Today's Cafe- The Little Bird Bakery

The Little Bird Bakery on Avenue B is a homey affair, and having opened this past June, still feels like an East Village secret. You can easily set up shop with a laptop at the counter seating, or dally at the single window-front table. Prep yourself for a long day with their Counter Culture coffee($3 for the Iced Americano), guaranteed to keep you buzzing long after you’ve come and gone.

Feel virtuous without sacrificing good taste with their Bird Seed Granola ($6 to stay), topped with bananas and pears, speckled with pepitas and dried coconut and guaranteed to keep it’s crunch if you choose to take it to go for $4. Just be sure to floss afterwards! If you crave something sweeter and more easy to travel with, try the Walnut Spice Cookie, a super thick and aromatic cookie made hearty by a generous amount of oats.


Next time I’m going to try the perfectly seasonal sounding Pumpkin Apple Muffin ($3.50). I'm not of the gluten-free variety, but I'm sure friends who are will be glad to know there are many treat options to satisfy, including the Chocolate Cherry Bomb Macaron ($3.75)

Know before you go: The Little Bird Bakery is cash only.

The Little Bird Bakery
182 Avenue B between 11th and 12th st, New York, NY

The East Side Paths

I love running, I love walking, I love strolls. Nothing makes me feel better than fresh air, pretty scenery and music in my ear. I'm lucky because I live super close to the 10th St bridge to get over to the East Side Paths, which have been going through MAJOR reconstruction since I started running along them in 2008. It's absolutely gorgeous and new and paved with parks, tennis courts, baseball and track fields, the works. I have run off many a problem, hangover, worry, fear and Shackburger along the East River. It is particularly nice in the morning on weekdays when few others are around, or at sunset on a weekend when it feels like the entire city is there.

Kate Spade Jewelry

There's just something about Kate Spade jewelry that makes it seem sparklier than others! Perfect for the holidays. I'm not even much of an accessories person, but I love this gigantic bow ring, and the Cheers necklace (of course would love it more on a longer chain).

In the end I settled for the Hi 5 mittens and nothing else, but who knows? Christmas IS just around the corner!