I was in New York last week for work, and had the pleasure of enjoying some delicious food and visiting a girlfriend (come home!) in between meetings, train rides and necessary coffee runs. Although I consider myself a proud “West Coast girl,” this quick and enjoyable trip makes me reconsider the preconceived ideas I’ve held about the seemingly harsh lifestyle of living on the East Coast. It was hot, but much hotter in Seattle, and it was crowded, but everything was much more efficient than Seattle. Hmm. I’m hardly converted, but I wouldn’t mind visiting again. soon.
Room service at The Benjamin Hotel.
Inexpensive egg white, veggie and sausage wrap from one of the multiple shops near Grand Central serving quick breakfast, lunch and coffee for the commuter crowd.
Clam chowder in Greenwich, CT.
Wasabi corn meal crusted soft shell crab at Elm St. Oyster House.
“Ns4” at Xian Famous Foods. Delicious noodle soup, and one of the main reasons I’m dragging David there for a visit.
Burgers, fries and girl chat with Heidi at Bill’s Bar and Burger in Chelsea.
Rooftop drinks at Brass Monkey.
By my last night, I was craving Korean food and thoroughly pleased to see a small Koreatown close to where I was staying.
Cho Dang Gol’s fresh and housemade tofu.
Fresh banchan.
Soft tofu stew with kimchi and beef.
