If you’re searching for the best coffee and flower shop in Midtown Manhattan, look no further than Remi 43. This hidden sanctuary blends the raw energy of New York City with the calming beauty of tropical flowers and the comfort of an expertly brewed cup. It’s a place where the city’s heartbeat slows down just enough for you to catch your breath—and maybe, if you’re lucky, taste something extraordinary like their signature lavender matcha latte in NYC.
Flowers, Coffee, and Skyscraper Dreams: My Evening at Remi 43 in Midtown Manhattan – Restaurant Reviews with Photographer Maxwell Alexander – LGBTQ+ Travel – Adventure Travel – Presented by Alluvion Vacations
Returning to My Forever Home
New York City will always be my forever home, even though I now spend most of my time upstate, surrounded by the quiet mountains and winding rivers of the Hudson Valley. Coming back to Manhattan is like stepping into a memory and realizing it never left—it’s just been waiting for you. From high above the streets, among the tops of skyscrapers, I can feel the hum of the city in my bones. The windows glitter like constellations, the avenues stretch endlessly below, and the rhythm of New York carries on as it always has—fast, electric, alive.
Yet there are nights when I want to descend from those steel towers, to step back into the street-level poetry of the city, and find grounding in something simple. For me, that grounding is often a warm drink, a quiet table, and the unexpected company of flowers blooming in the middle of Manhattan. That’s when I find myself at Remi 43, my favorite spot in Midtown where coffee and flowers live side by side in a kind of metropolitan harmony.
Coffee Meets Flowers in the Heart of the City
There is something magical about sipping a steaming cappuccino or a lavender matcha latte while surrounded by orchids and tropical blooms. It’s the juxtaposition that makes New York so unique—the concrete jungle outside, and a floral oasis inside. At Remi 43, I feel both worlds collide in the best possible way.
On this evening, I ordered a lavender matcha latte—a swirl of green and blue, as if the city’s own energy had been captured in a cup. With it came a pastry that looked as beautiful as it tasted: a pecan tart, sticky and sweet, with just the right amount of crunch. Simple pleasures, yet elevated by the space, the flowers, and the hum of life just beyond the window.
The Philosophy of Small Moments
I often remind myself that photography isn’t just about capturing beauty—it’s about pausing to see it. But lately, I’ve come to realize the same is true of living. Maybe the real art isn’t just behind the lens, but in the act of slowing down, noticing, and savoring the moment.
At Remi 43, I felt that lesson deeply. The orchids leaned gently toward the light, their petals glowing like lanterns in the evening air. The pecan pastry reminded me that indulgence can be quiet and unpretentious. The latte steamed in my hands, grounding me in warmth as the skyscrapers loomed outside. It’s in these small moments that we learn to live well—not chasing, not rushing, but savoring the present.
Midtown Magic
There’s a special magic in Midtown Manhattan when dusk falls and the lights take over the skyline. I stepped out for a moment with my camera, capturing the intricate crown of an old building glowing against the turquoise night sky. Just a block away, glass towers mirrored the energy of the city, their grids of illuminated windows stacked like notes in a symphony.
That’s the duality I always find so comforting about this part of New York. On one hand, it’s the hard edges of the urban grid. On the other, it’s the soft resilience of flowers on a café shelf. Remi 43 embodies this contrast perfectly—it’s a retreat without stepping away, an oasis carved right into the rhythm of the city.
Why Remi 43 Stands Out
Remi 43 isn’t just a coffee shop, and it isn’t just a flower shop. It’s a philosophy, a way of living beautifully in the middle of chaos. The team behind it has created something rare in Midtown: a space that feels both metropolitan and meditative. You can sip your latte while surrounded by orchids, succulents, and floral arrangements that soften the edges of city life.
Their story, which you can explore on the Remi 43 website, is rooted in the belief that coffee and flowers both bring people joy. And it’s true. Sitting there, I felt joy in a pecan tart, in the swirl of colors in my latte, in the orchid’s quiet elegance, and in the city’s hum just outside the door.
The Art of Living Well in New York City
I left Remi 43 that evening with a simple realization: these are the moments that define the good life. Not the grand gestures or the monumental achievements, but the pauses. The small, grounding rituals that remind us how to live well.
Coffee. Flowers. A pecan pastry. An orchid glowing in warm light. The city buzzing just outside. These are the scenes that remind me why New York City will always be my forever home, even when I wander far.
So if you find yourself in Midtown, chasing time between meetings or wandering through the skyscraper canyons, pause for a moment. Step inside Remi 43. Order a lavender matcha latte, let the orchids speak to you, and remember—life’s beauty is waiting in these small rituals, if only you take the time to see it.
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