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You are here: Home / Travel / A Taste Of The Big Apple

January 15, 2012

A Taste Of The Big Apple

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Mornin’ y’all! I’ve been doing my own thing this morning to make the most of my NYC visit. I slept in and then whisked myself over to Whole Foods for a quick bite before meeting friends for yoga.

Plain yogurt, fruit and cereal from the salad bar!

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Ashley and Melissa met me at Strala Yoga for a STRONG class. This studio was near-perfect with a spacious loft feel, a super friendly owner to greet us, a modern vibe, a wonderful instructor who led one of the best classes I’ve taken with lots of adjustments, the perfect room temperature (very warm, not hot) and great music. During savasana I was thinking “The only thing they are missing is aromatherapy” and then I was swiped with a lovely scented balm on my forehead!

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[Photo courtesy of Ashley]

After class, we bundled up – MAN IT IS SO COLD TODAY!!! I was on a mission to get a Sunday afternoon NYC bagel thick with cream cheese and the girls took me to my dream bagel:

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I had a Pumpernickel (my fav!) Raisin with a thick layer of plain cream cheese. Totally hit the spot!

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We walked around for a bit and Ashley showed me the highlights of the Gramercy Park neighborhood

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And we warmed up with lattes from Irving Farm

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Now if only I could get a glimpse of Blair, Serena, Chuck or NATE ARCHIBALD, my weekend would be complete!

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  1. melissa (fitnessnyc) says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    wow, you are fast! Great seeing you.:)

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      : )

      Reply
  2. Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Oh New York Bagels are the BEST! Delish!

    Reply
  3. Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Sounds like a great day…yoga, friends, bagels and lattes…perfect combo!

    Reply
  4. Mom says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Gosh those bagels look good. Reminded me of our New Jersey Grandma Younger days. Keep on having fun!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Yes, this is always what I got!

      Reply
  5. Stephanie B. says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Omg, that yoga studio is SO pretty! The hardwood floors are amazing. And the bagels and lattes look absolutely divine. I love the name of the bagel shop, too. On my last trip to NYC my friend and I actually went looking for “Chuck” (Ed Westwick in real life) at a bar where he supposedly hangs out, haha. Unfortunately we didn’t see him, but we did pass Mary-Louise Parker near Washington Square Park! Enjoy the rest of your time in NYC, and stay warm!

    Reply
  6. Cait's Plate says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Gah! You’ve found more amazing places there than I ever have in my 5 years of working in the city!

    Reply
  7. Hillary says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    I want to dive headfirst into that bagel. Good heavens.

    Reply
  8. Kim says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Did you get to take the yoga class with Tara Stiles? Love her! Looks like you are making the most out of your trip! Man, now I want a bagel!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 3:49 pm

      No, but I met her. She was the friendly owner!

      Reply
      • ilovefetacheese says

        January 15, 2012 at 3:55 pm

        yayy tara stiles!! i love her too. I agree with kim, you’re hitting all the spots i’d want to go . bagelll droooll

        Reply
  9. Lisa (bakebikeblog) says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    That yoga class sounds DIVINE!

    Reply
  10. Kim says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    You’re making the most of it. I travel to NYC for work and will have to try that yoga studio next time I’m in town!!

    Reply
  11. Kathy W. says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    ess-a-bagel is def. one of the best! I miss that and my fave H&H on Broadway in the Upper West Side, which (sadly) recently closed.

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    • Kathy W. says

      January 15, 2012 at 3:58 pm

      er, ON the Upper West Side.

      (I even ordered a box of my beloved H&H poppy seed bagels, frozen, a few years ago…)

      Reply
  12. jana @ newly wife healthy life says

    January 15, 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Haha definitely let us know if you see the Gossip Girl crew! 🙂 I would be so jealous! Sounds like a perfect day to me: Whole Foods, Yoga, Lattes, plus a thick and chewy New York bagel! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

    Reply
  13. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    There are some things that are better in NYC: Pizza and bagels are in the top 5! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Sounds like a perfect Sunday to me!

    Reply
  15. Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    A pumpernickel raisin bagel?!
    I know what the next type of bread I’ll be baking is…

    Reply
  16. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    those bagels look so delicious! That’s one thing I’m sad about now that I can’t eat gluten, I’ll never get to try a classic NY bagel! Haha oh well.

    Reply
    • chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

      January 15, 2012 at 9:59 pm

      It’s true – and I even scoured NYC for a gluten free one. No dice.

      Reply
  17. Antonia @ healthinspirations says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Sounds like a perfect NYC day. I would love to go to Strala Yoga one day! Glad to know that you like the Gossip Girl gang (especially Nate) just as much as I do!

    Reply
  18. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Perfect latte swirl and love the vibrant fruit cup.

    But what I’m really lusting after is that yoga space. WOW! How gorgeous! If someone can’t have a great practice in there, they never will 🙂 It looks awesome and the aromatherapy forehead swipe…they didn’t miss a beat, did they!

    Reply
  19. Lethal Astronaut says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Those berries look sooooooo good!

    Okay, I’m off to the berry farm down the road to get some more strawberries…yum.

    Reply
  20. Cait says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    wow what a layer of cream cheese–did you indulge and eat it all?

    I have been to NYC multiple times, but have yet to enjoy a true NY bagel.I need to!

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    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:06 pm

      Yes of course! It was part of the experience.

      But if I ate this everyday I would not have.

      Reply
  21. Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    WHOA….craving a bagel right NOW! Thanks 😉

    Reply
  22. Suz says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    wow, you crammed a lot during your stay here! I live nearby and I haven’t even been to half the places you hit up. Thanks for the recap – I’ll have to try some of those places out.

    If you need a lunch/dinner recommendation (for future trips), you must check out ABC Kitchen. They use all organic/local ingredients, and they have such interesting and delicious dishes. My friend and I had a yummy Roasted Kabocha Squash and Fresh Ricotta on Toast a few weeks ago. It’s in the ABC Carpet and Home store. Have you been? If you love beautiful home items (and I know you do!), you’ll love this place.

    Enjoy the rest of your trip!

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    • Gloria says

      January 15, 2012 at 10:44 pm

      I saw Jake Gylenhaal in there and sat next to Taye Diggs and his wife.

      Reply
      • Suz says

        January 16, 2012 at 9:42 am

        That’s awesome, Gloria. I guess celebrities like this place too. I saw Lucy Liu in there shopping a few weeks ago.

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        • Glora says

          January 16, 2012 at 4:52 pm

          yeah ABC is a celeb hot spot!

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  23. Emily @ The Swallow Flies says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    I must be starving because I am now craving your Whole Foods breakfast and that delicious-looking bagel! What to eat, what to eat…

    Reply
  24. Elisabeth says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    That bagel looks delicious! I love anything pumpernickel 🙂

    Reply
  25. Kate @ Stripes and Polka Dots says

    January 15, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    That bagel just stopped me in my tracks. It looks amazing!

    Reply
  26. Bee Goes Bananas says

    January 15, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    I wish I lived close to a Whole Foods near my home. It always look so delicious!

    Reply
  27. Lynn @ the actor's diet says

    January 15, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Oh my god ess a bagel! When I lived in NYC that’s where my husband and I had lunch every week since he worked nearby.

    Reply
  28. Simply Life says

    January 15, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Looks like a day filled with such GOOD food! YUM!

    Reply
  29. Emily says

    January 15, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    Yes, you can get whole foods at home, but nothing better than NYC Whole Foods, right?

    Reply
  30. Ash Bear says

    January 15, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    I’m so thankful we’ve had the chance to spend time together. You’re NYC readers have so many new places to try. Even Bo and I now want to try some of the restaurants and bars you’ve visited! 🙂

    Reply
  31. Karen says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    That yoga studio looks absolutely fabulous!!

    Safe travels home, Kath.

    Reply
  32. Emily says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    AHHHH…I haven’t been to ess a bagel in years and now I’m going to need to be there immediately! No other bagel compares. Thanks for the reminder!

    Reply
  33. Christine says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:27 pm

    Such a PERFECT morning! Literally just picked up my chandeller for our hallway – so excited to put it up. haha – would have loved to run into Chuck 😉

    Reply
  34. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I’ve never seen a WF salad bar serve fruit, cereal and yogurt before! I wonder if it’s only the NYC WF that does that or if I’ve just never gone to a WF early enough…

    Reply
  35. hippierunner says

    January 15, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    There’s a way to stalk the Gossip Girl cast while they film- this site onlocationvacations is great at that! It’s a fun way to check what’s out there filming. Good luck! 😉

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:06 pm

      If I lived here, I would stalk that site!

      Reply
  36. Erin says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    I wish our Whole Foods had a fruit selection like that! We always have lunch/dinner stuff.

    Reply
  37. Diana @ frontyardfoodie says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:08 pm

    Mmmm, pumpernickel with raisins and cream cheese sounds incredible. I want that right now….

    Reply
  38. Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    looks so delicious! Sounds like a fun afternoon 🙂

    Reply
  39. Sarah (I Dream of Beets) says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    Beautiful pictures from the weekend. I find that I love the early mornings for myself. I have house guests now, but I’ve been getting up at 530 to enjoy some me time and some exercise. Now I just need to find a job where the hours at 4-11 am. I’m productive during that time!

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  40. Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    Ha, I was just saying to my husband yesterday while we were in the city that my dream is to see one of the actors/actresses from Gossip Girl out and about! 🙂

    Reply
  41. Kavi @ Lab to Fab! says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    haha to hang out with Serena, Blair, Chuck, and Nate you’d have to trek up to the UES! Glad you had yummy bagels and lattes to keep you warm… you picked the coldest weekend in recent memory!

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  42. KathyZS says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Essa Bagel ROCKS!! That is where my city friends send me for the BEST bagels!

    Enjoy!

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  43. sally says

    January 15, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    I’m not sure how healthy that that fat bagel with cream cheese, but every girl has to have a treat day (or trip 🙂

    Would love for you to share your thoughts at our site – have a lot of people asking food question, and a dietician’s perspective would be really welcomed!

    http://questorganic.com/questions/figuring-out-food

    Reply
  44. Tee @ She Writes, Bites, and Window Shops says

    January 15, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I am now totally craving a NY bagel with cream cheese!

    Reply
  45. Jen says

    January 15, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    Oh my gosh, I love everything about this. I think I would love to spend every Sunday morning like this – cream cheese bagel included please!

    Reply
  46. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    January 15, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Bagels like that are one of the few things I absolutely love about NY 🙂

    Reply
  47. Krissy - Shiawase Life says

    January 15, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I loved Ess-a-bagel on our trip, too! Yummmmmo!!!!

    Reply
  48. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    January 15, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Gosh I LOVE NYC! Now if only they could offer lactose free cream cheese on bagels then I could recreate that moment some day. I’ll just have to stick with a toasted bagel free of butter or cheese (it’s still delicious though). 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      They actually had a tofu cream cheese, which I am assuming was lactose free

      Reply
  49. Blessing @ Working Mom Journal says

    January 15, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    Never been to Ess-a-bagel, will make it a point to visit next time i’m in NYC. I love how you plan to work out when you travel. I am never able to do that, it seems like I am on a full blown schedule whenever I am out of town. Have a safe trip back. Are you guys open MLK day?

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    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      Yes

      Reply
  50. Sara says

    January 15, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    gotta ask — did you really eat ALL that cream cheese?

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    • Gloria says

      January 15, 2012 at 10:48 pm

      why not?! it’s dellish!

      Reply
    • KathEats says

      January 15, 2012 at 11:08 pm

      Yes! I love it and this was the time to eat it all. That would be like removing icing from a cake 🙂

      But of course if I ate bagels everyday I would use it much more sparingly

      Reply
  51. Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says

    January 15, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    I would totally be thinking about Gossip Girl if I were wandering around New York, too! They definitely make it look glamorous – I just don’t know if I could handle the chilly temps!

    Reply
  52. Leah says

    January 15, 2012 at 11:43 pm

    My recommendation is Sugar Sweet Sunshine on the Lower East Side. It’s a tiny, 70s-tastic shop with a lot of amazing flavor combos. Gala Darling (of Icing) rated it best, and I adored it. I recommend the pistachio or the lemon!

    Reply
  53. Khushboo says

    January 16, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Oh boy that bagel looks delectable! After my sandwich yesterday, I am certain that pumpernickel is my favorite bread…even better in bagel form!

    Reply
  54. ~Christy @ wonderofallthings says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Oooooooooohhhhhh, that bagel! Om nom nom nom nom nom nom 😀 And the yoga sounds perfect as well 🙂

    Reply
  55. Angel7 says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:50 am

    I am hungry for an awesome bagel with lots ‘o cream cheese, and a cup of great coffee with lots ‘o cream in it!!!

    http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  56. Meagan says

    January 16, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I definitely thought this was fro-yo!

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  57. Brittany (healthy slice of life) says

    January 16, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I’ve never been to NYC, but that bagel alone is making me want to book a flight! Well, that and the chance of running into Chuck Bass 😉 swoon.

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  58. seana says

    January 16, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Be glad you were in NYC. Where I live in upstate NY was a chilly -13 yesterday morning (-27 if you count the windchill factor). Glad to see you guys having fun!

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  59. Mary says

    January 17, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    What a great trip and fun day.

    Reply
  60. Gena says

    January 18, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Oh, Kath. It made me SO sad to read this post and realize I wasn’t in NYC to say hi or dine or do yoga with you on this trip. BUT so happy to see that you got to spend time with one of my all time favorite people (Melissa). Hope you liked Strala — I’m a fan! xoxo

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    • KathEats says

      January 18, 2012 at 7:59 pm

      I had a blast and thought about you many times 🙂

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      • KathEats says

        January 18, 2012 at 8:00 pm

        pS. And I really wanted to get some of that chai drink that we loved but didn’t have time!

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  61. Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Bagels = drool.

    Reply
  62. lindzjane115 says

    February 8, 2012 at 10:02 pm

    I’ll be in NYC this weekend, and my friend suggested we meet for coffee at Irving Farm! I thought it sounded familiar, and remembered you had gone there on your trip, too! Such a small world. 🙂

    Reply

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