We recently traveled to New York, and we really appreciated how the city keeps getting nicer everywhere you look. Here are a few pictures from our trip:
We both loved this courtyard in front of the Mondrian SoHo hotel:
Nestled between two lofts (one of which was a Vespa dealership), it looked so calm, relaxed, and … not-New-York-City.
A little uptown, this new building going up in front of L’Ecole and the French Culinary Institute is a great example of how to mix modern with traditional:
It’s unabashedly modern, yet echoes the older building across the street with its streamlined look.
Of course, we couldn’t resist a sign which said “Chocolatier,” so we had to sneak into the Mariebelle Chocolate on Broome Street. Once inside, it reminded us of Laduree in Paris:
They have a very deep space, and they’ve used mirrors to make it look both larger and brighter.
In general this a good tip to remember: mirrors are a great way to bring in light and make spaces seem larger.
Up in Midtown, this cluster of buildings from different periods and styles look perfectly at home together, just like the people on the streets below — fashionistas next to suits and socialites:
The Plaza Food Hall is now one of our favorite destinations in Midtown. It’s strategically located across the street from Bergdorf and offers several hip but casual eateries, including a Todd English restaurant. Even one Payard Patisserie has made a come back here:
Hooray!
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