Break those chains that bind you

This past weekend my friends and I went to Calle Ocho, a Cuban restaurant on the Upper West Side to have dinner before one of them went off to Chile for study abroad. It was my second time there and it's hasn't disappointed both times.

It has flattering lighting, lively music, a good-looking crowd, good food, making for a captivating atmosphere. They serve this doughy bread before your meal filled with cheese and accompanied with a black bean dip which is so good, I had three last night. Their sangria is also delicious as is their food. Between all of us we had a soft taco platter with chipotle chicken, shrimp, grilled beef, guacamole, mushroom paella, salmon and snapper cerviche which we attacked before I even remembered I had a camera with me. I then had to improvise on outfit shots in the cab on the way back to school.

dress haute hippie. watch follie follie. jewelry assorted.

NYC Restaurant Week 2010

Perry St
176 Perry Street
(btwn Washington St and West St)
New York, NY10014
(212)352-1900
jean-gorges.com


okay, seriously, i died and went to pancake heaven.





Restaurant Week Round 2, anyone? -fui

never blame anyone if you get hurt because you took the risk & you decided who was worth the while

One of my favorite girls, Andrea, celebrated her 21st birthday at this Japanese restaurant called Dozo in River Valley:

take a chance & never let go. - fui

The Modern

About two weeks ago, Fui and I had lunch at the MOMA's Michelin star restaurant, The Modern, with a few of our friends who were visiting from home. I thought the food was alright but the setting was great- the restaurant was bright despite the cloudy day due to the large windows and there was a power-lunch hour feel to the restaurant.

I could tell that the food was of high quality but I'm really easygoing when it comes to food so I'll just let the pictures do the talking. I do remember that they gave us complementary butternut squash panna cotta before lunch and petit fours after lunch. For our mains, a couple of us had the monkfish while the rest had roast chicken and for dessert were a type of mango brioche pudding and an extremely delectable hazelnut gateau.

Fui wore an asymmetrical cutout top from preen with a uniqlo thermal tee underneath

I wore a generra gold sequin jacket bought two years ago from Tokio7, my trusty striped zara tunic and american apparel leggings.

look in the mirror and realize that you're not alone in this world

National day holiday at Fika, a chill, slightly minimalist and almost solely outfitted in Ikea(what else?) Swedish bistro my friends found on 257 Arab Street to celebrate my friend, Nurul's birthday. In the background of the third picture is an absolutely delightful strawberry cream layered chocolate cake mhy other friend, Syin, baked, smothered in chocolate ganache. It was a pretty awesome find, we have a running joke in my circle of friends about Sweden because one of my friends is absolutely smitten with all things Swedish and this would have made her so happy.

Wish you were here with us Naga and best of luck during your new school year!xoxo Hairin

Four Years On

Yesterday I had some friends from high school over at my place for dinner and I spent pretty much the entire day making pasta, pizza, roast chicken and salad. For dessert I baked a mocha mud pie, an apple pie and a honey and pine-nut cheesecake. Running very late, I threw on this purple silk Zara dress with embellishments down the front that I also wore to Thanksgiving at the Thompson LES last year. It was comfortable, roomy and made for easy entertaining.-Hairin

I'm wearing: dress Zara. shoes christian louboutin ron ron. ring thrifted.

Below are some photographs that my friend, Auggie, took of the food...

Celebration:

For lunch, we had the Vongole whipped up by beth.

An hour after lunch, I hear shouts of jubilation in the kitchen to find this magnificent mass of a red velvet cake.

They couldn't bear to cut it.

Although it was more like a pink velvet cake, it was still some pretty amazing dessert they had baked. The cream cheese and the berries together was just mhmm-mmm.

beth is wearing: tank miss selfridge. skirt american apparel. bag louis vuitton

hairin is wearing: striped top club monaco. skirt american apparel. heels aldo. bracelet loewe

fui is wearing: tank eryn brinie. skirt vintage.

xoxo, fui