By Miss Jane
This is by far one of my all-time favorite reviews. Any time I don’t have to leave Brooklyn for a quality dining experience — one that doesn’t include questionable seating and plastic utensils — is an experience I thoroughly enjoy.
Los Mariachis, a restaurant that serves authentic Mexican cuisine, offers just that kind of exceptional experience. I was blown away by multicolored décor that had me feeling like I was vacationing in beautiful Puebla. Vibrant and exquisitely detailed, the chairs and tables were handmade (and shipped from Mexico). The restaurant’s gem is its mosaic tile artwork, featured prominently in the dining area.
With an extensive 5-page menu, there’s something for everyone, from the vegetarian friend to the picky child. Everything is categorized by the fillings–fresh produce, pork, chicken, beef, lamb, goat, seafood—and the options are quite limitless, from tacos, burritos and stuffed peppers to stews, sandwiches, pizzas, and grilled platters.
If your Thanksgiving dinner party just got way too large for your NYC apartment or you’re just not in the mood to cook or clean up, we’ve got the perfect option for you. Plan your Turkey Day feast at one of our favorite restaurants and tell them NUBIA sent you…
Thanksgiving at The Sunburnt Calf
226 West 79th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam
Upper West Side
646-823-9255
www.moolifegroup.com
The Sunburnt Calf will open at 12:00 pm on Thanksgiving Day
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By Miss Jane
You don’t have to trek into Manhattan for an authentic – and exquisite — French dining experience. Sue Perette is a quaint, cozy restaurant offering traditional cuisine right in the heart of Brooklyn.
With its candlelit atmosphere and window seating, it’s the perfect place for a romantic – but not too stuffy—dinner with a spouse, a laid-back night out with friends, or weekend brunch with the family.
A great starter for dinner is the signature appetizer, polenta fries (served with green aioli sauce), and their signature cocktail, the French 75, (made with gin, Cointreau, lime and sugar and topped with champagne.) The drink had the perfect mix of sweet and sour and will definitely prompt anybody to order more than one.
Other traditional appetizers include duck pate and charcuteries or fromages (cold cuts, charcuteries or cheeses plates.) The restaurant also offers an appetizer of the day. This particular night, it was quail served seasoned and tender with sweet peaches and figs.
(Left to Right) Venetian Statue ($59.99), Nefertiti ($64.99), Gothic Vampress ($99.99). All available at Party City.r
Hopefully we’re all bored with the “sexy” costume fad. I know I’ve seen enough half-naked witches and super heroines and after all, sexiness is a state of being and not what you wear. This Halloween top costumes are taking us back to ghoulish, gothic and classical characters with a very feminine appeal. Who’s ready for some dress-up fun?
Angelica of Pirates of the Caribbean - $59.99 at BuyCostume.com
Yours Truly on the red carpet at the Qream pre-fashion week Polish & Pamper party
Being a blogger rarely offers enough face to face interaction. It’s like everything happens online…we live for the next post, the next comment, the next status update, the next Tweet.
Then every now and again, spectacular events like Mercedes Benz Fashion Week come around, and we get to rub elbows with fellow bloggers, fashion industry folks, celebrities and readers alike. Not even 2 days into this 8 day event and there has already been 15 shows and countless parties!
My most anticipated shows this year are Tracy Reese and Naeem Khan and my fave party so far was the Qream pre-fashion week Polish + Pamper party! It was the perfect calm before the storm. I got to connect with some fabulous women, sip on delish Qream cocktails and got a relaxing mani/pedi. Plus, the giveaways were equally fab — a fashion week survival kit and jewelry from Stella & Dot!!
Check out the Qream Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!
We all have those awkward moments when the action in the bedroom just doesn’t go as well as planned. From embarrassing noises to two minutes encounters…here are 5 fun facts to deal with those “the self-conscious” moments.
1. The uncontrollable bodily fluids—yes ladies we do #1 and orgasm from two different locations, so that stain is from “squirting” but tell him that’s why and hope it doesn’t smell like –well you know.
As a foodie, I love to try cuisine from all over the world. Some of my favs include Korean, Thai, Indonesia, Turkish and can’t forget my homeland Jamaica. I am always surprised by the ingredients and hint of flavor that makes each dish different and true to their nation. With this said, I came across a web article on Epicurious, “Around the World in 80 Dishes”. Here five dishes from all parts of the world. For the full list, click on the link above and enjoy!
- Ethiopia: Doro Wett
- South Africa: Bobotie
- Peru: Seviche of Red Snapper
- Jamaica: Jerk Chicken
- Australia: Pavlova
I am so tired of people overeating and then blaming companies for the extra 10, 15 or even 20 pounds. From suing McDonalds for their kids happy meal options to restaurants for their dessert items, whatever the case, consumers who lack the discipline will continue to blame others for their own weight issues. But this new lawsuit takes the cake or should I say spread. Have you all read about the woman who is suing Nutella—claiming the company/advertisements led her to think this almond, nutty was a healthful breakfast option for her 4-year-old daughter. I wonder how often she gave her child Nutella and if she read the nutritional label on the bottle—maybe she would have thought differently.
What do you think about this latest lawsuit? At what point does the system say enough to these ridiculous lawsuits?
I once dated this guy who professed to being a “serial dater” but that wasn’t the problem, it’s what he said next that was: “I date a lot because I like a woman that looks good on my arm and there always seems to be a better-looking one around every corner.” Holy crap, I thought, did he really just say that, talk about shallow and insecure. This comment made me think about the types of men to avoid, so here are my top five, do with this information what you will….
1. The Money-Chaser– It’s a great thing to have ambition and be able to afford the comforts of live but it’s another to sell your soul for money or date the man that does. Trust me honey, you will always come second, third and fourth to his “paper.”
Cozy, Romantic Winebar & Restaurant in NYC
It’s not often you visit a winebar and get the full restaurant experience but at Pierre Loti Winebar & Restaurant, that’s exactly what you’ll find. With three popular locations in Midtown, Irving Place and Chelsea, Loti offers customers old world charm, amidst candlelight and warm earth-tone hues–not to mention the rich, decadent dishes that graces the menu.
The winebar features 40 by-the-glass red & white wines from Turkey to Greece and Bulgaria and over 200 bottle selections to choose from.
