOODS WHOLE FOODS!!!!!

Anyone who knows me knows that I am hopelessly obsessed with whole foods.

(the have the most amazing granola... keeps me coming back)

I've been to a few around the city and quickly concluded that the LES store on 2nd ave is the best!

Two large floors of organic goodies

And a top floor filled with natural hair and skin care products

2. The Three Monkeys

Oct. 2008 I came to NY with a few of my friends for winter break

It was my first time in the city and I fell in love

We somehow stumbled into this spot late one night and I was able to bargain for shawarmas

The best shawarmas in the the city....

Fast forward and a year later I live right by this delicious spot

Unfortunately it burnt down a few months ago

But its memory remains

...

3. Bondi Road

A hidden gem on Rivington between Clinton and Suffolk

A little Australian restaurant with excellent food and drinks

An all you can eat and drink for $20 special

and a very fun staff

love it!

4. A Little Wicked

I discovered this wonderful vintage boutique on one of my walks over a year ago

Easy, chic, unique vintage finds

And

...

I know this is late

But I was beyond excited to see Ms. Rihanna strolling down my neighborhood for her What's My Name Video:

Hate the outfit

but love the setting!