Showing posts with label brooklyn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brooklyn. Show all posts

Saturday, July 14, 2012

three things I love, right now.

1. biking around on this...

I LOVE biking around NYCity on this.  I always knew I wanted a bike, but I never could have imagined how much it would change the way I view the city in the summer.  I hate the heat, but having a bike makes it so much more bearable.  Truly amazing. 
If you don't have a bike, get one asap!

Sconset Beach Cruiser - Target.com


2. wearing outfits like this...

Maybe it's the bike that's inspiring me, but I'm loving this look right now.

front-tie button down sleeveless shirts
high waisted shorts
toms shoes 
ray-ban clubmasters
navy chanel bag (someday)
old school bathing suit
gold watch
& red lipstick

done. :)


3. swimming in this...

The McCarren park public pool is finally open! 
This has immediately become my favorite go-to, weekday spot to cool off.
I wouldn't dare go on a weekend, way too overwhelming, 
but I will happily bike my butt over the Williamsburg Bridge during the week. 
Pool capacity 1,500 people. Wowza! 
   

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

five leaves.


FINALLY got to try Five Leaves in Greenpoint, Brooklyn after hearing raves 
about their shepherds pie & steamed mussels!  I think I have a new favorite restaurant!






Ft. Knox: cocktail recipe via the daily meal 
I've been dabbling with bourbon cocktails lately, but bourbon cocktails for ladies.
I like the taste of bourbon but I need it to be cut with lots of sweet. This was perfect!

House Made Ricotta $11
with figs, fresh thyme, honeycomb, maldon sea salt & fruit~nut bread 

This dish was definitely my favorite thing there, closely behind the mussels.
This is their photo from their site which appears slightly more appealing then my photo.
AMAZING!!!


Top Left: Steamed Mussels w coconut~saffron sauce, chilies, scallions & grilled sour dough $14
Top Right: Sweet & Spicy Brussel Sprouts with toasted pecans $6
Bottom: my photos of the house made ricotta... Mmmm.


Top: Organic Lamb Shepherd's Pie with honey roasted root vegetables $18
Bottom Left: Risotto of Duck Confit & Roasted Pumpkin 
with wild mushroom, sweet ginger & mascarpone  $19
Bottom Right: Mediterranean Sea Bass grilled whole with braised fennel, 
meyer lemons, green olives & marcona almonds $24