Chocolate! I've decided to be reincarnated as chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, any kind of chocolate. There are a number of exquisite chocolate shops downtown, midtown and uptown in New York City. Tourists and residents alike will enjoy more chocolate in New York City ...
Chocolate Moderne with retail outlets in several states including our beloved North Carolina. Also at Tisserie at Broadway and 17th Street, and then walk on up to 19th Street for Michel Cluizel. Do Not forget Vere's Chocolate Factory with various locations and Vegan sensitivity.
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Saturday, March 1, 2008
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Union Square and Thereabouts
I hosted family 'up from the South' as we New York residents say. It was a great day and reminded me that New Yorker's walk with a synchronous pace and adapting to that pace is very important for effective foot travel.
Family also understood I was not the one who'd join them for the typical tourist attactions, but could share a resident's experience, and, yes, that could include a museum.
So we 'hooked up' at the Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street. The museum was a winner- even two teenage boys were engaged. The artwork is amazing art, whether applique, photography or painting. I was thrilled because I had a chance to purchase a birthday gift for a friend at the museum's gift shop. (Residents often shop at museum gift shops rather than department store- and the savvy ones know you can enter the gift shop without paying a museum entrance fee.) Another museum 'thereabouts' is the New Museum of Contemporary Art.
Teenage boys is the metaword here, means' I'm hungry'. So off we went in search of food. That is until we found The Angels Thrift Store a fantastic place to purchase good clothes, jewelry, home decor and contribute to social good. For those of you younger than I-- rush there's a fantastic red suede jacket with a huge red feather collar to die for, especially in this red season.
Still heading East on 14th we weren't too thrilled with the ambience of our original choices and by then the out of towners decided they wanted a real New York pizza. At least 3-4 other residents provided us with recommendations for the 'best' pizza east of Fifth Avenue; sadly a Monday night-- all were closed. All except for Vinny's on First Avenue between 13-14th. Awesomely good pizza, with other supper items on a blackboard menu and yes, readers, Caramel Apple Pie baked nearby. Talk about slow food! So now Vinny's is on my latest good food for residents and out of towners!
Oh did I mention the Greemarket? The Union Square Greenmarket is a place to be. While writing this i learned the Greemarket is sponsoring textile recycling Mondays through December 2007. Well this site is about a resident's guide to NYC, but textile recycling is dear to my heart and one of the more creative, entrepreneurial and satisfying social good projects using recycled textiles is evidenced at Endless Possibilities in Manteo, North Carolina.
Family also understood I was not the one who'd join them for the typical tourist attactions, but could share a resident's experience, and, yes, that could include a museum.
So we 'hooked up' at the Rubin Museum of Art 150 West 17th Street. The museum was a winner- even two teenage boys were engaged. The artwork is amazing art, whether applique, photography or painting. I was thrilled because I had a chance to purchase a birthday gift for a friend at the museum's gift shop. (Residents often shop at museum gift shops rather than department store- and the savvy ones know you can enter the gift shop without paying a museum entrance fee.) Another museum 'thereabouts' is the New Museum of Contemporary Art.
Teenage boys is the metaword here, means' I'm hungry'. So off we went in search of food. That is until we found The Angels Thrift Store a fantastic place to purchase good clothes, jewelry, home decor and contribute to social good. For those of you younger than I-- rush there's a fantastic red suede jacket with a huge red feather collar to die for, especially in this red season.
Still heading East on 14th we weren't too thrilled with the ambience of our original choices and by then the out of towners decided they wanted a real New York pizza. At least 3-4 other residents provided us with recommendations for the 'best' pizza east of Fifth Avenue; sadly a Monday night-- all were closed. All except for Vinny's on First Avenue between 13-14th. Awesomely good pizza, with other supper items on a blackboard menu and yes, readers, Caramel Apple Pie baked nearby. Talk about slow food! So now Vinny's is on my latest good food for residents and out of towners!
Oh did I mention the Greemarket? The Union Square Greenmarket is a place to be. While writing this i learned the Greemarket is sponsoring textile recycling Mondays through December 2007. Well this site is about a resident's guide to NYC, but textile recycling is dear to my heart and one of the more creative, entrepreneurial and satisfying social good projects using recycled textiles is evidenced at Endless Possibilities in Manteo, North Carolina.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The Lower East Side to Alphabet City
New York City residents don't all agree to the boundaries for Alphabet City, an area north of The Bowery and East of 'The Village'. The purists can argue for lifetimes especially about the role East Houston Street plays separating the Lower East Side from Alphabet City. But one thing just about all New Yorkers can agree to is that Katz's Delicatessen (send a salame to your boy in the army) is the quintessential New York eating experience. Prices are a lot higher than in 1888 but you won't find a better french frie in all the land- and even vegetarians can fill up and enjoy.
A few doors over-is Yonah Schimmel Knishes there are no words to describe these knishes New York City made since 1910!
Full? well head uptown and on Avenue A to about 3rd Street and stop in to Downtown Yarns and don't forget knitting is not for women only. In fact, in New York men who knit and knit in public get the same kind of attention as men who walk those adorable dogs that make women stop and talk. You might want to tuck your knitting into a 'manly' bag when you walk past the Hells Angel's New York City headquarters at 77 East Third- or not, who knows this is New York, betcha there's a meetup group called bikers who knit or angels who purl.
A few doors over-is Yonah Schimmel Knishes there are no words to describe these knishes New York City made since 1910!
Full? well head uptown and on Avenue A to about 3rd Street and stop in to Downtown Yarns and don't forget knitting is not for women only. In fact, in New York men who knit and knit in public get the same kind of attention as men who walk those adorable dogs that make women stop and talk. You might want to tuck your knitting into a 'manly' bag when you walk past the Hells Angel's New York City headquarters at 77 East Third- or not, who knows this is New York, betcha there's a meetup group called bikers who knit or angels who purl.
Sunday, September 9, 2007
The Bowery
Just north of Little Italy is the area known as The Bowery
Visitor are often surprised that there are things to do, hear and see in the area-- residents know better. New Yorkers with a long memory recall that back in the 1800's the Bowery was a large entertainment district. It fell into hard times and became known as skid row and that reputation held for a long time. Nowadays much of the Bowery is still low-rent, but below Houston Street, the Bowery is home to many restaurants, lighting supply houses along with a mixture of old tenements, and million dollar condos sitting side-by-side. The Bowery Savings Bank building was designed by Sandford White (as was the Rotunda on the Bronx Community College Campus).
The Bowery Poetry Club has a full schedule of readings and events- even a free podcast on the website. http://www.bowerypoetry.com/
The New Museum is also located at 235 Bowery.
The there's the Bowery Mission- what a blast to come to NY and volunteer or donate!
Visitor are often surprised that there are things to do, hear and see in the area-- residents know better. New Yorkers with a long memory recall that back in the 1800's the Bowery was a large entertainment district. It fell into hard times and became known as skid row and that reputation held for a long time. Nowadays much of the Bowery is still low-rent, but below Houston Street, the Bowery is home to many restaurants, lighting supply houses along with a mixture of old tenements, and million dollar condos sitting side-by-side. The Bowery Savings Bank building was designed by Sandford White (as was the Rotunda on the Bronx Community College Campus).
The Bowery Poetry Club has a full schedule of readings and events- even a free podcast on the website. http://www.bowerypoetry.com/
The New Museum is also located at 235 Bowery.
The there's the Bowery Mission- what a blast to come to NY and volunteer or donate!
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Chinatown
Chinatown lists many attractions in the tourist brochures. But here's the best day - or half day from the resident perspective.
If you are an early riser start with 'Chinese breakfast' at Big Wong, 67 Mott Street. Get there about 9 a.m. and order the congee and fried crullers. Congee is a kind of rice porridges, there are many selections- the waitstaff will help you decide. I prefer plain congee and I ask for it salted and with shredded ginger. A resident often asks for food modifications. Fried cruller is a must...plain or sweet. The menu is easy to read and if you prefer you can order by numbers.
Now you'r ready for your appointment for a facial at Joean Skin Care 163 Hester Street. Even the lowest price facial ($35) comes with a great face and shoulder massage. Secret is when attendants try to sell you more just say no.
About 90 minutes later, time for lunch. See those tourist lines all along Mott and Elizabeth even crossing south of Canal...forgetaboutit. Head on over to 1 East Broadway to Goodies.
Actually I might regret telling you about Goodies. Small, no crowds, only one order of soup dumplings allowed and an expanded menu that includes veggie duck and veggie chicken. Always good, reliable, clean, including the bathroom, and a competent and attentive wait staff.
If you showed up at Joen's by 10:30 and there were two of you, by now it's say 1:30 2 p.m. and the rest of the day to do what the non-residents do....
Or if you are a late sleeper then the next best is Wo Hop on Mott Street, #17. Resident's know go downstairs- best for takeout, but tip anyway. This is the in-place for cops, firemen and medics, especially those on the night shift. So don't be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles lining the street! No matter what your taste you absolutely must order the FRIED DUMPLINGS, and if you don't look like a tourist ask for the house mustard. Oh and chow fun are the super delicious wide noodles-
If you are an early riser start with 'Chinese breakfast' at Big Wong, 67 Mott Street. Get there about 9 a.m. and order the congee and fried crullers. Congee is a kind of rice porridges, there are many selections- the waitstaff will help you decide. I prefer plain congee and I ask for it salted and with shredded ginger. A resident often asks for food modifications. Fried cruller is a must...plain or sweet. The menu is easy to read and if you prefer you can order by numbers.
Now you'r ready for your appointment for a facial at Joean Skin Care 163 Hester Street. Even the lowest price facial ($35) comes with a great face and shoulder massage. Secret is when attendants try to sell you more just say no.
About 90 minutes later, time for lunch. See those tourist lines all along Mott and Elizabeth even crossing south of Canal...forgetaboutit. Head on over to 1 East Broadway to Goodies.
Actually I might regret telling you about Goodies. Small, no crowds, only one order of soup dumplings allowed and an expanded menu that includes veggie duck and veggie chicken. Always good, reliable, clean, including the bathroom, and a competent and attentive wait staff.
If you showed up at Joen's by 10:30 and there were two of you, by now it's say 1:30 2 p.m. and the rest of the day to do what the non-residents do....
Or if you are a late sleeper then the next best is Wo Hop on Mott Street, #17. Resident's know go downstairs- best for takeout, but tip anyway. This is the in-place for cops, firemen and medics, especially those on the night shift. So don't be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles lining the street! No matter what your taste you absolutely must order the FRIED DUMPLINGS, and if you don't look like a tourist ask for the house mustard. Oh and chow fun are the super delicious wide noodles-
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