the tulip table

A want or a need?

I think it is a little of both.

espresso in manhattan, ny

juan valdez cafe.

zibetto espresso bar.

macchiato espresso bar.

ninth street espresso bar.

Ninth Street Espresso was good, no check that, it was damn good. unfortunately the others were not, juan valdez gets the award for the worst espresso tasted in nyc. here was my cup at Ninth Street:

something has to change

when I first started this blog, I had the grand idea of blogging about all the fantastic restaurants I would try. I would cook amazing meals multiple times of week and then photograph them and write about the experience. Well, as you can see by the dates on my posts that I have been fairly unsuccessful in my venture. That said, I have decided that I will just start posting any and everything that finds its way into my  mind. I would still like to focus on food, coffee and design but perhaps start adding aspects of photography and art to the mix. I don't know, maybe this is a last grasping effort to keep this blog from falling by the wayside (as if it already hasn't) or maybe it will be the beginning of something beautiful. We shall see. Check back soon, hopefully you will find something interesting.  

Top Chef??

WTF, sorry for the harsh letters...but seriously WTF!! 

Ok, I catch a lot of flack from some of my friends for being such a fan of Top Chef but I can't help it, I love it. However, I have to say that I am feeling a bit cheated here. I am feeling like perhaps the show is attempting to gain ratings and keep drama on screen as apposed to letting the best chefs shine. Last night Leah was allowed to stay on the show and Jamie had to 'pack her knives'...what a crock. Leah gave up on the quick fire challenge. Not to mention, was anyone else blown away when she beat out Fabio with those mangled-ass sardines. Fabio's were flawless and hers looked like she let a left handed chimp do the knife work (no offense to left handed chimps). 

Jamie was asked to leave because her celery was over salted and allowed to over reduce. I still am having a hard time to find the words to vent my frustration. I would have been irate if I was Jamie. The judges even said while they were tasting Jamie's dish that the fish was prepared perfectly...over salted celery....they are kicking her off for over salted celery...Please. Leah should have hit the road long ago. I guess we will see if these judges can redeem themselves next week. 

Rosemary

As some of you may know, Abs and I go to Broadway cafe every Friday morning for a cup and scone. It is sort of our reward to ourselves for getting through another work week. Anyway, last week I noticed a new scone being offered at the pastry counter, rosemary and parmesan. I usually go for the blackcurrant scone which is divinity in the form of bread but today I thought this sounded interesting (and I LOVE rosemary) so I gave it a shot. I was not disappointed, the scone did not offer the same spiritual experience as the blackcurrant version; however, I do recommend to those who share a love the herb they try it out.

Architecture taste buds

At long last, the photos of Hoffman Orthodontics have been shot and processed. I hope you enjoy.

My Christmas list

With only 2 days until the big day, I thought I would post a little list of wants just in case any of you out there are planning a last minute gift for me. 

1. Returning from last years list...Miss Sylvia.

2.  Panasonic Lumix DMC - LX3, this is the new version of my current camera the DMC - LX2 which has been hands down the best camera I have ever owned.

3. And finally for those big spenders out there...the Volkswagen Tiguan....in black....with 19" wheels...and a roof rack.