I started working for Shake Shack at the end of October – Makai’s birthday was my first day, actually! Right away I was asked to go to New York for a big meeting. It was my first in-person meeting since the pandemic began! Also, the Shake Shack headquarters turned out to be just a few blocks from my old apartment in The Village, so each morning I took a walk around the old neighborhood! A good thing about New York is that they’re requiring proof of vaccination to get into anything – work, restaurants, events, etc! Unfortunately, none of my friends could meet up for dinner on this trip, but there will be more!
After checking into the Four Points Soho (only $100/night! and only $200 airfare!)
I went directly to my old haunt, Joe’s pizza. Sooooooo good.
There’s a Shake Shack restaurant on the ground floor of the building where the headquarters is. I passed by it on the way back to the hotel.
The next morning I got ready for work. I used a hair dryer! And makeup!
I went for a walk around my old neighborhood. I saw my old apartment:
Around the corner is Father Demo Square, which seems to have gotten an overhaul. I’ve spent so many hours sitting here and people watching or reading books or meeting someone.
I tried to get coffee at Grey Dog, my favorite cafe, but they weren’t open yet! I stumbled upon Bluestone Lane and it was great!
While sitting and eating my croissant and drinking my coffee I saw this Simpsons mural. Makai and Dallas have been watching The Simpsons together, which is kind of funny.
The Shake Shack common area and kitchen is so gorgeous. I love all the plants!
We spent all day in a big meeting whiteboarding and talking IN PERSON. It was a bit surreal. Ben
Fedi was getting tickets for the Knicks vs. Bucks at Madison Square Garden. I’m not a big basketball fan, but if you’re going to see the Knicks, you should see them at The Garden! Also, for a while at Isobar, Madison Square Garden was my client. I went to meetings in the building, but had never been inside the arena! So, I went… along with Alora, Brandi, Tara and Adam.
Regular stuff that is normal in New York that you forget about.BAGEL CART!
BODEGA CAT!
BODEGA FLOWERS!
CELLAR DOORS!
STREET VENDORS!
In the airport on the way home. Shake Shack mask.