Since NYC Restaurant week got extended once again we had a chance to try out the Financial District gem, Delmonico’s. Delmonico’s opened in 1837 as America’s first fine dining restaurant, and it sure is still fine. The space is grand and gorgeous and for example our waiter had been working there for over 25 years. […]
Author: Katariina
LUNCH AT THE RUSSIAN TEAROOM
I’ve been wanting to go here since they reopened in 2006. The Russian Tea Room was originally opened in 1927, by former members of the Russian Imperial Ballet. The restaurant’s interior hasn’t been touched and the over-the-top decor is the same as when it closed in 2002. However, several restaurant reviews have noted that the food and service leave […]
BRUNCH AT NORMA’S
It’s NYC Restaurant week and the tradition is having brunch at Norma’s at Le Parker Meridien Hotel. Norma’s is normally very pricy (every item on the menu is around $20, OJ $9!)), but during Restaurant Week you get 3 courses for $24. Check out the menu here, looks delicious, doesn’t it? We had orange-banana-strawberry smoothies […]
BIRTHDAY PARTY AT KITTICHAI
My friend had her 33rd birthday and we celebrated it at the gorgeous Kittichai (located at the 60 Thompson Hotel). Kittichai is modern Thai restaurant that has pool with floating candles in the middle of the dark, mystic space. Service was great and we got table right by the pool. My request for the waiter for […]
SPRINKLES CUPCAKES
Keeping it quick and simple: Sprinkles banana cupcake mix. I found this gem at Williams-Sonoma the other day while killing time there during my lunch break. I so love that store! What a great cook I would become if someone gave me like $1000 gift card there! 🙂 My rarely used Kitchen Aid got some work today. Really […]