Hot in the City

So New York City was sweltering this weekend. We beat our previous record high (84) by noon on Saturday as heat climbed all the way to 89! Between the need to be out and about and celebrate spring with friends and drinks, I was not in my kitchen all weekend. Here are my gluttonous choices:

A 2 a.m. post-bar run to Foodswings gave me a stomach ache, of course. I opted for the “rib” sandwich and “cheese” fries and annihilated them in record speed. How did I ever eat at this place sober?  Indeed a guilty pleasure… as the pictures show.
The greasy, cheesy aftermath.

Of course, the hearty hangover brunch. Wok Man and Wok Roommate and I hit Greenpoint’s Brooklyn Label with our bikes. Oh, what a glorious day for a bike ride! It seemed that everyone was out n’ about… many scantily-clad in honor of the sun. (Hmm, so a 40 degree jump in a couple of short days? Does anyone else think this is too soon for 90 degree weather?) I got the only vegan dish on the menu at Brooklyn Label, the tofu and potato scramble. Boy was it delicious. Pared with some fresh-squeezed o.j. and I think I found my new favorite brunch spot.
As night fell and temperatures were still warm, I took a second bike ride and shared some vegan ice cream treats at Penny Licks. I got the mixed berry sundae with walnuts on top. It hit the spot.

Here’s to another New York City 5 minute spring!