Dani Elle

Accio Broadway! For the past couple of years I’ve been wanting to go to NYC for a weekend to see @cursedchildus on Broadway and hit up some of my favorite spots. So this past weekend that’s exactly what my hubby and I did as a belated birthday celebration for me <3 Of course, as with any trip, I researched how to get discounted tickets. I read something on reddit about a ticket lottery through the @todaytix. The person didn’t get the lottery, but still got offered a great discount on tickets… which ended up being orchestra seats! So I downloaded the app and registered for the Friday Forty ticket lottery for The Cursed Child. The EXACT same thing happened to me. I didn’t get the lottery tix for $40, but got offered tickets for $62 each, with the caveat that I wouldn’t find out where my seats were until an hour before the show. And GUESS WHAT. We got a pair of seats in Orchestra Row F! I couldn’t have asked for any better. (Especially considering that the cheapest balcony tickets I could have gotten were minimum $95.) As for the show? It was everything I dreamed it could be and then some. The special effects that made the magical elements were just incredible. The dueling, the charms, the Black Lake, the dementors… even my husband (who has never been to any live theater) LOVED it. Plus there are fun interactive things to do around the theater, including VR patronuses, house banner photo opps, custom themed drinks… If you are a Harry Potter fan, you HAVE TO go see The Cursed Child on Broadway. It is also traveling to Chicago (September - February), Los Angeles (February - June), and Washington DC (starting July 2025). #harrypotter #thecursedchild #broadway #welcometony #welcometonewyork #nyc #Manhattan #newyorkny #visitnyc #ravenclaw #iloveny #todaytix #bucketlist #potterhead #broadwayshow

Calling all animal lovers, vegans, plant-based folks, and environmental activists - you have to check out @farmsanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY. I was invited to tour the property recently and was amazed at the work they are doing. Schedule a tour for yourself to learn more about their mission and meet several of the nearly 500 rescued animals. You can even spend the night in one of their cabins or tiny homes. They also host two large events every year - the Hoe Down in August and the Celebration for the Turkeys in November.

Let’s TACO ‘BOUT the wonderful start to my birthday celebrations at Madison County Distillery last weekend! When Marissa first reached out to invite me to the distillery, I was ecstatic. I’d been meaning to visit for ages, so I made plans to go last Saturday and I was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. Located in Cazenovia, NY, Madison County Distillery is a family- and veteran-owned business. Marissa, her father “the General”, her siblings, and their cousin Chris (the distiller) run the operations together. Currently they produce 3 spirits: Route 20 Rum, Stone Quarry Vodka, and General’s Gin - all named after local landmarks and people. We were able to sample them on their own as well as in cocktails. They offer both gin and vodka cocktail flights, so we had one of each. The Honey Gin Spritz was my favorite. 🍯 As for the food, they are well-known for their taco options. So much so that they won an award from Eat Local New York for having the best tacos around! The best way to order them is through the taco flight, of course. It comes with EIGHT TACOS, so is definitely meant to be shared. Ours was a mix of chicken, beef, pork, veggie, and fish. Believe it or not, the fish taco was my favorite! 🌮 The apps and desserts also lived up the hype. The candied bacon and brie bites were delightful. While I enjoyed the key lime pie, chocolate chip cookie sundaes are one of my absolute favorite desserts - and this one was perfectly warm and gooey. 🍪 The large barn has a large bar, an event room upstairs, and extensive outdoor seating - perfect for live music in the summer. Have you been to Madison County Distillery? What did you think? Madison County Tourism

Niagara Falls always has been and always will be one of my favorite places to visit. One of the best things to do there? Go to the Cave of the Winds. Here are a few tips and fun facts to make your visit the best possible: 👟 Bring shoes that can get wet! Ponchos are provided. 📱 Bring a waterproof case for your phone to get lots of photos and videos. 🌈 Look around for rainbows! The most from@the falls always has a few rainbows that can be found. 💧 Plan time to spend in the visitor center to learn about the history of the falls. 🛥️ Look for the boats for the @themaidofthemist and see if you can tell which are American, Canadian, and electric. 💵 Cave of the Winds is open year-round and has cheaper prices during the off-season from October through May. 💧 The stairs are taken down every winter and rebuilt every spring for safety reasons. The builders work in 15-minute shifts due to the dangerous position of their work. 🐦 Niagara Falls is one of the biggest seagull breeding habitats in the country. They are EVERYWHERE. 💧 Make sure to visit Terrapin Point when you’re done to get up close to the top of Horseshoe Falls. ⚡️ Head in the other direction to get a great view of American Falls and see a statue of Nikola Tesla. . . #nysparks #newyorkstate #newyorkstateparks #caveofthewinds #niagarafalls #niagarafallsny #niagarafallsusa #westernny #statepark #waterfall #worldwonder #niagarafallsstatepark #bucketlist @niagarafalls_statepark @niagarafallsusa @nystateparks

Tati was my very first friend in college. We started Syracuse University at the same time and lived down the hall from each other. I was a math major while she was a fashion design major, but we bonded quickly. I remember how incredibly proud I was of her when she put together her collection for the senior fashion show. I was sad when we lost touch after college. I moved to Australia and she moved to Florida. But years later, the power of social media brought us back together and I visit her every time I’m in Maryland. I truly cannot wait to go check out her new gallery this week!! So do me a favor and check out her work. She does a lot of custom projects as well (including a piece I commissioned for a friend’s wedding gift last year). 💜

WHAT. A. DAY! Y’all made this girl feel especially loved for her birthday and the 2nd Annual Wandercuse Local Bash! I am forever grateful to live in such a supportive and creative community here in Syracuse that lets me do what I love for a living 💜 A special thank you to @freightyardbrewing for hosting my event and making it work despite the rain. And to all the vendors, you are amazing! 🌮 @calle.tropical 🧁 @exhalecafeandbakeshop 🌸 @from_smoke 💍 @clayconfetti_co 🎈 @blown_away_balloons_syracuse 🍫 @sweetonchocolate 🕯️ @bugbearbean 💍 @treasurehuntshoppe 🐕 @oliveandelishop Thank you to the friends, family, followers, and especially my hubby for showing such incredible support today. People drove from Rochester, Utica, Ithaca, Watertown, and even Elmira! As usual, I did NOT get enough pictures in the business of the day. So if you took any, please send them my way. Let’s do it all again soon 💜 . . #syracuse #syracuseny #visitsyracuse #cnywomen #centralnewyork #cuse #syracuseevents #shoplocal #wandercuse #buylocal #upstateny #upstate #upstatenewyork #nyfoodie #iloveny #newyorkstate #thisisupstate #newyorkblogger #supportlocal #shopsmall #craftbrewery

It’s you-pick flower season! @northstarorchards tulip fields opened this weekend and today was the perfect day to visit. 🌷🌷🌷 . . #tulips #tulip #tulipseason #tulipfields #youpick #upick #upickflowers #northstarorchards #oneidacounty #westmoreland #westmorelandny #visitoneidacounty #iloveny #upstate #upstateny #upstatenewyork #thisisupstate

I’m excited to share that ALL five prizes from the Wandercuse Week Scavenger hunt have been FOUND! Congrats to the winners and I hope to see many of you this Sunday at the Wandercuse Local Bash 💜

Day 5 of Wandercuse Week means it’s time to search for the last clue! “This last location was once a ghost, But now two buildings are its host. Go to the one above the ground, Just don’t get lost going round and round. Choose something savory or something sweet, Either way you’re in for a treat. The flavors rotate all the time- Each so delicious it should be a crime. One by one, you must try them all, Better than their competitor in the mall.” * Monday’s prize has STILL not been found - so if you know where it is, go get it! As a reminder, to celebrate the 2nd Annual Wandercuse Local Bash, I’ve partnered with 5 of my favorite local businesses to hide prizes around town. Each morning this week I’m releasing a clue to lead you to one of the locations. Figure out the clue, visit the business, and be the first to find the prize to win! Each prize is a metal stemless wine glass containing a Wandercuse passport and a gift card to the location where it is hidden. It gets better - Bring your prize to the local bash at Freight Yard Brewing on Sunday, May 5th for some FREE treats from the food trucks. A few rules to follow: - No purchases are necessary to find the prizes. (Though you are encouraged to support the businesses you visit!) - Each person can only claim ONE prize during Wandercuse Week. - To claim the prize, bring the cup to an employee to receive the passport and gift card. - Winners must post a PUBLIC photo of their prize on Facebook when they find it, tagging Wandercuse AND the business where it is hidden.

Let’s talk about one of the best lunches I’ve had in a long time - a handcrafted latte and homemade gyro at @kouzinacoffee in Washington, PA. The cafe is located in @thegeorgewashingtonhotelpgh and serves some of the most delicious Greek food and coffee drinks ever. If you’re traveling in or around Pittsburgh, make the trip to Washington to try it for yourself. I promise you won’t be disappointed! . . #greekfood #kouzina #gyro #greekgyros #latte #latteart #greekrestaurant #georgewashingtonhotel #washingtonpa #GoWashCo #pittsburgh #pittsburghpa #pgh