Happy Friday!
I took today off of work and have been enjoying every minute - particularly the sleeping until 10 part :)
This week, I went out for a friend's birthday at Locanda Verde. It is a gorgeous, very cool restaurant in Tribeca. The menu was amazing - we shared just about everything: 2 crostinis and 4 antipasti dishes. For my entree, I ordered the sea scallops (my fave!).
We started our meal with a bottle of Prosecco. Right after clinking our glasses, one of my friends noticed that Jenna Lyons (creative director / prez of J Crew) was in the restaurant. Such a cool celeb sighting. I wish I was brave enough to introduce myself! Gotta love New York :)
Check out what we ordered:
 |
| Sheep’s Milk Ricotta with sea salt and herbs - this was insane |
 |
| complimentary foccacia bread for the table with pesto & tomato - soo good |
 |
| blue crab crostini w/ jalapeno & tomato and the grilled octapus |
 |
| Roasted Sea Scallops with spring peas, almond gazpacho and pancetta mostarda |
 |
 |
| yes, i took a picture of the tap in the bathroom |
This weekend, my aunt and uncle are visiting me from Toronto. I'm very excited to see them!
Since I will definitely be skipping the gym this weekend, I plan on taking a total body conditioning class later today. These classes kick my butt - I have a tough time doing strength training and will do more squats than I have all week BUT I can't deny the benefits of dropping it low! Here in the city, its about to thunderstorm. I hope it lightens up before I have to walk to the gym!
Have a good weekend!
My husband loves grilled octopus! Thanks for the nice comments on my blog lately.
ReplyDelete:-) Marion
Those look delish. I love ricotta ooh and foccacia or I should just say Italian food in general :P Enjoy your time with your aunt and uncle ;)
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE JCrew! What a awesome-sounding meal... and super groovy looking restaurant.
ReplyDeleteI've just started taking Body Pump classes, they KICK my ASS big time. Does feel good after though ;)
My sister used to live in Tribeca and she was always telling my how great the restaurants are in that part of NYC. Looks like you enjoyed really good food. Have a good time with your relatives from Toronto xx
ReplyDeleteOh great photos :)
ReplyDeletebtw. great blog, can we follow each ?
http://nikonandfashion.blogspot.com
Ooo I've heard about this place! That ricotta looks and sounds soo delicious! I haven't eaten in Tribeca, but I can definitely imagine how you describe the restaurants.
ReplyDeleteHave lots of fun with your family :D
Squeeee! Three more sleep and I'll be on the plain to NYC! The scallops look marvellous :)
ReplyDeleteWow - what an amazing place. We have zero places like that around here. When my kids get older I must travel and see the world!
ReplyDeleteI would like some of that ricotta in my belly, please.
ReplyDelete