NYC aka the big apple… and the city that never sleeps. Flying in on a day forecasted at negative 1 degrees celcius, we didn’t really know what to expect and to put it lightly, it was flipping flipping FLIPPING cold that sent a chill down ones spine and stayed there all day even with bundles of layers on and every inch of our body covered aside from our faces! NYC… we finally made it but boy oh boy, are you cold or what!

The onslaught of photos continue…

Jet blue blue chips made from natural blue potatoes

Not exactly the most “appealing” snack I’ve come across but it sure was tasty. Super crunchy similar to Kettle Chips but with a hint of nuttiness.

Ess-a-bagel – pastrami, sauerkraut, Jack cheese and a pickle on the side on a sesame bagel

Note to self: stick to basics! Didn’t really enjoy this bagel and gave up half way through. You know you’re in trouble when you watch them stick the bagel into the microwave to melt the cheese! Dude, throw it under a grill don’t ‘ding’ it. :/

NYC morning city slickers lining up for their bagels

Macchiato Espresso Bar – we ordered a coffee, took one sip and threw it out. Ick! Americans really don’t know what good coffee is.

5th Avenue – a shopper’s paradise

Ice skating rink in front of the Rock Center Cafe at the Rockefeller Center

TGI Fridays

Pink punk cosmo: Skyy Vodka, cranberry, pineapple, fresh squeezed lime, cotton candy

Half rack of baby back ribs: slow cooked baby back pork ribs basted in Tennessee BBQ sauce then fire-grilled served with sweet potato fries and vegetables; $12.29USD

Mmmmm~ Great flavour and the meat quite tender and falling off the bone. Such a satisfying meal!

Chipotle Yucatan chicken salad: roasted pulled chicken breast seasoned with garlic, oregano and blackening spices. Served over mixed greens and romaine tossed with avocado, mixed cheese, tomato, red onion, cilantro and tostadas. Drizzled with avocado vinaigrette and chipotle crema; $16.79USD

Now this was HUGE. Lots of crunch and flavour with a healthy amount of veggies too!

Times Square New York City

Blue disco M&M at M&M’s world in Time Square, billboards galore

Magnolia Bakery

Grand Central Terminal

Go to ‘Biting my way through New York City [part 2]‘.

-d