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New York Eats + Travels

Well, I've been gone.. definitely, not eating on the healthier side when on vacation. It was worth it. Walking for majority of the day into the late nights helped us walk off the calories... also sharing meals too.. which my husband and I do very, very frequently since the day we started dating. Others find that a little strange, but it helps us eat more variety!



Totto Ramen: the men did were not impressed, but the ladies were happy with a hot soupy meal.


Stayed at my old friend's place with her annoying fiance 😂


St. Patrick's Cathedral. Weddings do occur here! I can't imagine the rate 😶


FAO Schwartz: After a little riot outside because they tried to close 30 min early... they finally let people in. All we bought was candy. Worth it.


Not sure why the lighting is so blue. Golden Unicorn: Dim sum! It was so good. Raymond was shocked how we order so much at once... isn't that how we always do it back home? New Yorkers..


Super Flakey Durian Dessert.. Probably the best durian dessert we've ever eaten.

So much food. .. But it didn't end here.


Chinatown Ice Cream Factory: Lychee + Pandan // Pandan + Sesame. Pandan wins hands down

Later that night...



Lady M: Green Tea Crepe Cake. I really wanted to try their other flavors.. like Earl Grey... but they didn't have much left.


The reason for our Trip... Abin + Shushma's Wedding!
The night before...




Girl Cousins: So Many Pretty Saris


Beautiful Bride and her crew




Our main courses! Crispy Duck Al'Orange + Grand Marnier Glaze // Filet Mignon + Shrimp with a lobster sauce


Cutest Host while the pawrent's are away.

Back At It:


Katz's Deli: Famous Pastrami Sandwich. Cash only!


Grand Central Oyster Bar: Belon, Boss Gibson, Cape Bay, Kumamoto (our fav!), Sunset Beach

Last Day in NYC



Food Market in Chinatown.. Random Find


Wah Fung Chinese BBQ Pork for $4 sm $5.50 large. Good stuff! Cash only




Chelsea Market: Lobster Place for more seafood


Chelsea Market: Seed + Mill... A super unique tahini dessert! So Good


Last dinner: Ikinari Steak... suppose to be a standing restaurant like in Japan.. Eat and go on with your day, but in the US people like to sit and converse during meals. Sit down restaurant it is.

McSorley's, Bernice Abbot, oldest bar in NYC
Another Cash Only place..  the oldest Ale pub since 1854: McSorley's serves beers in pairs.. and only can order Light or dark ale. Find out when you visit.. We had mixed feelings about the place, but it was still an experience. Apparently, Abe Lincoln and John Lennon have been here O_o


So many pizza places, but the only picture I have is from our least impressed midnight meal. Only reflux causing pizza too. This was our last food of the trip.

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