Hurricane Sandy 1 Year Ago

This was a local supermarket days before Hurricane/Super Storm Sandy hit NYC. Despite localized damage most of NYC was left unaffected. That is why my high-above sea level neighborhood was safe yet people were hoarding food like it was Noah's flood.

Water almost all gone yet the city's water supply was perfectly fine.

Chips were all gone since that is an emergency supply.

Apparently even caramel popcorn is not good enough for emergencies.

Meat and cheese gone maybe they will let me lick the grill.

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Party City: Candy

Yes I have a sweet tooth and if you ever walked into a Party City you will get one too. I know everyone is complaining about the early Halloween decorations but that is the best holiday of the year so why not get a head start.

Super Mario in  red and blue.

That is adorable the candy inside is just a bonus.

Mushrooms!

Lunch boxes that I can fill with candy.

Cups are kind of expensive but so cute.

I'll take one of each to start.

And there is more!

Real or not I would still lick them.

All walls should have one of these.

So much to look at I can't wait until Halloween gets closer.

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Lunch Hour NYC

The New York Public Library had an exhibition featuring 150 years of NYC lunch hours. Of course there were hot dogs and coffee but no free samples.

Love the classic 1950s style decor.

Rolling pins, i never use them but I want one.

Finally my dinnerware is here.

the cleanest hot dog cart you will ever see in NYC.

The Automat where you can get servings of food 24 hours a day, I think there is stil one somewhere in NYC.

For a nickel I would eat street food trapped behind glass.

145 years later and it is still true.

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Dessert for Dinner

Are food pictures still cool, who cares here are a few. Went to a nice restaurant a few months back.

Love the lights.

Ice cream!

Cake thing, it tasted so pink.

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Eataly Tour

Back in August went to so what the big deal was surrounding Eatlaly's 3rd Birthday. This all about Italian food shop offers up everything you would want to make or eat an Italian supper.

Plain standard cups, like in a restaurant.

Then it gets fancier.

Got to have the tomatoes for the sauces.

A little cheese is always good.

Violet candies, never really liked them smells and taste like floor cleaner.

Ooooh caviar how upscale.

The bar is packed.

Great meat.

Of course pasta because I'm not make it from scratch.

Liquors of every size.

They even have a restaurant that was packed.

Instruction books to make your meal come out right.

Pepper mills and stuffed bears a perfect fit.

Colorful and pretty.

Fresh greens, wow this place has everything but affordable prices.

Italy is Eataly...probably not.

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