Missing New York: Chelsea Walks

Hope you are all doing well! I for one am having terrible withdrawal missing New York and I thought, what a great feature for the blog! I will be showcasing all the places I am missing while in quarantine. I honestly am not sure when I will be getting back as I think they will be opening very slowly, but I WILL be back! 

For the first feature in this series, I am missing walking around the great area of Chelsea. Have you been ? It is a wonderful spot. So much beautiful architecture, cafes and tasty restaurants. The city is going to need our help to get back on it's feet once it reopens and I will be there with bells on! I really love the brownstones and the gorgeous wrought iron railings that adorn so many. 

Please enjoy this little trip to Chelsea from the comfort of your own home and add it to your to do list when you are able to visit the city again. 

How could one not miss Hippo Ballerina ? She just makes me smile! 

Chelsea is a neighborhood on the West Side of the borough of Manhattan in New York City. The district's boundaries are roughly 14th Street to the south, the Hudson River and West Street to the west, and Sixth Avenue to the east, with its northern boundary variously described as near the upper 20's or 34th Street, the next major crosstown street to the north.

Chelsea is a composite of town houses, low-rise apartment buildings, luxury high-rises and trendy attractions like the High Line, the elevated park built atop former railroad tracks. Set in former factories are more than 200 art galleries as well as Chelsea Market, filled with upscale food purveyors, restaurants and shops.

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BlackBarn Restaurant Review 2019

Shrimp & Grits

‘nduja, creole butter, chives

As you know, the NoMad section of the city is one of my favorites, and I have been visiting Black Barn restaurant a few times. The dishes are always so tasty, and the setting is very cool. The dish above, shrimp with grits for brunch was so delish, I was in heaven! 

For dinner, this was a vegetable salad for 2 with all fresh veggies - very healthy 

Some arancini for the table made me really smile, 1 is just enough to taste and enjoy 

They are balls of risotto mixed with cheese and maybe sausage lightly fried 

Our main dish was healthy as well, Branzino for 2 with fresh veggies 

The fish was flavored so perfectly, and just melted in your mouth 

For dessert, they are famous for their Rum Butterscotch Bread Pudding with vanilla ice cream and toffee sauce. It is worth going off the healthy eating plan and if you share, which you really need to, it makes it perfect. 

If you are in the NoMad or Chelsea area of the city, BlackBarn Restaurant is a very good choice ! 

BlackBarn Restaurant 
NOMAD
19 E. 26TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10010
212-265-5959

CHELSEA, MANHATTAN
448 W 16th Street
NEW YORK, NY 10011
212-620-0041

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A Sunday Visit to City Bakery

The City Bakery is pretty much historic in New York City. They are also owners of Birdbath Green Bakery  which has locations within the city. They are most famous for their hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows. The marshmallow really makes it! I was in the city on a Sunday and was looking for breakfast when I realized I was in the area. The place is always very crowded on Saturdays, so I figured I would have the place to myself on a Sunday, and I was pretty right!  

The bakery opened in 1990, the same year The Simpsons debuted. Every February, they have a hot chocolate festival, and for 28 days, a new flavor is available to enjoy. Some from last year were: Lemon, Chili Pepper, Dark Chocolate & Cherry Bitters, Smore-y, Caramel, Fresh Ginger, Banana Peel, Love Potion, French Follies. Their hot chocolate is really to die for and must be tried by everyone!  

They offer great food items as well like the egg salad toast with smoked salmon  

Pretzel croissant was just calling my name ever so loudly!  

Everything looks so beautiful, it is hard to decide  

I went with an oat scone and latte. I was a very happy person!  

These cookies had just come out of the oven and smelled amazing!  

If you are in the Union Square area, be sure to pop in this wonderful bakery and enjoy all the delights they have to offer. 

The City Bakery 

3 W 18th St, 

New York, NY 10011

Monday – Friday 7:30am – 6pm

Saturday 8am – 6pm

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Happy Halloween from Chelsea Market

Happy Halloween! I cannot believe tomorrow is November! The time has just been flying by this year! I thought I would show some scenes from Chelsea Market as they have some pretty scary Halloween decor. 

Did you know located in Chelsea Market was the National Biscuit Company? The former home office of Nabisco, it is such a small world, isn't it ?  

If you stop here you need to stop by our favorite Fat Witch for some totally wonderful brownies. 

The baby witches are just too cute to eat!  

 

No matter how many times I see this guy, I still get spooked!  He really could use a teeth whitening system! 

They really go all out for this holiday!  

I wish I could carve a pumpkin that well  

Another must stop is the Artists and Fleas, especially for unique holiday gifts  

Pamela Barsky's stand is one of my absolute faves! 

Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7am to 2am, Sunday: 8am to 10pm

Address: 75 9th Avenue (Between 15th and 16 Streets), New York, NY 10011

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