From the Hamptons to NYC
We embarked on an unforgettable adventure with a fantastic group of individuals. Motivated by our adoration for the latest season of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and the upcoming return of “RHUGT: RHONY Legacy” this winter, we decided there was no better way to enjoy a summer day than by living our best lives in true Apple-holder style. Thanks to the generous support of our friends at Tri-State Cadillac, we effortlessly traveled between luxurious destinations in their iconic LYRIQ model, which is fully electric. The energy at Jill Zarin’s luncheon was electrifying, to say the least! From exploring “RHONY” star Sai De Silva’s stunning Brooklyn brownstone to visiting Brass Monkey alongside Kelly Bensimon, and even breaking a sweat during a boxing session at Trinity Boxing Club, our day as NYC Bravolebrities was action-packed. If you’re eager to have a similar experience, continue reading for a detailed itinerary of all the stops you can make to recreate our fabulous day. Stay chic, c’est la vie! Evan Real and Danny Murphy live the “RHONY” life for one day.PageSix
Our first destination was Jill Zarin’s luxury luncheon!PageSix
Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon
Thomas Halsey Homestead, 249 S Main St #4826, Southampton, NY 11968
We arrived, we mingled, and we indulged in a delightful luncheon. Attending a Zarin event in the Hamptons felt like stepping back into the early seasons of “RHONY,” where the possibility of being disinvited from brunch loomed over us at all times. Fortunately, there were no disinvitations, and instead, we were warmly greeted by a gathering of “Housewives” who epitomized the ideal summer weekend companions. We had the chance to catch up with Jill Zarin herself during the event.PageSix
Kristen Taekman was also in attendance!PageSix
Amidst engaging conversations with “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Margaret Josephs and “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Braunwyn Windham-Burke, who shared some exciting wedding insights, the luncheon kicked off with a vibrant atmosphere. While attending this annual luncheon may not be possible at all times, we highly recommend taking a trip out east to embrace your inner “Housewife” and create your own unforgettable experience. According to Zarin, the most crucial element of hosting a “Housewife”-level party is the guest list. For more reality TV updates from TheFantasyTimes, refer to their website.
We also made a stop at Sai De Silva’s Brooklyn brownstone!PageSix
We put an end to #cheesegate once and for all!PageSix
She promised a juicy ‘RHONY” reunion.PageSix
Sai De Silva’s home
What better way to re-energize after enduring classic Hamptons traffic than by visiting the stunning brownstone of “RHONY” newcomer Sai De Silva and indulging in some delicious cheese? Yes, we finally settled the #cheesegate controversy once and for all, while also delving into her current relationships with fellow cast members. And let us tell you, it’s going to be quite the reunion! We firmly believe that cheese is not “weird” but rather the perfect accompaniment for spilling some brie, or rather, tea. If you ever have the privilege of being invited to De Silva’s home, remember rule number one—no shoes allowed! Even if you don’t receive an invitation, draw inspiration from her and explore the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, just as many previous “Housewives” would never dare to. Remember what “RHONY” alum Ramona Singer said? “Brooklyn, it’s not so bad!” We also made a visit to the iconic Brass Monkey with Kelly Bensimon.PageSix
55 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014
Since we discovered that De Silva bailed on castmate Erin Lichy’s vow renewal party due to hunger, we knew she wouldn’t judge us for stopping for another snack at one of the most renowned locations in “RHONY” history: Brass Monkey. But it wasn’t just any visit to Brass Monkey; we had the pleasure of going with “RHONY” alum Kelly Bensimon and reliving her unforgettable confrontation with Bethenny Frankel. Pinch us, because it felt like a surreal experience. “This is you, this is me” — we were eager to see if we could match Bensimon’s level (spoiler alert: we outshined Frankel!). We highly recommend paying a visit to this establishment, ordering some guacamole, and reenacting this legendary scene. Earn bonus points if you recite the dialogue to someone who has never seen the show before. Our final stop was Trinity Boxing.PageSix
And no, we didn’t encounter Tinsley Mortimer and Leah McSweeney.PageSix
20 Vesey St, New York, NY 10007
After basking in the rich history of the “Housewives” franchise, we wanted to put our endorphin rush to good use. As a result, we concluded our New York adventure with a boxing session at Leah McSweeney’s favorite spot, Trinity Boxing Club. Trainer Martin Snow provided us with valuable lessons, both in boxing technique and in life, leaving us feeling empowered, satisfied, and utterly New York. If the summer heat isn’t enough to make you break a sweat, we highly recommend heading to Trinity Boxing Club for a rejuvenating workout and some uplifting words of encouragement. Who knows, you might even have the chance to spot McSweeney and “RHONY” alum Tinsley Mortimer during your visit. And that’s how you embrace the essence of New York City, just like the “Real Housewives of New York City.” Once again, we extend our gratitude to Tri-State Cadillac for the transportation and the unforgettable memories! Catch “The Real Housewives of New York City” on Bravo every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
We ran with a fabulous circle of people.
Inspired by our love for the new season of “The Real Housewives of New York City” and the fact that “RHUGT: RHONY Legacy” is returning this winter, we figured there was no better way to spend a summer day than trying to live our best life — Apple-holder style.
Thanks to our friends at Tri-State Cadillac, we were also able to do this with ease — driving from each luxurious destination in their iconic LYRIQ model, which is completely electric.
Do you know what else was electric? The energy at Jill Zarin’s luncheon!
From checking out “RHONY” star Sai De Silva’s Brooklyn brownstone to visiting Brass Monkey with Kelly Bensimon to working up a sweat during a boxing session at Trinity Boxing Club, our day as a NYC Bravolebrity was booked and busy.
Want to take a bite out of your own apple? Then look below for all the stops you can take so you can recreate our day! Chic, c’est la vie!
Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon
Thomas Halsey Homestead, 249 S Main St #4826, Southampton, NY 11968
We came, we saw, we luncheon’d.
To attend a Zarin event in the Hamptons felt like we were right back in the early seasons of “RHONY,” waiting to get disinvited from a brunch at any minute.
Fortunately, there were no disinvitations and we were instead greeted by all of the “Housewives” you could dream of spending a summer weekend with.
Between catching up with “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Margaret Josephs to chatting with “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Braunwyn Windham-Burke — where she gave us some upcoming wedding tea — the event kicked off with some great conversations.
While you may not be able to attend this luncheon whenever you please due to it being an annual event, we definitely recommend taking some time to head out east to live your best “Housewives” life.
If you want to be able to throw your own “Housewife”-level party, Zarin said the most important thing is the guest list.
For more TheFantasyTimes reality TV updates
Sai De Silva’s home
What better way to re-energize after some classic Hamptons traffic than heading to “RHONY” newbie De Silva’s gorgeous brownstone and eating some cheese? Yes, we officially squashed #cheesegate once and for all — while also getting into where she now stands with some of her cast.
And hint: It’s going to be quite the reunion!
We swear, cheese is not “weird” and actually the perfect accompaniment to spilling a little brie, we mean tea. If De Silva does invite you to her home, remember rule No. 1 — no shoes!
And even if she doesn’t, use her as inspiration to do what so many of the previous “Housewives” would never do and explore Brooklyn a little bit. Remember what “RHONY” alum Ramona Singer said? “Brooklyn, it’s not so bad!”
55 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014
Since we do find out that De Silva dips out of castmate Erin Lichy’s vow renewal party because she is hungry, we knew she wouldn’t judge us for stopping for another snack — at one of the most iconic locations in “RHONY” history: Brass Monkey.
And no, we didn’t just go to Brass Monkey, but we went with “RHONY” alum Kelly Bensimon and relived her famous confrontation with Bethenny Frankel. Pinch us because this felt like a fever dream.
“This is you, this is me” — and we were dying to discover if we were at Bensimon’s level (spoiler alert: we placed higher than Frankel!). We definitely recommend coming here, ordering some guacamole and recreating this legendary scene. Bonus points if you just start quoting it to someone who has never seen the show before.
20 Vesey St, New York, NY 10007
After being high on “Housewives” history, we wanted to put our endorphin rush to good use, so we wrapped up our New York day with a boxing session at Leah McSweeney’s favorite, Trinity Boxing Club.
Trainer Martin Snow gave us some lessons — both in life and boxing — and we left feeling stronger than ever, very full and oh-so New York.
If the summer doesn’t make you work up enough of a sweat as it is, we definitely recommend you run to Trinity Boxing Club to get both a pep talk and a workout. Who knows, you may even see McSweeney and “RHONY” alum Tinsley Mortimer while you’re there.
And that is how you do New York like the “Real Housewives of New York City.” Thank you again to Tri-State Cadillac for the transportation and the memories!
“The Real Housewives of New York City” airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.
