for all us mortals who simply cant afford krug anymore, here’s a temporary fixer up. extra dark 85% coco chocolate truffles made with krug grande cuvee champagne, wow! now that’s worth $39.00 at vosges chocolate online or next door at 132 spring street new york. P.S. that’s for 12 truffles, the picture is simply “suggested serving”. by dd
now there is no other reason to visit paris, or geneva for that matter. well at least just one less reason. its not ‘cafe de paris’ but a damn good one indeed. we just found out (aparently a month later) that le relais de venise l’entrecote has opened its doors to new york city (590 Lexington Ave, +1 212 758-3989). the entrecotes special sauce, that is a closely guarded secret, is reportedly heavy on the butter, and incorporates blanched chicken livers, mustard, and thyme and its to die for.
while in paris long lines are guaranteed (along with classic bad service), i am not sure you will see the same thing happening in the newly opened new york branch. certainly if the restaurant was situated in soho or the lame and crowded meatpacking district it might garner that type of reaction, but in midtown? located on a rather non-descript block amongst hotels and office buildings? and what a superbly perfect location that is indeed. lets hope it doesn’t get too much attention. now we can go and avoid the whole crowd. just know there is no choice. you just order how you want your meat done: “blue, rare, medium or well”. vegetarians are forever forbidden. don’t forget the profiteroles for desert. yuuuuuum! by dd
biking in front of the supreme store on lafayette the other day was amazing. after two weeks of closing for re-stocking, fans gathered and waited for two days to be the first ones to have an hand on the new collection items! the line was going around the whole block…
i’m not exactly a potential customer of the brand due to the fact that i avoid lines and i’m more classic with my taste, but i love this brand and what it represents. everything is inline with a philosophy that seems tight. checking the website, i found this amazing video that was shot in nyc in 95′ by thomas campbell. can’t link it to the blog but here’s the link. enjoy! by pp’
opened a few years ago and still standing there is a little bookstore on bond street. tailored with a collection of contemporary photography dashwood is a great bookstore to visit. it is located on bond street (between lafayette and bowery) in new york. by dd
we know where we’re having our sunday picnic: on new york’s governors island. go early and rent a bike, bring your blanket and a good book and a big basket with a bottle of rosé, a french baguette, some sweet cherries and lots of cheese. way to love summer in the city. by kv
the cozy backgarden. Pimms all around!
the fabulous norwegian designer elise øverland along with hope atherton, kate schelter and animee mullins
not only a great restaurant with a great atmosphere and great people, bobo has a conscience! the food is mostly local, supporting small farmers, and the water filtered from the tap rather than shipped worldwide in heavy bottles. most importantly, the back garden is a hidden treasure and the perfect place for a summer cocktail. by kv
i guess these guys would not agree with the below post… some more of this post here by pp’
not all bad, but in general the exhibition ‘the generational: younger than jesus’ at the new museum and events surrounding reinforce how the new york art scene especially has something very wrong with it. even after the art market bubble has burst, it seems artists with little more than a keen trend-watching sense are getting most attention. where is our future utopia of genuine ideas, unique voices and the ‘governance’ willing to listen? … but I guess this is still new york after all, and the louder you are the more people hear you. by kl
went to rouge tomate (10 east 60th) last night and was impressed with the concept but not the atmosphere… sadly so empty!
“… a harmonious alignment of balanced cuisine, well-being, and social and environmental consciousness. this nutritional approach demonstrates a genuine respect for the integrity of ingredients used in crafting balanced, healthful and flavorful dishes.the rouge tomate lifestyle supports sustainable elements and business practices while offering an optimal balance of nutritional dishes and S.P.E.® compliant menus without sacrificing flavor, sophistication or a fun dining experience” .… you should go!
S.P.E.®, which stands for Sanitas Per Escam (Health Through Food), is a nutritional charter developed by chefs and dieticians.S.P.E.® is an innovative approach toward nutrition, transcending the idea of balanced eating to offer optimal nutrition that maintains, protects and strengthens the body.
in order to offer optimal nutrition, the S.P.E.® approach revolves around three key elements:
sourcing: selecting ingredients seasonally, locally, and with a focus on nutritional characteristics.
preparation: using specific cooking techniques that preserve the integrity and nutritional qualities of the ingredients.
enhancement: optimizing nutritional value by the synergy of product combination and menu diversity.
by kl
if you’re around, check out Philip-Lorca DiCorcia’s show of “one thousand” at david zwirner gallery, beside the work that is great as usual, the installation is really well done, it displays the images as a single sequence. unexpected association of images. a must. by pp’
this will be vanessa beecroft‘s first new york performance in almost 10 years with her long time gallerist Jeffrey Deitch. during this weeks armory marathon of events and exhibits, i’m looking forward to this performance of a williamsburg (for a moment) success story. by kl
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