What to Eat: The Meatpacking District
I get a lot of requests for restaurant recommendations in New York City. Though I am very far from an expert, I have certainly sampled my fair share of restaurants (though nowhere near as many as I'd like!). I'd love to share some of my favorite places in New York with you. Though I know a lot of you are not necessarily from this area, think of it as a travelogue...and when you get to NYC someday, you can simply consult my neighborhood restaurant listing, mmmm kay?
Pop Burger. You may recognize it from Bethenny Ever After when she and Jason made an emergency stop for food. It's high class fast food and it rocks the house. When I went in the fall, I got 2 sliders and they were fresh and fantastic. Oh and don't let the whole 'fast food' thing fool you...the ambience is cool and modern, with no signs of Ronald McDonald.
Fig + Olive. This is one of my favorite restaurants. It's pricey, so Shaun and I made sure to go during restaurant week last year. With trendy decor and Mediterranean-style food, delicious is an understatement here. They are known for their crostini, so be 100% sure to sample some of it...it was my favorite part of the meal! Especially the dessert version...mascarpone cream, bing cherries and pistachios...I'm still dreaming about it.
Chelsea Market. I hope you saved room because you do NOT want to miss Chelsea Market. The market stretches between 9th and 10th avenues and is one of my favorite places in NYC. With bakeries, seafood shops, restaurants, espresso bars and gourmet Italian stores, you could spend the afternoon wandering and eating. And you should.
Ruthy's Bakery. This is one of my favorite NYC bakeries, also in Chelsea Market. The rugelach is authentic, the macarons are perfectly light, the apple crumb cake is moist and fresh, and the cupcakes are perfectly sweet and not-too-dense. Not that I've sampled all that...I'm just guessing...
The Park. I went here with my mom, sister, aunt and cousins over Easter weekend. While the food was not particularly fantastic (though it was good!), the ambience is great. The whole inside is designed to look like a Park...and it's cool.
675 Bar. This quaint, underground bar almost feels like a cave. It's got multiple rooms with different activities...like billiards, board games, arcade games and even a library. It's fun. Try it.
Jacques Torres. Also in Chelsea Market and the perfect spot for chocolate fiends. Not for the weak of heart. Christine and I shared a small hot chocolate and it was the perfect amount for both of us. It's the richest hot cocoa I've ever had...almost like straight melted chocolate in a cup. And I like it.
Artichoke Pizza. Located on 10th avenue, I have not actually gotten to this Artichoke Pizza location just yet. I've only been to the teeny one in the East Village, but the pizza is fantastic, and this is definitely on the Pizza Tour list!
The last thing on my list to do is visit the High Line, a park along a raised railroad track that runs through and over the Meatpacking District and beyond. I haven't gotten there yet, but as the weather is getting nicer, I plan to make it happen!
So there you have it. My favorite places in the Meatpacking District. What do you think? Do you have any favorite neighborhood spots, in NYC or beyond?
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Yep! Those are definitely things i would find myself eating there! Looks like so much fun too!
So many places I've been wanting to go to! I agree that Chelsea Market is a must-see for visitors.
One time when eating at Fig+Olive (fifth ave) with my father, Adrian Grenier from Entourage was sitting behind us. Unfortunately, my father had no idea who he was and also did not care.
Yes, Yes, and Yes...I'll order one of everything from all those places please! I've only been to NYC once and my Aunt and I went to the most AMAZING fancy Italian place that was TO DIE for! I wish I remembered the name. I would love to go back and try some of these places. Pop burger sounds good. There is a similar place in LA called Umami Burger!
YUM!!! The photos are great - everything looks so yummy. The macaroons look just like the ones in Paris.
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Oh my goodness, what food porn you shared!! All of it looks so, so, good. I love NY pizza, and miss it dearly on the west coast now. I also miss good subs- real delis with good cold cuts and good steak and cheese. Just not the same in Seattle :(
YUM! All of those eats look so good - especially that pizza! And I've only been to NYC a few times, but I really love the SOHO area...great shopping!
I consider you to be a New York expert, so don't be saying things like that! When I come to New York, I am totally requiring a restaurant recommendation list from you!
I love your Bethenny Ever After references - they totally make sense to me! I don't know how you're focusing on blogging - my thoughts would be consumed by my trip and shopping for things that I thought I needed!
I've been to Chelsea Market, and I never wanted to leave. My favorite eating place in NYC...gosh that's sooo hard. But I love Brooklyn bagels...and Chinatown...and the farmers market!
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