Ruby's Cafe New York

On a trip to SOHO, Sarah and I decided to walk around Little Italy looking for a bite to eat. I almost went in the opposite direction, but Sarah guided me down a street that held the café with the best lunch I had in a long time. We ran across Ruby's Café. The café itself is small, with picnic table seating, it is definitely a perfect place to meet some friends. The menu had a lot of interesting choices, but I was very, VERY happy that I chose what I did. Sarah chose the Tomato Mozzarella Panini, which had Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil and Prosciutto. I chose the Bronte burger, which had a sweet chili sauce on the most delicious bred ever. Each meal came with a side salad, a great alternative from fries, and definitely doesn't distract from the sandwiches. The setting was casual, with a wide open window towards the street where Sarah and I sat, and the attractive male server was an extra treat!

Tomato Mozzarella Panini

Bronte Burger

FLAVABOOM!

After a good shopping day on the Avenue of Americas, my friend Sarah and I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood. We walked past Flavaboom and the decor immediately caught my eye. I am not a fan of frozen yogurt but there were baked goods and espresso drinks available as well. The whole store is white and purple with in-wall futuristic-looking cushioned seats that I immediately went and claimed for the two of us. I ended up gathering my courage and sampling some of the frozen yogurt. I have had Pinkberry before and did not enjoy it, but the flavors at Flavaboom blew me away. There are about 10 flavors (I got the raspberry-pomegranate, but the strawberry cheesecake was delish as well) with an assortment of toppings you can add yourself, ranging from fresh fruit ( I got peaches and strawberries), to candy, and cookie bits. The best part....you pay by weight! I am not forced to get more than I expect to eat and waste 3/4 of the yogurt. There is only one location in New York, but it will definitely be a go-to-spot for my shopping trips.

Sarah and her "crazy face"