Last week, M covered off on her Autumn in NYC checklist. Yesterday as I was strolling through the Union Square Greenmarket, I couldn’t help but think about how much I love this time of year and what’s yet to come. Now that we’re already halfway through October (yikes!), this upcoming weekend and the weekend after are something to look forward too including the Hunt and my birthday.

This Saturday, New Yorkers and Jersey preppies will be headed to the Far Hill Races (also known as the Hunt) in New Jersey. M and I are headed there together again this year to enjoy the yummy food, rowdy crowd and muddy field. If you’re free this Saturday, consider taking a train ride to Far Hills. You can find more details here.

{ Union Square Greenmarket }

Next Wednesday is my birthday. For some reason I’m having an extremely hard time picking a restaurant I want to go to! Normally, I know off the bat a restaurant I want to try but this year I’m having trouble coming up with one. Since it will be a birthday dinner date, here are some options I’m currently debating:

RYU
46 Gansevoort Street
Not only because it’s Scott Disick’s restaurant (ok maybe that is why:)

Babbo
110 Waverly Place
I’ve heard endless great things about Mario Batali’s restaurant in Greenwich.

Balthazar
80 Spring Street
To cure my french onion soup craving.

The Lion
62 West 9th St
I’ve wanted to try this place for a while. Heard the decor is awesome.

Any other birthday dinner suggestions?