Dear Shake Shack, I Love You

 My love for Shake Shack will never end. Shake Shack has been a favorite among New Yorkers since they "sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan." Since successfully establishing themselves in 2004, Shake Shack has grown into much more than a hot dog cart. With locations in six states, their menu now consists of " burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, shakes, beer, wine and more."

Check out the close up on that burger!

Some of my favorites on the menu are the cheeseburger, chocolate peanut butter milkshake and the cheese fries. My best friend Annie is all about the Chicken Dog and she makes in a priority to visit a Shake Shack every time she is in town. The menu is simple and delicious. Check out everything they offer here.

Cheese Fries

Hungry White Girl's Tray

Now, I think it's time for you to shake it on over to the shack, and remember when you are in such a state of happiness after the first bite of your burger...I told you so!

The Grey Dog

 

     The Grey Dog is one of NYC's hidden gems. Alex and I discovered this fantastic little restaurant a few months ago and haven't stop eating their since. Since opening in 1996, The Grey Dog now has three locations in New York City. Their motto is; "everyday you come to drink our brew, sit in our shade and fill your bellies with our fare… And the dog is happy."   

      There are so many things that I love about this place. First off their menu is not only filled with unique items but it is displayed in such a great way. If you're 80 years old and usually carry around a magnifying glass, leave it at home when you come here. The menu is displayed on the wall. It's huge and bright lettering is visually appealing and easy to read. The menu is simple and everything is laid out for you. To make it fun, a patterned bandana is placed on your table instead of a number, so they know where to take your food when its ready. The lighting is low and the space is tight but the homemade food is worth it. The staff is also super friendly and genuinely want you to have a great dining experience.

Break me off a piece of that!

The menu contains breakfast everyday till 3pm, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, veggies, sweet treats, wine, beer and coffee drinks. Check out the full yummy menu here. Some of my favorites are the Hummus and Feta sandwich on their freshly baked olive bread, the cheese fries and the Bacon Cheese Burger on an English muffin. I'm sure I will discover more favorites because I pretty much want to try everything on the menu. 

Now, doesn't that look like someone who is thoroughly enjoying themselves?

I love this place so much that when my friends Danyell and Nate came up for a visit, I just had to take them there. Danyell is a professional when it comes to a good cheese burger because they're one of the 10 things that she will eat, thankfully she loved it as much as I do!

Happy, happy!

The Grey Dog has three locations in NYC: 242 West 16th Street, 90 University Place and 244 Mulberry Street. For more information check out their website. Now, go get happy with some Grey Dog.

Some photos from: amazonaws, nitrolicious and openingceremony