Endless Summer

I don't want this feeling to ever end

Somethings always last

Feeling Inspired

Northern Spyfood Co. inspired me to get my ass up at a decent time on Saturday to get to the farmers market.

Even though this katsu curry was nothing like what I can get at home, dis broke da mouth. I appreciate what New York can provide when your homesick.

The Kyoto and New Orleans iced coffee at Blue Bottle inspired me to attend a coffee tasting and sign up for coffee class.

I'm going to San Francisco in October to see them live. The Suburbs is one of the best albums of 2010. I NEED to see them play live at least once in my life.

NY O-face moments

Making use of the Quad Cam to take pictures of food.

Vegan cupcakes from butter lane. You can chose what flavor cupcake and frosting you want. They frost it right there too! I would say this is the #2 best cupcakes I've had. You know a cupcake shop is good when they have Stumptown coffee brewing:).

Giant beers from a Belguim beer garden in Williamsburg.

Homemade soba and some fancy tempura. WINNAHS

Fish n' Chips from A Salt and Battery. This place will change your life. I think about this almost as much as Halal.

Blueberry muffin soft serve at the Milk Bar

pic taken by Amber

Dessert from Cha-an. Clockwise: Black sesame seed creme brulee, green tea and chocolate mochi (that was wrapped in what I hope is a ti leaf for distinction), zenzai, and green tea cookies. Every one of these desserts were absolutely amazing. There was so much flavor in these tiny treats. Zenzai contained sake ice cream, mochi balls, azuki bean, and matcha. The inside of the chocolate mochi was like a truffle. We will definitely be back again!

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My first birthday in New York was quite an experience. Flowers delivered to my office, cupcakes from Billy's, dinner at Uva, TLC, but my birthday gift I received that night topped it off. The best cupcakes. in the world and one of the most funny moments of my life framed. So lucky to have my roommate!

Recent

Red velvet cake soft serve...my goodness that was good.

Toro y moi is my new obsession. Thanks to Sound Fix blog (and their amazing store in Williamsburg) and a fellow intern! I listen to him on the way to work on the M79 and E. He has a unique sound that puts me in a good mood. Hopefully I will get to see him play soon. Fave track: Talamak

This was one of the best nights I had in the apartment. It involved mimosa's in ikea cups, lmfao pandora playlist, fuji apples on our bottoms, kumu outfits made from sheets, naked marc jacobs shirt, hats galore, hula dancing, and ju. Unfortunately it would be extremely inappropriate to post those pics.

Snow out in Central Park

Halal food is my weakness...

This is what you call wash and fold.

I had Charlotte Gainsbourg's album, IRM in my iPod for a while, but never bothered to devote time to fully listen to it. I listened to it after watching Science of Sleep and it's actually pretty good. Also helps that she has impeccable style and is in a movie with Gael Garcia Bernal. Fave track: Time of the Assassins

Snow Art

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So my dreams of moving to New York may finally come true. The city is amazing with so many things to do and see. The food was delish and culture and diversity was everywhere.

When I arrived in New York, Dara took me to the East Village. This sculpture is part of a building. We also witnessed a photoshoot with a tall blonde model and a bunch of kids dressed up as iron man (She had Christian Louboutin's on).

After hours of walking around Williamsburg, I bought Naot sandals from Shoe Market to treat my feet! There were so many great finds in Williamsburg. This hat is a vintage piece from the 50s from Artists and Fleas market. I bought it from Ricky who makes crazy hats!

One of my main priorities was to see a show at the famous Bowery Ballroom. I've heard the buzz around the venue and saw Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. I went to the Bowery the last night of my trip and ended up seeing A Camp. BTW...great band! Nina Persson was awesome. She reminded me of a dramatic Jenny Lewis with a raspy voice. A Camp exceeded my expectations:).

Played tourist in Time Square and sat on the fancy bleachers. It was nice, but a little to crowded for my liking.