Yesterday was all about walking… and walking and walking.
Mal and I walked from our hotel in Midtown Manhattan to SoHo, which was a little over 3 miles. We made a couple of pit-stops along the way, but we basically walked for two hours straight.
Times Square.
Madison Square Park.
Eventually, we got thirsty and our legs were tired, so we stopped into the Spring Lounge to take a break and enjoy a cold beer together.
The Spring Lounge had a nice selection of beers, many of which were local brews. I ordered a Six Point Sweet Action and Mal had a Lagunitas Lucky 13. I liked my beer a lot and it definitely hit the spot after walking for two hours in the summer heat!
After enjoying a beer, Mal and I headed over to Spring Street Natural for dinner. Thank you for the recommendation, Gabriela! 
Spring Street Natural serves whole natural foods that are minimally processed. They make every effort to ensure that their produce and grains are certified organic wherever possible and all poultry is free range and naturally farmed without hormones. The restaurant also produces the majority of their food in-house, including fresh breads, pasta, and pie crusts. The menu includes a wide range of choices from completely vegan macrobiotic plates to sandwiches, salads, and innovative entrees with vegetarian, seafood, and poultry choices. It was definitely a hit with Mal and me!
We started with fresh bread. I think one of them was carrot bread. It was soft and orange-colored with a very subtle flavor. Yum!
To drink, I enjoyed a Pineapple-Coconut Mojito, which was made with Malibu coconut rum, crushed fresh mint, muddled fresh pineapple, fresh lime juice, and seltzer.
I worried that it might be super sweet, but it wasn’t at all. Instead it was light and refreshing.
For dinner, I ordered the Organic Tofu-Avocado Salad, which was made with sweet corn, scallions, crispy wonton chips, sesame-and ginger vinaigrette. Mmm! Loved it!
Mal ordered the Grilled Free Range Chicken Burger, which was served with the most amazing chipotle mayonnaise. I ended up dipping all of my wonton chip into it. So delicious!
Still even more to come!
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That salad looks so nice and refreshing! And with a mojito, you can’t go wrong!
I haven’t been to New York in a few years, and it is so cool to see all of your pics of downtown!
I used to live a block away from Spring Natural! It’s a great brunch spot. I love their bread basket. Glad you and Mal did so much walking – its the best way to see the city! Hope you enjoyed your vacay.
I love NYC so much. That mojito sounds amazing. I may need to recreate it this weekend.
Never thought of doing a mojito with coconut rhum, but now that you’ve mentionned it, it makes so much sense
Yay, I’m glad you enjoyed the restaurant! It’s one of my favorites…and that bread is absolutely to die for, I agree! I love walking in NYC because there’s so much to see that you don’t even realize how far you’ve gone. Can’t wait to hear more about your trip!
New York is so much fun! I’m jealous!
Tina, where did you get that dress? It’s so cute and flirty
The city is so pretty! Also I love your dress!
Hey Tina! It was fun bumping in to you this weekend at BlogHer! Looks like you’re still having lots of fun in NYC. P.S. Your dress is really cute. Where did you get it?
i LOVE that black dress! you guys look like you had so much fun! i can’t wait to go to NYC with my hubby and just explore everything together!
That tofu thing looks so awesome – love the presentation!
That mojito looks very refreshing!!!
Wow, I need to try that mojito!! Yum!
What a fun walk. I bet it made for great people watching also:) The food looks delicious!
Loved all the pics; we’ve never been to NYC and hope to one day. You look great and your dress looks so pretty; where did you find it? Mal always looks so happy! You guys look great together!
That avocado salad looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing all of your pictures and NY experiences. I have loved reading about your trip!
I loveeee Madison Square Park, mine and my bfs favorite thing to do on the weekends when I’m up there visiting is to walk around to all the different parks and sit and watch the dogs play in the dog runs!
Looks like fun! I wish we had more restaurants that cared about whole, real, natural foods in my area.
Mojitos are my favorite drink! That combo sounds absolutely A-mazing!
That mojito looks beyond good! I love how mojitos are light and refreshing without being overly sweet.
Your mojito sounds sooooo right up my alley! Anything with Malibu rum is an A+ in my book!
My favorite part of living in NYC was walking everywhere! I miss it and can’t wait to get back up there for a visit.
Looks like y’all had a great day.
There should be restaurants like that everywhere!
Fun! Spring Street Natural is sooo good! Glad you enjoyed
Gorgeous dress! I always look a mess after a day of walking around a city but it is definitely the best way to see it, especially somewhere like NYC!!
Your dinner looks fabulous! You had me at the bread basket.
Jenn
I love a good mojito. I agree, I hate when they’re too sweet. But when they’re good they’re so refreshing!
I’ve only been to NYC once but I want to go back!! Love your dress
Yeah, I’ve done the same walk in NYC (it was a while ago now though!). It seemed like a good idea at the time and a good way to take in different neighbourhoods but it sure is exhausitng!
you lucky duck.
you are a) in new york, b) gorgeous, c) with a great-looking man.
Can’t get much better than that.
Ohhh I love downtown NY!! What a fun day with the hubs in the city!
I love SPring Lounge! Before my bf was actually my bf we went to dinner at Lombardis (fabulous/famous pizza place right around there) for a few beers and some good convo. Must have been really good because he left AS my bf haha. ah love ny
The best part of Ny for me is walking everywhere! I love it!
What fun!! The pictures of you and Mal are adorable, and I love the vibe of the restaurant that you guys ate at.
spring stree natural looks great!! appearantly i need to make a trip to NYC b/c you seem to have had such a blast! it looks like so much fun!!
It’s definitely hard to be overweight in NYC if you dont have a car or rely on public transportation. Forced exercise! lol
how i miss my beloved NYC! i am going back in sept. to visit and plan on walking all day too…
Spring Street Natural is right near where I used to live in NYC! I missss it! So jealous of your fun times there
pineapple in a mojito… such a cool refreshing idea!
I LOVE Spring Lounge!! I go there every time I’m in the city. The pizza shop across the street (Lombardi’s) is my favorite pizza in NYC. I got so excited when I saw it on the blog
Vacations that require walking are wonderful! You get fit and see sights and feel no guilt at ordering dessert..hehe!
Coconut mojito sounds darn tasty!
What a beautiful day in the city! That chipotle mayo sounds awesome!
Sounds like fun!
And I love your dress.
Oh wow – pineapple coconut mojito and tofu-avocado salad! I want those!
I will have to go to that restaurant next time we’re in NYC! Looks delicious.
re: my black dress: It’s from Old Navy!
I love Spring Street Natural. Every meal I’ve ever had there has been perfect.
walking is the best way to catch everything ..you can’t miss it that way!
Sounds like fun and that mojito sounds incredible! Maybe something to try at home soon… hmm.
I just have to say, your hair is looking amazing at the moment!! Those wonton chips look might fine too
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