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For an opinionated woman such as I, blogging is an excellent outlet. This is one of many fori that I use to bloviate. Enjoy! Comment on my commentary.

Where to?

I admire the moxie when a little coffee bar sets up shop across from a Starbucks. This one uses a simple lure with the plainest of names. It calls itself Coffee. Ha! [Just “meh,” btw.]

My coffee trail reviews always stray away from the big chain. I’ve had to have a small change of heart recently.

It all started when my gorgeous friend D gave us gift cards. Her note said, “Enjoy something sweet or savory….”

Savory generally gets my attention, so I walked into my local. Their brekkie Impossible sandwich has become a habit. It’s often washed down with a shaken espresso. The air conditioning is great.

My friend J joins in. We savor the atmosphere of the business model where stay all day is a likely outcome for many patrons.

A New York City Stew

What foods would you like to make?

Uptown, it’s soul food and arroz con habichuelas.

To the west, it’s burgers and fries and squid appetizers.

The UES has attracted a Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to compete with Vanessa’s.

Midtown, it’s salads and soup or grilled cheese on rye.

Chelsea is gonna prove more haute and head to the Village for eclectic.

We can still find brisket or lox on the Lower East Side when we’re not getting full-on Italian fare.

Peking duck? Why not head over to Chinatown now.

Choices

Dogs or cats?

They walk among us with style and grace. They have the mastery of the streets and often our hearts.

If we consider ourselves to be “cat people” they likely rule the roost in our homes. Nothing is off limits to our pets.

Do you prefer having a cat at home or is a dog more your style?

The advantage of owning a dog if you have to choose between the two is they are natural walking partners.

You’re going to be able to explore parks and nooks with your canine buddy. The cat will stay home.

On my route

I feel like these houses are part of my commute

Today, that commute also included diamond studded crocs [no photo documentation available].

I have also been noticing [there is my split infinitive again] little birds at foot level. They do fly away as soon as we are toe to toe, but they are walking the sidewalks a lot.

The “famous” Tozzo cup with the best latte.

This diner and the sushi place next to it have been empty except for some pop-up art exhibits for a long while. My friend M liked the sushi joint. The hubs and I enjoyed an occasional meal at the diner. Service was awful, but the food brought us back. Looks like they are working some construction here now.

Great helmet.