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Burgers and Cupcakes in NYC

{ October 3, 2020 } - Trish

I’m a sucker for a good burger and a delicious cupcake so when I found Burgers and Cupcakes in NYC I knew I had to try it out. You’ll want to, too!

If you’re ever in New York City’s Garment District, be sure to stop into Burgers And Cupcakes for a burger and of course, a cupcake or two. I found this spot while on business in NYC and colleague and I gave it a try. The burgers were out of this world. Just phenomenal. So good in fact, that I was so eager to dive in, I didn’t snap a picture! I know, I’m awful, But it looked so good and tasted even better.

The Burgers and Cupcakes Menu

They have a wide variety of burgers to choose from like their Turkey Burger, Veggie Burger, Grilled Salmon Palliard Burger, Lemon Grilled Chicken Breast Burger, Crispy Chicken Breast Burger, Portobello Mushroom Burger, and the traditional Beef Burger. They also offer a daily burger special, too. There are plenty of toppings to choose from and lots of options for sides, too. So good! My mouth is watering just thinking about this place. It’s become one of my favorite restaurants to go to whenever I’m in New York City.

Raspberry Fizz Drink

If their burger selection was impressive, even more impressive is their variety of cupcakes that ill surely satisfy your sweet tooth. They offer daily specials and also offer some cupcakes that are decorated to celebrate the seasonal. As you can see, we were there close to Halloween (hence the decorations on the cupcakes) so I picked up a four-pack to bring home to the kids. They’re going to love them – guaranteed.

While ordering my burger, I couldn’t resist trying one of their berry fizz drinks. It was so cool and refreshing. It reminded me of a spritzer. I’ve got a plan to try to recreate them at home with my own mason jars. I’ll keep you posted if that ever happens!

Over the years, I’ve gone back to Burgers and Cupcakes many times and even had the opportunity to bring the kids. They loved seeing it in person. You will, too.

Burgers and Cupcakes NYC

Burgers and Cupcakes is one place you won’t want to miss for a casual bite and a cupcake (or two!) to go!

Burgers and Cupcakes
458 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
(212) 643-1200

My Memorial Weekend Crystal Coast Trip

{ July 29, 2012 } - Trish

I had this crazy idea in my head to just pick up and move. That’s right, to quit complaining about the sucky school system, the snotty school administrators, the teachers who thought they could bully, the crappy traffic, the lack of parking everywhere, the crime, the litter and the overall attitude you get from the majority of people in Miami and actually DO something about it.

Yup, I was sick and tired and I’d had enough. So, Memorial weekend I packed up the kids and took a spontaneous trip to the lovely east coast of North Carolina to check it out. I’d been thinking about getting away from what Miami had become for a while and knew I wanted to move somewhere that had four moderate seasons, plenty of green spaces, a more wholesome environment and was family-friendly. I’d been looking at real estate in a few states and figured the long holiday weekend was as good a time as any to check out some of the homes I’d liked, along the Crystal Coast.

North Carolina Coastal Living

Once we arrived, the kids got a taste of coastal living. My cousins live right on the beach in Emerald Isle. What a treat!

The kids loved waking up in the morning and having the beach right in their backyard. In fact, they loved it so much that they went to the beach more times in that one weekend than they had ever been, in the entire time we’d lived in South Florida. (You know what I mean if you’ve ever tried to find parking in South Beach close to the actual beach – or in Ft. Lauderdale) Plus, they loved getting to see their aunts and cousins. It was looking like moving to North Carolina wasn’t going to be a hard sell.

Doing it Dayngr Style

In true Dayngr-style, that weekend I found a house we all loved, made an offer and planned the big move as soon as the kids got out of school on June 7th. Miraculously, we closed on our house June 26th (less a month after seeing it) and packed up our sweet, small, South Florida bungalow and it the road. We had one goal. Make sure we were in our new house in time to celebrate Bella’s birthday, before the 4th of July.

Making Our Deadline

The good news was, we made our deadline and we did it just in time to celebrate Lola’s birthday and have an Independence Day celebration. The big party was a great way to kick-off our new life in our new home and it was a great excuse to spend some quality time with my family. The only bad news was that not everything went as planned with the big move and my orchid died on the way. Other than that, everything went smoothly.

A little crazy, but life is short, right? Go for what you want!

MacDaddy’s – Family Fun on the Crystal Coast

{ July 25, 2012 } - Trish

One of the great things about moving to a new area is getting to explore. If you’re a long time follower of this blog, you already know I make weekends an adventure even if we don’t leave our own city. Here are a few photos from a fun place we found in Cape Carteret, North Carolina called “MacDaddys.”

MacDaddy’s – Family Fun on the Crystal Coast

It’s a fun little spot with plenty to do indoors and out. Inside, they’ve got a general area bowling alley and a smaller VIP bowling alley that you can reserve for parties, billiard tables, two dining areas, and plenty of kid-friendly and family-friendly arcade games (though not exactly budget-friendly if you’re used to $20 keeping the kids entertained for a few hours like at Chuck-E-Cheese). With that being said, you can still have a good time without going broke. Looking for a place to have a kid’s party? They have party rooms you can reserve.

This is the larger bowling alley –

This is the VIP bowling alley –

Thinking more of the adult kind of fun? They also have a full bar for the grown-ups and their pool tables are in this area, too. They also have plenty of big screen TVs for watching sporting events and lots of seating.

Family-Friendly Dining at MacDaddy’s

If you love finger food they have a great selection. They have a small dining area in the arcade area and a larger one with a bar toward the back. On the menu, you can find items like tacos, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, chicken fingers, and fries. You can’t go wrong bringing the kids here. The food is good and the kids will certainly be entertained. Here’s a picture of their delicious beer-battered mushrooms. I can honestly say they are the best I’ve ever had, and I’m already dying to go back for more.

MacDaddy’s Family Fun Outdoors

Outside, there’s mini-golf, batting cages, a driving range, bumper boats, and go-karts. Tons of fun for just about anyone. The Dayngrous Duo loved it and they’re sure glad we live close enough to visit regularly.

Waterfalls at Golfin Dolphin – © MacDaddy’s

Outdoor family fun on the crystal coast, mini-golf

Mini Golf – © MacDaddy’s

Driving Range – © MacDaddy’s

Go Karts – © MacDaddy’s

Here are two pictures I took at MacDaddy’s and shared on Instagram –

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Here’s a shot of the bar area

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Blue hue

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Visit MacDaddy’s – Family Fun on the Crystal Coast

You can find MacDaddy’s on the web at:
MacDaddy’s NC or call them at: (252) 393-6565

If you’re visiting the Crystal Coast, stop by MacDaddy’s at :

MacDaddy’s Entertainment Center
130 Golfin’ Dolphin Drive
Cape Carteret, NC 28584

Of course, if you’re in the area and a reader of this blog, be sure to give me a shout out on Twitter at @Dayngr.

Blue Skies and Clear Roads

{ January 10, 2012 } - Trish

2012 is here. Can you believe it? I didn’t write as much as I could have or probably should have throughout 2011 but for good reason. I was busy with my newish job as a senior community manager, blogging and writing a whole lot more at work. Working full time for such a powerhouse in social media and being a mom has kept my schedule incredibly full.

Blue Skies

No worries though, I still have plenty to share here and tons of photos. Instead of writing in my spare time, I used that time to get out and about with my sweet babies, who I lovingly refer to as the Dayngrous Duo. Look at these blue skies. Incredible.

When the weather is nice, I can’t help myself. I just want to get outdoors. I love jumping in the car with the kids and going on spontaneous adventures. Sunshine, blue skies, great company – that screams “Road Trip!”

In fact, we traveled to New York (their first official plane trip) and we went to Gainesville, FL twice, and we ended our year with a surprise trip to Disney where we stayed at the Disney Yacht Club. It was the vacation we all needed. All in all, it was a year filled with adventures – there were some bumps along the way but they just made us more appreciative and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

How was your 2011? Did you get done all you’d set out to do? How is 2012 shaping up?

Hello New York!

{ October 13, 2011 } - Trish

Hello New York!

Hello New York! We had a family trip to New York recently. It wasn’t a vacation but I tried to make it as enjoyable as possible for the Dayngrous Duo. They loved their very first trip to New York, the Big Apple, and can’t wait to return again. New York is a very exciting place for them! I think the subway was the kids’ favorite with taxi rides being a close second, though they loved being able to walk everywhere and experience all sorts of new sights and sounds.

Riding the bus is fun

Fall was in full effect in NYC and we got to enjoy a little cool weather, which was a nice change for all of us. Most of all, the kids couldn’t believe all the parks and beautiful places in the middle of such a big city. They thought NYC was just busy streets and lots of building before they got to see it for themselves.

First visit to Columbus Park

Feeding-Pigeons-Columbus-Park-Brooklyn-NY, pigeons in ny

Feeding the pigeons in NYC

Hello NY!

The photo of the Statue of Liberty {above} was taken from the Staten Island Ferry. It was the kids’ first time seeing it and it was so wonderful and heartwarming to be able to share the experience with them. What a thrill. I even took them to one of my favorite spots, Burgers and Cupcakes.

Remind me to tell you about the time we accidentally wandered into Occupy Wall Street. Oh yes, there are pictures. Always an adventure when you travel with me.

Have you ever been to New York? If so, what was your favorite part?

The Burgers and Cupcakes Menu

Burgers and Cupcakes NYC

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