A compartmentalized bento tray featuring mixed purple rice, a crispy breaded pork cutlet topped with tangy-sweet katsu sauce, a fresh salad of leafy greens, shredded carrots, edamame and radish slices, plus sesame-dressed cucumber and pickled onions sides.

Ruffled ribbon pasta tossed in a silky cheese and egg yolk sauce, topped with crispy pancetta cubes, grated Parmesan, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

A hearty lunch featuring a seared beef steak patty topped with rich caramelized onion gravy, served alongside white rice mixed with sweet corn kernels, roasted baby potatoes, thinly sliced roasted carrots, sautéed green bell pepper strips with mustard seeds, and a scattering of fresh microgreens.

A Japanese onigiri rice ball wrapped in clear plastic, filled with salmon flakes and pickled plum, topped with thin seaweed strips, enjoyed outdoors during a midday hike.

A midday spread of Thai specialties: a bowl of creamy chicken khao soi curry topped with crispy noodles and lime, a brass pot of beef boat noodle soup with meatballs and herbs, a vibrant green papaya salad with chilies and peanuts, sliced pork salad with herbs, and a side of steamed white rice.

A toasted ciabatta-style roll filled with layers of sliced turkey, ham, melted cheese, and lettuce, enjoyed with a glass of iced milk coffee.

A steaming bowl of Vietnamese pho ga with rice noodles in clear broth, topped with tender chicken pieces, onion slices, scallions, and cilantro.

A layered iced latte in a clear plastic cup, featuring white milk at the bottom, rich espresso in the middle, topped with frothy foam and a dusting of cinnamon.

A hearty roast beef dip sandwich with shredded roast beef piled on white bread, melted cheese, and mustard, served with a side of au jus for dipping, a pickle spear, and a can of Dr. Brown's soda.

A multi-course lunch including a citrus-marinated raw fish crudo garnished with radishes and herbs, a beef steak tartare topped with a crispy prawn cracker, a plate of medium-rare sliced steak with charred romaine and peppercorn sauce, a sesame brioche burger with crispy potato chips and a pickle spear, and a seared fish fillet on wilted greens in a vibrant sauce finished with edible flowers.

A toasted bagel topped with creamy cheese spread, layers of fresh tomato slices, rings of red onion, and briny capers, accompanied by a glass of water.

A savory simmered stew featuring lotus root slices, kabocha squash wedges, cauliflower florets, and tender chicken pieces in a lightly seasoned broth, finished with a sprinkle of black pepper.

A to-go cup of short ruffled pasta tossed in a vibrant basil pesto with halved cherry tomatoes and chunks of grilled chicken, coated in olive oil and sprinkled with parmesan.

Toasted bagel halves spread with cream cheese, layered with smoked salmon, red onion slices, capers, and fresh dill.

Creamy yogurt topped with crunchy granola clusters and a light drizzle of honey.

Clear broth with translucent glass noodles, pork meatballs, delicate egg ribbons, spinach leaves, scallions, and cilantro.

A mid-afternoon meal at a Japanese restaurant featuring a grilled crab shell filled with creamy crab roe topped with bright orange tobiko and chopped scallions, followed by a hearty stoneware bowl of Japanese curry loaded with potato and carrot chunks over white rice, crowned with crispy fried chicken and pickled ginger.

An evening Thai dinner spread including a plate of stir-fried beef with red and yellow bell peppers and onions in a savory sauce, a bowl of creamy orange Thai curry flavored with herbs and shredded meat, individual bowls of steamed jasmine rice, and a tall glass of sweet iced Thai tea.

Mid-morning snack of a slice of vanilla cake with white frosting paired with a cold coffee.

Brunch featuring fluffy pancakes topped with whipped cream, strawberries, bananas, blueberries and a mint sprig, alongside toast crowned by a runny fried egg and a mixed green salad with creamy dressing.

A hearty lunch featuring a chicken shawarma bowl served over a creamy hummus base, topped with fresh cilantro, sliced pickles, shredded cabbage, and sesame seeds, accompanied by two crusty baguette sandwiches filled with folded egg, lettuce, and tomato.

A foil-wrapped dinner burrito packed with seasoned shredded beef, fluffy rice, black beans, and melted cheese.

Whole grain toast topped with fluffy scrambled eggs and sliced avocado, served with a glass of coffee.

Fresh romaine lettuce tossed in creamy Caesar dressing, topped with grated Parmesan and crisp croutons, with tomato wedges on the side and a small dish of olive oil.

Mini Dutch-style pancake puffs dusted with powdered sugar and topped with sliced bananas, paired with a yogurt and granola parfait layered with strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and mango.

A pretzel roll sandwich halved and filled with sliced ham, cheese, lettuce, and pickles, served with a side of kettle-cooked sea salt potato chips and bottles of kombucha.

A basket of crispy fried calamari rings piled over thin shoestring fries, served with sides of marinara and aioli dipping sauces and a bottled water.

A tall iced coffee blended drink topped with whipped froth and cinnamon, enjoyed alongside a flaky buttery pastry.

An everything bagel sandwich stuffed with folded eggs, smashed avocado, diced tomato, and melted cheese, served with a side of tortilla chips.

A slice of custard-like cake dusted with powdered sugar, served with a small cup of espresso and a glass of water on a marble table.

A classic Japanese katsudon: steamed rice topped with crispy breaded pork cutlet pieces gently simmered with egg and onions, finished with a scattering of green onions. Served alongside a shredded cabbage salad with creamy dressing and miso soup.

A satisfying brunch featuring classic huevos rancheros—fried eggs over rice and black beans smothered in red salsa and topped with avocado—paired with a fluffy buttermilk pancake crowned with fresh strawberries and blackberries, served alongside a mason jar of fresh juice.

An elegant multi-course tasting menu featuring intricate amuse-bouches and canapés, delicate raw fish carpaccio with sorbet, glossy caviar on a crispy nest, artfully plated seafood and meat courses, and ending with two refined desserts combining fruit, foam, and chocolate elements.

A mid-morning break featuring a creamy iced latte paired with a chewy oatmeal cookie studded with chocolate chips and dried cherries.

A multi-course Italian dinner starting with beef carpaccio topped with cherries and microgreens, creamy burrata over pepper puree, roasted heirloom tomatoes, followed by ravioli with clams in broth and a serving of spaghetti in tomato sauce.

An everything-seed bagel sandwich layered with folded yellow egg, thin slices of pastrami, and a generous smear of cream cheese, enjoyed with a cold iced latte in a clear plastic cup.

A single piece of dark, crunchy battered fried chicken served on a metal tray, paired with a tall cup of mango-flavored bubble tea containing black tapioca pearls.

A midday meal featuring a clear vegetable and mushroom soup, a mixed green salad with shredded purple cabbage and tomato, and a crusty sandwich layered with fresh lettuce and a heap of julienned carrots.

Evening meal of plump dumplings bathed in vibrant red chili oil, accompanied by blistered green peppers and roasted sweet potato slices.

A hearty bowl of shakshuka with poached eggs, roasted tomatoes and peppers, a side of cucumber and tomato salad, pita wedges, served with fresh orange juice and iced coffee.

A crisp green apple partially eaten, accompanied by a can of black coffee.

A comforting bowl of rice vermicelli noodle soup with tender meatballs, wilted greens and chunks of tomato in a light broth.

A small piece of white dragon fruit with black seeds, served as a light dessert.

A simple high-protein breakfast of flaked tuna mixed with creamy cottage cheese alongside thick Greek yogurt topped with fresh blueberries.

A tall glass of lightly colored iced coffee, poured over ice and slightly swirled with milk.

Slices of medium-rare steak served with roasted squash wedges, blistered green peppers and onions, a fresh herb salad, and dipping sauces including a green chimichurri and a dollop of herbed cheese.

A foil-wrapped Mediterranean flatbread filled with grilled chicken, sweet corn, shredded red cabbage, lettuce, diced peppers, and drizzled with creamy white sauce.

A hand-held, golden, caramelized butter pastry with visible airy layers and a glossy exterior.

A tabletop Korean barbecue with marinated beef grilling on a wire mesh, served with banchan like kimchi, pickled radishes, bean sprouts, egg custard, fresh lettuce leaves, and dipping sauces.

A plate of mixed greens topped with sliced avocado, pickled onions, soft-boiled egg halves, smoked salmon slices, two pieces of brie cheese, an orange wedge and a slice of dark rye bread, served alongside a plate of golden crepes with whipped cream and warm blueberry compote.

A takeout box of fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with grated Parmesan and black pepper.

An open burger bun topped with a grilled beef patty, fresh arugula, rings of pickled red onion and a drizzle of ketchup.

A creamy panna cotta in a metal bowl surrounded by piped whipped cream, fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, melon wedges and a piece of green crispy rice bar, garnished with mint.

Three soft corn tortillas filled with marinated shredded pork, topped with diced white onion, fresh cilantro, thin pineapple strips and drizzled with creamy green salsa and red chili salsa.

A balanced meal featuring a bowl of roasted chicken breast over white rice and creamy mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, halved cherry tomatoes and red onion slices, paired with a plate of sliced white-fleshed nectarines, cherries and blueberries.

A flour tortilla burrito filled with tender shredded beef, seasoned white rice, black beans, sweet corn kernels and red salsa, wrapped in foil.

An open-faced bagel split in two: one half spread with plain cream cheese and topped with tomato slices and red onion rings, the other half coated in salmon (lox) cream cheese with capers, tomato, and red onion.

A clear glass jar filled with creamy chia seed pudding or overnight oats, speckled with seeds and topped with fresh banana slices for a filling mid-afternoon meal.

A simple bowl of freshly cut watermelon cubes sitting in their juice, eaten as a light evening meal.

A creamy overnight oat parfait in a glass jar, layered with chia seeds, Greek yogurt, ripe banana slices, and diced peaches, lightly sweetened and served with a side of iced coffee.

Toasted bagel halves spread with cream cheese and topped with flaked smoked salmon, accompanied by a rustic bread salad of torn bread pieces, sliced red onion, chopped greens, and herbs tossed in a light dressing.

A creamy pink acai smoothie from Baya Bar, served in a clear plastic cup with a straw.

A baked white fish fillet garnished with pickled red onions, roasted cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, accompanied by steamed broccoli florets and a herbed potato salad.

Fluffy scrambled eggs with chopped parsley served alongside a cucumber and cherry tomato salad and broccolini, with rustic sourdough toast, creamy Greek yogurt, hummus, berry jam, and two glasses of light-brown coffee.

Tender seared beef slices served with stir-fried snap peas, shimeji mushrooms, and red onion, paired with steamed white rice and a small bowl of clear vegetable broth with shredded carrots.

A creamy chia seed pudding base topped with banana slices, crunchy granola, pecans, and a dollop of peanut butter.

Two bowls of cold thick noodles served with a dark savory dipping sauce, minced meat with scallions, sautéed leafy greens with pork, and a glass of iced tea.

A large milk black tea customized with pudding at the bottom, a layer of cream on top, 50% sugar, and less ice.

Linguine tossed in olive oil with halved cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, sliced mushrooms, garlic, and fresh parsley.

A snack of fresh baby carrots served with green goddess hummus.

A glass container of creamy overnight oats layered with chia seeds and topped with sliced bananas, fresh peach wedges, and crunchy granola.

A home-cooked spread of tender poached chicken garnished with scallions, a cold tofu and century egg salad drizzled with chili sauce, fragrant bowls of steamed white rice, golden pan-fried pork patties, and vibrant blanched Chinese broccoli.

A simple bowl of crispy breakfast cereal pieces soaking in cold milk as a late-night snack.

A light tan iced coffee served in a resealable stand-up pouch with visible ice cubes and a black straw.

A small pack of whole natural almonds, labeled as a 100 calorie snack.

A whole wheat bagel sliced in half, spread with herb-infused cream cheese and layered with smoked salmon.

A bowl of wheat noodles tossed with marinated chicken pieces, chopped scallions, and peanuts in a spicy sauce.

A refreshing iced coffee made with milk and espresso, served in a clear plastic cup with a straw.

Breaded chicken cutlet topped with shredded cheese, served over steamed white rice with rich Japanese curry containing carrot chunks, accompanied by a golden fried croquette.

A half-eaten tuna salad sandwich on a soft bun with tomato pieces, paired with a bag of jalapeño-flavored kettle-style potato chips.

An eight-course multi-course dinner featuring silken tofu in chili sesame oil topped with mushrooms, fresh oysters with shredded garnish in a spicy citrus sauce, golden potato croquettes, scallop crudo with blackberries and microgreens, marinated peaches with mint, chanterelle mushrooms and cherry tomatoes in oil, a rustic pasta with chanterelles, cherry tomatoes and herbs, and crispy fried bites served with jalapeño and fresh herbs.

A single golden-brown pastry with a crisp, caramelized exterior and delicate, layered interior, offering rich buttery flavor and a sweet finish.

A varied table spread featuring two crispy fried chicken biscuits topped with melting butter and hot sauce, folded crepes served with jam and a dollop of mango curd, and a hearty hash of shredded beef confit, roasted potatoes, pickled carrots, and a sunny-side-up egg.

A two-course Italian dinner featuring a plate of small square ravioli drizzled with brown butter and topped with grated cheese, followed by a second plate of spinach-infused penne tossed with a meat ragù and finished with shaved parmesan.

A multi-course dinner featuring assorted bite-sized amuse-bouches, a fresh herb and strawberry salad with shaved cheese, a rice bowl topped with seared luncheon meat and scallions, crispy battered fried chicken with dipping sauce served on shredded cabbage, followed by two desserts—a torched meringue dome with citrus and chocolate shavings, and slices of buttery cake.

A buttery croissant sandwich filled with slices of ham, cheese, and crisp lettuce, served alongside a clear bowl of mixed fresh fruit including cantaloupe, honeydew, grapes, and blueberries.

A complete in-flight meal featuring a mixed green salad with arugula, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella balls, paired with roasted chicken breast, baby potatoes, and carrots with a side of creamy sauce, plus a soft dinner roll and a chocolate brownie bite.

A bottle of Japanese-style milk tea paired with a freshly iced cinnamon roll, enjoyed on a café table mid-morning.

A crusty baguette filled with layers of deli meats, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cucumber, and leafy greens, eaten at a desk with a small glass of iced tea.

An assortment of Sichuan dishes including spicy dried chili chicken, green peppercorn tofu stew, stir-fried pork with peppers, served with rice and a refreshing fruit drink.

A tall plastic cup of light brown iced latte with milk and ice, served with a clear plastic lid and straw.

A fresh, bright green apple with smooth unblemished skin, held in hand as a healthy on-the-go snack.

A hearty bowl of long-grain rice topped with thinly sliced spiced grilled beef shawarma, drizzled with creamy garlic yogurt sauce, and garnished with diced tomatoes and chopped parsley.

A clear glass of milky coffee paired with a sticky, spiral cinnamon roll drizzled with sweet glaze.

A small bowl of creamy cottage cheese served with fresh baby carrots for dipping.

A light, clear chicken broth with tender chicken pieces and vibrant bok choy leaves.

A bowl of fluffy white rice topped with slices of beef, a fried egg, and grilled shrimp, with additional shrimp and beef served on the side.

A half-eaten golden muffin studded with pieces of strawberry, showing its moist interior.

A bowl of stir-fried noodles tossed with shrimp and broccoli florets, finished with a sprinkle of grated cheese.

A partially eaten sweet muffin paired with a creamy coffee beverage taken at the desk mid-morning.

A juicy cheeseburger on a glossy bun with melted cheese, pickles, jalapeño slices and special sauce, served on a paper-lined tray.

A midday snack of crunchy baby carrots straight from the bag and flaked canned tuna in a bowl at the workspace.

A large flour tortilla burrito stuffed with rice, black beans, corn salsa and seasoned meat, ordered from Chipotle for dinner.

Half of an everything bagel spread with whipped cream cheese and layered with smoked salmon, served with a cold, milky iced coffee.

A simple bowl of fresh fruits: golden kiwi slices, blueberries, and white pear wedges.

A bowl of cereal flakes swimming in milk, eaten as a late-night snack.

A refreshing purple-pink smoothie made from blended berries, enjoyed as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

A cold iced coffee served over ice in a clear plastic cup, sipped while walking in the afternoon.

A savory takeout of steamed rice noodle rolls tossed with egg, scallions, and bits of meat in a light soy sauce.

A balanced dinner of pan-seared fish fillet, stir-fried beef with green onions, served alongside white rice and clear soup.

A light dessert of sliced white peach, golden kiwi, and blueberries arranged on small plates.

A quick morning nibble of a torn piece of baguette while out and about.

At a restaurant, started with crispy crab croquettes on a creamy sauce, followed by a fried chicken sandwich with a side of tater tots, and also shared a plate of spaghetti aglio e olio alongside sliced steak and fries.

A blended coffee drink topped with whipped cream as an afternoon pick-me-up.

A communal Korean meal featuring bibimbap with assorted vegetables and sliced pork, a bubbling tofu stew, purple multigrain rice, and various banchan side dishes.

A resealable plastic pouch filled with light brown iced coffee labeled 'Caffeinated Human of NYC', served with a neon green straw.

Two open-faced crispbread sandwiches topped respectively with whipped cheese and diced peppers, and cured meat with cheese shavings and avocado, served on a wooden tray with bowls of romaine lettuce, cherry tomato–beet salad, green juice, a slice of cheesecake with berry compote, and a can of grapefruit sparkling water.

A medium-rare steak sandwich on a crusty baguette with green pesto, paired with a wood-fired pizza featuring cured meat, dried fig slices, drizzled pesto and balsamic, and a central burrata ball topped with basil.

A partially eaten fresh apple held by hand as a quick morning snack.

A flaky butter croissant enjoyed with a cold iced coffee from a café, grabbed on the go.

A small piece of moist banana bread ideal for a midday sweet snack.

A savory focaccia sandwich with layers of salami, mozzarella, and olive tapenade, paired with a chocolate chip cookie.

A foil-wrapped breakfast burrito with fluffy scrambled eggs, seasoned ground sausage, and melted cheese in a warm flour tortilla, eaten on the go.

A half Vietnamese banh mi sandwich on a crisp baguette layered with sliced pork, salami, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber, cilantro, and a smear of mayonnaise.

A sugar-coated laminated pastry with a crisp outer crust, flaky buttery layers inside, and a light caramelized sugar dusting.

A warm flour tortilla burrito filled with shredded pork, melted cheese, salsa, and fresh herbs for a hearty dinner.

A bowl of toasted wheat lattice cereal pieces floating in cold milk, enjoyed as a late-night snack.

An iced latte paired with a small slice of yellow sponge cake topped with white frosting, enjoyed at a desk mid-morning.

A bowl of mixed greens with sliced cucumbers, crispy chicken pieces in spicy buffalo sauce, drizzled with creamy ranch dressing and sprinkled with diced pickled beets and chopped herbs.

A flaky round pastry with a dark fruit jam center alongside a cold green vegetable juice served in a plastic cup.

A homemade mapo tofu dish featuring soft white tofu cubes and ground pork simmered in a rich, spicy red chili oil sauce.

A metal tray with a fresh arugula salad, avocado and tomato salad, two strips of crisp bacon, slices of Japanese rolled omelet (tamago), and a pan-seared chicken thigh.

A clear glass bottle of organic green tea infused with coconut, labeled ‘Harney & Sons Organic Green with Coconut’.

A black cast-iron pot of saucy minced beef and soft tofu cubes stewed in a savory, slightly spicy brown-red sauce.

A white bowl of waffle-shaped cereal pieces floating in milk with a spoon.

A refreshing iced latte topped with a creamy foam dusted with cinnamon.

An iced green matcha latte swirled with bright red strawberry syrup at the bottom.

A vibrant green mango salad with radish slices, cherry tomatoes and microgreens alongside a bowl of flat rice noodles stir-fried with tender beef slices.

A clear bag of small golden egg buns made with Hokkaido milk, soft and sweet.

A multi-course Thai dinner featuring a spicy minced meat larb with lettuce wraps, crispy stir-fried noodles atop greens, assorted grilled seafood and meat skewers, and a coconut ice cream dessert topped with nuts.

Two sunny-side-up eggs with crispy bacon, a fresh tomato and red onion salad with avocado, and a heap of arugula tossed in light dressing.

Steamed white rice topped with thinly sliced beef sautéed with onions, served alongside tender asparagus spears.

A classic cheeseburger with melted cheddar, lettuce, and tomato, enjoyed as a late-night snack.

An everything bagel sandwich filled with scrambled egg, avocado spread, and a savory patty, paired with a creamy iced latte.

A simple homemade tuna salad mixed with mayonnaise served in a small bowl, enjoyed with a glass of water.

A multi-course Thai dinner featuring crispy spring rolls, wing bean salad with crushed peanuts and lettuce wraps, stir-fried noodles topped with a fried egg and scallions, clay-pot rice mixed with shredded meat, and crab custard served in a shell.

A pouch-style iced coffee with milk and ice cubes, enjoyed on the go.

A toasted bagel layered with cream cheese, smoked salmon, sliced tomato and cucumber.

A peeled ripe banana snack during the afternoon.

Two slices of moist banana bread served in a clear plastic container.

A hearty beef sandwich on crusty bread served with a clear scallion soup, pickled cucumber side and a can of herbal tea.

A bowl of cornflake cereal with milk eaten late at night.

A to-go cup of iced coffee with milk, held outdoors on a sunny sidewalk with condensation on the plastic cup.

An open-faced bagel spread with cream cheese, layered with smoked salmon, tomato slices, red onion rings, and capers, served in a clear plastic container at a desk.

A bright orange mango-flavored popsicle on a wooden stick with a bite taken from one corner.

A stainless steel bowl of cold wheat noodles topped with shredded cucumber, diced chicken, peanuts, scallions, and chili oil, accompanied by a plastic cup of mango puree and crushed ice from a dessert shop.

A cast-iron skillet of sautéed snap peas, mushrooms, onions, and shredded meat topped with two sunny-side-up eggs drizzled in herb sauce, served with a piece of charred artisanal toast, three thick-cut slices of crispy bacon, a glass of water, a cup of black coffee, and a small glass of orange juice.

An Italian-style dinner featuring linguine tossed with shrimp, tomatoes, and fresh herbs, a clear vegetable broth with carrots and mixed vegetables, sautéed broccolini with garlic, and two iced beverages alongside creamy drinks served in small cups.

Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with diced ham and melted cheese served alongside a cup of Dunkin’ coffee.

A half-eaten blueberry muffin enjoyed in the mid-afternoon.

A slice of banana bread paired with bite-size sausages wrapped in pretzel dough for a late-evening meal.

A savory tuna salad sandwich on toasted bread served with a pickle spear and a side of fresh melon and apple, followed by fluffy pancakes topped with mixed berry compote and whipped cream.

An iced coffee in a clear plastic cup with milk and ice, enjoyed at a cafe.

A hearty serving of lasagna layered with meat sauce, cheese, and pasta, served with a tomato-coated meatball.

A takeout bowl of savory soy-sauce stir-fried noodles garnished with green onions, served with a side of crunchy cabbage-carrot slaw.

Bright red strawberry-flavored shaved ice served in a clear plastic cup as a refreshing midday treat.

A chilled, milky horchata drink in a branded plastic cup, lightly sweet and cinnamon-flavored.

A deep-fried Oreo cookie with a crispy golden batter coating revealing melted cream and chocolate inside.

An iced matcha latte with creamy foam on top, complete with tapioca pearls at the bottom, served in a clear plastic cup.

A hearty bowl of dark roux-based gumbo with shrimp, sausage, okra, and celery in a rich, spicy broth.

A moist slice of banana bread enjoyed as a late-night snack.

A simple bowl of waffle-cut wheat cereal floating in cold milk for a quick morning start.

An iced latte paired with a cinnamon roll pastry and a hearty breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs and avocado, served alongside tortilla chips.

Fresh baguette sandwich loaded with tuna salad, hard-boiled egg slices, tomato and spinach, enjoyed with an iced latte.

Golden-brown slices of French toast topped with melting butter and a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Juicy beef burger with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and shredded cabbage in a soft bun, enjoyed late at night.

Fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with fresh herbs, served with multigrain toast slices and a glass of amber-colored beverage.

Partially consumed iced latte in a clear plastic cup while commuting.

Soft white bread sandwich layered with thinly sliced turkey, cheese, and pickled peppers, wrapped in deli paper.

Tortilla chips piled high with shredded beef, melted cheese, guacamole, and sour cream, served with several small ramekins of salsas.

A gooey cinnamon roll drenched in cream cheese icing paired with a cold iced coffee.

Multigrain bagel piled with sliced roasted turkey, melted cheese, crisp lettuce and red onion on parchment.

A Mediterranean-style spread with an arugula salad topped with watermelon and crispy halloumi, served with warm pita, olives, olive oil and zaatar alongside saffron rice with grilled chicken skewers, fresh greens, pickled onions and labneh.

Fluffy scrambled eggs cooked with tender potato slices, seasoned with cracked black pepper and red pepper flakes.

A chilled cup of light brown iced coffee with a few melting ice cubes, sipped through a paper straw.

An assortment of savory rice noodle rolls stuffed with pork and vegetables, spicy fish balls in chili broth, accompanied by chilled soy milk and a bowl of sweet black sesame soup.

A spread featuring spiced paneer cubes, rich meat curry, vibrant spinach dal, served with warm flatbread, sliced red onions, and green chutney.

A multi-course midday meal featuring crusty bread slices with whipped butter and pepperoncini, a terrine or paté on a dark plate, delicate prosciutto draped on a white plate, followed by wide ribbon pasta tossed with herbs and popped grains, and finishing with braised beef topped with a fried egg served over creamy mashed potatoes.

A sweet, golden pineapple bun with a crunchy sugar-topped crust and soft custard filling, held in a translucent paper bag as a street-style afternoon snack.

A juicy cheeseburger in a glossy bun with lettuce, paired with a layered mango smoothie dessert drink in a plastic cup with a domed lid and straw.

A homemade light beige smoothie served in a clear plastic blender cup, likely made with milk or yogurt and protein powder.

Two halves of a toasted bagel spread with cream cheese and topped with smoked salmon, tomato slices, red onion rings, and capers in a clear plastic takeout container.

A plate of wavy-edge pasta tossed with sautéed brown mushrooms and garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

A warm cinnamon roll dusted with powdered sugar, soft and sweet with a gooey cinnamon-sugar center.

A chilled iced latte served in a clear plastic cup, smooth espresso blended with milk over ice.

Grilled panini with tuna salad, fresh lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese pressed between toasted bread.

A crisp green apple partially eaten as a fresh, healthy afternoon snack.

A multi-course Japanese shabu-shabu dinner, starting with delicate seafood and beef appetizers followed by thinly sliced marbled beef, assorted vegetables, and dipping sauces for hot pot.

A bowl of crunchy cereal pieces submerged in cold milk as a late-night snack.

A warm cinnamon roll topped with creamy icing and blueberry compote, paired with a cold iced coffee.

Flavorful Indian spiced chicken pieces served over fluffy basmati rice, garnished with cilantro and pickled onions, accompanied by a chilled mango lassi.

Grilled seafood skewers served with a citrus lime wedge, paired with a savory soba-style noodle dish with bits of shellfish and fresh herbs.

A crusty baguette sandwich filled with thinly sliced roast meat, pickled carrots, cucumber, fresh cilantro, and a bright spicy chili sauce.

A clear broth soup with bone-in chicken pieces and green onion stalks, served alongside spicy kimchi and chili-dressed cabbage side dishes.

A small glass jar nearly empty of pale green pistachio gelato studded with chocolate pieces, eaten straight from the jar.

A juicy beef cheeseburger with melted yellow cheese on a soft bun, wrapped in red-and-white checkered paper, eaten outdoors after dark.

A tall plastic cup of iced coffee with milk and ice, enjoyed on the go.

A crusty baguette sandwich filled with sliced ham and fresh arugula, accompanied by thin slices of prosciutto draped over cantaloupe wedges.

A warm bowl of fluffy couscous mixed with roasted carrots, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and tender pieces of chicken, lightly seasoned with herbs.

A clear plastic cup of iced latte with visible milk and coffee layers, served with ice cubes and a straw.

Japanese chicken katsu curry over white rice, accompanied by shredded cabbage salad and a bowl of miso soup.

Supreme brown sugar boba milk tea served iced with tapioca pearls and swirls of brown sugar.

A spread of family-style Chinese dishes including bowls of rice, vegetable stir-fries, clear meat soups, and a braised chicken dish in savory sauce.

A grilled sausage on a stick and a spiral pastry cup filled with vanilla ice cream and sprinkles enjoyed at a street food festival.

A simple bowl of cereal soaked in milk, eaten as a late-night snack.

A homemade green smoothie in a clear glass, vibrant creamy green likely from blended leafy greens and fruit.

A cold iced latte in a plastic cup with a lid, layers of espresso and milk visible through the cup.

A piece of French toast in a takeout box, drenched in golden syrup with a fork resting on top.

A simple snack plate featuring square saltine crackers alongside thin slices of pale yellow cheese.

Grilled chicken topped with lemon slices and herbs, served with bright orange sweet potato mash and a fresh tomato-herb salad.

An evening spread of chilled gazpacho, octopus and cucumber salad, tomato and bread salad, blanched asparagus spears, and a glass of rosé wine.

A late-night bowl of cereal with milk and scattered freeze-dried raspberries.

A toasted bagel sandwich filled with scrambled egg, melted cheese, and cured meat, served with a side of jalapeño kettle potato chips and an iced coffee pouch.

A single-serving organic raspberry lemon food bar made with fruit, nuts, and a hint of sea salt.

A grilled beef cheeseburger with bacon on a toasted bun, served with seasoned crinkle-cut fries and a cold soft drink.

A bowl of granola clusters soaked in milk with scattered raspberries.

A dark cold brew coffee served in a to-go cup from a street-side café.

Sesame-seed bagel sandwich filled with a sausage patty, folded egg and melted cheese, wrapped in foil.

Glass bowl of steamed brown rice topped with roasted squash, sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach and sliced poached chicken breast.

Sliced cooked chicken breast served with a dollop of vibrant green, spicy Zhoug sauce from Trader Joe’s.

Fresh sugarcane juice served in a tall clear plastic cup with a bamboo straw from a juice bar.

Thin-crust New York–style pizza slice topped with melted cheese and pepperoni, served on a white paper plate.

Pan of linguine alle vongole with clams, cherry tomatoes and parsley alongside two small glasses of beer, followed by chocolate mousse with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Bowl of cereal soaked in milk topped with fresh raspberries as a late-night snack.

A creamy chia seed pudding likely made with yogurt or milk, providing a light, protein-rich start to the day.

A clear broth soup with pork meatballs and glass noodles, served with steamed bok choy, a bowl of green grapes, matcha tea, and iced coffee.

A large iced coffee in a takeaway plastic cup, enjoyed mid-morning for a caffeine boost.

A pink fruit smoothie likely made with strawberries and milk or yogurt, consumed as an afternoon pick-me-up.

A well-balanced dinner of blackened salmon over a wild rice and diced vegetable salad, served with grilled okra in a spicy orange sauce, sliced avocado, and a lime wedge.

A late-night whole wheat tortilla wrap filled with mashed sweet potato and rice, eaten as a small snack before bed.

A chilled iced latte from Ninth Street Espresso, served in a clear plastic cup with ice and a black straw.

A bowl of creamy yogurt topped with crunchy granola, toasted coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans and fresh blueberries.

A long, boat-shaped Turkish flatbread with a golden crust, topped with melted cheese and thin slices of cured meat, brushed with herbed oil.

A thick, creamy smoothie poured into a short clear glass, pale beige in color with tiny dark berry flecks.

A shared dinner featuring a platter of rice vermicelli noodles with fried tofu cubes, sliced Vietnamese sausage, fresh perilla and other herbs, cucumber slices and a dipping sauce, accompanied by a plate of crispy deep-fried whole shrimp with a red dipping sauce.

A slice of moist banana bread with visible banana flecks served alongside a glass of fresh coffee and two small clementines.

Three sunny-side-up eggs seasoned with cracked pepper, served in the pan with warm whole wheat pita rounds, a bowl of chopped cucumber and tomato salad, a jar of labneh drizzled with olive oil, and a strawberry smoothie.

A comforting bowl of light broth filled with rice noodles, tender tofu cubes, sliced okra, and a garnish of fresh cilantro.

Single-serve paper cup of creamy banana pudding labeled “Old school BANANA PUDDING.”

A large iced latte served in a clear plastic Georgie’s cup with a paper straw.

Three corn tortillas filled with shredded barbacoa beef, diced onions, and cilantro, served with lime wedges, a cup of beef consommé with herbs, and a small container of red salsa.

A small bowl of square shredded wheat cereal in milk with a spoon.

A partially eaten toasted bagel smeared with creamy white cheese on a black plate, served alongside a warm mug of coffee on a marble countertop.

A hearty croissant-style sandwich filled with sliced ham, salami, leafy greens, shredded carrots and cucumber, paired with an iced milk tea served in a clear pouch with a green straw.

A to-go cup of creamy bubble tea with tapioca pearls, placed on a wooden desk next to a laptop and smartphone.

An elegant dinner featuring four clam shells filled with creamy sauce and green herb oil, sliced tuna crudo in an amber broth, a golden breaded cutlet with pickles, green pea sauce–coated thick pasta with grated cheese, and a smooth dome of mousse over citrus slices.

A flaky Indian paratha roll filled with spiced fried cutlet pieces and tangy chutney, enjoyed late evening from a street-style eatery.

A simple breakfast of a peeled banana and halved golden kiwi, paired with a hot creamy coffee.