Public in Nolita
May 23, 2011
Saturday afternoon a couple friends and I headed to brunch at Public to share Friday night stories at the industrial chic hang out in downtown’s Nolita neighborhood and give us some fuel before hitting up the Brooklyn Flea. The service was probably the best I’ve had in a long time, and the eclectic menu was fun to browse, although I stuck with my usual eggs and toast. I’ll have to make a note to stop back through when I’m feeling more experimental.
Tropical fruit salad with rosewater and sweet tahini yogurt and an iced tea
Quinoa hashbrowns
Scrambled eggs on sourdough toast with slow roast tomatoes and buttered mushrooms
Lunch at Bergdorf’s
May 16, 2011
After spending a day shopping around Manhattan with out of town friends, a little lunch break at Bergdorf’s Bar 5F was the perfect remedy.
Lobster salad wrap with avocado, bacon and mixed greens
Smoked turkey wrap
Snacks from Zabar’s
May 12, 2011
Having one of the top gourmet grocery stores, Zabar’s, only a block from my apartment is rather convenient. The other day we picked up their homemade olive bread, some gorgonzola cheese and peppered salame from the Columbus Salame Company, founded in San Francisco. It made for the perfect evening snack.
Zabar's bread, salame and cheese
A Night at the Ad Awards
May 6, 2011
Last night my friend invited me to the International Advertising Awards, so after checking out the recipients’ work headed straight to the food to see what fun things I could shoot. The highlight of the evening was coming across the IKEA Recipe Book. Although it’s written in Swedish, the food styling is some of the best I’ve ever seen, and certainly the most unique. Who would think sticks of butter and sugar could look so great. Aside from that, I had a nice tasting of steak, ravioli, salmon and cute tarts for dessert that were dying to be photographed.
Raspberry tart
Chocolate Peanut Butter bars
IKEA Recipe Book
Rooftop
5 Napkin Burger
May 2, 2011
I know I’ve already featured 5 Napkin’s Deep Fried Pickles, but after ordering out from here not once, but twice over the weekend with friends and roommates, I decided it was worth another blog post. This time showing off their veggie burger and fries. And they’ve recently opened up a joint in Boston as well, so it’s not just limited to New Yorkers anymore.
Veggie Burger
French Fries
Sushi Saturday
April 11, 2011
Sushi is by far one of the most beautiful food presentations out there, rich in color, textures and just so visually appealing (and of course tasty). Stopping through one of my favorite city spots, Momoya, they kindly prepared their selection of the best sushi/sashimi for me to photograph before bringing it home for friends to enjoy.
During preparation
The Sushi/Sashimi Platter
Salmon Crunchy Roll- spicy salmon, mango, avocado & crunchy rice
Sharing plates with friends
Sunrise Mart
February 20, 2011
We made a stop yesterday at the Sunrise Mart, a specialty Japanese supermarket in East Village that not only has every food you could possibly want to take back with you from a holiday in Asia, but houseware items, videos and magazines. We picked up some soy sauce and noodles, so I’ll be sure to share our homecooked Japanese cuisine when it’s prepared.
Seasonings and oils
Fresh seafood including octopus and squid
Authentic Japanese bottled beverages and sauces
The Barrel
February 20, 2011
I briefly mentioned The Barrel in a post not too long ago, but unfortunately didn’t tag my camera along with me. We loved it so much though, we had to go back yesterday afternoon. Located down in East Village, it’s a quaint little tapas bar that serves a great brunch menu and has the sweetest waitresses making it all the more welcoming. When we asked for tea to go, they went next door just to get disposable cups for us to take with us.
House Club Sandwich with chicken, homemade berkshire bacon, tomato, red onion, lettuce, american cheese, served w/ mix fruits & mixed greens salad
Plum Tomato & Avocado Salad with avocados, plum tomatoes, palmito, & mixed greens tossed in balsamic dressing
Robert’s Brunch
February 6, 2011
A weekend brunch at Robert, above the Museum of Arts & Design overlooking Central Park and the lovely Upper West Side.
Ricotta Cheese Pancakes with apples and whipped creme
Love the floral accents on the tables
Grilled Vegetable Wrap with Sweet Potato Fries
Smoked Salmon Benedict with Petite Bagel, Dill Hollandaise and Potato Rosti
Fish Friday
February 4, 2011
In the middle of a snowstorm, my roommates and I, along with some friends from our building enjoyed a local meal at Kefi. Pictured below is the Pan Seared Striped Bass. Flashing back to another amazing fish dinner, check out a home cooked Wahoo evening in Aruba not too long ago.
Pan Seared Striped Bass, String Beans, Potato, Capers, Olives
Local Aruba Fish Market
Wahoo
Cooked and ready for dinner on the ocean
Wahoo Tacos
a camera in the kitchen 