Hey Cuties,
I’ve not another #FatSnacks Friday for you. Today I’m sharing the things Babe and I ate while we were in New York attending Fashion Week and the Essence Street Style Block Party. I didn’t have time to eat as much as I wanted. I missed breakfast two days in a row. My gut doesn’t show it, but
#FatSnacks basics…
I haven’t kept it 100% about my trip to New York, so I’m going to take the time to come clean. On Friday, Babe and I went to visit Museum of Sex in New York. It was fun, it was hilarious and some lessons were learned believe it or not. They totally had the best moon bounce ever. I’m still trying to decide if I’m going to share it. I just have to figure out how to share it so it isn’t offensive.
Day 1: Lunch
Prior to this adventure, we grabbed some lunch at John Doe. I selected this spot because we were hungry and it was a couple doors down from the museum. I started out with a cocktail, because kid-less in New York.
John Doe – Sangria @johndoenyc
The menu said Sangria, the waitress said it was Sangria. Only it tastes nothing like Sangria. The coloring is off and it was so freaking strong I have a 2-inch patch of chest hair now. That ain’t cute…
John Doe – Chili Nachos
I wanted something good, but nothing that would make me miserable. I wanted to be full of energy while walking around the museum. I went with the Chili Nachos: Fried corn tortilla chips topped with beef chili, pinto bean, Monterrey & cheddar cheese, with sour cream, guacamole & salsa. It was good, I totally couldn’t eat it all, but I worked in as much as I could.
John Doe – Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Babe decided to go with the Grilled Chicken Sandwich: with lettuce, tomato & onion in a Cajun dry rub, chipotle mayo, BBQ sauce on a baguette. he enjoyed it.
Day 1: Dinner
The Counter: Custom Built Burger @thecounterburger
Babe and I did a little shopping and people watched in Time Square until it started raining. We decided to grab some dinner to go. I took us to The Counter, I’d been their once three years ago with the girls. This is a build your own burger type of establishment. They have a cute paper ordering system at the table. It was just as good to go as it was eating in house.
Day 2: Afternoon Drink
Jane Motorcycles, Brooklyn, NY @janemotorcycles
I had taken Babe to a show for Fashion Week and then to the Essence Street Style Block Party in Brooklyn on Saturday. He was so supportive and snapped pictures for me and everything. So after the block party, we went to Jane Motorcycles in Brooklyn. This is in a very hipster party of Brooklyn. I didn’t even know that was a thing… the shop is so freaking dope, it is a motorcycle and expresso shop. After babe did some shopping we had two Stewart’s at the bar. He had Key Lime while I sipped on Cream Soda.
Babe in Jane Motorcycles, Brooklyn, NYC
He was taking it all in while trying on a pair of motorcycle pants. The expresso counter is in the back left. You can see it a little over Babe’s shoulder.
Day 2: Dinner
Soco, Brooklyn @socobk
I heard such great things about Soco so I already knew that is where we were going for dinner. We walked from the motorcycle shop all the way to SoCo just following Google Maps. The weather had cooled off a bit so our walk was comfortable. As we arrived at Soco the first thing I did was order me a Sangria, I’m happy to report it was the real deal. Sangria, Sugarless w/ Fresh fruits, Lemongrass and thyme infused wine.
Babe being dramatic…
He pretended to fall asleep while I snapped pictures of our food. He just wanted to eat. 
Soco:
I got the extremely delicious Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Organic Chicken, Red Velvet Waffle
Soco: Mac & Cheese
I got Aunt Cruz’s Mac & Cheese for us to share. Really because I’m just fat.
Soco: Chicken
Babe went with the Smoked BBQ Chicken, 1/2 Organic Chicken, Asian BBQ Sauce, String Beans, Mash Potatoes. He enjoyed it, the sauce had a little kick to it. I hear their brunch is amazing, so I plan to return for that experience.
Usie
Our first visit to New York was seven years ago, we came to celebrate my 30th birthday. We attended the last New York Giants game in the old stadium. #BigBlue #GMen Fashion Week was going on during that time as well. We came back several years later with the kids, but this is only our second time being here together. It was a nice full circle type of feeling. We had such a good time in New York and looking forward to doing it together again soon. Well, we might bring the kids the next time.
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Haha! I laughed at the putting hair on your chest Sangria! :-). The color was certainly off! It’s a good thing l just ate otherwise l would be drooling on the keyboard. The food looks amazing. I love it when you do the fatsnacks posts. I would have loved the motorcycle store. I used to ride 🙂
Girl, they were trying to punk me. FatSnacks post are one of my favorites too. Oh nice, Babe rides so I indulge in his sport since he humors me with mine.
I’m not an adventurous eater, likely because of my many food allergies so NYC food always has me concerned. But these spots sound like something I could do!
Make a note, navigating allergies can be tough sometimes.
I’ll have the chili nachos – sounds delicious! And that red velvet waffle with buttermilk fried chicken really tempts my southern taste buds.
The Red velvet was drool worthy. I always love nachos.
Those chili nachos look fabulous. We are Stewarts fans and especially their cream soda. It looks like you all had a great kid less day! My hubby hates the pic snapping wait in restaurants too!
They were delicious. Oh Shirley, cream soda is my favorite. Glad to know my Babe isn’t the only one.
The chicken and macaroni and cheese pictures made my mouth water. You took great photos and now I am looking for some fat snacks!
Hahhahaaha. Thanks Mithc.
Everything looks so good! Those chili nachos look delicious! I know I’d love that. Still jealous you got to go to NY Fashion Week! 🙂 I bet that was an amazing experience. I’ve always seen photos of Fashion Week in magazines and I have always wanted to go!
Make it a bucket list item Jennifer.
This looks like a fabulous place to eat in Brooklyn. I love BBQ chicken and that BBQ chicken is actually making me hungry right now! 🙂
The mac and cheese also looks tasty!
Babe said the chicken was really good. That mac and cheese was so good.
John Doe is really good! My best friend lives in NYC (she lives in Brooklyn) so I’ve been there a few times. The Chili Nachos are so good!
Oh nice Angelic, I should had asked you for some dope spots to check out.
This whole blog post made me hungry tho. That Red Velvet Waffle… MAN, that looks good!
It made me hungry all over again.
The Chili Nachos and Fried Chicken look so scrumptious. Babe reminds me of my family when I make them wait so I can take pictures.
Girl the family is not here for our picture taking.
I could use those nachos in my life! I really need to find someplace local that haves something this scrumptious!
I know right, I need more too.
Your fat snacks are making my tummy growl. Looks very yummy!
Mission accomplished!
Okay, now I am hungry. Your photos are amazing. I have never been NYC but I have heard from other people that the food is out of this world.
You so need to go Jenn.
Those chicken and waffles look incredible! Dang, I might be a tad bit hungry now:(
Haahhaha, it happens.
Yoooooo!! Im hungry for some FatSnacks!! Lol. Omg, I love fried chicken and Mac and Cheese…yep, i need that in my life, lol.
You can’t ever go wrong with fried chicken and mac & cheese.
There is nothing like spending an entire day in New York, especially when good food is involved. I’m glad you had a fantastic time together as well. I cannot wait to get back in NY and just enjoy everything that I missed in the place!
Yes Amanda, it is one of my favorite things to do for sure.
Yes, everything looks so amazing! Those nachos and mac and cheese, yummy!!!!
They were simply delicious.
OMg can we say yum?!?! Every last dish looks absolutely delicious!!!! Now you have me starving to death lol!
Sorry Courtney, I hope you grab something amazing.
This is just wrong. Now my tastebuds are LIT. That sangria and those chili nachos would have definitely gotten smashed. Will travel for food! #fatnessfirst
Hahahah, sorry girl. I feel you 100%.
This sounds like amazing food!!! I love that he is pretending to sleep, my husband has done the same thing before he got into taking pictures as well!
Hahhahahaaha, it must be a man thing.
That Mac n Cheese looks mighty good. Actually, everything looks so appetizing.
It really was, I’m so picky about mac & cheese.
I love sangria! I’m glad the second stop you visited had delicious sangria!
Girl, sangria is my ministry 100% so I love when they get it right.
Hilarious! My husband acts that way! And those nachos look like they are to die for!
Girl, I was like really Babe. They were so good.
LOL you taught me a new word “fat snacks” the food looks delicious! I’ve never tried red velvet waffles, does it taste just like the cake? What is the moon bounce. Glad your hubby was able to visit motorcycles since he was patient with you.. Lol
Hahahahah It taste just like cake for sure. Girl, the moon bounce was made out of boobs. hahaha
I don’t know what’s taking me so long to go to Soco. lol I hear their brunch menu is good. I need to look up John Doe.
Girl, you need to put it on your calendar and get it together. Next time I’m going to brunch for sure.
John Doe’s chili nachos look and sound delicious. The Stewart’s cream soda I would love to try. Thanks for sharing these awesome foods.
They were so good Rebecca, I was made I couldn’t even finish them.
All of this looks so good! I could try out new things forever and a day.
Robin, I used to be very picky. The older I get the more open I’ve become to trying new things.
OMG. That chicken and waffle combo looks so delicious. I’m planning a trip to NYC soon. I want to go to SoCo for dinner. Thanks for sharing.
Oh Ramona, treat yourself girl.
The smoked BBQ chicken and the grilled chicken sandwich looks delicious! It’s always good to see couples do thing together.
Aww thanks Carlana. We had forgotten about one another a bit. So we’ve been traveling more together.
Oh my gosh! You are making me so hungry. Especially that macaroni and cheese and the chili nachos!
Hahahahaha, sorry Bonnie.
OMG!!! Everything looks so good, especially the Mac n cheese and BBQ chicken. Good Lawd!!!!
Ty it was delightful.
I absolutely love to eat. I like to enjoy my food and savor every taste. With that said, I realize that the time has come when I have to exercise because my love is finally catching up with me. Everything looks so yummy!
OMG Elle, I am so with you. I need to add exercise into my ministry. I was doing well then fell off.
all your photographs of food look so inviting. But I particularly like the Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Organic Chicken, Red Velvet Waffle
Great choice, that was my favorite.
Chilli nachos – now I can’t think of anything else! And that chicken? Ohhhh…. Everything looks and sounds so good!
Sara-Jayne it was so freaking good.
So much deliciousness! Clearly I can’t let you go to NY without me 🙂
Girl, you better not.