tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16183390043513017242024-03-18T07:40:18.947-04:00Little Ms. Piggyskatie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-39232022644925538152013-05-06T16:07:00.000-04:002013-05-06T16:08:14.312-04:00Qdoba Mexican Grill House Party!Hello friends! It's shaping up to be quite a busy month and this weekend was no exception. Yesterday I hosted a Qdoba Mexican Grill House Party in celebration of Cinco de Mayo and had a blast!<br>
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It was my first time as a host for <a href="http://www.houseparty.com/" target="_blank"><b>House Party</b></a>, which connects brands with people nationwide who apply to be hosts for parties. Brands will sponsor parties, and if you are selected as a host, you promise to invite friends and share the goodies supplied in the Party Pack. It's a great way for brands to directly connect with consumers in such a saturated market. <b> <a href="http://www.qdoba.com/" target="_blank">Qdoba</a></b> happened to be the first House Party I applied for, and I was so excited to be selected! As a newbie host, I was a little anxious about how my first House Party would turn out, but it was a big hit and I'm hoping more parties will roll around that I can host.<br>
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I'm always looking for an excuse to have get togethers at my apartment (I think I get this from my parents - they always willingly host parties at their house!) so was happy to celebrate Cinco de Mayo courtesy of Qdoba. About 2 weeks before the party I got my Party Pack which included some goodies to use at the party and a certificate for a 20-person catering bar to redeem at my local Qdoba. <br>
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I suppose living in NYC for a decade has hardened me into expecting a hard time, but the manager of the local Qdoba at 3rd Avenue and 53rd Street was absolutely amazing! Charisee truly went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. I was so worried it would be a hassle but she made it all so easy and was a joy to talk to. <br>
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With the food taken care of thanks to Qdoba, I was able to play around with decorations. Qdoba supplied plastic glasses which I dressed up with some mustaches. I also made mustache props for my guests, a Fiesta banner, Cinco de Mayo wreath, and got some fun Fiesta necklaces!<br>
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Although its more widely available during the Fall, you can usually find spaghetti squash all year round. I went to Whole Foods and picked a nice bright yellow one out for my dinner.<br>
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The three most popular ways to cook spaghetti squash are to (1) bake it in the oven (2) boil it (3) microwave it. In the interest of time (oven takes 60+ minutes and boiling takes about 30-40 minutes), I decided to microwave it. <br>
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Many people say to split the squash in half lengthwise to cut the cooking time, but I could barely get my knife through the squash. So I'll just skip that step and take the extra cook time lol.<br>
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<u>Microwaving Spaghetti Squash:</u> <br>
Step 1: Take a fork and poked holes all over the squash (otherwise you will have exploded squash all over your microwave from the pressure).<br>
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A friend suggested we meet for dinner at Maison Kayser and I was super surprised to find out that they offer full meals at the cafe!<br>
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As I rolled myself in, I was immediately greeted with a beautiful display of tarts, pastries, desserts, breads, rolls, croissants, and all sorts of goodies. <br>
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Then when I looked to the right, I saw the large and spacious dining area:<br>
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As I dragged myself away from the display cases, my attention was next attracted to the big windows showing the bakery in the back. Where bread is born!!! Fresh baguettes were still coming out of the oven even at 6:30pm. <br>
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Last week, I met up with two former coworkers for dinner at <a href="http://empellon.com/taqueria/" target="_blank"><b>Empellon Taqueria</b></a><b> </b>in the West Village. I love exploring the West Village but I always get so confused trying to find my way around! Empellon Taqueria is such a cute gem in the West Village but if you don't look closely, you could walk right past its nearly unmarked door (as I did...twice). <br>
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When you walk in, you'll find a colorful and awsome looking bar area on the right. On the left, you'll find a cozy dining area with exposed brick walls, great lighting, and well placed art/fixtures that create a fantastic atmosphere.<br>
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One of my dining compadres called earlier in the week to make a reservation for 4 people for Friday night. We were told that only 6:30pm and 9:30pm were open. Ok...looks like we're gonna have to go with 6:30pm on this one. Late dinner reservations on a Friday really means an ugly Saturday morning so yes, lets eat first before kicking off any kind of Friday night festivities. (Although, after we finished up and were leaving a bunch of tables were still open and available. I will never know how these things work...)<br>
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Upon arrival, I was amazed at how big the space was. There's a huge bar area up front with lots of tables and a decently sized dining room in the back. The General had bold wall paper, funky lights, and modern chairs which added to the fun and super lush feel of the place. <br>
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Given all the space and the scarcity of people rushing for 6:30pm dinner (just me huh?), I was surprised when the hostess tried to seat us right on top of the only other table seated. No exaggeration, the chair of one of the girls at the other table was touching the chair at our table. When we asked to be placed in any of the other 296 remaining seats, I was even MORE surprised when we were given push-back and left standing (!!). <br>
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<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2013/01/the-general.html#more">Read more »</a>katie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.com7199 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA40.7209083 -73.99355400000001715.198873799999998 -115.30214800000002 66.2429428 -32.684960000000018tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-90575267430085638342013-01-14T08:30:00.000-05:002013-01-14T08:30:03.846-05:00Le ParisienLast summer, as I headed to <a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/07/cask-bar-kitchen.html" target="_blank">Cask Bar + Kitchen</a>, I passed by the cutest restaurant front:<br>
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<a href="http://www.leparisiennyc.com/" target="_blank"><b>Le Parisien</b></a> just exuded such a feeling that, for a moment, I got that "I'm not in NYC but in Europe" feeling. As I walked passed and peeked into the window, I saw such a warm and cozy space that I immediately took this picture so that I could add it to my "to-try" list. Fast forward a couple months, and I've finally managed to have a meal at Le Parisien! <br>
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I'm embarrassed to admit that on the day of dinner, I was 30 minutes late to meeting my friend (for those of you who know me, I institute a strict 15-min rule). However, the hostess at Le Parisien still sat my dining compadre before I arrived. I love that - most restaurants in NYC won't even take your name unless everyone in your group has arrived!<br>
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The inside of Le Parisien is charming and filled with various knickknacks and pictures. There is a small bar area with wine bottles sectioned off by labels written in chalk. Really added to the charm of the restaurant! <br>
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I took some time to reflect on my 2012 and it was definitely quite a year for me:<br>
- there was a break-up, a make-up, and a break-up again<br>
- a best friend moved away, a best friend moved back <br>
- I took plane rides to Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Las Vegas, Arkansas, Los Angeles and San Diego<br>
- Sandy reminded us of our vulnerability<br>
- I parted ways with my crackberry and finally got a fully functional smartphone (luuuuurv my S3!)<br>
- and most importantly, I realized I almost let go of a dream<br>
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That realization was a hard one for me to swallow. And so I didn't swallow it. I decided to pursue it and here we are folks - its happening! I know I'm being vague, but I will have explanations later. For now, I'm only looking forward to what 2013 will be. And what better way to kick it off on this blog than with a post!<br>
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<a href="http://www.ryerestaurant.com/" target="_blank"><b>Rye</b></a> in Williamsburg. This restaurant has been on Piggy KL's and my list for a while now and we finally had the chance to scope it out! A quick ride on the L train and a dark yet brisk walk from the Bedford station transported us to the Rye dining room.<br>
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We arrived around 6:30pm on a weekday and there were plenty of tables available, but by the time we left around 8pm it was definitely a scene! They don't take reservations, but I believe you can call ahead and put your name down on the wait list on busy nights.<br>
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As you walk into Wahoo's Fish Taco, you'll see that it has a super casual, relaxed, surf-themed vibe - reflective of its California roots!<br>
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As a child of NYU, I can't help but have a soft spot for the Thai food at <a href="http://www.spicethainyc.com/spice/home/index.html" target="_blank">Spice</a> (and those shrimp fritters...). But there's a new rival in town! <a href="http://www.ngamnyc.com/" target="_blank"><b>Ngam</b></a> has opened in the East Village and I'm obsessed!<br>
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When you walk in, you'll notice a modern feel with exposed piping, brick walls, wooden tables, and an open kitchen on the right. More often than not, you'll also see the chef and owner Chef Hong making her magic in the kitchen as you walk by towards the dining room. <br>
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Ngam really sets itself above other Thai restaurants by offering a really unique and inventive menu. In addition to the noodle and curry dishes that are staples in traditional Thai restaurants, Ngam also offers special creations such as Lamb "massaman" Roti Potpie, Lobster Dumplings, and Thai Oyster Shots. Take a look at their full menus <a href="http://www.ngamnyc.com/#!/menu/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>
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I've been to Ngam several times now, as well as ordered take-out even more times. My definite favorites have been:<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Peek Gai Tod” Brother Chai’s Chicken Wings: </b>amazing marinade with just a touch of the chili sauce glaze. Served on a piece of wood so it was cool to look at as well!<br>
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Located on a corner in SoHo / Nolita, it looks like an unmarked diner on the outside. On the inside, it still looks like a tiny (but packed!) diner. Definitely tiny, so be prepared to wait. We arrived around 1:45pm and it was a half hour wait. As we left around 3:30pm, the hostess was still quoting a 40 minute wait for interested parties.<br>
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We came for brunch, so I was torn between ordering a brunchy egg item or a "regular" item. The corn, however, was a must and definitely happening.<br>
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<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/12/cafe-habana.html#more">Read more »</a>katie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.com117 Prince St, New York, NY 10012, USA40.7229619 -73.99415140.7214574 -73.9966185 40.724466400000004 -73.991683500000008tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-66426812728191200532012-11-28T23:01:00.002-05:002012-11-28T23:01:40.250-05:00Dirt CandyI'm a pretty picky eater but when it comes to vegetarian restaurants, I'm all in! Sadly, usually Piggy KL is my only volunteer to accompany me to a meatless establishment. But on this trip to <a href="http://www.dirtcandynyc.com/" target="_blank"><b>Dirt Candy</b></a>, we were both so glad to have tried it! <br>
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Dirt Candy is run by Amanda Cohen, a vegetarian chef who competed with Morimoto on Iron Chef! Its a tiny restaurant in the East Village (only 18 seats available), definitely make a reservation before coming and keep an eye out for the restaurant otherwise you may walk right past!<br>
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Its a pretty small menu with each item named after the primary vegetable ingredient (note: the menu changes seasonally based upon the current vegetable offerings). Although small, each offering sounded so appetizing! <br>
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Inside, it's a colorful blue and red themed space with wood tables and chairs. The first room you walk into has high bar style tables and the second room on the side offers the traditional tables. <br>
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First order of business: scope out the margarita options! Dining compadre decided on the Mexican Mojito (with muddled pineapple, tequila, mint, and fresh lime juice) and I couldn't resist the call of the Clasica Agave margarita (with tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar). The drinks were nicely presented and actually pretty large in size! They tasted pretty good, but sadly were not very strong (was there any tequila??). <br>
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If you are brunching here on Sunday, you'll be treated to a live Jazz band with your meal! Love how it changes the atmosphere! Sadly the space was kind of small and our table was very close to the band - next time I'm going to sit farther away and maybe I'll be able to chat more with my dining compadres lol<br>
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They offer a brunch prix fixe - for $19.95 you get a brunch drink, coffee or tea, and a brunch entree of your choice. While it was a little more than my usual brunch prices, this isn't too bad for Midtown East. And who doesn't love a drink with brunch!<br>
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A friend recently suggested <a href="http://www.hummuskitchen.com/" target="_blank"><b>Hummus Kitchen</b></a> and I thought why not, lets give it a try!<br>
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With a couple locations around the city, on this occasion I visited their Kips Bay location. When you walk in, you'll see simple wood tables and chairs and exposed brick wall. The lighting is bright and I can clearly read the menu (the way i prefer it!) and this spot is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner! <br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside of Hummus Kitchen</td></tr>
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Looking at the menu, its a pretty simple menu offering standard Mediterranean/Middle Eastern fare. I like that its a simple menu yet offers a good variety of everything. <br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front of the menu - appetizers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back of menu - entrees</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/11/hummus-kitchen.html#more">Read more »</a>katie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-13399810946338192282012-11-16T08:30:00.000-05:002012-11-16T09:20:18.167-05:00Wafels & DingesFriday, unsurprisingly, is a favorite day of the week for many people, but at my office its an even more exciting day: the <a href="http://www.wafelsanddinges.com/" target="_blank"><b>Wafels & Dinges</b></a> truck is on our corner! Yippeeeeeee!!!<br>
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While the truck does offer some savory waffle options (pulled pork wafel, chili con corne etc), my team and I really love stopping for for a little post-lunch sweet treat!<br>
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Take a look at their menu which is located above the truck:<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Menu above the truck</td></tr>
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Each wafel order comes with your first dinges (toppings) free with each additional for an extra $1 and scoop of ice cream for $2. Here are your dinges / topping choices:<br>
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<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/11/wafels-dinges.html#more">Read more »</a>katie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-11152588987117049472012-11-15T13:40:00.000-05:002012-11-15T13:40:03.114-05:00Park Avenue TavernI've worked in Midtown East near Grand Central for many many many years now, so it<b>'</b>s pretty embarrassing for me to admit that I actually don't know many good places for lunch in the area! Lucky for me, a former coworker who relocated to LA last year (VL come backkkkkk!) stopped by the office for a quick visit. No better excuse than this to go out for lunch! It was raining cats and dogs out so we went right across the street to <a href="http://www.parkavenuetavernnyc.com/" target="_blank"><b>Park Avenue Tavern</b></a>!<br>
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When you walk in, you'll see a big bar in the middle of the room and booths/tables throughout. There is also a room in the back so the place is pretty big and can accommodate a decent crowd for lunch. <br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Big square bar area in the middle of the space</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Booths! It may be the Jersey girl in me,but I looooove booths!!</td></tr>
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Looking at the menu, I love that there is a pretty big menu available for lunch. While I love all the Japanese options in the Midtown East area, its great to find a place with classic American offerings at reasonable prices. Sometimes you just get a hankering for a great salad, burger, chicken...<br>
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<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/11/park-avenue-tavern.html#more">Read more »</a>katie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.com499 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA40.7505602 -73.978675340.749056700000004 -73.9811428 40.7520637 -73.976207800000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-89202609606023116192012-11-12T08:30:00.000-05:002012-11-12T09:33:51.560-05:00Brunch: The BarrelI stopped by <a href="http://www.thebarrelnyc.com/best_tapas_wine_bar_nyc/" target="_blank"><b>The Barrel</b></a> in the East Village for brunch on Saturday and was very excited to see that there was no wait! Wohoo!!<br>
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I liked the inside of the restaurant - calming feel with lots of wood, some greenery, and curved decorations. I guess it was meant to mimic the inside of a barrel?<br>
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Looking at the menu, there is a brunch menu for $12.95 which includes a brunch entree and a drink - what a steal! There's also a lot to choose from on the brunch menu so that makes it exciting for me. I'm usually an egg gal for brunch but lately I've been feeling more lunch hehe<br>
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The brunch menu includes your traditional items as well as Barrel specific creations such as the Galette. My dining compadres and I ordered a pretty good variety to share:<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Galette Breton Complet - buckwheat crepe, gruyere cheese, eggs, arugula, smoked ham</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/11/brunch-barrel.html#more">Read more »</a>katie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.com110 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY 10003, USA40.7298672 -73.98916340.728363200000004 -73.9916305 40.7313712 -73.98669550000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-62179683932278557242012-11-02T08:00:00.000-04:002012-11-05T11:06:11.222-05:00How is everyone post-Sandy?*<strong>Update</strong>*<br />
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Piggy KL is prepping food to bring down to the <strong><a href="http://www.bowery.org/" target="_blank">Bowery Mission</a></strong> right now and she's one of my hero's today for it! For those of you who can, please join her in Hurricane recovery efforts (more info <a href="http://www.bowery.org/media-news/presidents-update/hurricane-sandy-bringing-out-best/#needs" target="_blank">here</a> for the Bowery Mission, <a href="http://www.citymeals.org/" target="_blank">here</a> for Citymeals on Whels, and <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/articles/wnyc-news/2012/oct/30/how-help-hurricane-sandy/" target="_blank">here</a> for other ways to help).<br />
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Hello Piggy friends! Its now day 4/5 of power outage and loss of cell phone reception in my hood. That cheese I bought as my storm "<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/10/whitehall.html" target="_blank">prep</a>"? Now in the garbage, along with the rest of the contents in my fridge and freezer sadness. And that popcorn? Still sitting in its wrapper as I have no power for my microwave lol. But it's really not as bad as it could be - for once I'm grateful to have a 2nd floor apt as there is only one flight of stairs to climb (which I do normally, just not in complete darkness) and I have running (cold) water! Very important especially when nature calls...<br />
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I got a call from Con Ed today saying that power will be restored by tomorrow so I'm keeping my piggy fingers crossed! In the meantime, I've been staying parked in my office in Midtown and keeping all my electronic goodies and gadgets powered up. For piggy snacks, its been mostly take-out eaten in front of the tv in my office kitchen but hey, I'm not picky and I love the chance to explore more of the Midtown area! <br />
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As I await my power to return, here's a snap of Piggy KL and me cheers-ing to surviving Sandy at our first meal after the storm (excuse the hot mess - we just walked 40+ blocks carrying all my essentials for the next couple days...). <br />
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Let me know how you are all faring! I hope you are all safe and keeping warm. Until next week...<br />
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I've been exploring the West Village a bit more recently and on one of my walks I passed by Fedora. Located on a cute street in the heart of the West Village, I couldn't resist coming in and giving this place a try!<br>
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It's a small restaurant, so I definitely recommend calling to make a reservation before making the walk over for dinner. There is a long wooden bar on the left and a row of tables on the right. Space was definitely tight, and my two dining compadres and I had to squeeze into a two person table (which they just turning sideways to make wider). TIGHT.<br>
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In an attempt to loosen up, I of course perused the cocktail list and went with the Songbird (there's St. Germain in it how can I resist?!). <br>
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I couldn't resist having one last meal, though, so last night I stopped by <a href="http://whitehall-nyc.com/" target="_blank"><b>Whitehall</b></a> in the West Village for a Hurricane Welcome dinner! <br>
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<a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2012/10/whitehall.html#more">Read more »</a>katie + katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07264250780863059476noreply@blogger.com019 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA40.7345128 -74.000017140.7330088 -74.002484599999988 40.736016799999994 -73.9975496tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1618339004351301724.post-70984179262685468972012-10-26T08:00:00.000-04:002012-10-26T08:00:08.426-04:00Halloween 2012 Pumpkin!It's pumpkin season again! Per my annual tradition, I decided to carve a pumpkin this year. Luckily this year it was pretty easy to find a pumpkin - I just went to my local Whole Foods! <br>
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I always love roasting pumpkin seeds after carving my pumpkin. This year was a disappointment though. Sadly the pumpkin I picked barely had any seeds. Any tips on how to pick a seedy pumpkin?<br>
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Here is my pumpkin this year - a witch's brew pumpkin! Spooky isn't it? I followed the steps outlined in my <a href="http://www.littlemspiggys.com/2011/10/halloween-pumpkin-carving.html" target="_blank"><b>Pumpkin Carving Tutorial here</b></a>.<br>
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To create some different shading for the 'smoke', I thinned out the pumpkin meat from the outside. If you remove the orange outer skin, it lets more of the light form the candle through, allowing for the appearance of a different shade. <br>
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Located on the upper east side, this little seafood eatery was perfect for a low-key casual brunch. I loved the brick wall and simply decorated space! Had a bit of a 'New England seafood restaurant by the sea' feel hehe.<br>
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Looking at the brunch menu, most of the items have a seafood twist to it which makes me super happy. Even better? You get a drink with your meal yayyyyyy! While it's not a big menu, there is a pretty good variety including egg dishes, sandwiches, salads, and a burger. Definitely something for everyone!<br>
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When you walk in, you'll see its a much bigger space than it used to be. It has a modern yet cozy feel with interesting wine racks that go up to the ceiling. There is seating around the middle bar area as well as long high tables along the sides. I especially loved the lamps with aviators as the lampshade! <br>
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Vino Compadre and I snagged a seat at the bar as that's where it looked like all the action was. We got a great view of the food prep station - loved watching them make everything fresh!<br>
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There are some nice recipes <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mozzarella-stuffed-cherry-tomatoes-50400000121058/" target="_blank">online</a> for this, but I didn't really follow any of them. I kind of made it up along the way, here is my take on it:<br>
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When you walk in, you'll notice that its a small and narrow restaurant. The brick wall and fun posters definitely warm up the space!<br>
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During brunch, you get their regular menu, which features different varieties of their specialty the tarte flambee (bread dough rolled thin and covered with cheese and onions), as well as a brunch menu, which offers the more standard brunch items such as eggs, sandwiches, etc. <br>
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