We dove headfirst into one of those classic New York nights that make you fall in love with the city all over again. We kicked things off with a Broadway show — Operation Mincemeat — and what a wild, wonderful ride it was.

If you haven’t heard of it, the plot is delightfully unusual: during World War II, British spies hatch a plan so bizarre it sounds like fiction. They plant fake documents on a dead body to fool the Nazis. Yep, you read that right! And somehow, this dark yet quirky story turns into a musical packed with sharp wit, catchy tunes, and plenty of laughs. It’s a brilliant mix of espionage and humor that you wouldn’t expect on Broadway, but it totally works.

After the show, we wandered out into the lights and chaos of Times Square, that dizzying swirl of neon and noise that hits you like a wave every time you come back. The city’s energy is so addictive—even if you’ve been here before. Instead of heading straight home, we slipped off a side street near 6th Avenue and found this cozy little bar where we settled in with a couple of cold beers and some chips with salsa. The place was tucked away from the main tourist bustle, the kind of spot you’d easily miss but instantly want to come back to.

The night slowly wrapped around us as we savored the quiet refuge from the Times Square madness, swapping stories and soaking in that special New York vibe. Eventually, it was time to catch the train back to Queens, the city’s glow fading behind us as we headed home.

That night, with its perfect mix of surprise, laughter, and city lights, was everything a visit to NYC should be.