Ever since the Superbowl I've been having New York nostalgia. Here are some of the things that I miss right now:
- Sitting on a bench in Central Park and people-watching
- Gazing up at the Empire State Building at night, guessing the holiday/celebration/occasion, and then checking on http://www.esbnyc.com/current_events_tower_lights.asp
- Hoping to spot Bill Cunningham on his bike
- Examining celebrity dopplegangers and wondering, "Is it? Isn't it? Is it?"
- Seeing the absurd lines at Shake Shack, sample sales, and The Book of Mormon
- Watching television shows that take place in New York like Gossip Girl, 30 Rock, How I Met Your Mother, SNL, Law & Order SVU, and Mad Men
- Looking up restaurant grades on the New York State Department of Health website
- Leisurely perusing the fresh produce at the Union Square Greenmarket
- Admiring Grand Central's ceiling
- Street performers
- Bodegas
- The Metro North train ride home on the Hudson line
- Smelling salt water and suntan lotion at Cooper's Beach
- Going to Tate's early in the morning for iced coffee and croissants
- Overhearing interesting conversations on the subway
- Sarcasm
- Eating the largest and best bagels in Manhattan (and possibly all of the world) at Ess-a-Bagel, greasy pepperoni pizza, pierogi and sweet potato fries at Veselka, french onion soup at Artisanal, sushi, pumpkin waffles at Penelope, and frozen yogurt at Pinkberry
- Drinking venti lattes
- Ice cubes
- Getting ready to go out with the girls
- Brunch with friends
- Happy hours with co-workers
- Weekends in Westchester with the family
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