Nolita gem

Slouching my way through the streets of Nolita, trying to find something refreshing for lunch I suddenly spotted a view that instantly took me back to the streets of Newtown, Sydney. Passing by this cozy rugged inviting little lounge and a shining smile of the cute guy working ( I never got his name) made me go around the block and back there.

Excellent fresh food for a hot summer day, cool drinks and great atmosphere definitely makes this place worth a visit on your new york trip.

You'll also get a peak of local artist's painting and tips for other great places around.

For address and full menu check out their website and go get a piece of surf to your N.Y day.

analogy lounge

this great hideaway in the buzz of tokyo is a true gem in the midst of these efficient and polished bars. In the area of Ebisu I stumbled into this rooftop lounge and had one of the greatest lunches in tokyo. The food itself was good, nothing outstanding  in the infinite pool of great and fresh dishes served anywhere in the area but the superfriendly service and great decor makes analogy a must visit while in town. Take either the Hibiya or Yamanote line to Ebisu station, exit on the east entrance and take a left towards a gently sloping 'hill'. I'd say a good 300 meters and you see the Analogy Lounge sign on the right hand side on the side of the building. Don't lose faith even if the climb through the narrow staircase seems never-ending. On the top a bliss awaits :)