Apple cider is my lemonade of fall – refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect sip for crisp September days.
Here’s something about apple cider that makes fall feel complete. Sweet, crisp, and comforting, it carries the flavor of September with every sip. And this year, I found that cider tasted even better when shared during a night filled with laughter and friendship.
Our ladies’ talk-out evening at Urban Apples in Westfield was one for the books. It was a night of laughter echoing across the tables, of building connections, and of cheering each other on – wherever life’s path is leading us right now. We reminded one another that no journey has to be walked alone, and sometimes the best way to keep moving forward is with encouragement from those who understand.
Of course, no gathering is complete without food and drinks, and the cider at Urban Apples was the star of the table. Each glass felt like fall in liquid form – crisp like the air outside, sweet like shared stories, and warm like the support we poured into one another. Paired with bites of good food, it was more than just a meal; it was nourishment for the soul.
That’s the magic of a place like Urban Apples. It gives you more than cider – it gives you a space to slow down, connect, and celebrate the little joys of life. For me, September already feels special as my birthday month, but evenings like this remind me that the true gift of fall is the laughter, love, and friendships that make the season shine.
Pooja Thakkar is working to build connections through cuisine. You can read her column each week in the pages of The Reporter.