Reason #5 to love New York: RESTAURANT WEEK

For NYC Restaurant Week, diners can treat themselves to prix fixe menus from some of the city’s hottest and otherwise pricey restaurants. This year, I sampled Bobby Van’s and Dos Caminos – where they make your salsa fresh from scratch right at your table. The chili sampler on the side was MUY CALIENTE!

Dos Caminos, New York NY

Reason #4 to leave New York: VALENTINE’S DAY

Whenever I need a quick "perk-me-up," all I have to do is walk by the A&F store on Fifth Avenue. Sometimes there’s a line just to get in to check out the latest collection of casual wear and arm candy. Can you blame these ladies for having the same idea? (I see Bendel’s bags!)

A&F store on Fifth Ave
New York, NY

Reason #3 to love New York: NY GIANTS

New York giants defeated New England Patriots in an upset victory at Superbowl 2008! The City celebrated in ticker parade style while somewhere out there Gisele had to comfort Tom Brady.

25th floor office view
New York, NY

Reason #2 to love New York: RENT STABILIZATION

dancing in our ues apt

When you share the same birthday and bathroom, being roommates has got to be worthwhile thanks to rent stabilization and friendship. Here we are in “Dancing With the Stars” pose.