Food is big on my travel itinerary. I love farmer's markets and discovering local produce. I make it a point to go to the local grocery stores and seeing the difference (from the arresting smell of cardamom, cloves and cinnamon in India to the abundance of organic produce in San Francisco; countless variations of kimchi in South Korea and the dizzying choice of cheeses in Madrid). Most of all, I enjoy eating :) This affinity for food has sharpened my instinct when it comes to choosing restaurants. I spot it and I just know.
Here's a guide to some the best eats in New York (these are not Michelin star places, don't really care about that kind of stuff, but these spots are definitely must eats!):
♥ Eataly ~ wines, cheese, antipastos, gelatos. You get the idea.
♥ Village Yokocho ~ squeeze in for Japanese and Korean comfort food in a lively setting
♥ Bistro Les Amis ~ a cozy corner French bistro with excellent entrees
♥ Ramen Misoya ~ the miso broth is what makes a ramen and this place has some pretty tasty ones (choose from 3 different types of miso). Great ramen minus the long wait at the more popular Ippudo.
♥ Boqueria ~ amazing tapas (highly comparable to the ones you get in Spain!) in a pretty modern setting
♥ Saigon Kick ~ head here for a bowl of pho and sample some of their banh mis before catching a show across the street at the Comedy Cellar (prices are unbelievably cheap by NY standards)
♥ Terrace 5 at MoMa ~ have a glass of wine overlooking the museum's sculpture garden
♥ Good Enough To Eat ~ brunch in warm and friendly surroundings, the pancakes and waffles come with strawberry butter!
♥ Peacefood Cafe ~ great vegan food (order the dumplings!) and pastries in a cool and laid back atmosphere.
♥ Whole Foods Market ~ when you're in a hurry or plain tired and hungry from all the walking, then there's this. An array of sushi, salads, breads, pastries and a whole lot of international cuisine. Grab a tray or two then grab a seat at their vibrant food hall. Quick and tasty!
Sorry for the lack of food photos, I was too hungry to remember my camera! :)
Next stop, Florida!
Here's a guide to some the best eats in New York (these are not Michelin star places, don't really care about that kind of stuff, but these spots are definitely must eats!):
♥ Eataly ~ wines, cheese, antipastos, gelatos. You get the idea.
♥ Village Yokocho ~ squeeze in for Japanese and Korean comfort food in a lively setting
♥ Bistro Les Amis ~ a cozy corner French bistro with excellent entrees
♥ Ramen Misoya ~ the miso broth is what makes a ramen and this place has some pretty tasty ones (choose from 3 different types of miso). Great ramen minus the long wait at the more popular Ippudo.
♥ Boqueria ~ amazing tapas (highly comparable to the ones you get in Spain!) in a pretty modern setting
♥ Saigon Kick ~ head here for a bowl of pho and sample some of their banh mis before catching a show across the street at the Comedy Cellar (prices are unbelievably cheap by NY standards)
♥ Terrace 5 at MoMa ~ have a glass of wine overlooking the museum's sculpture garden
♥ Good Enough To Eat ~ brunch in warm and friendly surroundings, the pancakes and waffles come with strawberry butter!
♥ Peacefood Cafe ~ great vegan food (order the dumplings!) and pastries in a cool and laid back atmosphere.
♥ Whole Foods Market ~ when you're in a hurry or plain tired and hungry from all the walking, then there's this. An array of sushi, salads, breads, pastries and a whole lot of international cuisine. Grab a tray or two then grab a seat at their vibrant food hall. Quick and tasty!
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| EATALY |
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| SoHo |
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| East Village |
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| Greenwich |
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| Good Enough to Eat |
Sorry for the lack of food photos, I was too hungry to remember my camera! :)
Next stop, Florida!
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