SUNDAY BRUNCH SPOT NYC - ANTIBES BISTRO - LES GEM

Hidden on Suffolk street between Delancey and Rivington, there lies a cozy and charming little joint called Antibes Bistro. Allan and I wandered from Gramercy to the Lower East Side and couldn't find a place we wanted to have brunch because every place looked like a zoo. Every other restaurant we stopped at seemed so crowded on this particular busy Sunday afternoon, and there were lines of people waiting at every restaurant. After the hostess at the last restaurant we stopped at told me it would be a 45 minute wait, I got super discouraged and almost wanted to just go home and call it quits. Right as I started to get cranky, my hubby really came through and found us this hidden gem!

Be sure to try it out when you're in the area but remember Homies, it's our little secret.

#keepitontheDL

TBT: Petite Abeille - Favorite Belgian Waffle Brunch NYC

Petite Abeille is a Belgium inspired restaurant that is located conveniently close to my apartment and has the most brilliant Belgian food!

TBT Homies. 

These pictures are from last summer, when everything was so warm and bright! 

Definitely makes me miss my wifey and the nice weather, looking back on this fun and awesome day. I wish I could brunch with friends like this every-single-day.

BEST HIDDEN BRUNCH SPOT NYC = Fell in love @ Ciao for Now

I think I found my favorite brunch spot! Cozy, cute, homey, quaint, and the food is just as amazing as your nanna's home cooking. It looks like it's a bakery/cafe from the outside but actually connected to a diner on the right side of shop. My boo Allan, brother from another mother (Kreamy Kat), and I went for brunch on Saturday and every single place was crowded!

We stumble upon Ciao for Now and I swear it's the best secret spot! I peeked into the windows and saw that everyone looked so cute and happy so I had to go in and try the place out. As soon as I walked in, I could already tell that the crowd was so genuine, there were magazine editors, fashion consultants, and people who were wearing brands from Patagonia to Hood By Air. You will also DIE for their Almond Brioche French Toast. Everyone cool was there for some amazing eats. Guys, we have to keep this our secret...Shhhhh.

Chanel Espadrilles + Malawach Brunch @ Cafe Orlin

Espadrilles are super cute, simple, comfy, and they go with almost every outfit depending on it's color. Espadrilles were hot and in season for spring/summer of 2013, and all of the cutest bloggers were stomping all over town in their favorite pair.

'So I am a tad bit late but, a working girl like me must save her dollas/shop smart, and so I waited a bit longer than everyone else to get my Chanel baby. Once it arrived, I took precious out to brunch with me & Allan to Café Orlin in the East Village. 

Every time Allan and I walk by Cafe Orlin, there's always a long line with people waiting up to 30 minutes for a table. I wanted to know what the hype was all about, so Allan and I finally decided to go and try it out over the weekend. We ignored our grumbling stomachs until about 2 pm so we could have a later brunch, hoping we would miss the crowd. It was good thinkin' because we only waited for a bout 5 minutes to be seated inside.