Being from the South and living in New York, obviously I get excited when places claim to have southern style type food. When I was invited to Nola Seafood, I HAD to go. Plus I am a seafood fiend.
My favorite thing was the lobster rolls by farrrr. I got my broil with spicy garlic sauce which was great on the sausage, shrimp, and corn. I even dipped the fries into it, it was so good. I however, was not a fan of the blue crab. Maybe it was just me, but I couldn’t seem to get any meat out of it. Did make for a fun pic though!
I once was “keto”, if you haven’t seen this diet fad trending all over the internet, I’ll inform you. I’m no expert but the keto diet is basically a high fat, low carb diet. A huge staple in this diet is meat. So yeah, bacon, sure that’s keto. And from someone who once did the keto diet, meaning I ate a shiii ton of meat, probably more than the average woman should, I can personally tell you that VEGAN FOOD IS GOOD.
I recently made a reservation at Bar Verde in NYC, not aware it was ALL vegan. After finding out, I decided not to change the reservation (more like I was unable to). My prime time reservation was one of the last in the area. Due to limited outdoor dining capacity because of Covid on this bright and sunny NYC day in February, the claws were out when it came to locking down a reservation. So figured, I’d give this vegan Mexican spot a try. Atmosphere was on point and looked like a god vibe.
I was not expecting the food to be SO GREAT. From their nachos with butternut squash cheese to their quesadillas with cashew cheese, and trust me I love cheese, I thoroughly enjoyed this faux fromage. Everything left me feeling light and energized, yet full, and ready to take on the rest of the sunny NYC day. And even though I won’t be going vegan, I am definitely more inclined to swap out some of my animal based eats for plant.
Nachos // Butternut Queso, Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Cashew Crema, Guacamole, Jalapeno, Radish
I was invited to try a bite at this cozy artisan eatery in Murray Hill. When you walk in, you notice this fresh display of ingredients. For me, it’s speaks to the food’s freshness when it’s upfront hanging out for you to see, and everything did tasted incredibly fresh. From the salads to the handcrafted speciality sandwiches, everything is locally sourced and also reasonably priced. I MEEANNNN check out that steak sandwich, they definitely hooked it up on the steak. Finding a loaded fresh steak sandwich in New York City for under $13.00 is a deal you gotta be a part of. This place is a must go.
CORONA STEAK SANDWICH Skirt Stead, Brie Cheese, Arugula and Fig Tahini on a Home Made Softy RollBUFFON SPECIAL Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes and Pesto Sauce on Sullivan’s Street Ciabatta Club
One of my favorite restaurants in the city for sure. Every time my mom comes into town, we have to go here. She loves this place just as much as me, if not MORE. From their apps, to their pastas, to of course, their pizzas, you really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu… and trust me, I’ve about had it all.
I left Manhattan about a week ago and man, I miss it. The sparkling lights of the city, the bustling streets and the crowded sidewalks already seem like a distant memory. When I step out of my Texas suburban house in the 100 degree heat, a sense of boredom arises without the hustling crowds and the scampering subway rats. And being back in Texas during August, a good amount of sweat arises too.
I fell in love with the city. The heart has a funny way of cherishing everything when its in love. I mean, I did just imply that I missed the subway rats.
My next flight is already booked and I will be back in less than a month. Back in the city, back in love.
Christine & Co 