Walking around Manhattan (A Week Before Lockdown)

Sometime back in early March, I took half day off from work just so that I could get a little much needed sun and  walk around the city. I also needed to restock some much needed nessesities (mostly snacks and Chinese drinks).  Back then, New York only had a few confirmed cases (test kits were still scarce) so we all had a false sense of security. A few weeks later the count in New York totally blew up and the county I live in (New Jersey) has more cases than the state of Texas...

Anyway, looking at these pictures show me how much I have taken for granted. 
My first stop was a sewing supply store in the Garment District called Steinlauf and Stoller - Prime location, great price (better than Amazon for sure), best selection in zippers, thread, snaps and the store has a warm and homey feel. 
I also went to B &J fabrics to take a peek of their remnant bin...This mid weight kelly green (wool and lycra) totally spoke to me but 98 bucks eh...
Soymilk tea with Taro at Biao Tea (Ktown) - Friend raved about it but it was alright
The Heimlich Maneuver poster at  Biao Tea cracked me up. These two looked so in love.
Walking south, I stopped by Flying Tiger Copengagen. These notebook fit refill from Midori traveller's notebook and would be perfect for sketches. 
Carrot sharpener...(I got one from marshalls...which doesn't look as cool/totally doesn't work)
Love this daisy rolling pin (but I will use it maximum of one time)
Fox news a-hole going "Coronavirus" (Literally  what he was saying when I turned my head) at Union Square Green Market
(This pic was from J Mart in Flushing but) Sun Vin at Manhattan has the best price on Vita Lemon Tea. I got two half dozen pacts (they have the "right" taste/combo of lemon, sugar and tea plus the caffeine isn't too strong. 
Back in the 90s if you can afford this for your kid - you were solid middle class. My family was comfortable but not comfortable enough for this...
Come at me bruh! 
I stopped by this Singapore Malaysian jerky store many times in the past (arms were full) and finally gave it a try/bought half a pound...The glazed jello type of jerky (they grill on the spot) is totally worth it. 
Little sign by the sweet potatoes saying it's better than abalone and seacucumber. 
PDA that I don't mind seeing (much better than seeing people swallowing each other in the subway). On my way to Lung Moon - A bakery that sells the classic Cantonese styled buns - very  well done basics. This is the taste of childhood (if you grew up in Guangdong province) and I miss this bakery so much.

Lastly, random food consumed a month ago...
This one is from feburary - Macau Imperial Tea (Jasmine milk tea)- This is a watery milky drink without much real milk (I know thanks to adult onset lactose intolerance, I usually have a huge food baby an hour after consuming real milk tea). I won't feel bad if it goes out of business. 
Chicken Rice from Feilong Food court in Sunset Park Brooklyn (That place was pretty dead before NYC outbreak) 
I wish I have bought some...Tapioca popsicle
Dunkin Donut's matcha latte - Do not like (again this contains very little milk), I could make my own soy version.
Bibimbap from New World Mall food court (wanted to eat something healthy that day)...This doesn't taste authentic to me. 

That's is for now, all those places are closed right now (I assume, haven't visited any of them)...Hope you are somewhat entertained and don't forget to stay the fuck home (unless you are an essential worker).

Comments

  1. I love that green flowery notebook. So adorable!!! And all the foood. Sigh. Those were the days, right? May be I should go back and do local food posts now. I've been skipping them since I came home from Tokyo. May be now is a good time to reminisce.

    Hope you're well and sending electronic hugs your way.

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    1. *e-Hugs back*

      The notebook was pretty affordable too! The stock is probably still there since places closed abruptly.

      Now that I have plenty time at hand, I think I will resize all the Japan travel pictures from last year and post them up...

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  2. I have always been homebody but at this point I do miss going out for good food and drinks. I can't complain since I can still work from home and there are food and toilet papers and wine..but I shall never take the city for granted...

    Have a nice weekend, Mina! <3

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  3. Oh, and those tapioca popsicles!!! Never knew they existed. Now I want them so bad T,.T

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    1. Sun Vin at Chinatown has it near cash register...Hopefully those places are still open in a month.

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  4. The boba popsicles have been sold out near me! I have to drive like. 10 miles out to get it smh

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