amy’s bread: one of the classic gooey sandwiches
this particular sandwich is really just impossible to resist if you like cheese and bread, especially when they are warm and gooey. j and i have been obsessed with this combination for a very long time, probably ever since we discovered amy’s bread way back in the day when we lived on the upper east side. the spiced-up grilled cheese has been featured in bon appétit, among other places, and i think that the trick must be the mix of cilantro, chipotle chilies and molasses, but who knows because i have had it so many times and it is always consistently excellent. amy’s also has a nice variety of bread including tasty baguettes and rolls as well as their bread twists which used to be everywhere and seem to have fallen out of fashion but are still just as good. service at amy’s can be a bit tricky though i was pleased at my recent visit that they seemed to have stepped it up in terms of efficiency and friendliness but don’t be suprised if the only real reason to visit amy’s is this satisfying snack. sadly, their cutest store on lexington avenue is no longer open, so i would recommend visiting the chelsea market store or the one in mid-town (the bleeker street one is dreary). amy’s bread, chelsea market, 75 ninth avenue between 15th and 16th streets, , and 672 ninth avenue between 46th and 47th streets, . both in manhattan, new york.
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with two small and darling kids and one lovely husband who all occasionally need some amount of tending to as well as a full-time job, this blog is an excuse for me to explore the streets of new york, with a focus on brooklyn -- my home -- and manhattan, for those great little finds that seem to appear randomly on all sorts of blocks around new york but are sometimes hidden from plain view. i gravitate toward small, beautiful, independent places with interesting things, fantastic and friendly service and mostly affordable stuff (or at least an excellent value) and food that is extremely tasty, reasonable and in a great space -- though taste will trump design every time. to help put all these ideas in one place, i also will provide a series of new york mini-guides. in each of these, i will highlight something fun to do and then give some food, shop and doing suggestions nearby. these mini-guides, soon to be accompanied by mini-maps, will help to fill an afternoon -- where to pick up a snack, what shops to check out nearby and is there a really sweet little park along the way for a much needed rest. and i am always looking for ideas -- so if you have any suggestions for where to eat and shop or what to do please let me know. . you can also follow me on twitter at cherrypatter.
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The food looks so good, I am enjoying ‘visiting’ the neighborhoods while I sit at my computer. Great idea!