Karahi Indian Cuisine

New York $$ *****
Amazing Indian restaurant in the West Village, and a nice place to conclude our trip to New York. My friends and I tried some interesting dishes, including murg tikka masala, which is Tandoori diced chicken in mild gravy and Indian spices. The food was flavorful and quite filling, while the restaurant was nicely decorated with adorable utensils and water cups. I'd love to come back next time.
Karahi Indian Cuisine (West Village)
118 Christopher Street
New York, NY 10014
Lunch: Mon-Sat Noon-3pm
Dinner: Mon-Sun 5pm-10:30

Hot & Crusty

New York $ ***
After suffering through "Where the Wild Things Are," my friend and I definitely needed some chocolate. We both walked straight into Hot & Crusty, which seems to be a New York chain. There were two huge cases of pastries. We were in heaven. We both ordered some crunchy chocolate pastries that I forgot the names of. Pretty good, but nothing amazing. However, we did slightly recover from the movie. I'd have liked to try their bagels, which must be good since people kept coming in for them, even late at night.
Hot & Crusty (Upper East Side)
1276 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10028

Wok 88

New York $ ****
Another Chinese restaurant during our stay in New York! This one is called Wok 88 and is located on the Upper East Side. They offer a variety of noodle dishes at reasonable prices. Clean place, decent service. And fortune cookies at the end. Perfect!
Wok 88 (Upper East Side)
1570 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10128

Sweet Melissa Patisserie

New York $$ *****
Sweet Melissa is exactly what it says it is: sweet. Located in adorable Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, this little restaurant is quaint and cheery. I had a delicious chocolate souffle cake.
Sweet Melissa Patisserie (Cobble Hill)
276 Court Street
New York, NY 11231
Mon-Thurs 7:30am-10:00pm
Fri 7:30am-midnight
Sat 8:00am-midnight
Sun 8:00am-10:00pm

Room Service

New York $$ *****
This is such a fun, quirky place. Located in Chelsea, this Thai restaurant was almost completely empty when we went. Apparently this restaurant was modeled after hotels in Thailand that the owner stayed at. Lots of purple doors, mirrors, and even one of those round chairs from the 60s facing the window. The food was good too, may I add. I had the pad thai, and it filled me up.
However, the best part, I must say, is the bathroom. Wow. They had way too much fun designing the bathroom. Black mosaic tiled walls, a DISCO BALL, mirrors, and dance club music blasting. If I was writing a bathroom blog, Room Service would easily win.Room Service Restaurant (Chelsea)
166 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
Mon-Thurs 11:00am-11:30pm
Fri 11:00am-1:00am
Sat 10:00am-1:00am
Sun 10:00am-11:30pm

Magnolia Bakery

New York $ *****
Do I even need to write a post for this? In case you live in a bubble and/or don't watch Sex and the City (good for you!), Magnolia Bakery is a New York chain specializing in cupcakes. Huge, delicious cupcakes. I will have fond memories of this place regardless of the cupcakes' taste because I am in love with New York. However, this place is actually quite good.

Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleeker Street (West Village)
New York, NY 10014

200 Columbus Avenue (Upper West Side)
New York, NY 10023

1240 Avenue of the Americas (Midtown)
New York, NY 10036