It is well known that New York is home to some of the worlds most luxurious hotels, restaurants, clubs and stores... that is if you are Chuck Bass, or if you're traveling with your parents, or you're a rich dick who loves to spend daddy's money - no offense! But the amazing thing about NY is you can actually enjoy the city, have some of the best food you'll ever taste, walk into some amazing little shops and be incredibly happy, while still sleeping on the couch (or the floor) of you're friends Brooklyn apartment.
Yes, my NY summer of 2011 experience was very different to my previous visits... never the less, I had such an amazing time, it was well worth it - It's practically impossible not to love New York. So, I made a little list of my favorite places I'd like to share with you:
To Eat:
Cafe Colette / Egg: For Brooklyn locals
Rbbts / Ruby's: SoHo's best burgers and sandwiches + hot (real) hipsters around, guaranteed!
The Standard Grill: If you feel like mimosas and eggs benedict - always ask for a table outside.
Sun Rise Mart: For Japanese lovers - cheap and yummy Japanese food and products
Cafe Select: Best croque madam - plus, we hear Kirsten Dunst is a regular customer
To Drink:
For coffee: Blue Bottle Coffee in Brooklyn - the best freshly brewed coffee.
For Beer: The Lot On Tap or BierGarten at the Highline - communal tables, always a good way to meet the perfect stranger.
To Snack:
Sweet: Magnolia Bakery - best cupcakes ever!
Frozen Treat: La Newyorkina - Mexican Ice Pop, ask for Mango-Chile
To Shop (or window shop):
Creatures of Comfort: hand picked selection of boutique brands and local pieces
Saturdays: jeans and t-shirts for the NYC surf scene + they have a coffee bar and some good lookin people in there
OAK: dark but beautiful pieces
To See:
Museum: Alexander McQueen - Savage Beauty exhibition at the Met Museum (completely breathtaking)
Stores: Comme Des Garçons / Balenciaga stores at Chelsea (the store is like a museum)
Oh, New York... just thinking of you makes me smile!
