foodie break: whitman & bloom
Hey, guess what? It’s freaking freezing. Oh, you didn’t hear? Turn on any news station and they’ll tell you alllll about it. If you’re like moi, you probably care less about how cold it is and more about where you can hide out until it’s over. My recommendation?
New York City’s Whitman & Bloom.
The James Joyce inspired restaurant brightens up an otherwise boring block on 3rd Avenue in Murray Hill, luring in the passerbys with its warm lighting and hip, but unpretentious vibe. Inside, it’s a mix of New York modernity and old European charm, mixing frosted glass and a clean marble bar with dark bookshelves and antique relics and decor. There are plenty of places in the restaurant to tuck in and get cozy during the winter months, but if you can, head straight to the back for a table near the crackling fireplace.
First thing’s first: before you even dip into the white bean/olive oil/sea salt concoction they serve with the bread, order up seconds. You’ll thank me afterwards. Give me a table by the fireplace, a bottle of red wine, and an IV drip of that white bean dip, and I’d happily spend the remaining winter months without moving from Whitman & Bloom.
If you’re looking for more than bread and (heavenly) dip, Whitman & Bloom serves up a whole menu of locally sourced and creative menu items. Fan favorites include the Tuna Tartare (made with cranberries and harissa, it was the most unique take on tuna I’ve ever had), the Roasted Cauliflower, the Four Cheese Mac, and the Hanger Steak– complete with bone-marrow vinegarette! Whaaaa?!
Photo courtesy of Whitman & Bloom
Also a must? The Charred Brussel Sprout Flatbread, topped with aged Gouda and red onion. While you’re at it, try the Wild Mushroom Flatbread as well, since it sounds absolutely delicious and I was too full to try it by the time I got to that portion of the menu. TRY IT ALL (and please mail me any leftovers).
Photos courtesy of Whitman & Bloom
For more information on Whitman & Bloom, check them out on Facebook and Twitter. Also, should you decide to visit on your own and they’ve run out of the white bean dip, it probably means I was just there.
xo!
the wino
– Thank you to Whitman & Bloom for inviting me to eat all of your white bean dip. All opinions are, as always, my own.
Lazy Travelers
The Lazy Travelers are two transatlantic best friends who have mastered the art of exploring a new city. Though Ashley is based in London and Carolyn is in Philadelphia, we'll use any excuse to reunite around the world. We’re professional bar hoppers, pub crawlers, and food testers, and you’ll never see us zipping around, checking things off a list of “must-sees.”
22 Comments
ciableu
Yum! Need another trip to the Big Apple!
Lazy Travelers
come back! i promise this time i’ll even take a picture of us together 🙂 xo, the wino
Mary Anne
I am full just reading this. It all looks so delicious. You are spoiled foodies 🙂
Lazy Travelers
spoiled for sure! xo
Raul (@ilivetotravel)
Four mac cheese… that would be really good in this cold weather!
Lazy Travelers
true fact: four cheese mac would be good in any weather.
@mrsoaroundworld
This looks yummy! One to try on an upcoming trip to NYC!
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Lazy Travelers
come back and i’ll take you there, mrs o! they also have amazing cocktails! xo, the wino
Traveling Ted
Looks delicious. It is even cold here in Florida. It actually got below freezing last night.
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Lazy Travelers
the obvious solution is for you to fly to new york and warm up by the fireplace at whitman & bloom!
Lance | Trips By Lance
It’s stories like this that make me wish I lived in NYC. I’d happily sit at a table near the fire with this cold weather outside.
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Lazy Travelers
move to new york! promise it’s fun.
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Kieu
I’ve never been a fan of cauliflower. UNTIL someone gave it to me roasted – OMG!!! And that picture above looks divine. Plus, bone marrow vinaigrette?! Wahhhhh?????
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Lazy Travelers
it was a totally different take on cauliflower and absolutely delish!
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Francesca (@WorkMomTravels)
Am I going to be anywhere near this place when I get to NYC tomorrow?! The dish combinations are incredible and I need that white bean dip! And who doesn’t love a fireplace?
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Lazy Travelers
WAIT A SECOND. i didnt know youd be here THIS weekend. chellloooo, drinks??
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Leah
I adore James Joyce. He’s one of my very favorite writers. Thus, any restaurant based on him must be amazing. The food looks so divine.
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D.J. - The World of Deej
Well….yum. That’s really all there is to say. Loved the 2nd paragraph…really set the scene.
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Lazy Travelers
setting the scene is really one of my favorite pastimes. that and you know, drinking all the wine.
Lola
I’m so hungry I could eat my phone that I using to comment with! YUM
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Lazy Travelers
dont do it! just come to nyc instead, and ill take you to whitman & bloom! xo
Erin at The World Wanderer
This place looks right up my alley! James Joyce inspired? I am in love already.
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