Food on the Go

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

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