LEXINGTON CANDY SHOP & LUNCHEONETTE

Whenever you visit New York Upper East you have to pay a visit at the Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette. This hidden gem on Lexington Ave. serves the community breakfast for over almost a decade. The store is operated by 3 generations since 1925.

Where the interior is an authentic American Diner / Soda Fountain with booths and stools at the bar.

The menu is simple and hearthy, eggs are baked in real butter.

Lexington Candy Shop is located just 3 blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Museum Mile, on the corner of 83rd Street and Lexington Av.

the facade in the early days

CHAD'S STORE VISIT - THE ROWING BLAZERS CLUBHOUSE

Wow, it's been a while since my last post on my blog, but now I have a good reason to start posting again. Some weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the city that never sleeps, also known as the Big Apple and many many other nicknames - New York.

I made a list for this trip which stores etc I wanted to visit, I couldn't make everything happen but one of my favorite brands is and will be on that list. Rowing Blazer by Jack Carlson.

In September 2023, they opened this Clubhouse on Rivington Street. A 115 square meter Flagship store packed with all your favorite Rugby shirts and a curated selection of vintage garments.

The staff is great the help you out with every question you might have and so I walked away with my perfect white polo pique with Rowing Blazer logo.

Rowing Blazer Clubhouse

8 Rivington Street

New York, NY

THE PRIDE OF REDWING,MN.

"Welcome to one of the most unique and charming places to visit along the Mississippi River. From our beautiful bluffs, abundance of outdoor activities, historic sites and world famous boots and pottery, Red Wing offers a one-of-a-kind getaway." 

This is how Redwing is promoted by it's visitor centre, and indeed it is that charming town along the mighty ol' river and the bold eagles circling above the beautiful bluffs. But my mission was the Redwing Boot Company. Founded in 1905 by Charles Beckman a local shoe merchant. I visited the museum filled with the rich history of the brand and ofcourse I posed in front of the Icon. In 2005, Red Wing celebrated its centennial anniversary. A size 638 ½ D boot was built in honor of the milestone, standing 16 feet tall and weighing 2,300 pounds, qualifying it for a Guinness World Record.

CHAD GOES ROAD TRIPPIN' USA

So everything is packed and Chad is ready for his road trip. This trip will start in Minneapolis, MN

and ends in Scottsdale, Az. via the Plains and the Rocky Mountains. I will keep you posted of my adventures.

JACK DANIEL'S - LYNCHBURG, TN

Last may I visited the Jack Daniel's Distillery. During the tour around the property you get a glimpse of the rich history of the brand and how they make Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. 

In 1866, Jasper “Jack” Daniel had the foresight to place his distillery at a source of limestone water flowing from a cave spring in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

In the 150 years of the Jack Daniel Distillery, the distilling process has largely remained unchanged. From meticulously crafting each barrel to mellowing each drop of whiskey through 10 feet of charcoal, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is made with the same process pioneered and perfected by Mr. Jack himself. Today, the quiet town of Lynchburg still produces every single drop of the world’s Jack Daniel’s.