Since NYC Restaurant Week has been extended again we took the opportunity and had early dinner at Beacon Restaurant and Grill yesterday. Had to do it during my dinner break from work, but luckily Beacon is only one block away so I was able to be back in hour and a half. Beacon has three-level space that’s […]
Restaurants
BRUNCH AT NORMA’S
It’s pretty much a tradition now, when New York City Restaurant Week is here, we have lunch at Norma’s at Le Parker Meridien. Otherwise very pricey place, Restaurant Week allows us to have 3-course lunch for just $24. Above potato pancakes with cranberry apple sauce and sweet carrot payasam. Very crunchy and good this time. […]
SMORGAS CHEF WEST VILLAGE
Where do you go in NYC for the best meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam? I’m pretty sure you should go to Smorgas Chef. I’ve featured their Financial District location previously here which is very nice during summer when you can sit outside on Stone Street. But their West Village location is just so cozy […]
BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH THE LADIES
It was a cold snowy day when I headed to the East Village to celebrate my dear friend’s birthday. We had dinner at a Japanese restaurant called Kumo and had their extensive “all you can eat sushi”- deal. That included all you can drink too… Not always such a great idea. For appetizer you could […]
THE TEA SET
When it gets cold outside I like to hibernate like a bear. My social life slows down significantly, I love spending time at home, get comfy, plan for the future, read, write, save money and wait for the spring. No happy hours after work or regular Thursday and Friday night outings with the girls. I […]