Pó

I went to Pó for my dear Panda's birthday dinner and I loved it! It was a super cute intimate space and had delicious hearty portions of pasta at very reasonable prices. I felt bad for everyone else eating there because we were such a huge group and super loud. I also brought a huge thing of balloons for my birthday boy that probably were quite irritating and space consuming. I definitely would be happy to return again!

Trekked in my heels and accidentally smacked some innocent pedestrians 

Beans and Truffle Oil Crostini
I am personally not a big bean person so this was not my favorite but the flavors were great and if it weren't for the bean texture I would definitely be gobbling these down. 

Pó Cured Yellow Fin Tuna, White Beans, Artichokes & Chile-mint Vinaigrette
The tuna was very tender and juicy and I loved the refreshing vinaigrette. I also really enjoyed the contrast of textures of the white beans, salad greens, and artichoke.  

Polpetta di Carne - Meatballs with Tomato Sauce & Caciocavallo Cheese
The meatballs were very tender and the tomato sauce was tart and heaty. Delicious! 

Spaghetti Carbonara 
This was not on the menu but I figured that since it was such a classic pasta dish, they could make it anyways! Good thing I asked because this was super delicious and many were jealous that they did not get it :) The pasta was al dente and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The bacon bits were a plenty and the amount of black pepper was also perfect! 

Papardelle - Chorizo, Sweet Corn & Parmigiano Reggiano
I did not get to try this but it looked really good and creamy!

Linguine con Vongole - Fresh Clams, Pancetta, Red Chile & White Wine
The pasta was perfectly al dente and the fresh sweet flavor of the clams were very pronounced but still had that lovely subtle aspect of a well made linguine vongole. 

Happy birthday my love :) 

I really enjoyed my time at Pó and highly recommend it!

Pó

31 Cornelia Street
New York
NY 10014

Noodle Village

Noodle Village is a go to for me when I am craving some Hong Kong eats and it always satisfies my cravings. They make a great minced beef congee and I've never had a bad dish here.

Noodle Village

13 Mott Street

New York

NY 10013

Torishin

Torishin is a high end yakitori restaurant and is New York's only venue that serves omakase yakitori. There are two sections: one where you can order ala cart and the regular omakase for around $70, and a private bar area where all patrons must order the deluxe $140 omakase that requires reservations and a dining time of 2.5 hours. We were intrigued by the deluxe option and they were actually able to accommodate us on a short notice but the long dining time deterred us since we had plans afterwards. I would definitely be interested in returning to try that! I loved how the menu had all sorts of interesting parts of the chicken such as chicken artery and the crown. Everything was delicious and I was beyond stuffed at the end of the meal.

I really enjoyed my meal here and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves yakitori and especially for those who are adventurous in eating more unique parts of the chicken!

Yakitori Torishin

362 West 53rd Street

New York

NY 10019

The Living Room

We ended our superb Hamptons trip with brunch in a super cute restaurant called The Living Room. It really did feel like we were dining inside the cozy living room of someone's house and I also loved the porch swing outside. Our bloody marys came in super cute glasses and were the perfect start of the day. My eggs benedict were unfortunately a bit overcooked but the hollandaise sauce was delicious. A cute spot for brunch if you are in the area!

The Living Room at the Maidstone 

207 Main St

East Hampton

NY 11937

The Dock House

We went to a cute little seafood spot called The Dock House after a full day of drinking and it was the perfect meal to soak up all the alcohol. The lobster roll was fresh and sweet and the fried clams were also well seasoned and meaty. They have a great assortment of seafood and the chefs can also prepare them in a multitude of ways!

The Dock House
1 Long Wharf
Sag Harbor
NY 11963

Hamptons BBQ

Ahhh I have so many posts to do! I've been totally slacking but will be trying to update more in these upcoming weeks! I am going to the Hamptons again this weekend but these pictures are from when the weather was warmer :)

Race Lane

I have been dying to go the Hamptons for the summer and F was able to squeeze in an amazing weekend trip full of delicious dinners, brunch, and wine tasting at a beautiful vineyard. Our first meal was dinner at Race Lane and we sat outside in a super cute garden. The food was delicious and our server was also very friendly and ensured that we had a enjoyable evening.

Octopus - Tomato Confit, Kalamata Olives, Parsley, Pickled Red Chili
The octopus was very tender and I loved the addition of the olives and the tartness of the pickled red chili.

Hudson Valley Foie Gras - Rhubarb Chutney, Kumquats, Brioche, Vanilla
J and S had never tried foie gras before and I knew that we had to order this and make them the perfect bite. Foie is one of my favorite dishes and this rendition did not disappoint. The foie was very creamy and decadent and the kumquats were perfectly sweet and the rhubarb provided the needed tartness to offset all the richness. 

Beef Carpaccio - Wagyu, Arugula, Reggiano, Lemon Aioli, Capers
I only had a small bite of this but remembered it to be a very solid dish. Nothing special, just a very well executed classic beef carpaccio. 

Buffala Mozzerella - Prosciutto di Parma, Cantaloupe, Basil, Apple Balsamic, Lemon Olive Oil
The presentation of this dish was lovely and I loved how the cantaloupe was cut into little orbs. Once again this was solid execution of a classic combination of flavors and it did not disappoint.

Hamachi Crudo with Jalapeño and Citrus Dressing
The fish was fresh and the dressing was not overpowering but the jalapeño was WAY too spicy as they did not take away the seeds.

RL Burger - American Wagyu, Red Onion Jam, Spiced Bacon, Aged Cheddar
I had a small bite the burger and it was delicious. The patty had a great meaty flavor and was also very juicy. The bacon was very thick and the spice was a really nice touch. 

Sea Scallop - Parsnip Puree, Maitake Mushroom, Zucchini 
The scallops were perfectly seared and the parsnip puree was creamy and delicious. I did not like the maitake mushrooms as they were a bit bland. 

Striped Bass - Pan Seared, Swiss Chard, Fingerling, Heirloom, Tomato, Saffron 
I did not try this dish but the presentation was beautiful. 

Vegetable Risotto - Leek, Squash, Zucchini, Mushroom, White Wine, Reggiano 
The risotto was perfectly al dente and the sweetness of the fresh vegetables was the star of the dish. 

Organic Roasted Chicken - Yukon Gold Mash, Haricot Vert, Pancetta, Au Jus
The skin was crispy and the meat was very juicy. The flavors were also on point and the mashed potatoes were buttery and smooth.

Parmesan Truffle Fries 
This was probably the most disappointing dish of the night. The fries were soggy and no one likes soggy fries :( 

Lobster Mac & Cheese 
This was such a hit amongst our dinner party! The mac and cheese was delightfully cheesy and luxurious and there were also very generous chunks of lobster meat. The crunchy panko crust was also amazing. I also wanted another order of this! 

Overall I had a lovely time at Race Lane and would definitely come again! The atmosphere was lovely and the food was also very good. Thanks to everyone who helped with the lighting for the pictures :) 

Race Lane Restaurant 

31 Race Lane

East Hampton

NY 11937