Donuts and Meatballs

I've been running around trying to find some new photo spots, but haven't really taken anything that I've liked.  The upside is that while I'm out I generally end up finding some pretty good places to grab food.

I look forward to my weekends because I enjoy getting up early and going out to grab coffee and breakfast.  La Isla in downtown Hoboken is always a favorite of mine, and I still get the stuffed french toast every once in a while.  Their Cuban Latte is still the best in the city.  They are open early enough on the weekends and have a nice counter top dining setup, perfect after wandering around for some early morning pics.

Another favorite of mine is Ultramarinos, a Venezuelan cafe a few blocks away from me.  You can't go wrong with chorizo, eggs, and toast.  The spicy hot chocolate is amazing.

After an early happy hour with a friend in the city, I decided to stick around for the sunset on the Hudson river.  I needed to grab something to hold me over, and didn't feel like eating at another bar.  Stopped by Pho Sure to grab a Tiger and some Banh Mi.

Sunset was great, and ended up getting a few keepers.  See my previous post.

Sometimes you just want to go to a diner and get a giant omelette and coffee.  I'm a fan of Hudson Diner right off the Christopher Street PATH stop.  Friendly service and comfortable booths.

Other times, you'll just have a craving for a donut.  The Doughnut Project opened up a few months ago and I finally decided to try it out.  They had not yet baked their chocolate and bone marrow donuts yet, so I had to settle for a coffee and the salted chocolate with buttered pretzel topping donut.  Awesome place.  I was the only one in there early on a rainy Saturday.  They were playing the new Star Wars, and I got to enjoy a funny argument between the two owners and baker regarding light saber colors.

For dinners, I am generally always happy with grabbing Italian food.  I found myself in Brooklyn waiting around for another evening shot, and ended up walking by The Meatball Shop.  I didn't even know they had a location in Williamsburg.  I like this one the best out of all three.  Bigger than the others and a nicer crowd.  I could have ordered another 4 meatballs without any problems, but I held back.

Looking forward to a rainy weekend coming up.  Maybe some reflection shots.  Mugello race on Sunday!

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