Socrates, Monkey 007 & My Breakfast Cupcake 
It’s true I pigged out in New York. It was hard not to. How on earth could I travel to New York and starve myself?! No, no, that just would not do!
The afternoon I arrived in New York, I was slammed with appointments. Touring a couple of hotels, then going to Brooklyn to check out some of Charlie’s photographs at an exhibit, then off to meet a couple of fellow travel bloggers. When I finally returned to Yotel at 10pm, I was starving! Lucky for me there was a vendor outside the hotel selling gyros and other goodies. I ordered a couple of extra spicy lamb gyros, went up to my hotel room, turned on the TV, sat at the desk and began to slowly eat and work. Yes. A friday night in New York and I was in my room by 10:30pm licking my lips after each bite of my spicy lamb gyro. [I wonder if he delivers to Canada...]
The following morning I was set to meet Alisha and explore Coney Island. It was 9 am and the streets of New York were almost bare. There were hardly any people around. Most of the shops were closed. When I saw a sign reading ‘Crumbs Bake Shop’, I thought of fresh bread or bagels. When I opened the door, I almost jumped with glee. The place was full of cupcakes. Delicious, yummy, perfectly moist, cupcakes. It was obvious to me that I must eat a cupcake for breakfast. So, I did!
I was told to wait for Alisha at The Pulp & The Bean in Brooklyn, near Franklin Ave subway stop. It was there that I drank the most amazing iced chai latte of my life! It was so tasty, I drank two of them while I waited for her. [I hear Margaret Thatcher went here like a year ago]
Alisha and I wandered along the boardwalk and pier in Coney Island for a time before making our way to Nathan’s for one of their famous hotdogs. I was a tad plain and ordered a hotdog with sauteed onions. Alisha was more daring and ate a chili cheese dog. Oh, that hotdog tasted good. If it wasn’t so busy, I may have ordered a second one for the road.
When I left Alisha in Brooklyn, I felt satisfied, but not full. This was a good thing as I was to meet Charlie and Sherry in the West Village for dinner. Our meeting spot was Buvette, a lovely french gastroteque on Grove Street. I enjoyed a glass of champagne with raspberries as I waited for Charlie and Sherry. Once they arrived we ordered 4 cheese plates which came with crusty country bread slightly soaked in olive oil. We chatted and ate, and ate and chatted. It was delicious. I could have sat there until closing. I’ll definitely be returning to Buvette the next time I’m in New York.
After Buvette we walked to Washington Square and then to The Meatball Shop for dinner. We decided to eat family style and ordered a Hero Meatball Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, Spicy Pork Meatballs, Salad, and Mashed Potatoes, plus these massive ice cream cookies for dessert. When we finished eating, I was full! Oh, I slept so good that night. Wow, what a food day!
Sunday was a bit slower pace, but not in terms of food. Sunday was Brunch at DohYo! For $35 I received all I could eat gourmet tapa-style dishes and all I could drink cocktails. My first course consisted of a Bloody Mary, Crunchy Shrimp [which I still dream about], Crab Wontons and Bacon. My second course was Sake Sangria, Halibut Sliders, and a Seared Tuna Salad. My third and final course was a Lychee Bellini, french toast and some mexican dish with tortilla chips, a black bean sauce and an egg ontop. I ate for 90 minutes and continued to drink for another 90. When brunch was finally over I went to my room for a nap! That evening I decided to stay close to the hotel as I had a 6am flight. So, I put on some okay clothes, walked downstairs and ordered spicy lamb gyros.
So, yeah. I went to New York and ate. A lot. The only photos I took of my food was at Brunch on Sunday. I guess I was too busy eating to bother with my camera. Guess who is planning a dinner of Edamame beans this week? ME!!
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