February 2012
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Biscuits and Scones Baking Class
A couple days ago, I took another Le Pain Quotidien Bread Baking class, this time with a couple friends and my Mom.
This was a belated birthday present for Mommy Dearest and I can’t imagine a better way to celebrate the most important woman in my life.
I took Le Pain’s Bread Basics class last Spring (read more about my experience here) and as much as I loved baking baguettes and...
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Wentworth in Charleston
I’m sure my weekend in Charleston would have been wonderful no matter what, but it was our stay at Wentworth Mansion that made it truly memorable.
As a former private residence turned Bed & Breakfast, the historic house is dripping with opulence. Hand-carved marble fireplaces, Tiffany stained glass windows and intricate molding are just some of the unparalleled details.
In fact, it...
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Charleston in a Snapshot
Wining, dining, strolling….
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January 2012
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West Village Hideaway: Aria
Last night I spent 3+ hours at Aria Wine Bar, perhaps my favorite little whole in the wall in the city.
Darkly lit Aria serves fairly inexpensive wine in full-to-the-brim glasses and a huge variety mix of Venetian small plates and pastas on communal tables and a kitchen island-esque bar, creating a very, very intimate atmosphere. I’d recommend:
Burratta and Prosciutto
Meatballs
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WatchAll she wants is a high five.
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Virgin Islands
I ended 2011 by disconnecting for a week in the Virgin Islands.
Highlights included:
Chartering a boat and island hopping - smartest thing we did all week
A stop in Jost Van Dyke (pronounced Yost) - a British Virigin Island notorious for the creation of the Soggy Dollar Bar Pain Killer cocktail topped with freshly shaved Nutmeg
Boat diving
Cave snorkeling in Norman Island
Hammock...
December 2011
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Last week, I attended a cheese class and was surprised by the addition of bottomless wine.
Last night, I attended a wine class and was surprised by the abundance of food.
Eataly’s “Aperitivo with the Winemaker: Sicilian Wines with Dan Amatuzzi” was a tasting of 5 Sicilian wines, paired with the Executive Chef’s selection of Antipasti Misti. And by Antipasti, they clearly...
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November 2011
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Last week I attended the Barney’s CO-OP opening.
Even better than the psychics and mini PB + J’s were The Bumby’s, a mysterious duo who type up a “fair and honest appraisal of your appearance”.
They basically told me I wasn’t edgy/wearing enough black to be at Barney’s.
Sounds about right.
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I know you’re supposed to get regular haircut/trims with long hair, but I subscribe to the philosophy that these frequent trims tend to stop the growth process and cut hair shorter and shorter. Or at least most haircut experiences have led me to this belief and I leave salons whimpering like an abused puppy.
Until now.
Two weeks ago I entered Madison Avenue salon, John Sahag Workshop,...
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October 2011
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Virginia Wine Country
Last weekend included a quick Washington, DC trip to visit college friends, admire Autumn foliage, sift through antiques at Old Lucketts Store and visit Tarara Winery in Leesburg, Virgina.
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C. Wonder Opens Its Big Green Doors
Last night I stopped by the brand, spanking new C.Wonder, a Soho boutique of my dreams.
No, really.
C.Wonder sells clothing, accessories, shoes and home decor and the aesthetic is part Kate Spade, J.Crew + Tory Burch. In fact, Tory’s ex-husband, Chris Burch, is the brainchild behind the colorful store, where most items are wallet friendly (minus the Vespa…)
The shop is separated...
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In celebration of today’s perfect Autumn weather, Erin and I took a bike ride all over Central Park.
While Erin cruised around on my year old Forge, I gave my new Schwinn Legacy bike a twirl (courtesy of Schwinn).
It’s a weird feeling to change from riding one bike to another, particularly adjusting to the change in brakes and gears. Fortunately, after the initial shock, the rest...
