City Guide to New York Part I: Broadway, Union Square & Flatiron

Eataly

200 Fifth Ave., New York

A few steps from the Flatiron Building is Eataly - an artisanal food market that will surely make you drool. I had to contain the urge to eat everything I saw and smelled because I was saving my appetite for Collichio and Son's.

HPY CNY!

Experiencing new traditions is always a good thing. Kung Hei Fat Choi!

City Guide to New York Part I: Broadway, Union Square & Flatiron

The Flatiron Building

1 E 23rd St.

Did you know that Flatiron building was designed by Daniel Burnham, 
same planner and architect of Baguio City in the Philippines?

City Guide to New York Part I: Broadway, Union Square & Flatiron

The Conran Shop

City Guide to New York Part I: Broadway, Union Square & Flatiron

ABC Carpet and Home

888 Broadway

Slightly across Fishs Eddy is another shop that's easy on the eye called ABC Carpet and Home. It has this old world, aging attic vibe complete with creaking hardwood floors and crystal chandeliers - something like Miss Havisham's estate in Great Expectations but with much thoughtful taste. I just love the carefully laid out vignettes of items in every corner.

ABC sells all type of rugs, furniture, chandeliers, stationery, chandeliers and even handmade coats from Tibet. The Conran Shop, another well loved store by Domino and Anthologie enthusiasts which sell iconic and modern furniture pieces is located at the basement.

City Guide to New York Part I: Broadway, Union Square & Flatiron

I've been putting off more posts about my New York trip simply because there's so much to tell. So let me start by categorizing by districts. I think that's the easiest to dissect the city.

I did not see the Statue of Liberty nor spend hours in line to get on top of the Empire State Building. I asked my friends Lorena and Elaine to take me to neighborhoods with little shops and local fair. Not trying to be a history snob but I do feel that a city's history is shaped by its neighborhoods and there's no telling when these places will change.

My first outing was a leisurely walk around the area of Broadway near Union Square and the Flatiron District.
These are the places I enjoyed immensely.

FISHS EDDY

915 Broadway

I remember feeling like a doe-eyed kid when I entered this wonder emporium. It's a shop full of vintage-inspired plates and spoons and glove molds and taffy and marbles and you name it. Took me about 15 minutes and a few rounds just to make up my mind on what to get.

The Truth About Old Trains and Railways

Builders from the past make things not thinking that their works will eventually end up in museums.