I've been wanting to do this for quite some time.
As a relatively new New Yorker, I admit I've been a tad shy about exploring my surroundings. My initial move was to the FIT campus in the summer of 2007 to begin my studies as an Advertising Design major. Accompanying a single avenue on 27th street in Chelsea, FIT was my little safe haven from the uncharted waters of the big city.
I was nervous…and nerves were certainly not conducive to a big appetite. The whole thing was all so new to me: college, new people, new surroundings- I figured I’d better stick to the familiar. And as a rib-eating finger-lickin’ carnivore, it was a cinch to find cheap eats in the comfort of my little avenue. It really was in the winter of 2007, when I decided to become a vegetarian, that I shook my uncertainty and the fun began. Entering the world of vegetarianism was like stepping into a magical culinary Disneyland (you know you liked that analogy). Tempeh? Seitan? Nori? Quinoa?! Say wha? My palate had never experienced such flavors and textures. Gone were the premonitions of eating salad and mushy tofu for the rest of my life. I had stumbled upon something greater- something way more fun and undoubtedly tastier. In my search for awesome vegetarian food, the invisible comfort barrier of 27th street came crumbling down and I finally began to explore my true new home: Manhattan.
My goal within this blog is to share with you my favorite city finds without spending a fortune. A college girl’s gotta eat, and who says she can’t eat like a queen? With so many great deals and hole-in-the-wall treasures, it’s impossible for a savvy girl to starve in the vegetarian Mecca that is Manhattan. I’ll also share great recipes I’ve picked up for when you’re in the mood to cozy up and eat in. Finally, I must make it known that I have a deep affinity for empty carbs (breads, cakes and the like) so a good number of posts will be dedicated to these things. Please feel free to comment and share your own experiences. I’ve been here for three short years, and I have so much more ground to cover and eating to do. Since I currently reside in Hell’s Kitchen, much of my posts will center on midtown Manhattan- but I often explore in my free time. So let me know what’s good! Thanks to all and I’m looking forward to a delicious adventure.
–Samantha Siegel of The Savvy Soybean
As a relatively new New Yorker, I admit I've been a tad shy about exploring my surroundings. My initial move was to the FIT campus in the summer of 2007 to begin my studies as an Advertising Design major. Accompanying a single avenue on 27th street in Chelsea, FIT was my little safe haven from the uncharted waters of the big city.
I was nervous…and nerves were certainly not conducive to a big appetite. The whole thing was all so new to me: college, new people, new surroundings- I figured I’d better stick to the familiar. And as a rib-eating finger-lickin’ carnivore, it was a cinch to find cheap eats in the comfort of my little avenue. It really was in the winter of 2007, when I decided to become a vegetarian, that I shook my uncertainty and the fun began. Entering the world of vegetarianism was like stepping into a magical culinary Disneyland (you know you liked that analogy). Tempeh? Seitan? Nori? Quinoa?! Say wha? My palate had never experienced such flavors and textures. Gone were the premonitions of eating salad and mushy tofu for the rest of my life. I had stumbled upon something greater- something way more fun and undoubtedly tastier. In my search for awesome vegetarian food, the invisible comfort barrier of 27th street came crumbling down and I finally began to explore my true new home: Manhattan.
My goal within this blog is to share with you my favorite city finds without spending a fortune. A college girl’s gotta eat, and who says she can’t eat like a queen? With so many great deals and hole-in-the-wall treasures, it’s impossible for a savvy girl to starve in the vegetarian Mecca that is Manhattan. I’ll also share great recipes I’ve picked up for when you’re in the mood to cozy up and eat in. Finally, I must make it known that I have a deep affinity for empty carbs (breads, cakes and the like) so a good number of posts will be dedicated to these things. Please feel free to comment and share your own experiences. I’ve been here for three short years, and I have so much more ground to cover and eating to do. Since I currently reside in Hell’s Kitchen, much of my posts will center on midtown Manhattan- but I often explore in my free time. So let me know what’s good! Thanks to all and I’m looking forward to a delicious adventure.
–Samantha Siegel of The Savvy Soybean