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GANSEVOORT MARKET

11/1/2016

This buzzing market is an artfully curated selection of locally produced goods and food outlets. The building itself part of the original markets of the late 1800's, has been revamped and is a contemporary communal space filled with fabulous fare with plenty of space to eat, entertain and hang our with friends.

This place has got it all; wall to wall delicious food that just happens to have exceptional branding and a great crowd. The atmosphere is upbeat and the food delicious. I would happily go every day until I've sampled from each of the 24 individual stands. My first stop was Mission Ceviche. Absolutely perfect! Super fresh and deeeelicious. I'm also a true fan of Tacombi. A fun name, great styling and scrumptious tacos. My taste buds were tingling as I went off to meet friends for a night of Salsa.

I'll definitely be back!

GANSEVOORT MARKET / 52 Gansevoort Street, NYC, NY 10014 / http://www.gansmarket.com
Images: ℅ Gansevoort market website, newyork.com, Village voice, Pinterest

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ART ON BLOCK

10/11/2015

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Art on Block. Fun. Real. Moments.

Ben Lenovitz is the man behind these blocks of art. He finds his inspiration "from museums, vacations and the subway." His drawings capture moments in time. He transfers his designs onto wood and cutting them out gives them their form. He has seven categories…text, animals, chickens, landscapes, characters, limbs, and scenes. I have two stand out favourites; chicken and limbs! That said, some of the "text" pieces are a real laugh too, check out arm hair below.

I found a large range of Ben's work at Fish Eddy a quirky homewares store in the Flatiron district. Go down and check them out. I'm wishing I bought one, I just couldn't decide which one!

ART ON BLOCK / Ben Lenovitz / [email protected] / www.benlenovitz.com
FISH EDDY / 889 Broadway at 19th Street, New York, NY 10003 / 212.420.9020 / www.fisheddy.com
Images: ℅ Art on Block website

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SOCKERBIT

15/10/2015

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Sockerbit is a Scandinavian lolly (candy) shop, and best of all they are good for you! Well perhaps not exactly good for you, but they are made with high quality ingredients; free of transfats, synthetic colours, and genetically modified ingredients. Make you want to eat them? Me too. I was drawn in by the beautifully simple design of the store which was inspired by the "sugar cube" marshmallow...saw that they were "healthy"...and scooped up a bag. Deeeeelicious!

Then I learned a little about the lolly (Smagodis) culture in Scandinavia. I had no idea they were mad lolly eaters…"smågodis is part of their everyday life; and most of the Swedes grew up with the tradition of "lördagsgodis", meaning Saturday sweets. Every Saturday children are allowed to buy their favorite smågodis as a weekend treat and it is usually the highlight of the week."

And it doesn't end there… look at all those gorgeous colours, shapes and wrappers!

SOCKERBIT / 89 Christopher St, New York, 10014 / +1 212 206 8170 / www.sockerbit.com
Images: ℅ google images (Well it's ok, Oh joy, Sweets serious eats.com, Awwsome)

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WORDS

29/4/2015

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Surprise! I have something very different for you today. These words came to me after meditation this morning and they feel so inspired that I just had to share them. This is how Luxembourg greeted me last year, and I think it makes the perfect backdrop for these words. It strikes me that true success is being our best selves, all the other stuff comes from this place of inspired peace from within. Let's do everything we can to get here and help our world change exponentially…………………………………...

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THE SPRING STREET GROCER

21/4/2015

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Who doesn't love unique places, spaces and things? It's not very often that you find all of this in the one place, but The Spring St Grocer has it all. Sometimes I go there just because I can, I like to see what they have and inevitably end up with a fresh cold pressed juice, sweet treat or scrumptious Gelato. I tend to have the green juice, but shake it up with the rest. Last favourite sweet treat was the plum slice (how good was that Bec?) and coconut and strawberry gelato - crazy good - I can still taste it now.

As for the place itself, it's retro yet contemporary, colourful yet stable, and infinitely interesting. The grocery space is filled with quality food locally sourced and produced, as well as must have goodies from around the world. They stock their own brand of "nutrient rich, delicious" take home meals V.Primavera all developed and prepared in the kitchens of The European. What's not to love about that?

Then there is the space that quite simply must be seen, and that's the underground cheese cellars, complete cheesemonger - Anthony. You'll find a wide selection of farmhouse and artisan cheeses from both Australia and abroad, changing regularly to reflect seasonal availability. You can even book the basement space for private cheese themed events. If you happen to be a cheese lover, you could only describe this as pure heaven right?

THE SPRING STREET GROCER / 157 Spring Street, Melbourne / +61 3 9639 0335 / www.springstreetgrocer.com
Images: ℅ Spring St Grocer website & google images (Daily addict, 5 of the best, Peter Bennett)

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