When in New York City

While I was in New York City, I got to have dinner with my friend Brandi (who writes this wonderful blog). We ate at one of her favorite spots – a Tibetan restaurant called Tsampa. It was delicious – and affordable! After dinner, we strolled all over the place. We stopped into two great shops I think everyone should visit when they’re in the city. If I didn’t have luggage restrictions flying back to Dublin, I would have bought up both shops!

The first shop was called Fish’s Eddy, and it was chock full of kitchen supplies, both new and vintage.

There was lots of this green color all over – I love that color.

This was a sweet postcard – you embroider the places you’ve been!

So many plates! Seriously, why don’t we have this store in Dublin? Adding it to the list of stores we need to open over there!

The second spot Brandi took me was called the Strand, a book store with new, used and rare books. According to their signage, they have 18 miles of books! They also have very, very knowledgeable staff. Every question I heard a customer ask they knew the answer!

{This guy was flipping every single book forward, systematically. Bet the staff just loved him!}

I loved the Strand’s graphics – the Just Arrived Fiction with a stork illustration! So cute!

So there you have it, two places you must visit next time you’re in New York City. Just make sure you have a big suitcase to bring home!