If global travel doesn’t fit into your busy schedule these days, then take a few hours and head to the New Theater in Midtown to see Around the World in 80 Days. This play by Mark Brown is based on the 1873 classic novel by Jules Verne and directed by Rachel Klein. Five actors masterfully […]
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Sweet Greek Treats
Summer has begun (well, unofficially) and the warm weather evokes images of cool, silky ice cream and al fresco dining. Two places where I treated myself to dessert recently are Anopoli Ice Cream Parlor and Omonia Café. They may be polar opposites in terms of ambiance, but they share the common thread of great atmosphere […]
The Return of Bittersweet June
The last day of school is hurtling towards us once again and, like many others, I’m completely crazed. I’m trying my best to keep up with end-of-year projects and celebrations while finalizing summer camp logistics and vacations. Ever since my kids started pre-school, I’ve found June to be a bittersweet month. This year, as my […]
Brooklyn Summer Blast Off
For the past few years, we’ve opted to avoid the traffic and hassle of travel plans that go along with Memorial Day weekend and, instead, have chosen to stay local. We’ve found it’s a great weekend to explore the city on a slower pace, walk in to restaurants without reservations and explore uncharted territory with […]
Come to the Brooklyn Baby Expo!
***ENTER CODE MB-BBE2013 AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF ANY TICKET*** Our friends at A Child Grows in Brooklyn are hosting their fabulous baby expo, full of amazing parenting resources, gear and learning opportunities. Be sure to join them for the 2nd Annual Brooklyn Baby Expo – June 2, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 […]
Moms’ Ultimate Night Out 2013 Buzz
We had a fabulous time at the 4th annual Moms’ Ultimate Night Out – The Mommybites Summit 2013! Held at the iconic New Yorker Hotel, we sold out the day before with 400 registered moms, had over 80 vendors, delicious food, wine, an incredible keynote, prizes and fun. We had dozens of bloggers and media […]
See ‘Listen To Your Mother’ in NYC!
If you’ve ever been told to listen to your mother, now you have the perfect opportunity. The national reading series phenomenon “Listen To Your Mother” comes to New York City on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12 at the Peter Norton Symphony Space. Showcasing moving, socially relevant and humorous stories about a range of modern mothering […]
A New Take on Old-World Italian Favorites
Traditional meets contemporary Italian cuisine at Fabbrica restaurant and bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Chef, Simone Bonelli, pairs his love for traditional Italian food with his passion for cooking and turns out contemporary cuisine that is worthy of Roman deities. The name, Fabbrica, means “factory” in Italian and pays tribute to Williamsburg’s history of being an […]
Mother’s Day Deals
Mother’s Day. The name says it all: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world.” Although each country has its own traditions, here at Mommybites the Belgian Mother’s Day tradition is one of […]
Wanda’s Monster, The Musical
This past weekend, my daughter and I headed to Theater 3 near Times Square to see Wanda’s Monster The Musical, based on Eileen Spinelli’s 2002 book. With music and lyrics by one of our favorites, Laurie Berkner, the show begins with Wanda’s hip Granny singing some catchy songs that have the audience wiggling excitedly in […]