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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / KERF + The City

January 17, 2010

KERF + The City

I got to meet even more KERFlings this morning – exercise-style 🙂 We joked yesterday at the brewery that there are those who want to drink beer with me and those who want to run. Hey, both are equally fun!!

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I had a mini LaraBar upon waking up this morning. I had forgotten how delicious the coconut ones are!!

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We met in the warm hotel lobby and then ran 4.5 miles along the river – here’s the route! It wasn’t cold at all and my legs were certainly ready to go!

Run Update

Stretching upon our return.

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Lisa showed me this awesome way of lacing your shoes to hold them in tighter. Look carefully at the top 2 holes and how they are looped:

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After looping you just tie it like normal. It held my shoe on nice and snugly. I will definitely be doing this again!

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After our run a few of us hit up Starbucks for a snack

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I got my first Awake Tea misto. The verdict: it wasn’t all that awesome, but it wasn’t bad either. It tasted like tea! I missed the richness of coffee, but I can see these becoming better over time and it was great for a lower-caffeine snack and a bit of milk for satiety. Matt and I also shared the banana on our walk back to the hotel.

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A subway ride later, we were in SoHo to have brunch at Mercer Kitchen with…..

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The geniuses of Open Sky!!! John Caplan + Andy Fisher. I feel like I know them so well thanks to 6 months of conference calls, but it was so very nice to be able to chat face 2 face.

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We talked all things KERF + Open Sky and I’m so excited about all of the potential that my little cloud on the web has.

[ALSO, found out that Open Sky is donating 100% of its profits this weekend to Haitian Relief, so if you’ve been meaning to buy something fun, now’s the time to do it.]

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Mercer Kitchen was hella cool – and is apparently where cool people hang out 😉

Loved the little menus. They reminded me of my wedding programs!

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We jumped on the coffee train asap

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The menu featured two of my very favorite things: oatmeal + greek yogurt!! I had to partake. I asked John if it would be boring for me to get the yogurt + granola and he responded that he would be disappointed if I didn’t get it! I was so glad I did because it was awesome.

Thick greek yogurt with deliciously fresh berries and a cranberry granola!

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[Too bad it wasn’t served in a Cali bowl with a side of Nuttzo 😉 ]

Matt got a goat cheese omelet. I had my usual bite and my was that goat cheese good!!

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Thank you so much for brunch Open Sky team!

After brunch Matt and I had about an hour before we had to head in and start getting ready for the wedding festivities. Unfortunately the rain moved in and we ended up getting drenched walking around SoHo looking for shops to go in. I found CB2 and wanted to take home everything in the store, but shopping was otherwise uneventful. We finally hailed a cab back to our hotel. Best $8 spent all weekend because the walk to our hotel from the subway would have been a good 10 minutes of wet.

Warming up now, putting on my fancy clothes and gearing up for a romantic evening! See you later!

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  1. Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Awesome running path! That’s so cool how you manages to find yogurt + granola at so many restaurants! I don’t think I’ve ever seen it on a menu. I need to diversify my eating establishments. haha NYC would be a good start! 😀

    Jenn

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  2. Jess. says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    I am so jealous. I haven’t been to New York in years and I miss it so much!

    Reply
  3. meg says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    So jealous of your time in NYC! Especially your run 🙂

    Reply
  4. The Paris Food Blague says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    hey, looks like a great trip. i wish i could have met up–but i’m cold and am just beginning to run (4.5 miles would have been too tough on me, i think). it’s too bad!

    great tip about the laces…..

    Reply
  5. The Paris Food Blague says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:46 pm

    also, do you mind if i ask to which charity is open sky donating today’s profits?

    i have been wanting a mandoline for a while….this may be the time to purchase it

    Reply
  6. Angela (Oh She Glows) says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:48 pm

    That’s how I lace my sneakers…isn’t it great????? 😀

    Love seeing the group of girls…you guys are so pretty!

    Reply
  7. Ashley says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Boooo Starbucks. Lovely lunch photos!!! 🙂

    Reply
  8. thedelishdish says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    im miss nyc so much!! what a fun run through the city 🙂

    Reply
  9. Morgan @ Life After Bagels says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    I’m totally going to try that with my shoes too, thanks for sharing.

    Oh I want to go back to NYC too now!

    Reply
  10. Dori says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:55 pm

    I had a great time running with you this morning! The stretching picture is funny. Thanks for organizing it. Also… is the Open Sky guy on the right single?? 😉

    Reply
    • Allison says

      January 18, 2010 at 1:37 pm

      agreed, he is really cute!!!

      Reply
      • Mackenzie @ The College Authentic says

        January 18, 2010 at 2:16 pm

        Hahahahah, thirded! I’m glad I’m not the only one who noticed! 🙂

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        • Danie says

          January 18, 2010 at 2:19 pm

          Yeah, would definitely have to agree with theses girls;D

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          • Dori says

            January 18, 2010 at 5:31 pm

            HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

            Reply
  11. Sam (Merit to the Carrot) says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Another awesome day in the city!!!!!!!

    Reply
  12. Megan says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    Isn’t that path the best!! You never would expect so many awesome running options in NYC, right?? Have fun at the wedding!

    Reply
  13. Brittany says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Love all the pics! That run must have been amazing!
    xoxo

    Reply
  14. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Ooo the goat cheese omelet sounds awesome!

    Reply
  15. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 17, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    What a fun blogger meet up!

    That great that you got to finally meet the Open Sky guys 🙂

    Have a great time at the wedding!

    Reply
  16. Karla says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:04 pm

    I’ve always wanted to run in NYC! Sounds so fun!
    Also curious who Open Sky is donating to…?

    Reply
  17. Haleigh says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    I would definitely be in the beer drinking group rather than the running one 😉 haha…

    Have fun at the wedding tonight!

    Reply
  18. Mae @ OhhMay says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I love tieing my shoes that way!! How fun… everything looks amazing Kath!!
    (and the cult continues… KERFlings!! 😉 )

    Reply
  19. haya says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    that shoe lace trick has saved me from lots of blisters on my heel!

    NYC looks like tons of fun.

    Reply
  20. Lindsay says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    I think I’d join you for the beer 🙂
    I tried a double chocolate stout the other night and it was to die for!!!
    Have fun in NYC!

    Reply
  21. Fitography says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    Gorgeous pictures! I just started blogging about my own marathon training/healthy eating and love your site. It’s very inspiring:)

    Reply
  22. Janna (Just Flourishing) says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Had a great time meeting you! Thanks for posting the pictures 🙂

    – Janna (aka the one who fell 🙂 )

    p.s. laughing at Dori’s comment

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    • Kath says

      January 18, 2010 at 12:40 am

      “The one who fell” LOL!!

      Reply
  23. Cole says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    How nice that you got to go running with a big group of people!

    Reply
  24. Maggie says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    SoHo is such a great place to walk around–what a drag that this nasty weather moved in! And CB2 is to-die.

    Also, ahem, *is* that guy single? 🙂

    Reply
  25. Jil says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    That sounds like an awesome run! and that brunch looks so delish…Matt’s omelet sounds sooo good! I’m a sucker for good goat cheese!

    Reply
  26. Julie @savvyeats says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    I think I would be in the drinking group and the running group. Especially if it was a wine drinking group 😉

    Reply
  27. Jacquie says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    I’m so glad you enjoyed Mercer Kitchen! One of my friends from culinary school works there, but I unfortunately haven’t been able to go yet. Too many good restaurants, too little time!

    Reply
  28. Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat. says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    I will definately be using the lace tying tip. I hate it when my laces get loose or god forbid, untied completely.

    Reply
  29. Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    Enjoy your romantic evening. 🙂 Thanks for the lacing tip — I hate having to stop because of flying shoes.

    Reply
  30. [email protected] RunningAroundNormal says

    January 17, 2010 at 3:54 pm

    That’s how I lace my running shoes, too! Makes it so much more comfortable and functional.

    Enjoy the night!

    Reply
  31. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    What a fun trip!!!

    Reply
  32. Sam says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    Dori I was going to say the same thing!

    The brunch looks great. I am jealous, I love NYC!

    Reply
  33. Christy says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing the shoe-lacing tip!

    Reply
  34. Katheryn says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    Lacing your shoes that way can also help with shin splints if you’re prone to them.

    Reply
  35. Jayce says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    Wow, you really know how to make the most of a short vaca! Looks like fun and makes me wanna go to NYC again. I am going to try that shoe lacing method stat! 🙂

    Reply
  36. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:33 pm

    mercer kitchen is a lot of fun! i once went there with a crazy, hi-powered director who yelled at the wait staff b/c they didn’t have dom perignon and they had to go out and take a taxi to get it. awkward.

    Reply
  37. Jenny says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Hmmm…. always thought Mercer Kitchen was a bit overrated, but maybe I’ll give it a try this week since it seems like you had a good experience 🙂

    Reply
  38. Lindsay M says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    Hey Kath–

    I have been reading your blog for some time now and I feel stupid?! What is a KERF exactly???????

    Reply
  39. Buzz says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    KERF stands for “Kath Eats Real Food”

    Reply
  40. Angela (The Lady Loves to Eat) says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:55 pm

    Have fun tonight!

    Reply
  41. Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:57 pm

    Enjoy the wedding! Sounds like you guys are having blast! I love sunday weddings. I kinda wish I’d done it.

    Reply
  42. Carolyn says

    January 17, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Have fun at the wedding! That granola looks declicious!

    Reply
  43. Tara says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    I am a very happily married woman…but I just have to acknowledge the fact that that guy is pretty cute!

    Reply
  44. Jay says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    Do you not check the weather forecast before you go somewhere? It was no secret that it was supposed to rain in NY today (along much of the northeast).

    Reply
  45. Elizabeth says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    who knew the minds behind opensky could be so good looking! damn gurl. and that’s so great that they are donating all profits this weekend-wow
    enjoy the rest of nyc!!

    Reply
  46. Jenna says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Have a great night!

    Reply
  47. Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    That omelette is SO neat and SO smooth – how the heck did they manage that!!? Mine always just look like mush :s
    Have a lovely evening 🙂

    Reply
  48. Chelsea says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    The coconut larabars are my absolute favorite. Have a BLAST tonight!

    Reply
  49. Jamie says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:30 pm

    AHH! I am SO jealous of your post!!! I’ve done that run SO many times (I used to visit friends who live in Tribecca) AND I am the BIGGEST fan of Mercer Kitchen!! I’ve been for dinner; the food and the atmosphere are excellent!!

    Reply
  50. Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    how fun! love the shoe-tying thing, and breakfast looks yummy 🙂 can’t wait to (hopefully) see some wedding pics 🙂

    Reply
  51. RhodeyGirl says

    January 17, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    I am very happily married but DAMN those Open Sky guys are HOT!!!!!!!

    Reply
  52. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    January 17, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    That brunch looks awesome!

    Reply
  53. Amy says

    January 17, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    My friend Katie taught me the shoe tying loops a few years ago – a trick she learned while working at REI – and I love it. Another shoe tying tip is from Runner’s World. When tying make the first loop like normal, but then take the second loop behind the first one instead of over. Here’s a link:
    http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-319–13001-0,00.html
    I started using this method over a year ago and it really does eliminate having to re-tie your shoes because they just don’t come untied, but they’re easy to untie when you pull the laces. So, no more double knots needed. Happy running. Amy

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    • Kath says

      January 18, 2010 at 12:41 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  54. Emily Eats and Exercises says

    January 17, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    I need to experiment more with lace tying. I often have a feet-falling-asleep problem so usually I’m looking for looser ties, not tighter. Have a good evening!

    Reply
  55. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    January 17, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    When I bought my first pair of running shoes the clerk showed me that trick and I’ve been doing it ever since. My heel never slips and gives me blisters.

    Reply
  56. BeccaR says

    January 17, 2010 at 7:49 pm

    looks like a fun day, and i just (finally) bought chia seeds using your open sky, great having the proceeds going to haiti

    Reply
  57. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    January 17, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Awww a romantic evening, how sweet! Have fun!!!!!

    Reply
  58. Madelin @ What is for breakfast? says

    January 17, 2010 at 8:12 pm

    Have fun in NYC and at your wedding! Your run route looks awesome :).

    Reply
  59. Danielle says

    January 17, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Why is the Open Sky website always down when I try it? Argh!

    Reply
  60. Emily says

    January 17, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    Oh my goodness, I wish I knew you were running. I am a regular reader, marathoner, and was running the same day in the city! Yipes! I hope you enjoy your stay in NYC 🙂

    P.S- The Brooklyn Brewery is always a mess on Friday night. You have to show up right at 5 to get a seat!

    Reply
  61. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    January 17, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    So cool that you got to meet up with the Open Sky guys!

    Have so much fun at the wedding!

    Reply
  62. Katharine says

    January 17, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Omigosh I LOVE Mercer Kitchen! I went there (quite some time ago) with my sister and dad while in NYC and thought it was just so cool. Glad you enjoyed it, too. 🙂

    Reply
  63. Simply Life says

    January 17, 2010 at 9:23 pm

    Looks like a delicious brunch!

    Reply
  64. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    January 17, 2010 at 9:33 pm

    I tie my shoes that way, too – had to start after I began teaching group fitness classes and just felt my shoes got so loose.

    Have a great time tonight!! 🙂

    Reply
  65. hemp jogger says

    January 17, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    holy cow the open sky guy on the right is HOT!!! (andy?) can we purchase him at the site?

    enjoy the wedding.

    Reply
  66. Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run says

    January 17, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    Yum – fresh berries. I want some. Wish they didn’t cost a fortune in the winter.

    Reply
  67. [email protected] thesimplespatula.blogspot.com says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:37 am

    I’m glad the lacing trick worked out for you! those sarabeth jam jars are so cure..and their jams are my favorite

    -Lisa

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  68. Kath says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Re. the Open Sky Charity: They haven’t quite decided yet, but likely the Red Cross.

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  69. Kath says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:39 am

    Re. ANDY: I’m not sure if he’s single…. I will check and see if I can sell him in my store!!

    Reply
    • Dori says

      January 18, 2010 at 10:19 am

      I’ll take it

      Reply
  70. [email protected] thesimplespatula.blogspot.com says

    January 18, 2010 at 12:41 am

    hahaha I would buy him…

    Reply
  71. Jenny says

    January 18, 2010 at 9:18 am

    Love the crowd of KERF runners! How fun 🙂

    Reply
  72. Renee says

    January 18, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    “I’ll see if I can sell him in my store” Hilarious!! =)

    Reply
  73. Anne P says

    January 18, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    Andy = HOT.

    Reply
  74. Maggie says

    January 18, 2010 at 2:47 pm

    Wow, looks like a fun day! And my, oh my, I concur….Andy is adorable.

    Reply

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