restuarants & coffee shops

The Park in Chelsea: 118 10th Ave; i didn't eat here, just walked by. seriously, how cute is this?

D'espresso - 42nd street

Irving Farms on the upper west side

DTUT- 1744 2nd Ave

Eataly - Flatiron district; this is a sight to behold, even if you're not a foodie! Restaurant turned coffee shop turned market, there is literally something for everyone to enjoy

Viand cafe - 2130 Broadway #1

Max Brenner - 841 Broadway; ultimate chocolate experience! 

Hampton Chutney - 464 Amsterdam; Indian food. yum

Beyoglu - 1431 3rd Ave; Mediterranean 

Candle cafe - 1307 3rd Ave; vegan & organic

 A Salt & Battery- 112 Greenwich Ave; fish & chips, classic British food

Tea & Sympathy - 108 Greenwich; I was told this is great for the Brits in my life (aka, the family ;) )

Yakiniku West - 218 E 9th Ave; Japanese restaurant, remove shoes before entering, sushi!

Keste - 271 Bleeker St; pizza! I'm told they carry gluten free crust

Moti Mahal - 1149th 1st Ave; Indian food. i met the owner and spoke some Hindi with him. he told me to come by sometime and eat there

Birch coffee - 5 E 27th St - seriously the best latte I've ever had

  Sprinkles Cupcakes- Gluten free! (and non GF as well...)

**This is my list 6 weeks in. I will be adding to it as I discover more places**