Bummer It’s the End of the Summer…
You can feel it in the air, admit it—nights are now cool enough to maybe require a light sweater and you’re not cranking the AC quite as high anymore. Yup, summer is slowly but steadily drawing to a close and that’s a total bummer. Cling to the warm weather just a little while longer with some of our suggestions on how to make the best of the dying days of summer.
Hit Up The Sales. Sure, lots of the sale racks have been ravaged since they first appeared in July but look a little closer and you might find a gem or two. The Barney’s Warehouse sale is just about ready to wrap up and there’s bound to be a sassy romper left over in your size if you put your mind to it. Think you’ll have to stash your discounted threads in the back of your closet till next summer? Think again. Toss a chunky sweater over that breezy floral frock or pair those open-toed platform sandals with some cable knit tights and you’ll be ready to glide right into fall in style.
Chill on the Highline. Phase Two of this urban oasis has been open since June—have
YOU checked it out? The ultimate people-watching spot, you’re as likely to encounter a family of Midwestern tourists as you are lifelong partners finally celebrating their long overdue civil union. Stretch out on a grassy knoll near 23rd Street or frolic through the wooded area quaintly dubbed Chelsea Thicket—never has shrubbery looked so good.
Rummage Through the Outdoor Markets. If you’re the kind of person who finds other 
people’s junk your very own personal treasure, you’ve got to check out the flea market scene in New York. Looking for some vintage flair to add to your wardrobe? Hester Street Fair is for you. Looking for some unique furniture pieces to add some character to the totally non-descript box you just moved into? Peruse the antique-only, bi-level Antiques Garage, wowing shoppers since the 1960s. Does the mere idea of any sort of shopping make your stomach growl with insatiable hunger? Look no further than indie-market Brooklyn Flea, where serious eats like Red Hook Lobster Pound, Brooklyn Soda, McClure’s Pickles and Kumquat Cupcakery set up shop every Saturday through Thanksgiving.
Imbibe al fresco. Once the snow hits the ground, you’re going to be kicking yourself for not hitting up more outdoor drinking destinations when you had the chance. Beer gardens are still all the rage and don’t fret—if you can’t muster up the motivation to trek ALL the way to Astoria to visit the one and only Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden, plenty of smaller (but equally fun and beer-filled) iterations have sprung up all over the city. We like d.b.a in the East Village, Hallo Berlin in Hell’s Kitchen and Mario Battali’s latest addition his Eataly empire, La Birreria.
Soak in a piece of Irish theatre. Is there a single soul in this world who doesn’t love an 
Irish accent? Escape to the Emerald Isles by taking a trip to the Mint Theater Company where a truly beautiful piece of Irish theater, Temporal Powers, is playing through the first week of October. Think the deal couldn’t get any sweeter than a stage full of actors with melodious accents? They’re also serving free samples of Tyrconnell Irish Whiskey during intermission. Take it from the connoisseurs— both the play and the tipple are the real deal! Hungry or thirsty for more? Pig & Whistle, a Times Square staple for food and drinks, is offering ticket holders a 10% discount!