Breakfast at La Pecora Bianca and Morgan Library

One of my new spots to visit often in the city is La Pecora Bianca restaurant. They have a few locations in Manhattan, this one being near Bryant Park, where I frequent. I was on my way to the Morgan Library, and stopped to try their breakfast. 

Breakfast was lovely, which I was not surprised. Highly recommend if you are in the area for dining any time of day. 

The Morgan is one of my favorite spots, and being a smaller museum, easy to enjoy and relax a bit while in the city. 

Seeing this for many years, it never gets old. It still amazes me. 

This ceiling is just beautiful. 

This. Never. Gets. Old. 

If you are looking for gifts for family or friends, a museum gift shop is the best choice. You find things you will not see anywhere else and local items as well like the beautiful jewelry shown above. 

I did pick up the French necklace ! 

If you have never visited these spots, please add them on your NYC to-do list. You will not be disappointed! 

Hours
The Morgan Library & Museum is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 10:30 am to 8 pm.
The Morgan closes at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 5 pm on New Year's Eve.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Admission
$25 Adults
$17 Seniors (65 and over)
$13 Students (with current ID)
Free to children 12 and under (must be accompanied by an adult)

Admission is not required to visit the Morgan Shop and Morgan Café.

Discounted admission of $13 is available for disabled visitors, admission is free for accompanying caregivers. Admission to the historic rooms of J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library is free Tuesday and Sunday 3 to 5 pm. Reservations for these free hours are not required.

Morgan Library and Museum

225 Madison Ave

New York, NY 

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Läderach Chocolate Shop

One of the places I was very happy to finally visit was Läderach on 5th Avenue. They have been in business since 1962, and originated from the Swiss town of Glarus, now known worldwide. The Swiss are famous for their chocolate and watches (Swatch is one of my faves) so there is no surprise this place is pretty amazing. They have opened a few shops within the city so you can find one easily where you may be strolling around. Let's take a peek inside: 

They are famous for the frisch schoggi, from their website:

"FrischSchoggi is a marriage of fresh Läderach chocolate with carefully sourced, quality ingredients, presented as delightful slabs. This Swiss German expression for fresh chocolate is synonymous with creativity and a unique taste experience. "

They can be purchased in small packages, or you can pick a slab flavor, and they will break apart how much you wish to purchase. It's pretty amazing! 

I tried the item on the left and they were to die for, the popcorn is still on my list. 

They also have regular chocolate pieces, there is so much to choose from here, it's lovely to have such hard decisions to make. 

Look at all those hazelnuts !! 

I first tried the assorted flavors, but, I prefer picking my own flavors from the whole slabs 

When I saw this site for the first time, I just had a very large smile from ear to ear 

Totally amazing to look at and to enjoy 

I would highly recommend a visit here if you love chocolate, and different types of options. They had a pumpkin flavor for the fall that was so amazing. What a fun way to enjoy chocolate confections! 

You can check out their website below for locations in the city, and they do ship as well which works best now we are in cold weather season. 

Läderach

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Bloomingdales "From Italy with Love" Pop Up Shop

I hope everyone is enjoying their October! I was in the city last week, and popped in Bloomingdales, my favorite department store. I have been shopping here since I was a little girl, and it just has a special place in my heart and soul. 

They have an amazing pop-up going on now, "From Italy with Love il Mercato", until October 26th in store and online until October 31st. I made some purchases online but visiting in person was just so wonderful. It's a fantastic display, and they told me this pop-up changes monthly which is pretty cool. Let's take a peek: 

Walking into the shop, I got very excited! It is on the first floor of the store. 

Is this not SUBLIME ? The cake is a candle!! 

Love all this so much, being full Italian, I wanted everything! 

The items in the cases are handbags. 

The little tarts are candles too! 

I just adore this whole display 

Okay, so the bling olive oil caught my eye. It is Balsamoro White Balsamic Condiment with Gold Flakes and costs $599.00. What a housewarming gift that would make! 

The box in the front are candles, as a set are $199.00 but you could purchase separately as well. 

Some of these items are heavy, so makes more sense to purchase online as I did an olive oil. (not the bling one!) It is just such a fun shop, and the items range in price as well. There is something for everyone! I hope you enjoyed this little shopping trip with me to Bloomies! 

Bloomingdales

Lexington Ave and 59th Street NYC 

Pop-Up Shop open until 10/26/2024 and items online until 10/31/2024

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Le Pain Quotidien The Le Crookie

One of my favorite places to stop when in the city is Le Pain Quotidien and my last trip was extra special! The baked eggs is one of my most go-to favorites. 

They just came out with what they call a "Le Crookie" which is a cross between a croissant and a cookie. From their website: 

The 'Le Crookie' is made with our airy plain croissants and filled with a gooey-edible choc chip cookie dough, snickerdoodle cookie dough or chocolate cookie dough, twice-baked until perfection.

The desserts here are always to die for and it's a great place to have a light dinner as well. The Le Crookie is in baskets 4 and 5 above.  These had to come home with me. 

I choose the chocolate le crookie and snickerdoodle le crookie 

They are quite amazing, and very large. I cut them in half, and froze to enjoy a few times. They freeze very well. 

The taste was amazing, I felt half at a time was just enough as very sweet. As much as I love chocolate, I felt the chocolate was a bit too sweet. The snickerdoodle was actually perfect for me. They are so flaky as you can see in the photo above. If you are a dessert lover, be sure to stop for these when in the city to try as I am not sure if they are a special item or on the regular menu. It is a good idea to heat them a bit in your toaster oven or convection oven as it really gives them that nice gooey taste. 

Le Pain Quotiden has many locations throughout the city so check their website or Google maps to see if they are near where you will be when visiting 

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