You're next on my list

I don't really care for sticky buns or things of that sort but the one featured in Bon Appetit might be the exception. This picture has me mesmerized! 

Yup Mr. Stickybun, you're on my hit list!

Love means a full stomach

While most people consider Sunday a day of rest, I had to substitute mine for Saturday. That's what happens when a Sunday becomes a work day.

My day of rest was just that, until 6:30 rolled around and a 'late' dinner came into play. I usually deny such a thing if I have work the next day because I really enjoy my sleep. But when the words 'Buttermilk Channel' are spoken, I drop any sense of practicality, exchanging it for shoes and a bag and head out the door. Although I gave up some sleep time, it was definitely worth it. 

Since Buttermilk Channel is very dimly lit, I refrained from taking pictures. Don't you find the flash on the iPhone to be very bright? I thought the flash would be distracting to the people next to us. Lucky for me and the sake of this blog, my "dinner companion" (hi Kev! ... not like you read this) disagreed and took the pictures anyway. He had his own agenda. He's become an instagram snob. Thanks for the picture though!

slow roasted pork spare ribs : painted hills farm delmonico rib eye w/ bone marrow spread

buttermilk fried chicken w/ cheddar waffles : pecan pie sundae

Yumm.

 

Still no baking but lots of eating

Another week has gone by where I have not baked. I must get out of this baking slump quick.
In the mean time, I'll just have to fill you in on my latest food obsessions.

Lets start with Friday.
Since it is Lent, that means meatless Fridays. Which makes it a perfect day to hit up Flex Mussels. Finally! Seriously, it's been a long time coming. Thank you meatless Fridays for giving me a reason to go. (As if I needed an excuse). Yummy food. Just wasn't able to try the clam chowder since there was bacon in there, or the San Danielle mussels since that had prosciutto. Darn, I do love prosciutto. As for the donuts, not too bad. My faves would be raspberry, pb&j, and the chocolate hazelnut! Mmmm what a delish dinner.

 [tuna tartare]

 [clam chowder]

 [italiano: calamari, roasted garlic, red wine, tomato sauce] 

[san danielle: prosciutto, caramelized onions, white wine, garlic]

 

[truffle fries] 

 [donuts: raspberry, salted caramel, cinnamon sugar, pb&j, (2) chocolate hazelnut]

Now onto Tuesday...

Had linner at Roberta's in Brooklyn. Oh and if you're wondering if that was a typo, well it was not. Linner is similar to brunch, but is the afternoon meal instead of lunch and dinner. So maybe it should be called lunner? Anyway... my afternoon meal was at Roberta's. Which was then followed by dessert at Brooklyn Farmacy.
Both delicious and unique places, that I would consider my favorites. What a great way to welcome spring :) Great food & lovely weather.

Roberta's

[cheese plate] 

[the beastmaster: tomato, mozz, gorgonzola, pork sausage, onion, capers, jalapenos 

& the bee sting: tomato, mozz, sopressata, chili, honey ]

Brooklyn Farmacy

 [strawberry rhubarb pie & vanilla ice cream]

[vanilla & coffee milkshake -&- a slice of apple pie]

Brooklyn Farmacy is a restored pharmacy that serves dessert in an old-fashioned setting.

Decorated with original fixtures, this place is absolutely adorable.

Traditional soda shops meets modern day culinary twists <3 

Happy Eating

Surprise!

If you've visited my blog before, you may have noticed that the current site description is different from the one I had originally posted. That's because I had to get rid of that lengthy statement that said I was an unemployed 23year old nurse. 

Why did I have to delete that?

I'm glad you asked! It's because I now have a job! YAY!

I am now a full time nurse and today was my first day of orientation. Exciting news, huh?

Where does this leave my baking? Well, I've already been slacking so that's not so good. But, once I get a better grasp on this 'I'm an adult now. I have a job.' thing, I can start baking again. Until then, I need to get used to this transition.

Wish me luck!

The happiest hour of them all

My baking drought continues. Hopefully that changes sometime soon, after all I have to test out a recipe I plan on using for Easter. For those of you that I will be spending Easter with, here's my hint: it involves fruit.

But until that day, I will just have to update you on other things.

On Friday, I went to Mermaid Oyster Bar during happy hour. Best decision ever. This entry isn't devoted to the cheap drinks but it's all about the cheap food. The main reason I was drawn to this place was the $1 oysters. I could easily down a dozen. I did. I loved every second of it! =) Overall, their happy hour menu is pretty awesome. I enjoyed every bite of the mini fish tacos and lobster sliders. Yumm! Now let me prove how much I liked it there:

Half devoured

[about 5mins later there wasn't a single crumb left]

I got so distracted being in  food heaven that I forgot to take a picture when our first serving came out. Then remembering halfway through our second serving, I decided any picture is better than no picture. Okay, there is no evidence of fish tacos, except for that empty plate at the top (middle) of the picture. What can I say, but when there's food in front of my face everything else is practically forgotten. 

To top things off they give you free chocolate pudding and a fish fortune teller thingamajig. I consider this a fun evening. Even if the fortune said I was a fickle person. Whatever. I left a happy camper.

Now, when do I get to go again?