Strolling on Christopher Street to Hudson River Park

This is a great example of going to the city many times over, yet finding something new. I saved these great shots for the real dead of winter to get us all excited about Spring! On the charity trip I ran in October of last year, we went to our favorite Italian bakery, Il Cantuccio on Christopher Street. Stroll with us ........

this place is a MUST visit ...trust me ......

I just love window boxes with flowers...something about them is so classic  

really loved the doorways of this building  

it feels so great to be walking in the village  

is this a great door or what? love the color with the green plants in front  

What is that?? how gorgeous against that very blue sky !!  

it is the Church of St Veronica ....of course  

did someone say "window box" ?? 

I could just run up those steps in my kitchen and make a latte !!  

The Fat Cat - a great jazz club -  

this is really like we are on a movie set.....what a great building  

I hope you have sneakers on for this walk....it is a nice one but it is a bit long....so sorry ...... 

ah, a place for a bite to eat...to rest those feet ....... 

they only take c-a-s-h ? wow ...didn't think that was possible...guess we have to keep walking  

just when you think it can't get any better.......here we go ..... 

my most favorite of all...love the whole look of this..the wonderful door, window box and gorgeous front gate...wonder if it is for sale?  

finally, I think we are near our destination.........

thank goodness...one more street over and we are in Hudson River Park ......stay tuned.......

Today's Words of Wisdom: Days are Miles in the Voyage of Life 

IL Cantuccio Biscotti di Leonardo

My visit to the city is always finding new and exciting places. The village is such a great place to explore and from being there the last few times, it is not crowded like midtown - give yourself a change and head down there for the day. Explore the wonderful historic little streets and see what you find. I read about this place in Time Out NY but came across it and well, was not disappointed - but when ever am I disappointed in NYC? 

really cute window caught our eye...along with that word "bakery" and "tuscan"

second window had an old fashioned scale 

this was under the countertops....beautiful 

very large tip jar, marble counters and free tastings .....

should have tried the pizza as looked really good

such a cute bag they packed those cookies in ....

the wonderful cookies...now they are $29.00 a pound However they are worth every penny! And you do not have to get a whole pound...they were so nice here and I will most definitely be back....it is a must see in the village. The cookies with the chocolate chunks are called Cantucci (similar to biscotti but different texture) and the second one are “Bruttiboni” (“ugly-but-good”), also known as "Mandorlati di San Clemente," are sweets typical of Prato. They are mostly made of white sweet almonds, egg white, sugar and hazelnuts...shaped by hand and cooked in the oven on a thin wafer. 

 I cannot say enough how amazing these were.....but they were amazing. Make a note of this place. You will be happy you did after you leave.          Trust me. 

91 Christopher St (between Bleecker St and Seventh Ave South) Greenwich Village  

212-647-8787

Subway: 1 to Christopher St–Sheridan Sq  

http://www.ilcantuccionyc.com

Cannoli Dreams for You.....until next post 

                               Rosemary