I don’t think I’ve ever felt so good the morning after a wedding 🙂 Hooray! I woke up naturally around 7:45 and was inspired to test out the hotel gym – I wanted to S W E A T 🙂
Very impressive gym in terms of the equipment quality. The elliptical was great, and I had the space to myself. There were two other gym rooms in the hotel to use if they filled up. Smart thinking!
Here’s my attempt at an action shot –
After packing up and checking out, we headed over to the post-wedding brunch. Whitney and Jason are headed to Argentina for their honeymoon and the restaurant was of the cuisine.
The spread was gorgeous
I was thrilled to fine plain yogurt and granola!! I complemented it with fruit, caramel spread and honey. Mmm!
I also had a fruited bread (tastings), fruit and some Malbec jam that was out of this world
Matt shared a bite of his choco croissant 🙂
We enjoyed espresso
And later, a cappuccino
We both wanted to try a regular croissant after hearing so many people rave about them, and since this was brunch, we indulged
I had about 1/3 of this bad boy and my was he good!
Matt thought so too!
Jen, one of the readers who came to the Brooklyn Brewery, brought me some Wisps! I LOVE these after trying a sample from a blog event earlier this year, but can’t reason using one every day for my commute when I can brush at work, but for on the go – as in in taxi – it was the perfect post-brunch freshener. Loved the spearmint flavor and can’t wait to try cinnamon!
We went (with suitcase and luggage in tow) from brunch to the Open Sky offices for an official visit and meeting with the whole staff. They’ve got quite the beautiful office space! (Wide open – heh heh).
Ladies, Andy says hello 😉 We may have a surprise for you coming soon too!
A quick meeting later, we piled back into a cab to head to JFK.
Check out the expiration date on our cab’s seat – our wedding day!
Goodbye New York. I can’t wait to come back [and there are plans for an Open Sky visit this summer in the works!!!]
[Guf I have spent $28 on internet this weekend – for the love of the blog!!]
To the air I go!
The Paris Food Blague says
ah hotel gyms are such motivation to work out! looks like a great weekend…
a honeymoon in argentina must be wonderful…
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
Have fun flying! That yogurt and granola sounds great. Caramel is a sweet way to start any morning 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Looks like a lovely wrap up to a great weekend!! That brunch spread looks amaaaazing 🙂
Safe and happy travels, Kath!
Kalli@fitandfortysomething says
Looks like you had a wonderful time!
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says
what a fun weekend! you’re right, that spread was gorgeous. and caramel spread in yogurt? holy yum! hope y’all have a safe trip back 🙂
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
That brunch looks amazing! Glad you had fun 🙂
Gabriela says
The themed brunch idea is so cute! Everything looks so yummy 🙂
megan says
now that’s blog dedication! brunch looks great. I love croissants and can never turn them down either
Brittany says
Glad you guys had a fun trip! :0)
Jayce says
mmm caramel and croissants… 🙂
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Talk about serious blog dedication! I hate paying for internet, but it’s totally worth it if it means staying connected via email and blog. 😉
Lovely brunch!! So glad you guys are having such a grand time. 😀
Courtney says
That fresh fruit looks out of this world…post wedding brunches are my fave!!! Such a fun way to end a wedding weekend, it was one of my fave parts of our wedding.
Safe travels!
Courtney
adventures in tri-ing
caronae says
I love brunches 🙂
Glad you enjoyed your time in NYC. Best city in the world!
Mae @ OhhMay says
I bet those were the best $26 you ever speant! 😉 How cool is the open sky hq?!! I can’t wait to hear the secret plans!! 🙂
ashleigh says
One of my favorite things about staying at hotels is the gym! Since it’s right there you can never convince yourself not to hit it up!
That brunch spread looks amazing!
Kristie says
Ah… the croissants are called medialunas in Argentina and they are divine ! Seriously, those and their excellent coffee are the two things I miss most about Buenos Aires – so excited that that is where they are going on their honeymoon!! 😀
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Gorgeous brunch spread! LL @ finding yogurt + granola, it’s like it knew you were coming. 🙂 Those croissants look soooo soft and delish, yum!
There was no wi-fi in NYC? 😯
Jenn
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Aww it’s sad seeing you leave but I bet it will be good to get home! Brunch looks unbelievable! YUM 🙂
Jesse says
Yummy brunch! The caramel spread is called dulce de leche and they eat quite a bit of it in Argentina… 🙂
Chelsea says
I think I’m the only person on this planet that doesn’t like croissants. Oh well 🙂 I like that they have mini-walls at Open Sky. We have NO walls and it makes hanging stuff up hard/impossible.
mariel shaw says
Aw, makes me want to be in New York again! Looks like a successful weekend. 🙂
Karla says
Yum! I love Argentine food! I went to Argentina for a little over 2 months and ate croissants (medialunas) and empanadas almost everyday! I’m shocked I didn’t gain a million pounds! Must have been all that walking!
Have a safe trip home!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
wow that was a quick trip! that brunch looks terrific – i love when wedding activities keep going…and a going….
Simply Life says
oh that brunch looks delicious!
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
Looks like you had a blast this weekend! Have a safe trip home!
Heather says
The yogurt fruit and granola looks yummy! what a neat cuisine for brunch!
Becky says
Can you tell me the name of the restaurant you at brunch at! Looks De-Lish! Thanks!
Christy says
Andy is one of the guys (on the right in the pic) you had lunch with a few days ago, correct?? He’s a hottie!! 😛
K says
Those croissants!! Now I’m craving one of those buttery and flakey delights!
Sophie @ yumventures says
It looks like you had a wonderful weekend. What a spread! I always have such a hard time working out on vacation, its so awesome that you can do it!!
holly says
is andy taken? because he is ADORABLE! 🙂
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
Oh no, I hate paying for internet. It’s like paying for air in your tires. There are some things that should just be free. Sounds like you had a great time. That looked like an amazing brunch. I wish we’d done a post-wedding brunch. Enjoy your flight home!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
look at that spread! delicious!
Mama Pea says
You know you are loved when complete strangers buy you oral hygiene products.
Safe travels home!
Cole says
Oh wow, those croissants look so amazing.
Have a safe flight home!
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
What a beautiful spread of food! Buffets are my favourite kind of thing, where you can try loads of everything 🙂
Are croissants quite unusual in the USA? Here they’re really really common..maybe it’s a European thing?
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
What a gorgeous brunch spread! Everything is so colorful and yummy-looking. Glad it was a good trip. 😀
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
That brunch looks amazing! Yum, yum!
That does look like a pretty cool office. glad you had a good time:)
Lauren says
I’ve never been involved in a wedding that had a brunch the next day. So snazzy!
Jil says
What a great end of to your weekend! That brunch looks phenomenal! Yumm..I couldnt resist a croissant.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That is one heck of a day-after spread!! DEeelish!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Cute coat. Safe soaring…
amanda@thegrainsofparadise says
My man is from Argentina and he took me there last year to meet the fam….Wow! What and incredible sexy place to have a honeymoon! Nice:-)
Heather says
That breakfast looks amazing. I love a good croissant!
Safe travels back to NC!
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
haha RE: ANDY…he should be a model!!!
Gelareh @ Orange Truffle says
What a great spread they had post wedding.. I love jams.. and those jams looked amazing.
*Andrea* says
$28 was worth it 😉 kerf is so dependable! what an amazing brunch. i always have to try a croissant or a baked good when they’re at a brunch. i’ll pass on the sausage/bacon but never the sweets lol
Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat. says
Good for you! I think the wisps are an incase of emergency only type item. A tooth brush and tooth paste will give you a better teeth cleaning and cut back on waste and money spent. This is a very good choice! (Sorry that sounded kind of placating- I don’t mean it to come off all guidance council-ery. But every word of it is sincere and true. I think you are making a good choice. See, I can’t stop apparently.)
Mary (Food Fit & Fun) says
yummmy ! Looks like you guys enjoyed a wonderful brunch! Glad you squeezed a workout before brunch! 🙂
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
Congrats on the workout! And that is one AWESOME brunch – LOVE IT!
skinnyrunner says
that htoel gym looks nice, small but nice. and that brunch is amazing!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Too bad there’s not free wifi everywhere!!
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says
OMG! What a lovely breakfast spread!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
Looks like you had a great time! Have a safe trip back home!
Lisa says
What restaurant did you go to for brunch? The food looks AMAZING and I really want to try it sometime! Glad you had such a great time!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
What a great way to wrap up the fun of the weekend! That breakfast totally sounds amazing!
Chloe (Project Live Well) says
Ok, seriously, that is some of the yummiest food I’ve seen all month!!!
Looks like you guys had an amazing time. Nowhere beats New York 😉
Chloe
amanda says
It is hard to find a good hotel gym, yours didn’t look bad at all. 🙂
The Paris Food Blague says
PS YAY for croissants!
jenna says
great brunch!!
Lesley says
sounds like a great brunch…new york is always so much fun. and andy? reallly cute 🙂
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
Don’t you hate internet fees when you travel? At this point shouldn’t all hotels have free WiFi – I mean really. Those croissants look so buttery, flaky and awesome and that is bar none the best granola I’ve seen! Do you remember the name of the restaurant? My husband in going to NYC in July and I know he would love to try that restaurant. Thanks so much!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
Argentinian food is awesome…especially in the city. You should go for dinner sometime. There is an awesome restaurant in the meat packing district.
And that hotel gym is so nice. Much better than the last one I stayed at.
Heather (The Single Dish) says
June 2nd is my birthday!!! Great day. NYC is expensive, gotta love it though!
Gracie @ Girl Meets Health says
ahh, first the extravagant wedding and then *that’s* the brunch? That brunch food looks deeeelish…better than mostly wedding food I’ve had, haha. Must’ve been a great time =)
Kath says
We had brunch at Industria Argentina http://www.iatribeca.com/index2.htm
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
There are some things in life worth indulging and one of those things are good croissants. Yum… delicious looking brunch!
I love colgate whisps too!!!
Jamie says
I love those little “spoons” (there is probably some fancy name for them) perfect portion control to get a little taste! Congrats on making use of the hotel gym as well!
Gina @ Gina J's Healthy Way says
What an amazing trip. The wedding was beautiful. I don’t travel much, so I feel like I travel through you!
Jen Papaya says
Yay!! Glad the Wisps came in handy!
Christina says
I think I have the same jacket as you in the last pic! Is it from Express?
amyt says
Love your blog!! Just had to throw it out there…that’s my wedding day too!!!!