friends, food, yurts

This past weekend two of my favourite people came to visit, my friends Mark and Laura. Both of them are big foodies, especially Laura, who has a fantastic vegetarian cooking blog, you should all check out, The First Mess (In addition to my own photos, I've included some photos by Laura, who is a very talented photographer. You can see more of Laura's NYC photos over here). 

Most of my time with them was spent eating at some of my favourite, and new favourite spots. We had lunch at Torrisi's casual sandwich joint, Parm, which was unreal. I had a chicken parmesan hero, and we all split mozza sticks made from the in-house made mozzarella. We washed down this feast with Dr Browns Cream Sodas and all was well with the world! For dinner, we did Momofuku Noodle Bar, and drinks at a cocktail bar around the corner from me me, called The Summit, which is cozy and lovely. If you have any interest in the art of the cocktail, I seriously recommend you check this place out; really interesting drinks made with true care and artistry.

Omonom! Eggplant Parm (c/o Laura)

Saturday we hit up a place I've been dying to visit for a while, Pies n' Thighs, an adorable southern diner in Williamsburg. We had eggs and homefries and grits and unbelievable biscuits. I took one of their legendary doughnuts for the road, and it may be one of the best I've had in a while. The evening we spent in the Warby Parker Holiday Spectacle Bazaar (a popup) in SoHo, at a party for McSweeny's magazine, The Believer.  We drank (free) beer from Brooklyn Brewery, ate candy, listened to readings, browsed the Believer mini store which was inside a Yurt(!) and took home free tote bags. We rounded the night off with Mexican food, more beers, and of course, Momofuku Milkbar.  

L and I at the Summit Bar (c/o Laura)

My favourite couple at The Summit Bar

My Miso Ramen. Deeeelish. (c/o Laura)

Biscuits and eggs and friends

Lauras Chocolate Cake Doughnut (c/o Laura)

Vintage mug at Pies N' Thighs

I took home a special treat for later..

Sugar Rise doughnut and Earl Grey Tea

Inside the pop up shop they set up two Yurts!

Inside the McSweeney's Yurt

Free Wifi? ANNNND Candy?

Needless to say I spent today in an intense yoga class and consuming giant salads. This body can only handle so many doughnuts and mozza sticks before its revolts!