Although my getaway in New York was brief, my dad and I had a really splendid time. We drove, dropped our things off at the hotel, added on a few more layers to our ensemble, and boarded the subway to the Flatiron District.
Our destination; Eataly, a beautiful Italian market created by the esteemed Mario Batali and Lidia Bastianich, with different sections for fish, meat, cheese, bread, pasta and seating to sample all of the above. It was a Wednesday afternoon, so luckily it wasn't crowded and we were able to cozy up to the meat and cheese bar for a light lunch... (and by light i mean heavy.)
that little brown package is filled with crusty bread to sop up the olive oil and balsamic AND to create a symphony of cheese and meat combinations, hungry yet?
the perfect bite, creamy ricotta with some sweet figs and a shard of prosciutto, all drizzled with honey. heavenly.
our spread
one of the stands that caught my eye when we were traipsing around the market was one for sandwiches. my dad and i also shared a sliced rib sandwich, topped only with a drizzle of olive oil and some salt and pepper.
next we rolled ourselves downtown to the village, where we popped into the Francois Payard Bakery for a sip of coffee and something sweet.
pyramid of macaroons, heck yaaah!
my coffee drink of choice when I need a swift pick-me-up is a double macchiato. It's espresso with some steamed milk dolloped on top. i like to add sugar (even though that's probably a caffeinated sin). AND no those two little saucers of sweetness are not both mine. they are vanilla bean macaroons, so chewy and good; there are no words.
I even got to do a little shopping! We stopped into Hamlet Vintage where I bought a cool vintage Italian army jacket! (haul video on the way). It has a cinched waist too for the perfect balance of femininity and military style.
After the best steak dinner of all times at Club A Steakhouse, sleep was inevitable, and the next morning, THANKS TO MYSELF, we hunted down this perfect diner, Gee Whiz, just a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Good thing too, considering it was frigid!
the menu
my awesome dad with his awesome Gee Whiz coffee cup! (one of the great things about this place was they give you real coffee cups!)
i have a breakfast burrito obsession. i mean who wouldn't love meat, runny egg and avocado rolled up into a perfect football sized package of food!? needless to say i fell asleep in the car on our ride home...
I always forget how great New York is. There's so many different kinds of things to eat and places to see; perfect for a quick trip for food addicts like my dad and I. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!
Cheers!
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