One of the best things – scratch that – the best thing about
Manhattan is that there is food EVERYWHERE. I know this isn’t a new concept for
a large city, but the quality of the food in NYC is outstanding. You can find
some of the best, nicest, most expensive restaurants in the world, but at the
same time you can find small hole in the wall authentic cuisines, pop up
stands, food festivals, etc.
I stumbled into Madison Square Eats on the way home from a
workout the other day. Literally shaking with exhaustion, I could think of no
better way to refuel than by checking out the plethora of options offered by
the pop-up market.
Among the places I checked out: Birch Coffee, whose
delicious iced coffee can be purchased by the jug and brought back for
discounted refills – awesome concept/great way to save in a time where a cappuccino
sets you back $4.48.
Birch Coffee can be found at 27th St between 5th and Madison, www.birchcoffee.com, 212-686-1444.
I also had my first run in with arancini, which are fried
risotto balls. I went for the sweet option – a cinnamon sugar dusted, Nutella
filled ball of heaven. Definitely something I will be attempting to make at
home.
Arancini Brothers can be found at 940 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY,
arancinibros.com
