The larger part of our week was spent roaming NYC and hanging with my awesome son who is living a totally grown up life. I’m so proud and I still can’t believe he’s been on this earth almost 27 years… WHHHAAAT?!#$%%
We often meandered from the apartment in Tribeca through Soho… Look water leaks in the big apple
and north on Broadway stopping at Dean and Deluca’s – here’s a pic of one of our vendors- Big Picture Farm- great folks with lots of goats in Vermont- These caramels are back on the shelves now at Chez Chloe in seasonal boxes and cello bags- chai, mocha latte, raspberry rhubarb… yum
and always a little stop at ABC Home. They have a cool foodie market downstairs now. It was just getting going last year. I don’t know how much actual traffic it gets but I find so many interesting lines there-
then on up to Union Square
I rarely see a winter farmers market and love it when I do
So is this pooch a little winter warrior with his orange booties, red vest and purple leash!
Loads of hardy, grounding winter veggies like sunchokes.
and celeriac- a little of this pureed into your potatoes adds just a little sweetness
Always a stop at Eataly – around 2.30 on a weekday is great. Less bodies to navigate and room to absorb the sights and smells of cured meats, cheeses, pastas and the highs and lows of voices, tablewares and general noise. Wed was brisket day at the sandwich stall. Extra green pesto sauce please. Thank you. 
We walked west towards the river and into the village- One block in and it’s like entering a church. Quiet with a lack of chaos.
We passed by Murray’s cheese
And I thought this poster was a pretty good description of me… or cheese.
and quaint little shops with clever signs
This day ended back in Soho at Vosges
With a couple of gorgeous hot chocolates and ever so lightly sweetened, piped whipped cream
And a couple randoms must adds …
Gotham West Market in Hell’s kitchen- GO there.
Eat Tokyo Shoyu noodles at Ivan Ramen and slaw:
Go to Tiny’s in Tribeca for brunch
and eat these killer potatoes… like mini square hash browns and
and check out their adorable bathroom – that’s me in the mirror – not a painting. I didn’t realize that myself at first. Going all Mona Lisa there
And if you aren’t suffering from scroll down trigger finger… I’ll leave you with some shots of our day up the Hudson- We took the train from Grand Central
to Tarrytown on the metro North to rent a car
We wanted time to enjoy the close proximity of the river together without either of us having to drive. Nor did we feel like driving in and out of the city. We saw lots of lovely white snow.
Made our way to charming Rhinebeck- here’s their cute little chamber of commerce
Then we drove north and admired farmlands and white vistas- then west and stayed a night in MA and woke to minus 11 degrees, crystal blue skies and even more dreamy white snow. THEN we headed back to NYC on the highway to little Tarrytown to drop our rental and train back to the city at sunset. It was a sweet 36 hour retreat mid trip.
Ok- we’re finished here. More food coming next post:)
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That tiny bathroom is great! Thanks for sharing your fun trip.
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I went in there twice- I loved the wainscoting! The food was good too:)
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I LOVE NYC! I go just about every other month for a long weekend! Walk to central park & we take 2 trains to the village! I just love it this was a great blog!
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I wish we could get there that often!
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Wow thank you so much! Feel like I was there! I love all the typography and the poster which describes either you or cheese is just great. I love that comment.
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My pleasure! I’m finding more pics – there’s always so much to share. And that poster I could definitely work with 🙂
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Fabulous pics! What a trip. That sandwich looks amazing .. Love Mona Lisa with a camera 😀
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That was a funny pic- took me a minute to realize it was even the mirror!
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🙂 This looks like a real fun trip! And despite the fact that it’s past midnight where I am, I am hungry for all kinds of things, like the hot chocolate with whipped cream and one of your caramels to go with it 😀
Looking forward to reading more here.
Have a good start into the new week! 🙂
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It was a super week- good store finds and just plain family fun. Thanks! and you too.. x
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That brisket sandwich looks delicious! I love anything with pesto on it too.
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I couldn’t get enough of that sauce!
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And those potatoes look amazing! You’re making me hungry lol.
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Fantastic trip you can tell that your just a wee bit of a foodie! Love it!
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Just a wee bit… 🙂
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HA! Describing cheese or yourself! A great wander around a city I have yet to visist….
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You’ll love it… in small doses I think:)
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Have you ever tried any of the Vosges chocolate bars? They have such interesting varieties!
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Yes- I love the banana and coconut ash! But the bacon and chocolate has not yet struck a cord for me.
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Loved hearing about all your yummy adventures! Great photos! Have fun!
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Thanks Lydia and anyone reading this and coming to Orcas – check out http://pebblecovefarm.com- It’s awesome!
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Wow, great shots! i love New York!
Your pic in the mirror is awesome… and I’m taking it that the gorgeous dude kicking around the snow is your son! Congrats on having such a great trip!
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What do you think I am? 80?! 😉 … my husband will love you for that comment. That gorgeous dude is my Ollie. x
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“LOL” OOPS! 😀 😀 Red faced!!! xoxo
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Awww. My sister lives in Rhinebeck and I just love it there. It’s such a beautiful spot. Head over to Red Hook, get on the train and then you’re on the way to the city while you read a book. I loved this post!
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Great stops! I’ve been dying to go to Gotham Market but haven’t made it there yet. Sounds like you had a wonderful trip.
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