Peg and Deb's Pumpkin Spice

'Peg & Deb don’t claim to be pastry chefs-just two girls who set out to do their own thing.'

You go girls!

I can't help but support them.

sugar Sweet sunshine
126 Rivington Street
New York City, NY 10002




Pictures courtesy of roboppy

Lunch with Shakar

A friend from Bali took me to one of his favorite nooks in the city.

I was not disappointed.

The place itself was cozy and adorable. LOVE the funky teapots. The scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam were perfectly paired with English breakfast. I ordered a forest black ham, cream cheese on seven grain. Delish.

Thank you Shakar.

Tea and Sympathy
108 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY

Picture courtesy of seventyoneplace

Cuban Food in the City

Great food. Good Vibes. Sweet plantains and fish tacos. Anticipate a long wait or head to the take out counter one door down.



Photo courtesy of Anders & Anne

Cafe Habana
17 Prince Street
New York, New York

Pizza Pizza, Mama Mia

12:00 pm, Sunday afternoon
On our way to the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade, I see a long line formed outside of a small building. I must have been hiding under a rock because I had never heard of Grimaldi's in my life. Apparently, it is a legendary pizzeria with three locations scattered around NYC. The average wait time is about an hour and half - even if you are ordering a pizza to go. I'm convinced that I have to eat here before I leave.

8:15 pm Monday night, we bundle up and brace ourselves for the long wait outside in the cold. No line! Can you believe it? They must have known I was coming.

One small with pepperoni, sausage and mushroom, please.

Three slices later.

Grimaldi's IS the best pizza. Thin crust and fresh ingredients. You know it's fresh because you can watch them make it.

I could get used to this.

Sample picture courtesy of c00lmarie

I just paid $8 for Numpang

I must be in New York. Numpang serves American-Cambodian sandwiches. Ratha please don't be offended, but I still prefer Lee's Sandwiches at $1.50 a pop.


Photo courtesy of Patrick Andrade

The Ramen King Lives in NYC

I never understood why people liked ramen, even after a few bowls at Santa in San Mateo. Then Ippudo NY happened and I was convinced. The hour and half long wait was well worth it and was the perfect excuse to try their amazing sake infused drinks and appetizers. I would recommend it to both believers and non-believers. Ippudo, 65 Fourth Avenue, NY.