114 and Broadway on the UWS/Morningside heights. Old school chocolate shop where you can get fun candies and chocolates by the piece. Make yourself a custom box or bag and walk over to St John the Divine, visit Book Culture, and then walk down into Morningside Park.
Exceptionally pure vibes, I hope it never closes and I’m not sure how it hasn’t.
If you live in the Bushwick/Ridgewood area and are looking to get a last minute Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart check out Raw Chocolate Love. Shimon makes all of the chocolate himself in his studio and it is really good!
Super delicious raw vegan chocolate, my fave chili oil in Bed Stuy, to forever and only drinking wine out of Bar Part time glasses, Kat Chan’s gorgeous Immortal Mushroom book, and Monte Rosa’s amazing hand-painted gingham workwear sets.
Even if you have other creative pursuits that require your brain to work, it’s fun to have one that requires very little thought or attention. I started crocheting a couple years ago and it’s perfect while sitting in front of the TV or listening to a podcast or just zoning out. Makes me feel productive even as my brain melts out my ears, and makes me feel creative even when I’m not doing any cooler, more challenging projects that require more of my energy.
