i arrived to new york a few days ago on a trip that will see me through 40 days and 40 nights of eating, writing, and walking through a city that i loved before i knew.
i’m here for the most part to finish writing a book i started last year. it’s a book about the experiences i had in building my first startup; it’s a summary of all the mistakes that i made and the lessons i gained from making them. it still needs a lot of work, so as tempting as it is spending every day exploring, i’m going to have to have a few long afternoons with my laptop, moleskin by my side and a large cup of coffee. and luckily for my love of all things chocolate, today i’ve discovered a charming coffee bar that happens to serve a mean nutella caffe latte. it also happens to be full of books with uncracked bindings and topics so eclectic i can’t figure out how or why they got here. i seem to be the only one coughing or making any noise in this quiet and quaint sanctuary as my lungs are still adjusting to the summer heat and humidity.
no one is distracted by my interruptions though; i’m surrounded by over 8 million people too busy with their own stories to care for mine, and the 17 patrons here today don’t seem to be any different.
back to the nutella: it’s a little less latte and a little more heaven-sent-dessert. but i won’t come back for it. i’m challenging myself to write somewhere new each day. same goes for restaurants, food trucks and farmers’ markets. i’m in a gastronomical paradise and have read that if i ate a different place every day it would take me over 12 years to try everything this city has to offer. i’m definitely not shortchanging myself in the next 6 weeks.
is there really a better way to experience this?
eatwritewalk 
Hey did you you ever finish the book? hello by the way :)
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Can’t wait for the book, and the nutella caffe latte sounds goood!
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i might go back to sneak a peak at how they do it exactly and will try to replicate it when i’m back! will let you know how that goes and maybe send some over with the next batch of nutella cups.
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Great description!
While I was going through your blog it felt like I was witnessing the entire experience!!!!
Well done. You are an amazing writer. More power to you. Can’t wait to read your second encounter:))
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i wish you weren’t only feeling like you were here but that you and the fam were actually here! thanks for the encouragement, shoreh. miss you tons and promise to send more updates often. xx
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Nina this is great. Will definitely be living vicariously through you the next 40 days.
Been watching a lot of food network and might I suggest the following places to try that were featured on ‘unique sweets’:
Norma’s at the Parker Meridien (go there for breakfast)
Blue Bottle Coffee (coffee is supposed to be heavenly but it’s also known for its pastries)
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thanks for the recommendations! i’ll definitely give them both a try. keep em coming.
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This is brilliant! Can’t wait to read more :) which cafe has this amazing Nutella latte?
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the nutella latte is a specialty of grounded cafe in the west village. you would love it! and thanks for the encouragement.
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Brilliant blog Nina! Love the inspirational vibe and already intrigued by city. Keep sharing:)
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thank you so much, eman! glad you’re enjoying it and i promise to share many more posts.
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Can’t wait for the book, so many things to look for!
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i can’t wait to get your feedback on it! and as always, feel free to bombard me with stories you recall that i might have not gotten to yet. i could use the inspiration and reminders.
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Very nice, Nina! I am waiting your book, and please post more pictures specially for the nutella dessert ;)
wish you all the best :)
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there will be plenty of nutella featured here; i can promise you that! hope you’re well and thanks for stopping by and leaving your good vibes.
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I think there is a better way to experience all what you’ve described… Throw in some ‘erbbbbb :-)))
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there’s plenty of dill in the dishes i’ve been ordering!
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I am fascinated by what I just read Nina! The country is beautiful and has lots to offer, but it takes talent and professionalism to capture that … and it goes without saying, you have that.
Looking forward to read your book.
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i really appreciate the kind words and support, evelyn. thank you, as always. hope you’re well and will keep you posted here on how the writing goes!
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Nina, that’s my city. If you need anything at all, please hit me up. Btw, there are 10 Coffee Bean stores in Manhattan :)
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that is very sweet of you to offer, mustafa. thank you! i’ve already been to one of the coffee beans, but haven’t spend nearly as much time as i do in yours.
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Love this! Good luck :) xx
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thank you so much for stopping through and leaving your support.
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Awesome post sis. Wish I was there to experience it all with you but then I would be considered an interruption :) brilliant blog :)
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you could never be an interruption – you’d be out running the park all day and leaving me behind anyway ;)
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Amazing! Ill be quite entertained in Kuwait. Quite the wordsmith you are. Much love and support xx
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always appreciate your love and support and thinking of you a lot during this trip!
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This is very exciting. Can’t wait for the book release.
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thank you! will keep you posted on the updates.
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Love it already! Ill definitely be following this :) more about Nutella please hahaa ok not Nutella but food experiences and flavors! Ur In the city that has the best food on earth hands down. Enjoy every bit of it! Please don’t forget to go to serendipity and have the forbidden broadway Sunday. I wanna hear you describe that
Xxx
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love you munmun and thanks for the positive energy! serendipity is up there on the list so you’ll be reading about it soon. though i’m tempted to wait for your return so we experience it together. xx
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