I am sorry to say I am too tired to really report on day three.
New York is all about the walking and I covered a lot of ground today.
I started the day right. The Transit Museum at Grand Central Station. Walked down to Madison Park at got to The Shake Shack just in time to miss "The Line." Had a great hamburger but an even better sour cherry frozen custard cone.
Manhattan is indeed very lucky to have a Danny Meyer. I say this from first hand experience.
Next stop Falai pastry shop. I had a nice white dome of whipped cream, pistachio cake, soft strawberry pate fruit, and milk chocolate feuillitene. It looked like snow. Very pretty and the whipped cream was not stale, but I was looking for more pistachio flavor and it was not there. I do hope I get to his restaurant though. I love when pastry chefs open restaurants.
Then I met Luisa at the narrow Momofuko. I had a fantastic, spicy, kimchi soup with delicate disks of mochi. And we split a lightly cured hamachi appetizer with well seasoned micro greens and wasabi cream.
But our real meal was at Chikalicious. If you have been to nyc, and you haven't been here, then you have gone out of your way to miss a spiritual experience. Even if you don't like dessert. But more on this when I can keep my eyes open.
Hey, you're in NYC! Call me or email me--would love to see you while you're here! We need to go down to Il Laboratorio del Gelato and try their fabulous chilly treats....
Posted by: dixieday | 07 July 2006 at 09:22 AM
Also, according to Chowhound, the produce store at the SE corner of Mulberry and Canal has fresh MANGOSTEENS. For real--I haven't checked it out, but here's the sighting:
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/306508. Welcome back!
Posted by: dixieday | 07 July 2006 at 09:35 AM
Nice to follow you around in NYC... since I'll be there in the beginning of September... Good to know where I can find ice cream and other thirst quenchers... and a big phat cheeseburger!
Posted by: LPC | 07 July 2006 at 10:45 AM
Love the blog, love it!
Posted by: restaurant girl | 07 July 2006 at 05:01 PM
I was just looking at the ChickaLicious(I love that name!)Menu & I must say I would fly out there just to eat there. I love dessert bars..I'd much rather do that on a summer night than eat real food. Thanks for making me feel like I'm actually there in NY with your wonderful words.
Posted by: Rose | 07 July 2006 at 08:59 PM
Shuna, don't tell me you went to Momofuku and didn't have their pork buns—those are the absolute best thing on the menu! If you're in town any longer, you'll need to rectify this. I volunteer my personal assistance, if needed.
Posted by: lia | 07 July 2006 at 10:22 PM
OMG - Sour Cherry Frozen Custard? Where can I get the recipe for that??
Posted by: Alice Q. | 08 July 2006 at 01:01 PM
I love Chickalicious! I spent 2hrs sitting at their counter and watching Chika make the desserts.
I had the warm cranberry pudding with cranberry soup, and my petit fours were coconut marshmallows, flourless chocolate cake and pecan sandies.
I love their style of working too-they are super coordinated, quiet and it is like watching a pastry kitchen ballet!
In contrast, when I bake it like as if a nuclear device was detonated in the vicinity!
I also liked their mis-matched dessert dishes-added a touch of whimsy.
Posted by: Malini | 10 July 2006 at 02:53 AM