adventures of weekend explorations and internet scrolling
New York is already exciting, but to then be walking along and see modern art in such an exposed manner, it’s quite thrilling.
I respect all the work and also the people who let the art remain. It’s such beautiful thing to see people observe the work as if they are in a museum, New York is surprising in that respect.
Scenes from:
Soho, Tribeca, Lower East Side, and East Village.
From left to right: #RavingHot; #ElectroGlow; #AfterDark
I was browsing through the beauty isle at Harmon, when I spotted these CoverGirl Glosstinis. The price for each was super affordable, under 3 bucks, and screamed summer, so it wasn’t a hard sell.
After a little research, I discover I picked up 3 out of the 4 limited-edition, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire polish shades. I was a big fan of the books and thought this was a cute coincidence.
I am super excited to showcase these vibrant colors along side my summer skin.
Several weeks ago on a whim, I went to Rockwood Music Hall and ended up seeing Justina Maria Soto. As I was walking to the venue, I found some of her music and got the sense that the show would be in the direction of smooth jazz vibes. Her voice and sound blew me away. The only way to describe the set is to say that it was a mix of Adele and Corrine Rae Bailey. I bought her CD and I’ve listened to the album while driving and getting my life together on a Saturday mornings. She has soul and it comes through in her music.
Ben Caron, who came on after Soto, deserves an honorable mention. This boy can sing too! He is based in LA and preforms with such passion. Check out his sound. The great thing about the venue is it’s free entrance fee. You enter order a drink or two and watch singer-song writers preform is an intimate setting.
I read an article about The Kitchen at Grove Station, in the New York Times, over a month ago. The review made it sound promising and worth a try. One of my closest friends had just gotten back from Spain and it seemed like the perfect restaurant to have a solid catch up.
The decor is amazing. Everything was perfectly coordinated to exude a sophisticated rustic cabin. I wish I took more photos of the decor because the space had all the key elements of my dream home. From the plush velvet booths to the hand carved oak chairs, white marble tables and painted bricks in antique white.
The dinner menu, seasonal, was broken into four categories; cold and light fare over to hot and larger entree portions. Your visit can be for any occasion, which I thought was a unique offering.
My friend and I split three light apps, sweet and sour lentil salad, Spring Shrimp Carpacio and Razor Clam. We each had one a entrée Gionone Chicken and Monkfish and closed out the meal sharing the strawberry shortcake dessert. For now, this restaurant is BYOB, but everything is so lovely about the establishment, I doubt they would fall short on their beverage offering. Think of it as bonus.
The meal overall was filling and delicious, but by no means did we need a wheel barrel. Basically, I am obsessed and will be going back to try another dinner service as well as their brunch.
Fluke Crudo, Thai Style: pickled cucumber, crispy shallots, basil oil
Lobster Roe Deviled Eggs
A lovely evening, with light nibbles. This is definitely a place where you have an opportunity to sample the entire menu. The dishes were all very simple and fresh, yet one or two elements brought more depth. We were transported to the Hampton’s with the decor; light wooden booths, airy walkway through the restaurant and a risky magnetic word game, mounted on the walls, that reminded you of late night shenanigans.
Not pictured, Angry Crab Cake and the Pulpo Flatbread listed under the “Medium-ish Things.” Really yummy and definitely shareable.
as we venture 