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Two E Bar & Lounge at the Pierre Hotel

Dress: BooHoo, Shoes: Aldo, Fascinator: Amazon, (Unpictured) Ostrich Clutch: Kate Spade

One sunny Sunday afternoon, I met with a good friend to try Two E Bar’s Royal Afternoon Tea service.

The Royal Afternoon Tea service included finger foods and pastries like lobster rolls, caviar on buckwheat blinis, smoked salmon on rye, scones, tartlets, macarons and more. As far as beverages, I chose the Tropical Garden tea and the Taittinger Brut champagne. Every single thing was delicious, I even had the waiter refill my teapot it was so good!

I actually bought a Groupon for Two E Bar after the facial I bought was invalid; the business closed. I always wanted to visit this place, as the Pierre’s decor is absolutely breathtaking and I’m so glad I did, I’ll definitely be a regular here.

Til next time,

xo.

Two E Bar & Lounge at the Pierre Hotel
2 E 61st street
New York, NY 10065

Chinese Tuxedo NYC

pants: boohoo, top: h&m, shoes: f21

I love food. Like, head over heels, mad love. So when I was invited to have dinner with friends at a place I haven’t tried, Chinese Tuxedo, I leaped at the opportunity. I'm so glad I did!

Oh. My. Everything!

They’re only about a year old but I think I just found my new favorite restaurant! Tucked away in ChinaTown, this place is breathtaking! The candles, the pink neon signs and the entire romantic ambiance was just a cherry on top of the astonishing meal I had.

I tried the crispy eggplant, spicy cucumbers, watercress salad, veggie dumplings, BBQ chicken, baby bak choi, succulent sea bass, chili crab fried rice and dungeness crab. I don’t eat red meat but I watched my friends devour the steak tartare and a cafe de chinois butter topped rib-eye steak.

Then of course, there was dessert, because there’s always room; sorbet, a creme brûlée egg custard tart and a soufflé.

Every. Single. Thing. Was. Amazing! No exaggeration. I could barely believe it.

One more cool thing about this place is the menu changes every few months. I’m so looking forward to making this place a regular and trying out new dishes, as I hear wonderful things about the scallops and prawns.

I was stuffed and satisfied beyond measure and I can hardly wait to return. Just a heads up, reservations are required.

Chinese Tuxedo
5 Doyer Street
New York, NY 10013

Open daily 6pm-Midnight

for reservations & more, check out their website here.

Til next time,

xo.

California Love

Outfit: Style Delivers
Shoes: Nine West

I took a quick trip to Los Angeles, California to visit a friend and OMG, I had a blast. It was my first time to Cali (I know, right) and it was way more beautiful than I could have anticipated.

The Griddle Café

Since it was my first time and it was a short stay, I just focused on leisure. I ate, I shopped, I went to Melrose Place, and it was Halloween weekend so of course, I partied.

Outfit: Style Delivers
Shoes: Nine West

Alfred Tea Room

I had such an amazing time in LA and I can't wait for my next trip out here. Next time, I'll be sure to visit the museums, see more of Hollywood and do other fun, touristy things.

Til next trip,

xo.

LAX

Hester Street Fair: Ice Cream Social

The Hester Street Fair is having an Ice Cream Social, July 19-20. They have a special line-up of NYC's favorite ice cream vendors and some new names as well. There will be fun, games, prizes and a chance to test your Ice Cream IQ and a Sorbet. Get your tickets here. Check out their Facebook page for more information. (Hester Street Fair: Ice Cream Social)

Eat Caribbean Restaurant Week

Image via Eat Caribbean

It's Eat Caribbean Restaurant Week! From June 19-25th, some of NYC's hottest Caribbean restaurants will have great deals for their fabulous cuisine. For more information and participating locations, visit Eat Caribbean.

Free Custard on Father's Day

Images via Shake Shack

Shake Shack is giving out free custard on Father's Day! (Shake Shack)

Bonus: If you go to the Madison Square Park location, you'll run into their Facebook Live! booth. Participants who film a family broadcast receive $10 shake shack gift card.

Kanye West Ice Cream Week

Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream is collaborating with First We Feast to present Kanye Ice Cream Week June 2-12. (Morgenstern's)

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival

The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival takes place May 14-15 this year. On ninth avenue between 42nd & 57th streets from 10am to 6pm, you'll find over 40 of New York City's culturally authentic cuisines, live music, crafts and more. For more information, check out their website.

Black Owned Restaurant Month - April 2016

I Don't Do Clubs' Black Owned Restaurant Month is back! In April 2016 in New York, Atlanta, New Jersey, Washington DC and South Carolina, you can enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal at some of your favorite restaurants on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for only $30. Visit their website for more information, updates and participating locations. (I Don't Do Clubs)

I Dont Do Clubs' Black Owned Restaurant Month

I Don't Do Clubs' founder Genese Jamilah has put her own spin on Restaurant Week with Black-Owned Restaurant Month. So far, the events are being held in New York City and Atlanta with September and October dates respectively. NYC foodies can take advantage of $35 custom prix-fixe meals at some of the city's finest black-owned establishments, including Jay-Z's 40/40 Club, from September 9-30, 2015. Atlanta dates and locations tbd. (I Don't Do Clubs)

Black-Owned Ice Cream Parlors To Know

Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream - Chicago

In celebration of National Soft Ice Cream day, Official Black Wall Street released a list of 10 African American owned ice cream shops around the country. (Official Black Wall Street)

Dream Cream Ice Cream - Pittsburgh

Mikey Likes It - New York

The New 'ChickenShack'

Shake Shack introduces their new "ChickenShack" sandwich. (Shake Shack)