New York, New York

So I’m back from two back to back trips to New York, New York – firstly to attend a food photography workshop given by Penny de los Santos (with the Minx and the Husband tagging along) and secondly for Blog Tour NYC and the Architectural Design Home Show. I am still processing all I learned, saw, thought and felt, though I will be blogging the bejeezus out of everything in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for sumptuous shops, stunning restaurants and sexy hotels.

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In the meantime, by way of an introduction, here are some of the sights and characters of New York City, which are still buzzing round my head.

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One day I AM going to start a Tumblr called ‘Hipsters in their Habitats’.

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Loved this hardworking little guy down in the subway.

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Love truly was in the air.

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Pilgrimage to PurlSoho. Check.

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Remember when we did a ‘Go Fug Your Room’ on Diane Von Furstenburg’s NYC penthouse? Well here it is, seen from the magnificent new High Line Park. I couldn’t quite see in to see if she’d taken our decorating advice.

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Gorgeous chartreuse green tables and chairs on the High Line, and windows that look like makeup palettes.

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Ladies in green.

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Photogenic taxis? Check and check.

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For some reason people kept mistaking me and my Canadian friend Danielle – fellow foodie and street photographer extraordinaire, for British tourists. Can’t think why.

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But I forgave her wearing that scarf when she introduced me to Balthazar’s.

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Fabulous street art everywhere.

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Can anyone tell me how water towers work? Do they collect rainwater? They fascinate me.

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Lots of neon.

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New York truly is a melting pot.

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And obviously many iconic tall buildings.

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I’ve never been a big one for street photography, but I could get completely obsessed by it in New York. We didn’t have a huge amount of time for it on this trip, but I WILL be back. I love this city so much.

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    • says

      Not sure about brunch but the roast chicken at Café Cluny was TDF. Likewise the jalapeno margarita and candied bacon devilled eggs at the Gansevoort Hotel. (But very near the High Line).

  1. Liza says

    I haven’t been to NYC in ages, but it’s a love or hate city. You don’t like it. I am definitely on the LOVE side. I also remember a comment a friend said on his first visit…”Jesus, even the ugly people have style!” The pictures are inspiration to get myself back for a visit.

  2. says

    I always wanted to visit NY, one day I hope…But until then I will look at your photos!
    Water towers, the water is kept as high as possible so that the pressure moves the water., in this way it moves by itself. easypeasy. In Sweden you see lots of them, here in Italy less.

    • says

      OK that article was FABULOUS. I feel totally grossed out and can never drink tap water again in NYC, but also very educated. THANK YOU (I included it in my Weekend Links above). Also you need to get yourself to Purl Soho STAT. It’s like their blog in shop form…

  3. says

    Wow! What great pictures! Thank you for sharing your trip to New York with us west coasters. I’ve never been, but continue to hope….especially now.

    • says

      Dana, you have to go at least once. But so very different from your corner of the PNW it’s difficult to imagine them being on the same planet! And thanks for your always encouraging words on my photography.

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