I Eat New York

New York City is a delicious place.... I couldn't eat this piece of gluten/sugar/dairy free banana bread from Babycakes fast enough!  It had slices of bananas in it and was so moist and flavorful.  Whenever I am in Manhattan I always make sure to stop by here and buy a box of cupcakes, brownie bites, and other goodies for me and my gluten-free friend, Eliza!




But to be honest, I really can't eat cupcakes all day long.  I need my fix of green vegetables and brown rice, too.  That is why I go to Souen, the macrobiotic restaurant in New York City that serves iced kukicha tea, vegan desserts, and uses only wheat free tamari in all their dishes.  This last time I went to Souen, I opted for a simple meal of sauteed veggies and salmon sushi.  This is a meal I could easily make at home (and often do), which some people would say is a waste of money. But when I am traveling, a dish I can and would make at home is exactly what I crave.  Most restaurants pack in sugar, butter, and all kinds of unhealthy ingredients into their dishes to make them "taste good."  But when I go to Souen, I know that every ingredient used is one that I would choose to cook with for myself.  It's not only healthy to eat like this, but comforting as it reminds me of my kitchen and my home, many miles away.








A gal like me can always count on a vegan place to have lot's of dishes that I can eat.  The V-Spot (love the name), in Brooklyn has agave sweetened lemonade, vegan tacos, and gluten free labels all over their menu!  I tried the curried kale and quinoa which was hearty and flavorful.  I also ordered the kale tostadas with my friend Anna.  They were delicious, but of course broke apart immediately as they are made with toasted corn tortillas- sin gluten, thus prone to falling apart.  Nevertheless, I picked up the pieces of avocado off my skirt and continued eating this yummy mess!



  
My friends Eliza, Liz and I spent a Sunday at Far Rockaway beach, soaking in the sun (maybe too much as I got sunburned) and jumping in the waves.  It was a magical day, especially when we ventured to the Rockaway Taco stand.  Hipsters flock from Williamsburg to munch on fish tacos from this place.  The fish tacos were wheat battered, but despite their business, they quickly and kindly changed my taco order to chorizo and carne asada!  The tacos were the perfect size, filled with well cooked meats and toppings.  My favorite though, was the fresh watermelon juice I sipped on!  Also, speaking of Far Rockaway Beach, I just found out that Babycakes is now serving waffles and other delights at this beach, too!  I only wish I had known before we went...oh next time I'll have to go.  Luckily, for me, there will always be a next time in New York!  See ya next summer NYC!

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