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I have been looking through all the images and saw that there were so many bloggers/photographers/influencers that I wanted to get to know a little better. So, I created a column where I interview the folks behind some of most the interesting pages.

Through the uses of our hashtag, I found Morgan Riddle of @thehungrybroker. What struck me the most about her Instagram feed is all the drool-worthy pics of food and NYC images that also capture the city! Below, we talk about making the move to the Big Apple, working in real estate and more!

GOF: What prompted the move from Minneapolis to NYC?

MR: I actually moved to New York for college. Minneapolis is a big city but after living there for 18 years it started to feel a bit small and NYC had been a dream of mine since I was a little girl!

GOF: I see you’re a coffee addict! What’s your favorite kind of coffee beverage and any favorite cafes in the city?

MR: Total coffee addict. I’ve actually tried to quit a few times but grabbing an iced coffee in the morning on the way to work is just such a ritual into my daily routine now that my whole day feels off if I don’t stop for a cup! And if I’m running late or something my office has nitro cold brew on tap which is too hard to pass up. My favorite coffee shops I’ve discovered are Irving Farm in Greenwich Village or Puerto Rico Importing Co who wholesales to a ton of places in the city, but they also have a cute little coffee bar at the back of the shop!

GOF: Do you have any favorite foodie discoveries from working as an NYC Real Estate Agent?

MR: I’m always grabbing food on the go while running to showings or going to meet clients. My exclusive listings are primarily in Soho and Nolita, so I have my go-to’s there. Salud on Thompson St in Soho is an adorable little latin smoothie and salad shop that I go to at least once a week!

GOF: Sweets or savories?

MR: Savory all the way! I’ve never had a huge sweet tooth and always find my biggest cravings to be carbs like pizza or bagels (good thing I live in NYC). I live a block away from an Artichoke Pizza and Space Market which has some of the best bagels in the city.

GOF: What has been your favorite NYC museum exhibit so far?

MR: “The Dinner Party” at the Brooklyn Museum! The Brooklyn Museum hosts the only feminist art exhibit in the nation. This piece by Judy Chicago is a massive ceremonial dinner set up with 31 plates, each one representing a different woman in history. All of the plates are individually designed to represent each woman. There are also a lot of small fantastically thought out details in the exhibit (such as the table placement is in a triangle to represent equality).

GOF: Was being a “foodie” always a part of your life or did it come later?

MR: Food has always has been a part of my life. My mom hates cooking, she has one meal she makes where she basically takes whatever vegetables are in the fridge, throws it in a pot and calls it “chili.” I’d say we ate out 5-6 times/ week growing up when I was with her and luckily Minneapolis has an AMAZING food scene. On the other hand, my dad is an incredible cook and has an entire bookshelf in the kitchen of cookbooks and Alton Brown on the TV 24/7 so I learned a lot about tasting from him.

GOF: What advice do you have for anyone who wants to make the leap to NYC?

MR: Network! Success in this city is so much about who you know which is why it’s hard sometimes for people coming from out of town. The plus side of the city is its SO easy to meet people if you get yourself out there, the amount of free events in the city where you can network and make friends is endless.

GOF: Any advice for readers that might be looking for properties in NYC?

MR: Do your research and work with someone who is reliable. The market in NYC maneuvers in very different ways than other places and for those who are renting I know the idea of finding your “first NYC apartment” is totally terrifying! Work with someone who you trust knows the neighborhoods and market well.

GOF: If there’s one thing a client can do to make you very happy as a realtor Winston Salem, what would that be?

MR: Be communicative about what you want! It definitely makes it hard for me to find something perfect for someone if they’re still unsure about their priorities when finding a place. Last week I had a client send me a bullet pointed list of exactly what she NEEDED in an apartment and was like “everything else I don’t care about I just need these things” and I was like… amazing. I love you.

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