Guess where I am…
If you said Hawaii, you’d be…
Wrong 
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I’m in New York for the week. My friend Jessica and her boyfriend rent a tiny NYC apartment, and they’re being gracious enough to let me crash on their couch (and commandeer the fridge). It’s pretty crowded and is going to get even more crowded later in the week when S flies in for a few days, but we’ve had a lot of fun so far!
After lounging around all morning, Jess and I headed down to Greenwich Village and grabbed lunch at a place called Quantum Leap. My food:
Normally, I’m not a fan of mock meat (at all!). But every now and then it appeals to me, which happened today. This particular dish is known as the Zen Platter, and it features a deliciously-spiced orange seitan (with hints of Chinese 5-spice powder).
Jessica ordered a grilled portabella burger:
And then we split a coconut peanut butter pie for dessert:
It wasn’t the best dessert I’ve ever had, but it was coconut and peanut butter… so of course we ate it anyway!
Questions of the Day:
Have you ever been to NYC?
What are your favorite things to do there?
Any suggestions, send them my way!
Link of the Day:
Alek Prus says
You should go to Momofuku milk bar in NYC.
You could find some great inspiration for new things to make!(;
(cereal milk soft serve) (;
Lauren says
I was just in NYC lasr month! Go to Serindipity3! It’s amazing. There is a $1000 Sundae there. No lie. I think they sprinkle real gold flakes on it or something.
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Amy says
Go to Friday night dinner at the natural gourmet! It’s a vegan/vegetarian/organic cooking shoo. Every Friday night they turn the school into a restaurant. The menu is prix fixe, so be sure to check the menu online and make sure it sounds like something you’d like. It’s a 3 course meal for $40. Even tho is done by students is still really good and, well, gourmet.
Amy says
http://naturalgourmetinstitute.com/html/friday-night-dinner-c.html
Brin says
Hi Katie! I love your picture. You have the sweet face of a careing person. And I hope you have fun with “s”
Love brin age 12
Bek @ Crave says
Oh that pie! Share?
Seja_LiveLaughLove says
Looking at your pictures and reading about all these amazing restaurants in NY is making me wish I was there too! (I’m definitely taking notes from this post for whenever I have a chance to go). Have fun!!!!
Sara says
Born and bred New York vegetarian. Here are my favorites!:
Candle 79–>my favorite restaurant. ever.
Cafe Blossom
Peacefood Cafe
Viva Pizza
Stogo for great ice cream
‘Snice for the best sandwiches
Whole Foods Bowery upstairs for amazing salads.
Taim for the best hummus and falafel
Babycakes for the best COOKIE SANDWICH!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i lived in nyc for 7 years and whenever i come back to visit now it’s fun playing tourist. the food scene is ever changing but you need to go to this place for their vegan sundaes:
http://theactorsdiet.com/2011/06/25/the-motherfucker-with-the-vegan-sundae/
Jenn says
I’ve passed that place a lot and never gone! Now I know to go AND what to get! Thank you!! 🙂
Cindy says
When are you coming back Katie, I miss you and your posts!
RSVP restaurant says
NYC is great! So many fun places to see and experience – best shopping havens, many art galleries, lively bar scene, great restaurants. There’s just something for everyone!
mh says
When I first read this post, I thought I would never be going to NYC. Now I am going in two weeks, thanks to a last minute business trip for my husband. I can’t wait to get there and try some of these places. Thanks so much for your blog!