No, not the yoga mat chemical bread and sodium infused turkey sandwich chain but rather the B, Q, F, M, and boxes of metal that transports me through the boroughs I love. Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love the subway system but let’s have a chat.
The subway station- dirty
The subway platform -really dirty
The inside- B.O, infections, and uric acid…super dirty
The people- (not all) but 98% DIRTY
PEOPLE THIS IS NOT A CLEAN JOY RIDE INTO THE CITY. Alas the subway is necessary and I wouldn’t have it any other way. If you’re from the city you have a love hate relationship with the subway…it could get stopped at any time and you will be nose deep in an old man’s bologna smelling armpits for a few hours or it could be marvelous with some subway art and train performers (my favorite are the hat dancers and mariachi guys) but regardless of the trip it’s always interesting and is bringing you (mostly) conveniently to your destination.
This week I have subway rode more than I have in the past few months and it has been worth every ride because I got Momofuku, fresh made pasta, new shoes, pizza, gelato, french macaron and more!
LET’S TALK NEW YORK CITY FOOD ADVENTURE : WEEK ONE OF BEING HOME FOR GOOD!
First stop Momofuku ssäm bar for some asian inspired burrito. Although I wouldn’t go again I did thoroughly enjoy my meal and would like to try other Momofuku restaurants. Because let’s face it… David Chang is a mastermind. I got an o.g. momofuku ssäm which is pork shoulder, black beans, hoisin, kimchi. So basically everything delicious made into an asian burrito. And broccoli salad which had smoked bluefish vinaigrette, crispy duck skin. Both were delicious and fresh but nothing that inspiring that I would go back.
Next stop is to Ben’s pizza in Soho for a good old NYC slice of pizza. I got a lasagna slice and on the cheaper side for a meal in the city Ben’s has been a steadily amazing pizza place for as long as I can remember. The slice I got was perfectly greasy with dollops of ricotta and ground beef. YAS. I also stopped at the new Soho Lauderee and got a chocolate coconut macaron and a lemon verbena one. Happy.
Chelsea Market- home to endless assortment of delicious food and the area surrounding as well. With all the options it is so hard to decide but when you spend the day surrounded by my family (who loves food more than anyone and follows their stomach along with their hearts) you pick something amazing. Our stomach stopped and growled in front of a new pasta restaurant in Chelsea Market called Rana. They make all fresh past and let me say overpriced BUT delicious. I got cappalletti al proscuitto crudo in a butter and sage sauce….DROOOOOL. It was great the pasta was perfectly cooked with meat inside and perfectly seasoned with buttery sage sauce and parmesan sprinkled over it. 
So I’ve talked about some savory let’s talk sweet. Hey sugar, come here often?… Oh not like that…awkward. Anyway want some great gelato? Than you need to park your body in and around L’albero dei gelati (in Dumbo, NYC, and Brooklyn) and get yourself some amazing creamy goodness. Not only do they do basic flavors well but also have savory options which are always good! I got a cone of arugula gelato (YES, Arugula) and it was fresh and tasty alongside Panna con raspberry jam. It was like a fruit salad in dessert form. Heavenly.
And second stop is Francois Payard for chocolate bread and a pistachio and raspberry macaron ice cream sandwich. The city and its never ending list of delectable delights is awe inspiring. 
Well, that’s been a recap of this past week.Time to hop on the Q and head on home… I love being home!
Happy eating everyone.
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