Today is the Reebok Fit Blog event at Reebok Headquarters. Cait and I are there with FitFluential! Follow along on Twitter using the hash tag #RBKFITBLOG. I’ll be tweeting all day!
Tone it Up Meet Up
As if FitBlogNYC wasn’t enough excitement…
Katrina, Me, and Karena!
Bess, Cait, and I hoofed it to the Oakley store in Times Square to meet Karena and Katrina of Tone It Up! I also filmed this short and goofy little vlog of our travels, which you can watch here. Mattie ended up meeting us there too, which was a nice surprise! The four of us waited in line for about a half hour. We were practically dripping sweat – it was SO hot in there! Luckily, we were one of the first 50 people to arrive so we were gifted with…wait for it…more swag.
Oakley swag bag!
Inside was an issue of SELF magazine, a $10 Oakley gift card, an Oakley water bottle and complimentary towel, tarte eyeshadow, and samples of Perfect Fit protein. Yay!
Of our foursome, I was the first one to meet K&K. We immediately hugged – it’s just what Tone It Up girls do!
Tone It Up hugfest!
I love Bess and Mattie’s smiles, and Cait snapping pictures. Those small, candid moments are so special!
Before I could say a peep, Katrina said, “Oh my gosh! You’re just as beautiful in person!” I almost died. They knew who I was! Total fangirl moment. 
More hugs ensued and I chatted with Karena for a few while Katrina graciously signed my Beach Babe DVD.
I'm a Beach Babe - You're a Beach Babe!
I can assure you the ladies are just as wonderful in person. They glow from the inside out and are the REAL deal! On another note, the Perfect Fit protein is amazing! I enjoyed some last night with rooibos tea for an evening snack. I made some Perfect Fit vanilla chai pudding.
Perfect Fit vanilla chai pudding
This was a piece of cake to prepare. All you do is add 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, and unsweetened almond milk to your liking and stir until evenly blended. It’s creamy and decadent, and tastes heavenly. I definitely recommend Perfect Fit! It’s raw, vegan, gluten and soy free, and tastes amazing. Purchase some and give this easy peasy recipe a try!
Dinner at Pure Food & Wine
At FitBlogNYC, while Cait and I were mulling over what to do for dinner (yeah, it’s what we do), we consulted our dear friend Danielle. She’s a New Yorker and we knew that she’d know a great vegan-friendly place we could hit up. When she suggested Pure Food & Wine, a light bulb went off in my head. Why hadn’t I thought of that?! I have literally been dreaming about dining there for years. Thanks for the friendly reminder, Danielle!
The sun was finally starting to peek out when we arrived, so we opted to sit outside a midst warm air and cozy cushions.
Our waiter, Jeri, was knowledgeable, adorable, and (thankfully!) convinced us into getting dessert. I am forever indebted to her for that.
For my entree, I chose the Hen of the Woods Tacos al Pastor: jicama shells stuffed with chayote squash and topped with guajillo crema fresca. The elegant dish was surrounded by dollops of guacamole and hearts of palm. It was truly amazing – a work of art and incredibly delicious.
Pure bliss.
Cait captured my first bite; moaning ensued.
For her entree, Cait ordered the Sweet Corn and Cashew Tamales with Chili Spiced Portabella, topped with salsa verde and served with a side of cashew coconut sour cream, avocado, and raw cacao mole. Wow, was this good. I actually enjoyed it even more than my dish! Cait picked a true winner.
And then dessert. Oh, dessert. After not-too-much debate, we decided on the pumpkin cheesecake. GAH! This was, hands down, the best dessert I’ve ever eaten in my entire life. Foodgasm after foodgasm after foodgasm…
Vegan pumpkin cheesecake
Can I have it back please? Pretty please? Pretty, pretty please? I had the last bite (Cait is an awesome friend) and Cait licked the plate clean.
We both agreed it was the most perfect way to end our incredible day in New York City. Thank you to Tone It Up, Oakley, and SELF for hosting an amazing event in Times Square and thank you to Pure Food & Wine for what was quite possibly the best meal of my life.
Stay lovely,
Heather
P.S. – Don’t forget to leave a comment on yesterday’s post – the giveaway is open until Sunday evening!
Had such a great time with ya, girl! So nice to be recognized by the K&K girls, I couldn’t believe it either! They rule. Kinda regretting not going to dinner with y’all…um that food looks amazingggg!
Lordy, I wish you came Bess! Your energy would have been restored – it’s the magic power of raw foods.
Wow, Pure Food & Wine looks uh-MAzing ! Adding it to my must-go list. I’m pretty sure I’d get exactly what you did.
DO IT!!! You’ll die and go to Heaven.
That food looks awesome! Glad you had such a great time, looks like a blast!! And you look beautifulll
Thanks so much, Lisa!!! It was TRULY unforgettable.
HOW awesome girl!!!! Those girls are really so amazing! You little rockstar, how cool they knew you!!
I am so happy that I got to meet you and to give you the biggest hug ever! You are seriously so sweet and so beautiful! I hope we really do meet again!
GREAT choice on Pure Food and Wine! I loved it there when I went!
Happy weekend! <3
Haha, rock star?! Meh.
GIRL, I feel like we would be BFFs if we lived near each other. You’re INCREDIBLE – so genuine and just the kindest person. Love you, Katie!
the tone it up ladies are so gorgeous and so are you! Looks like a ton of fun
and the food looks soo delish!
They really are SO stunning, Angela. Inside and out. They glow!
PFW is my favorite restaurant in the universe, I haven’t tried the cheesecake but every other dessert I’ve eaten there has been the best I’ve ever eaten!!
Oh my goodness, I know! It’s seriously UNreal.
Girl. Thank you for sharing that meal with me. I wouldn’t have had it any other way…and I am so glad you got to meet the TIU ladies!!! Watching you meet them was amazing for me.
GIRL! You are amazing, and I’m so happy we got to share that experience together. It was UNreal.
GOSH I LOVE PUREFOOD AND WINE! its soooo amazing i know what you mean about the foodgasm!
i love there mint sundaes !
Our waiter, Jeri, said the mint sundaes were her second favorite. We wished we had room…and money…for it!
I ate at Pure on my 21st birthday! Love it.
Lucky ducky! What did you order?
Thats so awesome that you got to meet Karina and Katrina!
Awesome is certainly a good word to describe it!
Wow, sounds like you had such an awesome couple days! Feel like a celebri-blogger yet?!
You totally deserve it.
Haha, you’re too funny Ari! It was literally the best week of my life. So glad that I could share it with you guys!
love that you got to meet K & K!! how fun, looked an amazing few days…love pure food and wine!!
Everything was so freakin’ amazing! I can’t wait to meet you both at a future FF event. Beware of my massive hugs.
Just found your blog Heather. I’m Heather too! lol. I LOVE Pure Food and Wine! Best food! Super cool that you met the Tone it Up gals and they recognized you!
Why hello, Heather! So glad you found the blog. Off to check your out!
That is so awesome that you met K&K. They are such an inspiration!!
Thanks, girl! It was really amazing. They’re wonderful people.
All that food looks AMAZING. I’m so jealous.
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