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I Did Eat That

Rachel — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 01:51:46 +0000

By now, everyone has probably heard about the Instagram handle “You Did Not Eat That,” which calls out fashion bloggers, models and other generally beautiful people posing with the macarons, cupcakes and ice cream cones that they “supposedly” ate for breakfast, on the beach, with friends. Did they actually consume it? Couldn’t tell you. But, the truth is, people just love to look at, take photos of and talk about food. So, I’ve gathered some of my favorite food & drink shots from this summer for your viewing pleasure. Some of it’s healthy, some less so–but, that’s cool. My motto about most things these days is “You only go around once,” so, a little of anything sweet or salty is okay, right?

Plus, stay tuned for a slew of new studio and product reviews. I’ll be sweating it out nearly every day over the next few weeks, all for me (and you).

Cooling off with a watermelon ice pop by La Newyorkina during a Friends of The High Line tour.

Nathan’s hot dog at Yankees Stadium (Jeter!).

Prosecco with liqueur-infused People’s Pops–BEST summer cocktail ever…enjoy one (or two) yourself at Loopy Doopy (yes, that’s the bar’s actual name) downtown.

THE most amazing lobster roll (at The North Fork Table & Inn Lunch Truck) and freshly-picked heirloom tomatoes from a local farm stand.

And, my favorite ice cream cone (so far) from Gott’s Roadside in San Francisco.

Show me your summer #foodporn pics too!

Fun & Games {Part II}

Rachel — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 02:05:45 +0000

Tomorrow is the last day of July, which means…only one more “official” month of summer before Labor Day, New York Fashion Week and fall leading into pre-holiday madness in the media/fashion industry (my day-to-day world). They say that good things happen in threes, so, I’m setting these three goals for August:

1) Run hard at the 100 on 100, my (quickly upcoming) 100-mile relay race through the heart of Vermont on 8/17.
2) Challenge myself in semi-scary, new ways: starting with the Zip Line at Summer Streets this Saturday, it’s time to go big or go home.
3) Beat the “30-day countdown” birthday blues. I share my big day with Beyoncé, so, this year, I’m trying to rock it with her same sense of confidence and gratitude.

A last look (for now) at the jewels by RAGEN.

That birthday list just keeps getting longer…

Save the Dates: Summer Streets

Rachel — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 00:44:46 +0000

From smoking to soda, the city does its fair sharing of meddling when it comes to our collective health and well-being. I see the argument from both sides: on one hand, you have biological and nutritional fact, and, on the other, we do still reside in the good ol’ U.S. of A. Where I say a resounding “yay” to the mayoral agenda is: Summer Streets.

On three Saturdays in August, runners, bikers and rollerbladers rule the road from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park (East 72nd Street) on Park Avenue. This year’s events are August 3, 10 and 17 (mark your calendars now, 7am-1pm), and, in true New York City fashion, the DOT will up the ante with a host of artsy new features and sporty activities:

For the first time ever, the Park Avenue Tunnel will be open to pedestrians via Voice Tunnel, an interactive light and sound installation. Spotlights within the tunnel will be influenced by the volume of people’s voices as they pass through from 33rd to 40th Streets.

In Soho, there will be a rock climbing wall as part of REI’s Adventure Zone.

And, in Midtown, fitness classes by Reebok and CrossFit demos.

A few of my favorite photos from past Summer Streets…

Remember the container pools, right outside Grand Central?

And, of course, no Summer Streets is complete without a full-on feast at Whole Foods’ City Picnic at 25th Street. Any opportunity to eat gelato…I partake.

This summer, I’m most excited about the Zip Line downtown at Foley Square. My last one was exactly five years ago in Mendoza, Argentina with two of my best friends. It was both kinda crazy and crazy fun. I’m a little afraid of heights (as you know from here), but, hey, ya only go around once. Who’s with me?

If you’re in, let’s do it together. Comment here or email me: strengthandsolenyc@gmail.com.