NYC, Style & a little Cannoli

Saturday, August 28, 2021

Afternoon Tea at The Morgan Library 2019

The Morgan Library and Museum is one of my favorite places in the city. As much as I love the Met, this smaller, more intimate museum is a gem. I had visited in 2019 to enjoy an updated version of their Afternoon Tea. The dining areas at the Morgan are currently closed, but I would keep updated on their website as to when they are going to re-open. The tea is a wonderful experience and very affordable as well.

Desserts such as brownies and French macarons were delightful

I love a good scone but not thrilled these had raisins, not one of my favorites but they were very rich and buttery

Some of the delightful sandwiches that comes with your tea

Some of the gorgeous items you will find in this amazing museum. This binding just blew me away with it's beauty.

One of my favorite spots in the museum to "look up"

So much wonderful history here to enjoy

You do need to pre-book your ticket for entry into the museum

In compliance with city guidelines, museum visitors 12 and older must show proof of at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use by the FDA or the World Health Organization.

You can review the visitor information on the Morgan Library website as to what is open and current hours.

Hours
The Morgan Library & Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30 am to 5 pm.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Admission
$22 Adults
$14 Seniors (65 and over)
$13 Students (with current ID)
Free to children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

Discounted admission of $13 is available for disabled visitors, admission is free for accompanying caregivers.

The Morgan Library & Museum

225 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
(212) 685-0008

Kate Spade on Madison Avenue

I am not sure how many of you follow my Instagram account, if you do not, I would be highly honored if you did! I believe I showed some of these photos on that site but wanted to show all to you since they were pretty cool. I am a fan of Kate Spade and wanted to check out her townhouse shop on Madison Avenue near 68th Street. I was hoping for some unique items that only this shop would have, but they didn't have very many available. They have an elevator, and since I am not a fan of steps, I was thrilled! I didn't expect a fancy couch with a "ooh la la" pillow in the elevator, it so made me smile!!

These photos were taken with my phone, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which has a really great camera. I like to use it when I am trying to be quick shooting and it works great every time. I really loved the dinnerware she was showing. I love the fact that her designs make you smile. We all need that at least once a day!

Fun, right? Hard to decide to purchase just one of these as they both are adorable!

The whole townhouse is just fun and the way everything is displayed is perfect. If you open that door, and go on the balcony, this is your view:

Pretty relaxing, don't you think? And Michael Kors is just down below. I hear most of the shopping by the celebrity clients is on Madison Avenue, as it is less busy than 5th Avenue. When I was at this shop, it was pretty empty so I was able to look around with ease.

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Michel Cluizel Madison Avenue New York City

I had the chance to visit one of my favorite chocolate shops when in the city in December, Michel Cluizel. They just recently moved from 5th Avenue to Madison Ave and East 35th Street. I really like the new area, near the Morgan Library, Empire State Building and Macys! They are not only a chocolate shop, but a cafe as well, which makes everyone just so darn happy! Michel Cluizel has been making chocolate since 1948, and it is quite the most amazing! Let's take a peek into the new cafe:

I was very happy to see they were right next to a Shoe Repair Shop! Two things that make me quite the happy person!

I really loved the tile floors!

Wonderful holiday gifts during any season but these Christmas bars were too adorable to eat!

This is a Macaronlat where chocolate meets macaron. Why didn't someone think of this sooner??

Praliné filled celebration lollipops

The seating area was very nice, open and modern. They will be serving pastries like below and drinks to go with them, just as they did in their prior location.

The ultimate spread, for your toast, ice cream or just eaten by the spoonful !

A typically French little basket which enhances the traditional Michel Cluizel “baguette” made out with 39% milk chocolate.

This is a great place to stop and relax from all the activities in this area! I highly suggest you add this to your "to do" list in New York City !

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La Maison du Chocolat

One of my favorite chocolate shops in the city is La Maison du Chocolat. French chocolate is just divine, I have never met one I didn't like! Their shops are just so gorgeous, and many of the locations have seating areas. Pure perfection!

I just love French macarons. A great treat while walking around the city, and oh so fun to take home to enjoy as well.

How amazing those cookies and chocolates below look? The quality here is just top notch, doesn't compare to Hershey, as much as I am a fan of theirs too!

Macarons plus ganache equals amazing!

When I walk around the city, I tend to get quite warm, and they make some great cool drinks to enjoy. This one really hit the spot. I could go for one right this second!

The packaging is just so lovely, how great would this be to bring home to family and friends? Or take home for yourself to enjoy! There is no problem a French chocolate truffle cannot solve!