CHELSEA and all Manhattanites have a new place to to add to their list of pleasures. Haven’s Kitchen just opened at 109 West 17th Street.
Alison Schneider now has her own place…..after teaching cooking classes all about town……….{she learned her trade well at New York University}.
Meet Alison……she is as charming as her shop.
Upcoming classes. The JAM SESSION….sign me up!
Decor is simple……..sophisticated……….elegant.
The counter staff is delightful……..scones……..their own granola……..the choices are also delightful…….and freshly made in their own kitchen.
Tulips in January………as beautiful as the store.
Don and I were the first customers to take tea in the new cafe.
TEA. No.38 MAJORELLE MINT……….organic Green Tea and and Mint Blend……..from the BELLOCQ TEA ATELIER. The flavor was heavenly.
Sip your tea and peruse a unique selection of cook books…….. {for your reading pleasure………..and are not for sale}.
Take out service………….or table service await your pleasure.
200 tulips………..
The kitchen staff preparing their specialties. Julia Sullivan will teach. She worked her magic at the Blue Hill Stone Barn.
An exquisite marble staircase leads up to the private dining room.
Cherubs…..not for sale {I asked…….they would look great on my terrace}.
Crockery geting readies for a reception this evening. Friends and well-wishers are invited.
The private dining room……..reserve soon for you own special occasion.
You…..and as many as 60 guests will be in for a delightful affair.
More gorgeous arrangements……….
A private chef will made your occasion special.
Small kitchen attached to the private dining room.
And more flowers…………
As you leave the shop……look up …………now you know what to do with your empty jam jars.
Wonderful – remember to take me there!!!
I want to go there!!!!!
And why aren’t you signing up for the cook for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day class?