Love this, Jolene 😊 Warhol for $25?? Would that I had a time machine, I’d go back and buy 20! When I was in college, Serendipity 3 opened an outpost just up the street...and while the frozen hot chocolate was delicious, it just didn’t have the same magic as the original restaurant! I guess the presence John and Yoko, Jackie O, and Marilyn Monroe of imparted a je ne sais quoi over the years that just can’t be duplicated.
I know, Sam! Can you imagine? I’ll ride shotgun in the time machine 😂 So true what you say about the ‘feeling’ or ‘magic’ of a place. Hard to duplicate. ✨
Oh yum, Jolene! Another reason to visit NYC, as if I needed one! The Frrrozen Hot Chocolate sounds delightful--a dessert drink! Kind of perfect for summer, fall or winter! Love the history of Serendipity and the reference to Alice, perhaps my favorite of all childhood heroines.
Love this post, Jolene... and your frrrrozen hot chocolate looks perfect! (I also 💓 their caviar omelette and foot long hotdogs - aren’t those the best?!) 🥰
not to to be too creepy, but it's snowy here and I want to live inside this cozy post, perfect frozen hot chocolate and all ~ (and serendipity 3 - I had only heard of it before this post !)
😂! Not creepy at all, Jess! In fact, I’m so happy you thought the post was cozy enough to live in! I’m thinking of doing a series called ‘Finding the low door in the wall’ all about the coziest places (and food!) when the winter feels long! ✨
Please, please, please come for a visit to NY. We can go into the magical Serendipity 3 and relive some of those funny, fun days and nights. Miss you brilliant friend. Xoo
Aww, would love that, Eileen. We can have lunch at Serendipity, go shopping at Bloomingdale’s in the afternoon, Shun Lee for dinner and then P.J. Clarke’s for a beer. Or two. 😂 Planning our itinerary! I’m thinking January? Miss you! xo
Also wildly popular at "dippity" is their footlong hot dog 🌭 . And it is indeed a footlong! On more than one occasion I ordered the footlong and a frozen hot chocolate. Together. So good.
I love this, and I'm going to order the mix from the website. What a very unique place in NYC. You and Ellen must have had a grand time! Does she still live in NY? Enjoy the week-end! ❤️🎃
Ooh, l’m ordering, too! Let me know how it goes, Pam! You can also make it with chocolate and espresso, trying that next. Yes, it was a fun time, (Eileen is still on the East Coast) ✨
I also discovered Serendipity 3 in the 70’s. My friends and I were in High School and went there after a movie. We thought we were so cool in such an elegant and hip place.
Love this, Jolene 😊 Warhol for $25?? Would that I had a time machine, I’d go back and buy 20! When I was in college, Serendipity 3 opened an outpost just up the street...and while the frozen hot chocolate was delicious, it just didn’t have the same magic as the original restaurant! I guess the presence John and Yoko, Jackie O, and Marilyn Monroe of imparted a je ne sais quoi over the years that just can’t be duplicated.
I know, Sam! Can you imagine? I’ll ride shotgun in the time machine 😂 So true what you say about the ‘feeling’ or ‘magic’ of a place. Hard to duplicate. ✨
Oh yum, Jolene! Another reason to visit NYC, as if I needed one! The Frrrozen Hot Chocolate sounds delightful--a dessert drink! Kind of perfect for summer, fall or winter! Love the history of Serendipity and the reference to Alice, perhaps my favorite of all childhood heroines.
Thank you, Ruth! I love Alice, too, and can get lost in it and the illustrations! Loved your pumpkin 🎃 post!
Love this post, Jolene... and your frrrrozen hot chocolate looks perfect! (I also 💓 their caviar omelette and foot long hotdogs - aren’t those the best?!) 🥰
Thank you, Daphne! Omg the foot long hotdogs 🌭 😋 I never had the caviar omelette, I will next time, though! ✨
Oh, yes - the omelette is worth a try, Jolene! 👍🏻🥚♥️
Will do! 🍳
So neat! I had never heard of this place (haven't been to NYC or NY state...yet!) I added their instagram to my travel wishlist highlight.
Yes! Will be a fun place to go when you visit, Sarah! ✨
not to to be too creepy, but it's snowy here and I want to live inside this cozy post, perfect frozen hot chocolate and all ~ (and serendipity 3 - I had only heard of it before this post !)
😂! Not creepy at all, Jess! In fact, I’m so happy you thought the post was cozy enough to live in! I’m thinking of doing a series called ‘Finding the low door in the wall’ all about the coziest places (and food!) when the winter feels long! ✨
the intrigue grows, jolene!! : )
(I write from a forest of snowy white, true story)
Exactly what I’m talking about! A wonderland! ✨
Thank you so much for bringing back the memories, dear Jolene! Yes, enchantment is the right word! Love you, Jamie
Thank you, Jamie! So many memories! ❤️
Sounds like a pilgrimage is in order and I’ll be in NYC soon, too.
Yes, Kate! A food pilgrimage! ❤️
What a lovely article. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Matt! ❤️
Please, please, please come for a visit to NY. We can go into the magical Serendipity 3 and relive some of those funny, fun days and nights. Miss you brilliant friend. Xoo
Aww, would love that, Eileen. We can have lunch at Serendipity, go shopping at Bloomingdale’s in the afternoon, Shun Lee for dinner and then P.J. Clarke’s for a beer. Or two. 😂 Planning our itinerary! I’m thinking January? Miss you! xo
Also wildly popular at "dippity" is their footlong hot dog 🌭 . And it is indeed a footlong! On more than one occasion I ordered the footlong and a frozen hot chocolate. Together. So good.
Yes -- The perfect combo! I read in the Serendipity cookbook they had to have the hot dogs 🌭 specially made. Thanks, Donald ✨
A friend and I once walked across the whole island of Manhattan one night and ended at Serendipity. Truly a magical evening.
What a perfect way to end such a beautiful day, Elizabeth! ✨
I scrolled madly down to the recipe for frozen hot chocolate. I can't wait to experiment!
Love it! Let me know how it goes, Elizabeth! ✨
I love this, and I'm going to order the mix from the website. What a very unique place in NYC. You and Ellen must have had a grand time! Does she still live in NY? Enjoy the week-end! ❤️🎃
Ooh, l’m ordering, too! Let me know how it goes, Pam! You can also make it with chocolate and espresso, trying that next. Yes, it was a fun time, (Eileen is still on the East Coast) ✨
It looks like the mix is out of stock! I'll persist! ❤️
I will, too!
It sounds magical and makes me want to get on a plane to NYC right now!
Yes, Amanda! ✈️ Especially this time of year when all the decorations will be going up for the holidays! ✨
I also discovered Serendipity 3 in the 70’s. My friends and I were in High School and went there after a movie. We thought we were so cool in such an elegant and hip place.
What a great memory, Kate! Perfect description. You’ve got me thinking about the old Baronet and Coronet Theatres on Third Avenue! ✨
Serendipity is magical! ❤️ 🍫 ☕️ 🧊
I agree, Julia! ✨