Fast Eats in the Big Apple

So, you’ve laid the groundwork by networking with experts in your field and managed to land yourself your dream internship in New York City. Now what? How do you perpetuate those connections you’ve established throughout your internship search? How do you meet others in the very busy office you’ll be working at?

For public relations practitioners, New York City is one of the most popular places to network because of the number of agencies located there. There is a plethora of eateries littered all over Manhattan that are perfect for networking or spending time with colleagues outside of the office. However, lunch breaks or the 30 minutes you have before your train comes are not exactly ideal for a full-course meal in the city. That’s why Joe and the Juice and Momofoku Milk Bar are the best places to visit if you’re a bit pressed for time.

Let’s talk about both eateries:

Joe and the Juice

With over 20 locations in Manhattan, Joe and the Juice is undoubtedly one of the best coffee shops to stop at with a coworker. It has a millennial aesthetic that is perfect for a quick Instagram Story of your trip. According to Adweek, “one of the things the proliferation of Stories has proven is the value of real, uncut content in the eyes of audiences, so documenting your journey with Stories make your brand approachable.” This is beneficial for you personally because your followers are able to catch a glimpse into your city life, and it also promotes the idea of a positive company culture for perspective employees. Author Regina Luttrell recommends that companies use Instagram to “encourage employees to share any interesting PR – or marketing related photos from company events.”

Showing the perks of working at a company is certainly appealing to the company’s social media followers!

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Additionally, Joe and the Juice is filled with outlets and boasts free Wi-Fi for people to bring their work with them on the go while enjoying a nice cup of “Joe”. Not a coffee enthusiast? That’s where the “Juice” comes in. Their juice menu is just as long as their coffee menu which allows for a lot of choice and experimentation. The environment is on the quiet side as customers are typically seen collaborating on a project or talking amongst themselves. Bringing someone from the office to Joe and the Juice is perfect because of its extensive menu and quiet environment.

Momofoku Milk Bar

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If you’re looking for a place to grab a quick sweet treat, Momofoku Milk Bar is the perfect destination. Milk Bar is known for their “hole in the wall” exterior storefront with delicious baked goods made fresh inside. This walk-up counter is great for making a stop on a walk with friends from the office as it has tons of cookies, cakes, ice creams, truffles, and more! Milk Bar is truly a staple in the dessert world of NYC because it balances convenience and deliciousness. Walking around the city can be one of the most exciting things to do with a coworker because there are endless things to look at which can yield interesting topics of conversation. Places like Milk Bar make it easy to stop for a cookie or two. The chefs at Milk Bar “pull inspiration from simple ingredients, like the grocery store staples we grew up with.” This furthers the idea that familiar foods from other times in our lives have the power to bring people together! So, grab some Cereal Milk soft serve or a Compost Cookie with your new friend in the office.