Excited To Be Here
Ahhhh! I’m so excited to be here! 
The Electrolux people hooked us up with an amazing hotel! I’m obsessed! Well, actually, I’m obsessed with every fancy hotel that I encounter! 
I’m going to sleep like a baby tonight!
Love the silk robe! I’ll definitely use that!
Swag!
The view from my room!
After spazzing out with excitement, I met up with Sabrina for lunch.
We walked over to Chelsea Market, a funky enclosed food court, to find some eats.
Sabrina and I walked around and checked out our options before deciding on Friedmans Lunch.
Friedmans Lunch serves traditional American food in a laid-back, cozy setting. I loved the decor– an open kitchen, dark wood tabletops, chalkboard menus, and vintage wallpaper.
With lunch, Sabrina and I drank water from an old wine bottle. It was very hip.
For lunch, I ordered the Vegetable Sandwich on sourdough. Inside was lots of veggies– carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, sprouts– and a nice thick layer of hummus.
The sandwich was served along side some field greens and a delicious pickle.
It was an excellent lunch! 
After lunch, we headed back to our hotel. Our first stop was the roof deck that overlooks the city. Check out this view!
Randomly, we ran into Meghann up there, so we took the opportunity to snap a photo together.
I’m going to squeeze in a quickie workout then get ready for a cocktail party!
Tags: Chelsea Market, Electrolux, Friedmans Lunch, Kelly's Cake Off for a Cause
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) — February 8, 2010 @ 4:51 pm
Oh, how I love New York! Chelsea Market is my favorite place to go there! Have a blast…I know you will!
Katie @ Two Lives, One Lifestyle — February 8, 2010 @ 4:56 pm
What a hotel- so cool with the little luxurious details like relaxing music CDs! Looks like a gorgeous day too.
Meg @ Be Fit Be Full — February 8, 2010 @ 4:58 pm
It looks like such a gorgeous day! Although chilly I’m sure. Chelsea Market is such a great place to walk around!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:05 pm
Aw, so much fun! Enjoy and stay warm. Looks like gorgeous blue skies in NYC today.
Estela @ Weekly Bite — February 8, 2010 @ 5:07 pm
What a beautiful hotel!! You’re gonna have a great time!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats — February 8, 2010 @ 5:10 pm
Awww – I was JUST at Chelsea Market a few weeks ago! If you go back you’ve GOT to get a caramel brownie from Fat Witch bakery – life changing! Have a BLAST in NYC!
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:16 pm
BEAUTIFUL hotel room, indeed. Electrolux nows how to treat a gal!
Missy Maintains — February 8, 2010 @ 5:18 pm
I was in Chelsea Market today! I probably walked right by you haha.
Heather (Heather's Dish) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:18 pm
what a fantastic room! i’m so jealous…I love the 4 photos in there! looks like you guys are going to have the most amazing time…i’ll be following (not in a creepy way though…
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com — February 8, 2010 @ 5:22 pm
What a gorgeous hotel! And lovely views
It’s so strange, I just saw your picture on Meghann’s blog; it’s so weird when all the blogs cross over!
Have a great evening
Scott — February 8, 2010 @ 5:23 pm
Chelsea Market is where the Food Network studios are. I was there for a live taping of Emeril Live a few years ago – before he got fired from the network!
Maria — February 8, 2010 @ 5:24 pm
Have so much fun!
Ameena — February 8, 2010 @ 5:24 pm
What a beautiful room and view! I love NYC. Enjoy your great day!!
Jenna — February 8, 2010 @ 5:24 pm
Gahhh! I think we are all living vicariously through you. What an amazing time you guys are having. Soak it all up!
Sarah Jane — February 8, 2010 @ 5:28 pm
All your pictures look incredible! I’ve always wanted to go to New York, and now I REALLY want to go! Hope you have a great time while you are there!
Loving the updates!
Food Makes Fun Fuel — February 8, 2010 @ 5:28 pm
That plce looks so swanky
Wendy (Give Love Create Happiness) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:30 pm
YAY Tina! Soooo awesome!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:31 pm
Oh I love Chelsea Market! There’s a great Italian foods store in there, and an organic restaurant that I’ve been meaning to try… Fancy schmancy hotel too!
Kelly B. — February 8, 2010 @ 5:36 pm
What an awesome hotel! Your trip is going to be SO fun!!!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:36 pm
we stayed in chelsea while we were just in nyc. love the market there, that’s where food network is! i recommend blossom vegetarian, on 9th and 17th maybe?!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers — February 8, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
Looks AMAZING!!
Lauren @ eater not a runner — February 8, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
Love Chelsea market, looks like a blast so far!
Cynthia (It All Changes) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
I love NYC and Chelsea Market. I can’t wait to go back on vacation.
Lisa — February 8, 2010 @ 5:46 pm
Looks like a great hotel! When you’re back home, can you post the name of the hotel? I am looking at fun hotels for my upcoming trip to NYC- your pictures definitely look like it is a place I should consider!! And the location sounds great, too- thanks!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) — February 8, 2010 @ 5:52 pm
what a beeautiful day you have in NYC! love those blue skies! Wish we had some here!
Can’t wait to see what you get into
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — February 8, 2010 @ 5:55 pm
Looks like a blast!!
Ally @ Sweet & Savory — February 8, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
I am so jealous you are NYC and are going to meet Kelly Ripa! I watch her every morning on Regis & Kelly! Enjoy!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing — February 8, 2010 @ 6:22 pm
Your hotel looks amazing!!! And i’ve always wanted to go to Chelsea market, how cool! Such a beautiful view. NYC is like no other place on earth.
Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore) — February 8, 2010 @ 6:23 pm
I’ve always wanted to stay at a fancy hotel alone!! So lucky!
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place — February 8, 2010 @ 6:24 pm
how awesome is that hotel room!? Maybe I missed it, but what are you doing for Electrolux? I tried reading back a few posts and I don’t think you mentioned it.
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine — February 8, 2010 @ 6:38 pm
Are you staying at the Gansevoort? It’s just a few blocks from my apartment- great area! Enjoy NYC
Devon — February 8, 2010 @ 6:39 pm
I like Friedman’s because you can get their sandwiches on gluten free bread! And they have several gluten free options which is awesome! Glad you got to try them out!
Ally (Exercise and Pies) — February 8, 2010 @ 6:45 pm
wow, what a beautiful hotel room! I love NYC and lucky duck was definitely one of my stops. I got some cheesy crackers
Jenn @ Livewellfit — February 8, 2010 @ 6:51 pm
Ok, now that just looks fabulous! Have fun!
Rebecca — February 8, 2010 @ 6:56 pm
Welcome to my city! I hope you have a great trip
K — February 8, 2010 @ 7:15 pm
What a gorgeous hotel!! That sandwich (and lunch companion) sounds wonderful
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] — February 8, 2010 @ 7:18 pm
That monster sandwich looks delish! Looks like a beautiful day in the city =)
Jenn (j3nn.net) — February 8, 2010 @ 7:19 pm
Welcome to NY! Awesome hotel room with a killer view!! That sandwich looks delish. I’ve never been to Chelsea Market, I want to visit it so badly.
Jenn
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Karla — February 8, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Wow what a great hotel! So jealous!!
Have a great time!!
Jules — February 8, 2010 @ 7:36 pm
Wow, that sandwich looks excellent! Have fun in NYC and enjoy that hotel room!
Jenna — February 8, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
hotel and lunch both look great!
maren — February 8, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
ahh i live so close to chelsea market!!! hope i run into u! looks like you’re having fun so far!
Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac) — February 8, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
Fabulous decor – I also love hotel rooms!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) — February 8, 2010 @ 8:13 pm
oooh that hotel looks so nice! And what a great sandwich – I love sprouts
Run Sarah — February 8, 2010 @ 8:22 pm
What a gorgeous hotel! That sandwich looks amazing too!
Janine — February 8, 2010 @ 8:57 pm
Random, but I think I have stayed in that same hotel. So nice! Enjoy
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather — February 8, 2010 @ 9:29 pm
Wow what a fancy shmanzy hotel!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg — February 8, 2010 @ 9:31 pm
Oh my gosh– I LOVE fancy hotels like that!!! Super posh! Have such a great time, Tina! Can’t wait to hear allllllllllll about it!
Cole — February 8, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
I’m so jealous! Have a great time exploring the city!
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) — February 8, 2010 @ 9:50 pm
Oooooh….that sandwich looks amazing!!! Have a great trip!
Leah — February 8, 2010 @ 10:14 pm
Whoooaaa fancy! me –> shoving toiletries from the bathroom into my purse (lol)
Christy — February 8, 2010 @ 10:16 pm
Woooah, what a sandwich!
Yum!
The Brunette — February 8, 2010 @ 10:26 pm
Chelsea market!!!!!!! Every time I go, I pray that I run into a Food Network star. Has yet to happen
Ali@ Food, Fitness Fashion — February 8, 2010 @ 10:29 pm
WOW that rooms looks great! I would never get out of that robe, it is totally cocktail party attire, no?
I hope all have a great time, can’t wait to see more about it!
caronae — February 8, 2010 @ 10:32 pm
LOVE chelsea market. The gelato place looks so good there, and that’s where the Pioneer Woman had her book signing!
Amanda@thegrainsofparadise — February 8, 2010 @ 11:27 pm
I’ve never been to NYC before:-( Seemed like a beautiful day and your sandwitch looked so colorful and healthy!! Yum Yum!
Arlene @ Adventures in Weight Loss — February 8, 2010 @ 11:37 pm
That looks like a great hotel room and a fantastic lunch. I LOVE pickles. When I was writing restaurant reviews, I always gave extra points if the pickle that came with the sandwich was good.
Diana(mymarblerye) — February 8, 2010 @ 11:37 pm
Jealous! Chelsea market is the best way to start your trip!!! Please get a cupcake!
Kathi — February 8, 2010 @ 11:43 pm
Love, love, love NYC!! Have fun, the hotel looks amazing!
Lauren @ BIOCHEMISTA — February 8, 2010 @ 11:44 pm
Wow, looks like such a great trip!!! I LOVE visiting NYC!!!!
Kemi @ Chronicles of Kemi — February 9, 2010 @ 1:11 am
Wow! What an amazing hotel! I love NYC!
Hannah — February 9, 2010 @ 7:17 am
I too take photos of every hotel room I stay in
It’s part of the fun! And those sandwiches look deeelicious!
Maria — February 9, 2010 @ 8:19 am
I read about your blog in the health magazine and it sure did not disappoint. I love how real your posts are. I live in NYC and your posts about your trip are incredible:-).
Maria
marla {Family Fresh Cooking} — February 9, 2010 @ 8:43 am
So fun!! I have never been to the Chelsea Market. They created it after I moved away from NYC. Must visit next time I am there!
Lina — February 9, 2010 @ 9:05 am
Yum! I love Friedmans veggie sandwich! And they have gluten free bread so I can finally have a sandwich while i’m out! Glad you’re loving ny
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday — February 9, 2010 @ 11:29 am
I’d love to go to New York some time. I’ve never been to the East Coast.
Kristilyn (My 29th Year) — February 9, 2010 @ 5:59 pm
What a fancy hotel! I would sleep like a baby, too!
New York looks like it would be an amazing place to visit. It’s funny because I hear of all these different foods or restaurants on food blogs but never have the opportunity to try any. Now when I go to different cities, I’ll have to keep this all in mind!
That sandwich looks delish!
K
Jenny — February 9, 2010 @ 9:04 pm
So exciting! I actually ate at Friedman’s the other weekend with my family and got the same sandwich, which was delicious, plus the sweet potato fries. Unreal! Have a great time in new york and hope you’re prepared for the snow storm that’s supposed to hit tomorrow!