I’m back! But unfortunately not for long. After a very long Fourth of July weekend traveling about the east coast, I am departing for camp tomorrow morning! I will not be able to post for three weeks, but I’m going to try my best to fill you in on my travels before I depart once again.

So, first stop, New York City. Despite the horrid smell of trash in the streets, the boiling summer sun, and people crammed against each other in the touristy Times Square, I return many times each year. And I love it.

We took the train in on the Fourth of July and headed straight for Times Square. There we enjoyed a meal at a family-favorite: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

If you are unaware, the restaurant is based off of a classic movie: Forrest Gump. The walls are lined with memorable quotes from the movie such as “Stupid is as Stupid does” and “Life was like  a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get”. The entrance has a gift shop filled with movie paraphernalia sporting the restaurant’s name or the famous words of Forrest Gump. From the movie-based décor to the fun trivia questions asked by the waiters, the restaurant is a must visit. And there are many locations; I have previously been to one in Orlando as well as the one in Times Square once before.

Now besides the family-friendly atmosphere, they do have gluten-free options! They have a gluten-free menu (sadly it’s not online), which is very helpful. I ordered a refreshing watermelon lemonade and the Pear and Berry Salad. They did have four other entrees in the gluten-free selection and another salad; so there was enough variety. Overall, the food was pretty good, but nothing special. However, I would definitely return time and again for the Forrest Gump-esque atmosphere.

Cheers!

Anika