Monthly Archives: August 2014

The weekend is here!

What are your weekend plans? Matt and I are hoping to scoot out to Governor’s Island to bike around and check out the new Hammock Grove. Usually, we make it out there a handful of times a summer. I can’t believe we haven’t been yet! Wishing you a lovely and relaxing weekend ahead. Here, to… Read more »

Jars dinnerware

When Matt and I were in Paris, we splurged on a fancy night out at Le Chateaubriand. The food was unreal (in case you’re wondering, the top image is their cheese plate; the bottom image is part of the dessert course, strawberries served with a mix of Indian spices that tasted like anise)—but I couldn’t… Read more »

Roller skating

When was the last time you put on roller skates? For me, I think it was when I was in third or fourth grade—until last week. Brooklyn Bridge Park just opened up a new roller rink on Pier 2, and it’s pretty awesome. The only problem is this: I’m terrible. It was so hard for… Read more »

Boyhood

Have you seen Boyhood? After a couple of attempts where I arrived to a sold-out show, I finally got to the theater 30 minutes early and snagged a seat. 🙂 Ever since, I can’t stop thinking about the film. In case you haven’t read about it, check out this review and watch the trailer here. The… Read more »

Farmer’s Market in Brooklyn

Come August, the only thing I want to snack on are heirloom tomatoes. I’m so lucky that there are two farmer’s markets within walking distance from my apartment with table after table of fresh garden picks. This weekend, I went to both—making a single serving salad for myself on Saturday (with olive oil, balsamic, and… Read more »