I kid you not, that when I say that food is important to me, I mean it. And by the term 'important', I mean essential. Not essential in the way that I eat to live- but that I live to eat. I breathe food, I sleep food, I daydream about food. My desktop background changes on a regular basis in order to make my mouth water when I turn on my computer.
And so, I sit awaiting my flight to North America's food Mecca; New York City. I love Manhattan. I go once a year to visit my sister, hang out and eat really, really good food. Now, I'm fortunate that, when it comes to accommodations, I need not worry- big sis has my back. So essentially, my 'spending money' when I go on these trips is for food, booze and the like.
As I mentioned, food is a serious thing for me, and since there are over 5000 restaurants/cafes/bars ect, in Manhattan, I have to do my research. If there are certain 'Special Nights', a dish that makes my head spin, or a brunch menu with endless options - brunch is, after all, my favorite meal - then I make note, so that I remember my reason for needing to go there. Also, when you're dealing with the landscape/maze of Manhattan, addresses are key, maps are even better and for some spots, reservations must be made weeks/months in advance.
Yes, I'm aware that I have a delicate mental state over food, but when you have limited time and you're on a limited budget, you have to do your research. For example;:Allegretti, a NY Times rated 4 star resto, is waiving their corkage fee for the entire month of August. And Ciao Bella Gelato has a location in FAO Schwatz, meaning that I can eat my icy treats while playing the huge piano as seen in BIG!
So there you have it folks, a glimpse into the mind of a serious foodie. But as you can see, when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, it pays to do your research!
And so, I sit awaiting my flight to North America's food Mecca; New York City. I love Manhattan. I go once a year to visit my sister, hang out and eat really, really good food. Now, I'm fortunate that, when it comes to accommodations, I need not worry- big sis has my back. So essentially, my 'spending money' when I go on these trips is for food, booze and the like.
As I mentioned, food is a serious thing for me, and since there are over 5000 restaurants/cafes/bars ect, in Manhattan, I have to do my research. If there are certain 'Special Nights', a dish that makes my head spin, or a brunch menu with endless options - brunch is, after all, my favorite meal - then I make note, so that I remember my reason for needing to go there. Also, when you're dealing with the landscape/maze of Manhattan, addresses are key, maps are even better and for some spots, reservations must be made weeks/months in advance.
I will now admit that I have a two page, typed NY Meal & Snack itinerary....
Yes, I'm aware that I have a delicate mental state over food, but when you have limited time and you're on a limited budget, you have to do your research. For example;:Allegretti, a NY Times rated 4 star resto, is waiving their corkage fee for the entire month of August. And Ciao Bella Gelato has a location in FAO Schwatz, meaning that I can eat my icy treats while playing the huge piano as seen in BIG!
So there you have it folks, a glimpse into the mind of a serious foodie. But as you can see, when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, it pays to do your research!
omg me too! i'm moving to NYC in january to intern,one of my closest friends is coming along as well, and we have a 3 page list we started in May listing all the places we wanted to eat, snack, and drink.
ReplyDeletei thought i was the only person doing that! haha