Farewell to Bryant Park!!

Mercedez Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2010 has come and gone already!!! The hustle and bustle of models, designers, celebs and photographers...but for some crazy reason we felt right at home. This season we are sad to say is the last at Bryant Park!!! The new location will be Lincoln Center. We will definitely miss the tents!!! Bryant Park will always be associated with "The Tents" =(. It's what fashion week in NYC is known for and it will be missed. Waiting outside to take photos from the models to the celebs. The rush is the best especially when you get a better shot than the paparazzi hahaha. We've been taking pics during fashion week since Spring/Summer 06. We've all had a chance to experience a show or two during fashion week whether it was at the tents or somewhere else and it never gets tired. Maybe the new location won't be so bad, who knows..but I kinda wish they eventually go back ..to Bryant Park!! Heres just a handful of the many many pics we've taken from this season and the Spring/Summer 2010 season in September. Enjoy!!

sherry

rachel

and me, Shirley

peace,
Shirl

The New Roxie Hart !!!

Michelle Williams back on Broadway by Popular Demand as ROXIE HART!!!

Go see her now, limited engagement only!

February 8-March 28.

Michelle Williams is conquering the Broadway stage again! After playing the role of Roxie Hart in London's production of CHICAGO, Michelle once again brightens the lights on Broadway in NYC's production of CHICAGO. Other Broadway credits under her belt include, the title Role in Elton John & Tim Rice's AIDA and Shug Avery in 2007's Broadway's National Tour of THE COLOR PURPLE.

Of course, I went to Michelle's opening night, February 8th @ 8pm. I treated my mom to a night out. First we went to dinner at Ruby Tuesday's and then headed to the Ambassador Theater, where we had second row seats. I knew our girl would shine and she sure did! Michelle worked the stage and you can tell she was having a good time. She has grown vocally over the years and her confidence has soared. This show captures your attention and you're totally zoned into the stage. Don't want to ruin it for people that did not go yet so I won't give details but you should not miss this show! Go buy your tickets now! I will be seeing it a few more times while Michelle is still on. I'm actually going again Saturday! = )

(I want to thank Michelle for the continuous love she shows her fans. You can tell she appreciates us & I am grateful for her taking the time to thank us. I love ya girl!-xoxO Rachel)

Restaurants We Love!!!

Eating out in NYC...hello, it's great!!! So much variety even for a picky eater like me. I can say we've been to quite a few places mainly for brunch, than occasional lunch or dinner. Some of the places rarely disappoint, but we do have our favorites, among the many haha..here are a few and some of our pics plus just a few i grabbed from the wonderful world wide web...enjoy.

Elmo
156 7th avenue New York, NY 10011
Great for desserts and drinks for a night out with the ladies. They are not cheap with the portions! =) Its also a great place to have lunch inside and on a nice day, outside.


Hells Kitchen
523 9th avenue New York, NY 10018
The brunch was delicious, but it was a bit too cold inside to the point where we couldn't take our coats off. The design of the place was like several garage doors opening to the outside seating.

Rafaella
178 9th avenue (bet. 20th and 21st St) New York, NY 10011
Sandwiches were a good enough size and tasty; the atmosphere was like we were sitting at home having lunch..very antiqy. I especially loved the exposed brick walls. The desserts were amazing!











The Park
118 10th avenue, New York, NY 10011 (@ 18th street)
I miss going to The Park...I just realized we didn't go this summer. You definitely feel like you're in a park, but inside. Great decor. The banana nut bread (which is complimentary) is to die for. The breakfast was good, the lunch was good as well...no complaints and you get a postcard when you leave. =)







Pop Burger with (Pop Burger Lounge inside)

58-60 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 and also 14 E 58th Street, New York, NY 10022
The mini burgers with a side of fries or onions or even a mix are the perfect portion for lunch (my favorite on the menu) and I can't forget to mention how finger licking good they are!! Whether you go to the restaurant or the lounge in the back you'll still have a good time, good food and good drinks..money well spent.





Brooklyn Bowl

61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11211 (Williamsburg)
Awesome hangout spot...It screams brooklyn haha..you can bowl, listen to good music; huge dance floor, good food (love the fries!!), drinks and most importantly a good time. =)




Southern Hospitality
1460 2nd avenue, New York, NY 10075 (between 76th and 77th street)
Cool casual dining. Good bbq to throw down on. The restaurant is very rustic..exposed brick, flat screen tvs, bar. It's for the guys and girls. Expect to get your fingers dirty and leave full. =)




The Lodge
318 Grand Street, Brooklyn NY 11211 (Williamsburg)

You actually feel like you went camping when you're sitting in their..log seating and wooden tables; tree stumb like tables; cozy. They have great selections, the pancakes are divine!!! The portions can hold you until dinner time =)





Momoyama
1901 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11236
We ate here last year for our 23rd bday..and all in all the food and atmosphere was great..the chef was cool too..the only down fall was the table being a bit too large; the square shape made it hard to converse with everyone without projecting alittle haha.



peace,
Shirl

Annual Christmas Dinner

(Us Ladies who put this all together)


Our 3rd Annual Christmas Dinner is almost here!!! (dEC 26TH, 2009)

LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!-->

22 MORE DAYS

Every year me and the ladies get together and invite a few of our close friends & whip up something special in the kitchen for all to share. We started this tradition a few years ago and we're on our 3rd one. Our first dinner we made a bunch of different things from lasagna, meat balls to Kentucky Fried Chicken. A little bit of everything with way too many desserts. It was a sweets overload.

( 1 Annual dinner- so much food)

Our second dinner we tried to be a bit more focused and had a Mexican theme. We made chicken Mole, Empanadas, Rice and of course many desserts. To our surprise all the food turned out to be tasty. The only downfall was all of us scrambling in the kitchen preparing many dishes and my brother leaving early because he was sick.

(our Mexican Theme with our effort to cut back on desserts)

This year we're going the Asian route. Making egg rolls, fortune cookies and lots more surprises. It will be a huge success if all the invitees show up, nobody feels ill and everyone sits down and enjoys a nice meal and good company. Oh yeah, and can't forget, SECRET SANTA! I already bought my $15 max. gift.

(opening our gifts during our 1st dinner)

Anyone have ideas on traditional Asian dishes to make?

-xoxO RAE