I've always meant to go to Pret A Manger, but I didn't make it until this past weekend when my friend and I were going on a pilgrimage to Boston. We were taking a bus up so we decided to grab some breakfast and lunch there in case we got stuck in traffic. It ended up being so good that when we came home a few days later we went back and grabbed another sandwich!
I love the amount of options and diversity I am provided with daily, but ocassionally I want something simple. Pret A Manger, which means 'take to eat' or 'take out', provides simple, healthy and delicious alternatives to the fast food options we usually turn to when we are in a bind. All their sandwiches and salads are fresh and incorporate "real" ingredients.
I had the cilantro shrimp wrap...twice. I would definitely recommend it again. Shrimp can be iffy, but theirs was delicious in a light mayo and surrounded by lettuce and big sprigs of cilantro. I also got an egg, tomato and cheese sandwich for breakfast. It was the perfect way to start my morning.
Their restaurant design also falls in line with their "simple" agenda, providing a large space to order and look at the sandwich offerings and a small seating area.
x,
Chace
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
I Live in a Snow Globe
I absolutely love Manhattan when it's snowing. And when it's bright out. Even when it rains. And (to rip off a recent ad in Bon Apetit) even in a type of weather that's yet to be created.
When the snow is swirling 'round and I don't feel like being cold I love to sit in any one of the little eateries, grab a treat, and watch the world pretend it's a snow globe.
One of the best places to watch the world go by (because it's right across from where I fence) is Le Pain Quotidien (58th St. & 7th Ave). Their specialties include a number of spreads or food items to put on their bread. My favorites are the berry spread and their delicious chocolate spread. They also have a number of tempting desserts including a tangy lemon tart. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water.
x,
Chace
When the snow is swirling 'round and I don't feel like being cold I love to sit in any one of the little eateries, grab a treat, and watch the world pretend it's a snow globe.
One of the best places to watch the world go by (because it's right across from where I fence) is Le Pain Quotidien (58th St. & 7th Ave). Their specialties include a number of spreads or food items to put on their bread. My favorites are the berry spread and their delicious chocolate spread. They also have a number of tempting desserts including a tangy lemon tart. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water.
x,
Chace
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Tea-riffic!
One of my favorite things to do in the winter is to buy a hot chocolate or a tea and walk down 5th avenue. The lights and decoration all look so beautiful. It's even better when it's snowing!
I've become a denizen at Argo Tea up on Broadway and 58th. They have everything to satiate a tea lover's cravings (with the exception of tapioca bubbles for their bubble tea). Their decor is very coffee house and simple. I'm a big fan of the giant glass cup-like containers they use to hold their brewed tea. The best part about Argo is that not only do they sell tea drinks, but they also sell loose leaf tea and tea inspired goodies. I always try to grab a Spinach Pine Nut Quiche or one of their salads on my way home from practice.
My usual order:
White tea coconut bubble tea with soy milk
x,
Chace
I've become a denizen at Argo Tea up on Broadway and 58th. They have everything to satiate a tea lover's cravings (with the exception of tapioca bubbles for their bubble tea). Their decor is very coffee house and simple. I'm a big fan of the giant glass cup-like containers they use to hold their brewed tea. The best part about Argo is that not only do they sell tea drinks, but they also sell loose leaf tea and tea inspired goodies. I always try to grab a Spinach Pine Nut Quiche or one of their salads on my way home from practice.
My usual order:
White tea coconut bubble tea with soy milk
x,
Chace
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Tantalizing Smell of Calories
Bit of a hiatus. I had to graduate, celebrate my 21st, and trek out west to Wisconsin. Regardless of where I am though, I can always hear the city calling me home.
My mum is working in the city all this week so to cut down on transportation cost I'm staying with her at the Hilton on 53rd and 6th. Being here, especially on this particular corner in midtown, there is one thing I cannot escape from...Halal carts.
Ah, the good old Halal cart. You can smell them from a dozen blocks away and when you're hungry that scent is downright tantallizing! Every time I go for a jaunt I seem to notice more and more of them poping out of the pavement like daisys. That lamb or chicken (or both) laid out on a bed of lettuce and rice smothered with white sauce is a dagger to any diet. But who can resist...
Regardless, the best one is on 53rd and 6th (or so said this teammate of mine I used to know). Now you have to know which side of the street to go on because there are two carts: Amazing Halal Cart of the Divine Deliciousness and its eveil twin, Cart of the Tourist. The one you want to go to is on the south-east side of the block. On the weekends a line a block long will develop, but it's definitely worth the wait, but be careful, your stomach can only take so much!
x,
Chace
My mum is working in the city all this week so to cut down on transportation cost I'm staying with her at the Hilton on 53rd and 6th. Being here, especially on this particular corner in midtown, there is one thing I cannot escape from...Halal carts.
Ah, the good old Halal cart. You can smell them from a dozen blocks away and when you're hungry that scent is downright tantallizing! Every time I go for a jaunt I seem to notice more and more of them poping out of the pavement like daisys. That lamb or chicken (or both) laid out on a bed of lettuce and rice smothered with white sauce is a dagger to any diet. But who can resist...
Regardless, the best one is on 53rd and 6th (or so said this teammate of mine I used to know). Now you have to know which side of the street to go on because there are two carts: Amazing Halal Cart of the Divine Deliciousness and its eveil twin, Cart of the Tourist. The one you want to go to is on the south-east side of the block. On the weekends a line a block long will develop, but it's definitely worth the wait, but be careful, your stomach can only take so much!
x,
Chace
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
The Pursuit for the Perfect Cupcake
When you're craving something you have to fulfill that desire or else you will go "pregnant woman mad." Whenever I'm out and end up near the Village I begin to crave the delectable treats from Magnolia Bakery. The other night I was out with some of my teammates and I led the charge to this late night eatery.
Everyone is going to tell you that their cupcakes are the best things they have to offer, but that is simply not the case. The first thing I ever had at Magnolia was a gargantuan slice of their famous Icebox cake. A friend from high school had told me about this treat so on a trip to the city I took my dad there. One word: Delicious!
The other night I decided to branch out and try the banana pudding. Campbel's has nothing on Magnolia because their stuff is mmmm mmmm good! It was too good to eat all at once so I got it to go, but I lost it halfway through the night.
The best things about Magnolia Bakery are its hours of operation and its multiple locations, although I'm always going to wish they were open 24 hours.
x,
Chace
Everyone is going to tell you that their cupcakes are the best things they have to offer, but that is simply not the case. The first thing I ever had at Magnolia was a gargantuan slice of their famous Icebox cake. A friend from high school had told me about this treat so on a trip to the city I took my dad there. One word: Delicious!
The other night I decided to branch out and try the banana pudding. Campbel's has nothing on Magnolia because their stuff is mmmm mmmm good! It was too good to eat all at once so I got it to go, but I lost it halfway through the night.
The best things about Magnolia Bakery are its hours of operation and its multiple locations, although I'm always going to wish they were open 24 hours.
x,
Chace
Monday, March 22, 2010
If you give a Chace a cookie...
I have found a new love! Cookies!
As most college students do, I procrastinate. Also , as most college students do, I tend to stay up late. When combined, you get the "all-nighter." My future roommates and I pulled an all-nighter this past Thursday to Friday. One of them had a midterm at 8 in Queens so we all stayed up to keep him company and get our work done. Naturally, we got very little work done. Instead we spent the night hanging out and playing Apples to Apples.
That was until I mentioned that I wanted to make cookies.
Before I go any further I have to explain our roommate dynamic. I am the crazy one. I sometimes come up with insane idea and am always looking to try something new. Rox is the supporter and the more realistic one (I guess). She comes up with semi-realistic ideas like having a picnic in Central Park....and then dancing around to no music. She supports my ideas, but sometimes does not attempt them...most because she comes up with a better idea to trump mine.
Our new roommate, Dan, is an enzyme added to a very explosive reaction. He is the catalyst to our ideas. He's the first one to say "Yeah, let's do it!" and have every intention of doing it.
This is going to be a very, very, VERY dangerous living situation.
So back to cookies. After I mentioned it, Dan immediately was on board and someone mentioned that there was a 24 hour cookie place in the Village that delivered. Unfortunately, they don't deliver to TriBeCa so we had to trek up there at 2am, but it was a nice night for it.
The place is called Insomnia Cookies and is located at 50 W 8th Street between 6th Ave and Greenwich. The cookie are warm and gooey. They have the following flavors available: Sugar, Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Oatmeal Raisin, M&Ms, Double Chocolate Chunk, Snickerdoodle, and Coconut Pecan! Each cookie is only $1 or you can get a jumbo cookie of some flavors for $2.25. They also make cookie pies if you are willing to wait 25 minutes or call ahead.
Apparently they have chains near multiple colleges around the US. Good idea whoever thought of that!
We ordered a sugar cookie, a chocolate chunk, and a triple chocolate jumbo deluxe. We almost went back for seconds, but figured we should actually get some work done instead. It's definitely a place I will be visiting again, at 2am or any other time!
x,
Chace
As most college students do, I procrastinate. Also , as most college students do, I tend to stay up late. When combined, you get the "all-nighter." My future roommates and I pulled an all-nighter this past Thursday to Friday. One of them had a midterm at 8 in Queens so we all stayed up to keep him company and get our work done. Naturally, we got very little work done. Instead we spent the night hanging out and playing Apples to Apples.
That was until I mentioned that I wanted to make cookies.
Before I go any further I have to explain our roommate dynamic. I am the crazy one. I sometimes come up with insane idea and am always looking to try something new. Rox is the supporter and the more realistic one (I guess). She comes up with semi-realistic ideas like having a picnic in Central Park....and then dancing around to no music. She supports my ideas, but sometimes does not attempt them...most because she comes up with a better idea to trump mine.
Our new roommate, Dan, is an enzyme added to a very explosive reaction. He is the catalyst to our ideas. He's the first one to say "Yeah, let's do it!" and have every intention of doing it.
Dan, D, Rox, and me
This is going to be a very, very, VERY dangerous living situation.
So back to cookies. After I mentioned it, Dan immediately was on board and someone mentioned that there was a 24 hour cookie place in the Village that delivered. Unfortunately, they don't deliver to TriBeCa so we had to trek up there at 2am, but it was a nice night for it.
The place is called Insomnia Cookies and is located at 50 W 8th Street between 6th Ave and Greenwich. The cookie are warm and gooey. They have the following flavors available: Sugar, Chocolate Chunk, Peanut Butter Chip, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Oatmeal Raisin, M&Ms, Double Chocolate Chunk, Snickerdoodle, and Coconut Pecan! Each cookie is only $1 or you can get a jumbo cookie of some flavors for $2.25. They also make cookie pies if you are willing to wait 25 minutes or call ahead.
Apparently they have chains near multiple colleges around the US. Good idea whoever thought of that!
We ordered a sugar cookie, a chocolate chunk, and a triple chocolate jumbo deluxe. We almost went back for seconds, but figured we should actually get some work done instead. It's definitely a place I will be visiting again, at 2am or any other time!
x,
Chace
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Spin Me Around
So Valentine's Day didn't turn out exactly as planned. Although tons of outfits were tried on, recipes were researched, and chocolate strawberries were made Prince Charming didn't come through.
Looking out the window, I can see the ice skating ring across from my apartment. There's a couple skating, spinning around with hands interlocked. As they come in for the kiss she almost falls, but he's there to hold her up.Watching this happen, I can't help but think that I am living in the most amazing place in the world.
So no matter how many Prince Charmings let me down, or how many chocolate strawberries go to waste, I know that where I am, right now, is where I want to be.
Happy Valentine's Day!
x,
Chace
Looking out the window, I can see the ice skating ring across from my apartment. There's a couple skating, spinning around with hands interlocked. As they come in for the kiss she almost falls, but he's there to hold her up.Watching this happen, I can't help but think that I am living in the most amazing place in the world.
So no matter how many Prince Charmings let me down, or how many chocolate strawberries go to waste, I know that where I am, right now, is where I want to be.
Happy Valentine's Day!
x,
Chace
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