Walking Over The Williamsburg Bridge

The Williamsburg Bridge connects South Williamsburg to the Lower East Side. Both areas have changed in so many ways and have become very trendy. The Williamsburg Bridge is not the nicest looking bridge in New York, but the views from the bridge are still great and it's not a bad walk at all.

One thing I love to do whether it's fall, spring or summer (when it's not humid and hot) is to walk over the Williamburg Bridge. I use to walk over the bridge at least once or twice a year, but I wasn't able to the last two years. My boyfriend and I have been so busy we didn't have time to enjoy the more simple activities the city has to offer.

So finally last month we were able to walk over the bridge. We've walked over the bridge a couple of times before and finally this time the weather was on our side. I never feel scared when walking the bridge and there are plenty of people walking or riding their bikes. Some people go for a run on the bridge too, which I think is a great idea. I think running over the Williamsburg Bridge is almost liking being on your own of marathon. Plus you'll probably burn a bunch of calories and not even notice it since you're outside and enjoying the view.

The first time my boyfriend and I walked over the bridge was in the summer of 2008. I remember it because we had just started dating and I told him I never walked over it before. The only bad thing was we picked a really hot and humid day, which was a big fail on our part. Then another time we had walked over the bridge it was in the spring time and it had just gotten dark. There were still people around, but to be on the bridge at night was a little creepy. Then the J train was passing and I was a little jumpy at the times. Although it was dark there were still people walking and people riding their bikes. It just seems like people are always there.

So finally this time around we walked the bridge a little past six so the sun was almost about to go down and it wasn't as humid or hot as the first time around. The first few times we walked the bridge we never took any pictures, so I made sure we took pictures this time around. Although my boyfriend makes fun of me we still took the pictures anyways and it came out real cute. Who doesn't love a selfie here and there.

Walking the Williamsburg Bridge doesn't take long at all. I think it took us about forty five minutes to an hour and this was because we were taking our time. Once over the bridge we did go to the bar and got ourselves a beer. It just seemed like the right thing to do.

Another bridge I'll have to walk over is the Brooklyn Bridge. I think the views from there will be amazing and it's definitely something to do on my bucket list.

Dinner at Nick's Bistro

Nick's Bistro
104-20 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills NY 11375

Greeks diners are the best diners period!! There has never been a Greek diner where I didn't enjoy their food.

So last night my boyfriend and I were in Forest Hills and all I wanted was a burger and buffalo wings. There's not many places to eat on Metropolitan Ave. First we decided to go to Blackwater Inn because that's our go to bar, but when we got there the place was packed. Turns out it was the first night they were open after being closed for renovations. I was so sad that we couldn't eat there because you could see from outside how packed it was and there were no seats at the bar either. My boyfriend reassured me that I wouldn't have wanted to eat there since you could still smell the fresh paint and I have a very sensitive nose.

So we decided to walk down the avenue to find something to eat. When we first saw Nick's Bistro we were across the street from it. We were a little skeptical about the place. At first we thought it was going to be an overpriced kind of restaurant. So we both decided we'll just check the menu first and we'll take it from there. I'm sure glad we took a look at the menu because they had your typical diner food. I was just happy I was going to get my burger.

Once inside we were seated right away and the waitstaff was very friendly and polite. After we sat down and ordered we got some pita bread and humus for starters while we waited for our food. The pita bread was nice and toasty and the humus was delicious. To our surprise the buffalo wings were really good. The sauce was good, not like your typical bar buffalo wings, but it was up there. Once our burgers came I was so happy that I got a cheese burger. They put American cheese on both the top and bottom part of the beef patty and the burger was on point. I had my cheese burger with onion rings and I honestly have nothing bad to say about it. My boyfriend had a turkey burger with fries and he didn't have anything bad to say about it either. For once we're able to find a good place to eat that didn't cost an arm and a leg.

So if you're in the Forest Hills area on Metropolitan Ave I would recommend going to Nick's Bistro. The food is good and the place has a nice atmosphere to it. It doesn't look like you're typical diner from the outside and it offers other great entrees as well. Sorry I don't have any pictures for the blog, I was too busy eating and I forgot about taking pictures.

Till next time.

The Last Concert I went to... Bruno Mars

My last concert was in June at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. For my 30th birthday my boyfriend bought me tickets to the Bruno Mars concert. Lucky for me this was the second time I got to see Bruno Mars. I had been to his first concert as well for my 28th birthday. It was at the Roseland Ballroom, so having the concert at the Barclays Center was definitely a step up for Bruno Mars.

The person I chose to come with me was my mom. Although my boyfriend gave me the tickets, when I first got them he said he didn't want to go. So then a few days afterwards I told him that my mom was going with me and he had the nerve to say he was just joking and wanted to go. Too bad for him and his joking around like that, I still ended up taking my mother. My mother and I haven't had a girl's day just the two of us for a while and she hasn't been to a concert since she was a teenager.

The concert started at 8PM so I left my house about 6:30PM so I could get to Barclays without rushing and to have enough time to shop.  The train ride took about an hour and when we got there we of course had to take pictures outside and inside of the Barclays Center. I always knew Barclays center was huge, but I never realized how big it was and this was my first time being there. It really see a sight to see.

Getting into the Barclays was very quick which is always a good thing. Once inside we went to the bar and ordered a round of drinks. I suggest to never drink there. The prices are sky rocket for such a little amount. So after getting our overpriced drinks we went to shop for some souvenirs. I got myself a t-shirt and then we went up to our seats. Our seats were in section 200 row 9. I don't recommend any seats above the 100 section because it's very steep and you can't stand up to dance during the concert. My mom is scared of heights and so am I; so it took us both a minute or two to get use to our seats.

Once we got to our seats the first band was performing and then about 9PM they were done and they started to change the set. It was an exciting moment once you know that the performer is coming on. Finally Bruno Mars came on and that's when the party started.

Bruno Mars is a great performer and this time around he was more interactive with the audience. Then at one point of the concert he was singing 90s R&B songs like My Boo and Candy Rain. That of course was one of my favorite moments since those were the songs I grew up with. He also sang the more popular songs from his first album like Runaway Baby, Grenade, Just The Way You Are, etc. After all of this he ended the concert with Locked Out of Heaven and Gorilla. By far this this was one of my favorite concerts. I've been other concerts like Katy Perry, The Big Four and Dave Matthews Band.

The next big concert I'm going to will be Macklemore. That I can't wait to go to since he's another really good performer to watch and he's also a good rapper. People mostly associate him with pop music because of the song Thrift Shop, but when you listen to his whole album he rap about real stuff. Well it'll be a little bit of a wait till the next concert, but I can't hardly wait for it.

Daily Blog: What's Your Favorite Beer?

Picking one beer and calling it my favorite is plain impossible. There are just so many beers out there to choose one. I love almost all kinds of beers. I’ve drank about almost every kind of beer out there such as Blue Moon, Hoegaarden, Purple Haze, Bud Light, Coors Light, Coronas, Sapporo, Bintang (Indonesian Beer), Raspberry Sly Fox, Stella, Yuengling, Heineken are just the few that I’ve had. For other beers that I didn’t list I would have to be in the mood to drink them.

For the most part I enjoy wheat beer. That I can say is my favorite type of beer. Some of the wheat beers I drink are Blue Moon, Hoegaarden and Purple Haze. I just started drinking Purple Haze and it’s not always available at most bars.  Although my friends laugh at me when I tell them about Purple Haze it’s actually a really good beer. If you like light beers then I’d recommend drinking wheat beer.

One of my all time classic beer are Coronas. I remember I started drinking Coronas when I went to the Pool Halls in Jackson Heights. Every pool hall in Jackson Heights severed Coronas. Some people drink it with a lime, but I don’t really have a preference, I’ll drink it either way. It’s also a great beer to have when you’re having a BBQ because the taste of the beer goes great with the food.

Another beer I use to drink at one point is Stella. It’s a nice heavier beer, not one made for chugging. This is one of those beers you drink slowly so you can appreciate the quality of it, similar to Heineken. When I was in Amsterdam I got to visit the Heineken Brewery. There was so much history to it. I never knew it was a family business and it’s now on its 4^th generation. The story itself is remarkable. For more on my trip to the Brewery stay tuned.

Then of course there are the American beers. My favorite American beer is Yuengling. The taste is different from Bud Light or Coors, but this to me is a great beer to have when you’re hanging out at the bar. When 1849 in the Village use to be a good bar to go to my friends and I would order a pitcher of Yuengling and get some wings. Yuenling has a distinct taste, but don’t let it fool you. Those dark beers will catch up to you so take your time drinking them.

Now for the dark lagers, I’m not really a big fan of them. Guinness is good, but I’m not running to the bar to drink it. I do enjoy it when I’m doing a car bomb. I’ve also tried New Castle as well, but it’s just not something I would prefer. To drink dark lager it’s an acquired taste that I don’t have and I don’t think I’ll be getting anytime soon.

I like my light beers for the most part and that’s what I’m sticking in. 

Daily Blog: Manicure Monday- Nails for Summer

Nail salons make money all year round, but they make tone more in the summer. Since more people are out and about people have the need to look good. To some people it’s part of their lifestyle and to have unique nails can almost be a status statement. No one wants to have the same nail design as someone else.

Nail salons are hiring some of the best just so they can give their clients their very own customized nail design. Most of these nail salons are Uptown. Such nail salons are Nail Lounge (4752 Broadway, New York), Nails On 7 (2449 7^thAve Bet. 142^nd & 143^rd Street, Harlem), and Nail Factory & Hair (2421 Westchester Ave).

Nail Lounge has been put on the map by such reality stars from MTV’s Washington Heights and some of the ladies from Mobwives New York. Nails on 7 has been around for years and some of their customers are the ladies of Love & Hip Hop New York. Nail Factory & Hair is an up and coming nail salon that does great nails and hires great stylists. These nails salons also offer other services as well which is more convenient for their customers. Getting your nails and hair done all at once saves travel time and it’s just a lot easier to have it done all at one place. You can see the work of these nail salons on their Instagram page.

A lot of the designs for summer are bright colors. Neon’s are still great and if you want a more subtle color corals and pinks do the job. You can also dress up your nails with bows, flowers, Swarovski crystals and etc. It’s almost as if there were no limits to the kind of nail designs you can do especially for summer. I prefer bright colors in the summer time because I want my nails to be seen. I love bright greens, pinks and oranges. One of my favorite summer colors is white. It pops out and people can see your nails from anywhere.

Sometimes though it’s a little more difficult to get crazy with your nail design because of your job or school, but you can always try a reverse French manicure with colors that are soft, so that it’s more appropriate. Also having a regular French manicure is always a classic look that you can never go wrong with.

Below are a few pictures from the mentioned nail salons. Enjoy!!!

Last Weekend, June 1st

Last Saturday I had a cute date night with my boyfriend. We saw the movie Hang Over 3 (the 1st one is still the best) then grabbed dinner and drinks afterwards. 

The movie was alright. You’re already going to know how each scene will play out. The best part of the movie has to be Leslie Chow. He makes the movie come alive to me. You can’t help but laugh at his mannerism, he just makes you laugh without knowing why you’re laughing. Overall I think this was the least funniest one. I hope they don’t make a Hangover 4. 

After the movies we went to this Sushi place in Forest Hills that we walked into the weekend before called Umi Sushi located at 9605 Metropolitan Ave. The food was so good and the prices were great that we couldn’t resist on going there again. You can’t beat $3 Coronas and Sapporos with your meal. The sushi is great too. It doesn’t seem like many people dine in, but they do get a lot of take out orders. I think that’s the only sushi restaurant around there. (If you know of any other sushi restaurants let me know.) 

After our wonderful dinner we went to our favorite local bar Blackwater Inn. Friday nights they have a DJ and it’s a nice neighborhood bar. Although it gets quiet sooner rather than later it’s still a great place to enjoy the night and grab drinks. The bar is located at 101-17 Metropolitan Ave in Forest Hills. 

Blackwater Inn is a real bar, not one of those places where you’re paying $10-$12 for a drink or beer. (I’ll be sharing my night out for my friend’s birthday soon. Wicked Willys in the Village now that’s something to talk about.) So if you’re ever in the neighborhood stop by for a drink it really is worth it.

So that was last weekend in a nut shell. This weekend I’m keeping it low key. Even though we’re suppose to expect rain, my boyfriend and I are going to keep this BBQ going. He’s doing the grilling and I’m making a simple and fun dessert. Pictures and a blog about our mini BBQ will be coming soon. 

All About Me

At first I thought I’d focus on food since I enjoy eating out a lot, but then why limit myself. I started thinking about what to write about. Why not write about anything and everything I do. I go out to several different events and enjoy the night life as well. I like trying out different restaurants as well.

(Just as a side note I was born and raised in Queens, so most of these so called adventures will be in NYC. I usually go out in Queens, Williamsburg and Greenpoint. I’m not afraid to travel and have hung out in the Bronx, Harlem and Washington Heights. )

So that’s where the name Inda’s Adventures comes from. I try to travel at least once or twice a year depending how my wallet is looking. Just cause you might be on a tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy life too. This year alone I got to go to Amsterdam and of course South Beach. Going to Miami is a tradition my best friend and I do for 4th of July. Plus there's no place to be like South Beach.

Here I’ll be reviewing everything, places I’ve been to, where I’ve eaten, best places to grab drinks you name it I’ll review it. I'll also have daily blogs for fun topics ranging from "what's the best pizza I've eaten" to "what's the last concert I attended".  

If you want to recommend a place for me to visit please feel free to let me know. There’s a million and one things to do in NYC and I’d love to get to them all.