This weekend was a lot more fun that I’ve had in a long while. For the first time in weeks, I was able to spend a weekend with both my guys, doing nothing special, but having a blast. On Saturday, we were on a mission to spend the day in Manhattan. Tommy and I are both in Manhattan on a regular basis for school and work, but going there for pleasure is a rarity for us. We had made plans to get brunch and spend some time in Central Park, but when we got to the restaurant, we were told there was an hour and 45 minute wait. After recovering from the initial shock, we got some Chipotle and headed over to the Central Park Zoo.
We had a ton of fun visiting all of the animals. We also went over to the Children’s Zoo where you get to feed the farm animals. While Munchkin was busy feeding the sheep when the llama in the same pen got a little peeved and tried to eat his hat instead. That, or he was just a fan of Angry Birds and wanted a sweet looking hat.
After the zoo, we were all pooped. We headed home and all took a nap, which is highly uncommon for me. I woke up feeling refreshed and hungry. When my two gentlemen finally awoke, we decided on Chai for dinner. Chai recently opened up in Williamsburg and was filled to the brim when we got there. There was a bit of a wait, but we got to sit next to a little reflecting pool with super cute decor. Munchkin kept trying to blow out the candles which kept him occupied for a long time, since they were battery powered. 🙂
We knew what appetizers we wanted as
soon as we were seated because we had looked at a menu while we were waiting. I went for the Thai crab cakes with lemongrass mayo and Tommy opted for the Crispy Spring Rolls with homemade plum sauce. Both apps were spot on, and I really enjoyed the flavor that the lemongrass mayo gave to the crab cakes. I also enjoyed a drink, whose name I cannot remember, nor find on their website, but it was tequila with champagne. It was strong but very tasty, and made me a little giggly.
For my entree I got the Vegetarian Duck with Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce. I usually go for noodle dishes when we go for Thai, but I was very pleased that I decided to try something new. The sauce was delicious, and the “duck” tasted just like the real thing.
Another plus of Chai was the price-tag. We all enjoyed our meals and drinks and the prices were very reasonable. Chai will definitely be thrown into our rotation of dinner places, but I think we will be frequenting it during off peak times to avoid the wait.
What did you do this weekend? What’s the last new restaurant you tried?
What a fun weekend! I haven’t taken the boys to the Central Park zoo in quite a while. We have to make a visit when we get back because they loved it. And the Angry Birds hat is awesome. Chai sounds delicious!
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It was our second time at the Central Park Zoo and Alex definitely enjoyed it much more this time. He was just over 1 the last time we went. I have been making my way to the Bronx Zoo for like two years, but can\’t get up there.
I have a love/hate relationship with the hat. It matches absolutely none of his winter gear, but it makes him so happy.
I’ve always wanted to go to the Central Park Zoo! I’m so glad you had a good time! It makes me think of Madagascar, I’m secretly 5 and love those movies! Thinking of your little guy trying to blow out the candles at the Thai restaurant is too cute! I’m glad the food was so tasty! I always want to try something new when I go out but I’m such a creature of habit I usually order the same thing!
I was totally comparing the layout of the zoo to the one in Madagascar! I like to use the excuse that I have a kid so I know those kinds of things, but I just never really grew up. Haha. Watching him try to blow out the candles was too cute, he would blow, look up and say Mama, it doesn\’t work. I didn\’t have the heart to tell him it wouldn\’t work no matter how hard he blew.
the central park zoo is such a little gem! i loved visiting there a couple years ago.
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I love the Central Park Zoo! It was only my second time there, but we had a blast. When did you visit NYC?
My kids have always loved the zoo. Even as teens! The thai looks delicious.
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I love the zoo and in 25! It\’s so fun to watch little faces light up when they see the different animals.
How fun to have a weekend with your guys. Especially at the zoo! I love Thai restaurants and I would love to try vegetarian duck, though it’s been so long since I’ve had the real thing I can’t remember if I like it!
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The weekend was great! Tommy has been working crazy hours lately and having only one day a week off, so having two days to spend together was great. The Vegetarian Duck was great. I tried it because of the recommendation of my good friend. He\’s been vegetarian since we were in high school and he asked twice to make sure it wasn\’t real duck when he ordered it because the taste was so close.
Last new restaurant I tried was a pizza place. I had the salad lol
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Hhahaha I love this!
mmm tequila and champagne, my two favorites. The crab cake looks delicious. Looks like a great weekend.
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