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So, I am on a mission to find great and affordable brunch spots in NYC. Verde in Smith has become part of my favorite brunch spots. The menu is on point. Well put together and I love the combinations! I had eggs, pancakes, home fries and chicken. My friend had steak and egg with home fries. Food was absolutely delicious. Coffee has refill. They have some cool brunch offers that you should definitely check out such as bottomless or a pitcher check them out on their page.

This has officially become the best brunch I’ve ever had in NYC! Food here is insanely delicious! The service was exceptional and the atmosphere was so relaxing and welcoming. I need to go back soon to give a try to everything I did not try today. If you are looking for a great brunch this is your spot. Family and friendly place.

This spot was close to my hotel. I tried tiramisu for the first time here and I fell in love with it! It was so delicious and smooth. We also had some type of bread with cheese and delicious mocktails. The ambiance of the place it’s great and the service as well. Notice there were a lot of groups of people like families or friends.
The whole neighborhood has awesome places to eat.

P.S if you are a New Yorker you are gonna like the pizza here.

Was looking for a beach outside of NYC. Found this beach on the top beaches to visit in Jersey, since it didn’t seemed that far I decided to go. Did not know this beach was privatized therefore had to pay $14 p/p because I went on a weekend. However, it didn’t bother me that much since they keep the beach clean. I was very happy to enter clean waters and feel safe. The waves were crazy that day but I really enjoyed myself and felt like a child again. I come from Puerto Rico and really miss the beach. This beach reminded me of home except that the water was freezing but after a while you just forget about it. My friend had an ankle cast and they kindly sat her in a beach wheelchair and took her to the stop we wanted to be.

Things I didn’t like is the restriction of the size of cooler you can bring, you can only swim until 5:40 pm and have to leave by 6:50 pm. Wish the swimming time and leave time were later. Also, finding parking in a weekend was a nightmare since there is also an amusement park and restaurants there.

The only reason why I am not giving this place 5 stars is because is cash only payment. Let’s talk food. This has been one of the best brunch spots I’ve visited here in Brooklyn. The menu is very wide but I’ve only tried here the brioche French toast which are the best French toast I’ve ever had in my life. They are topped with strawberries, blueberries and apples that are prepared like the ones you put in a pie. Absolutely delicious! For $5 extra dollars you get to add eggs and sausage to this plate. I have pick of my companions dish, and they’ve been delicious as well. Also, it’s a very affordable place and has a very friendly atmosphere. Service is pretty good and welcoming. You can sit either inside or outside.