Category Archives: Food
Smorgasburg
The Brooklyn Flea Markets have been infiltrating the Manhattan-facing shoreline over the past few years, working their way from the bridge to the latest popup in Williamsburg. What started as a menagerie of clothing, collectables and some consumables, has evolved … Continue reading
Searching for Turkey in Manhattan
While we all know that the experiences of one amazing place cannot easily be transferred to another, accepting it is another thing – and this is New York after all. If the taste of Turkey can be transplanted anywhere in … Continue reading
Selcuk and the Goddess of Abundance
After four intensely enjoyable days we departed Istanbul, taking the ferry to Bandirma, the train to Izmir ( Alsancak station ), a taxi to Izmir’s Basmane station, and from there another train to Selcuk. It was somewhat convoluted and a … Continue reading
Tartinery
Noho is buzzing these days with interesting little eateries, boutique fashion designers and a great vibe. Because years ago this was the first place in the city where we discovered really good coffee, I always have a warm feeling of … Continue reading
Harold Holt and hell pizza
I am a happy beneficiary of the fascination Americans have for Australians, but I was completely taken aback by a recent encounter in a light bulb store on East 60th street. When an elderly gentleman heard our accents discussing likely … Continue reading
Sweet and Swedish
For the totally addicted lovers of Swedish licorice who find themselves wanting in New York City, help is at hand. Ha en sot dag! Sockerbit on Christopher Street & Bleeker has a huge selection of sweets free of transfats, artificial … Continue reading
Girl Guide Cookies
In all my years in America today was the first day I encountered Girl Guides selling cookies. What a delightful situation. Of course I had to buy some – the choice was mint, shortbread or coconut. It’s many years since … Continue reading
Hot Cross Buns
The bakers of New York turned out a bun bonanza just in time for Easter. I had been despairing in the preceding weeks of even finding a slightly spiced fruity treat, but maybe the bakers were doing my buns a … Continue reading
Afternoon Tea at The Crosby
Who would have thought you could enjoy such a proper – and stylish – afternoon tea in the middle of Manhattan…?! The Crosby Hotel is just around the corner from the Balthazar and Moma design center in the downtown Soho … Continue reading
Home made heaven
This has got to be a first for New York! A cafe on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park with good coffee and home made cakes. The Heavenly Rest Stop is part of The Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest at … Continue reading
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