Cafeteria

119 7th Avenue

poto: cafeteriagroup.com

So FNO was a fail -__- , but I guess that's how it usually is for people with real lives. Everything was pretty much over by the time my friends and I met up and we couldn't really decide on one place to go. After some mindless walking around, we decided to go grab a bite and get some drinks. 

New York may be the "city that never sleeps", but all the kitchens are closed by 11. So, we decided to hit up an oldie but goodie, Cafeteria. 

Located in the heart of Chelsea and open 24 hours, it's definitely a go-to spot for everyone doing early brunches, late dinners, and midnight drinks after the party. The interior designer in me tried to overlook the need for another entrance or at least double doors, the lack of walking space near the bar, and the noisy transition the retractable facade makes as it's manually pulled up and down. 

The ambiance was great, everyone is just ....chill and I had a nice Aloe Vera Lemonade as we waited to be seated. They were playing a few of my high school favorites like Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk so it distracted me from the 20 minute wait to be served. My grilled Mahi-Mahi was divine; with that topping of crushed mango (my favorite fruit) and the avocado and chili cilantro aioli base...YUMMMM. 

We didn't get to see any celebrities that night, or party with the rest of NYC, but we sure did eat well :)

~ Lisa Lou