During my brief hiatus, I was off celebrating my birthday and my boyfriend and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary (that’s right, I’m just an old basically married lady...). After sneaking out of work a little early on Friday, we headed out of the city and made it to the
North Fork Table & Inn just in time for dinner.
We checked in to the Inn (4 rooms only, and the check-in desk doubles as the hostess stand.), freshened up and headed back downstairs for a romantic anniversary dinner.
The North Fork Table & Inn offers a 3 course tasting menu for dinner, or an a la carte option at the bar. The food is made using produce, meat and dairy sourced from local Long Island Farms. I was blown away by the quality of the food.
I had Veal (sorry, PETA) with asparagus risotto – it tasted like Spring!
The best part were the tasty desserts; homemade donuts with dipping sauces.
We slept like well-fed babies, and the next morning was more of the same. Waiting for us downstairs by the fireplace was an amazing breakfast spread; freshly squeezed OJ, a to-die-for skillet frittata and the crispiest bacon you’ve ever seen.
This put the continental breakfast at the Holiday Inn to shame.
A big thanks to the folks at The North Fork Table & Inn for making our anniversary and my birthday so special. We’ll be back!
P.S. If you happen to be driving by this summer, make a pit stop at their Lunch Truck.
Parked out back, The Truck serves up lunch specials like Lobster Rolls and Pulled Pork Sandwiches. I’m looking forward to trying the Spicy Chicken Posole this summer. Best part? You can call ahead to order family sized frozen portions of their chili and soups to reheat for dinner!
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I fell in love with these hilarious fruit print t-shirts by Stella McCartney. And don't these little boys look so cute? At $44, it may be more than you're used to spending for a kids t-shirt, but compared to the price of Stella's knickers, these are a cinch! To buy someone you love a lil stella, go here.
I've blogged before about my love for San Francisco, so it's no surprise that this SF based bakery has me feeling ready to head West. Le Dix-Sept makes macaroons to order in delicious flavors like Hibiscus with Strawberry confit. If you're anywhere near Cali, order some here so I can live vicariously through you!
Have you guys seen Solange Knowle's blog? She is cool as a cucumber and a major world traveler (girl after my own heart). Plus, you might even sneak a peek of her big sis, Miss B. Check out Solange's damn blog here.
I loved these images of actress Chloe Sevingy's East Village home. Got to admit, her yellow vinyl chair and country meets city kitchen have got me green with envy. And how cool is her nautical themed bathroom? You can read more about her decorating style here.
Mother's Day is almost here, so I'm posting a round-up of some gift ideas for the mama in your life.
1. How about a pair of neon ballet flats. She'll be the brightest mom on the block.
2. This heavy cream is almost as awesome as actual heavy cream. I should know; I rub it all over my face daily (and nightly.)
3. Ina Garten (my hero) always says to use good vanilla. So make sure your Mom has some in her cupboard.
4. The ultimate cookbook. This might become her bible. Lucky you if it does.
5. Beeswax candles for her next dinner party.
6. Give the keys to the Mom van a makeover with this cute Kate Spade keychain.
Happy Mom's Day, ya'll!
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I fell in love with these Stella McCartney days of the week undies (I do not use the P word. And I'm not the only one).
Don't you love the cute illustrations? Guess what's not cute. The $235.00 price tag. If you're feeling fancy, purchase yourself a weeks worth of cute knickers here.
