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I am beyond EXCITED for this movie. When I visited Disney Animation with Laura and Keiko a few months ago, I saw pre-production work galore (as well as a small arcade & actual Wreck-It-Ralph arcade game), so it's really great seeing a trailer now. EEEEEE!!! It's about an 8-bit video game villain who tries to be a good guy. Disney was able to get the rights to a bunch of games so you'll see some familiar faces from Super Mario Bros. Street Fighter and Pac-Man. Yeeeeeee!
How I ate my way through New York City
Monday, June 04, 2012
Kevin and I had fun devouring our way through NYC and BK. A few other places google maps was unable to find: Tradesman Bar in Bushwick, Clementine Bakery in Clinton Hill, and Speedy Romeo in Clinton Hill. YUM.
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Trip highlights:
Momofuku Ko - Kevin woke up at 6:30am to try his luck at getting a reservation for Momofuku Ko. They only release reservations 7 days in advance and at 10am EST, hence the early wake up. After several refreshes we had SUCCESS!! No photography allowed but I will share my favorite dish: shaved Hudson Valley foie gras, lychee, pineapple gelee and pine nut brittle. The melon, cold dashi, oyster shooter was divine as well. So was the turnips, avocado-coconut milk puree, scallops and cucumber ice dish, and well, the 10 other dishes.
Maialino - My sister's boyfriend works here as a barista so we got special treatment. The chef offered to cook a mystery meal of 3 courses plus desssert for $50 a head. We had strong cocktails and an endless amount of food, including the lamb neck stew, olive oil cake, THE BREAD, seared octopus, veal heart, lamb chops, and my favorite... fresh, hot doughnuts with warm cider syrup. Gah. It's an experience, and there have been several celebrity sightings there including more recently, Jack White (Bina's bf FREAKED OUT). Tied with Momofuku for best meal.
Uniqlo & Muji - DUH! Shopping spreeeeeeeeee
Bemelmans Bar - Kevin and I learned about it from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover. The drinks are pricey yet stiff. But you're not paying for the drinks--you're paying for atmosphere, and it's pure magic. The walls are covered from carpet to ceiling with Ludwig Bemelmans's murals. Even the lamp shades are painted! I would love to just sit and read a book in there.
View NYC May 2012 in a larger map
Trip highlights:
Momofuku Ko - Kevin woke up at 6:30am to try his luck at getting a reservation for Momofuku Ko. They only release reservations 7 days in advance and at 10am EST, hence the early wake up. After several refreshes we had SUCCESS!! No photography allowed but I will share my favorite dish: shaved Hudson Valley foie gras, lychee, pineapple gelee and pine nut brittle. The melon, cold dashi, oyster shooter was divine as well. So was the turnips, avocado-coconut milk puree, scallops and cucumber ice dish, and well, the 10 other dishes.
Maialino - My sister's boyfriend works here as a barista so we got special treatment. The chef offered to cook a mystery meal of 3 courses plus desssert for $50 a head. We had strong cocktails and an endless amount of food, including the lamb neck stew, olive oil cake, THE BREAD, seared octopus, veal heart, lamb chops, and my favorite... fresh, hot doughnuts with warm cider syrup. Gah. It's an experience, and there have been several celebrity sightings there including more recently, Jack White (Bina's bf FREAKED OUT). Tied with Momofuku for best meal.
Uniqlo & Muji - DUH! Shopping spreeeeeeeeee
Bemelmans Bar - Kevin and I learned about it from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover. The drinks are pricey yet stiff. But you're not paying for the drinks--you're paying for atmosphere, and it's pure magic. The walls are covered from carpet to ceiling with Ludwig Bemelmans's murals. Even the lamp shades are painted! I would love to just sit and read a book in there.
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| Light reading at McNally Jackon Books before dinner at Peasant |
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| David, Bina & Alex at Fette Sau. David was in town to shoot a Santigold music video. What serendipity! |
Doctor Who's Fort
Friday, June 01, 2012
BTW, I do plan on making more fort interpretations of other childhood and cult favorites. Next on the list... Mario & Luigi!
Jill Aiko Yee + Cloud Cloud at Hester Street Fair
A couple days ago, I visited my friends Jill & Claudia in their Los Angeles studio to pick up my reserved Co-Lab Watercolor Scarf. I had only seen it briefly months ago but it's even better than I remember it--delightfully soft,
light, perfect for the summer, and by my two good friends, fashion designer Jill of Jill Aiko Yee and
graphic designer guru Amy Kim.
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| I want this dress... |
Her studio partner, Claudia of Cloud Cloud, makes the most wonderful leather goods & pillows. I bought two lavender-scented pillows for myself & for Kevin's parents as a thank you for the wine tasting weekend.
Typically you can only find their goods online or if you make an appointment, but LUCKY YOU! You can meet them and buy their handmade goods at Los Angeles's Hester Street Fair. (Yup, the NYC-based craft, food and fashion outdoor market is now in Los Angeles.)
Hester Street Fair
Hollywood Blvd at Argyle Ave
Los Angeles CA 90028
Saturday, June 2
11am-7pm
UPDATE: Disney's WonderGround Gallery
Thursday, May 31, 2012
I'm so excited for the opening of WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District at the Disneyland® Resort!
This is just one of my two pieces on display. I'll be there signing
11am-1pm (eeeee!!!) along with several talented artists. Make sure you
peruse through the site to see teasers of other incredible pieces. I
can't wait to see you there. I guarantee you won't see me any happier.
Unless you bring a baby elephant. And ice cream. But I might explode.
More info below:
WonderGround Gallery - Opening June 9, 2012
Distinctive, eclectic and uncommon, this contemporary setting is, in
itself, a blank canvas, providing the ultimate venue where unique
art collections, works from a new generation of artists and
unexpected finds in home and lifestyle merchandise, take center
stage. WonderGround Gallery draws inspiration from Disney's
deeply rooted art and storytelling-driven heritage - especially the
idea of stepping through the looking glass, which the greatest of
art allows us to do.
Showcasing artwork inspired by Disney-Pixar
films, characters and icons, as well as paying tribute to the one
and only Mickey Mouse, more than 25 local and domestic up-and-coming
artists will have their unique interpretations available for you to
add to your Disney collection.
This variety of commissioned,
original and limited-edition artwork reflecting various styles,
techniques and mediums will provide an eclectic environment in this
store.
Grand Opening Events ~
Saturday, June 9, 2012
The following artists will take part in a special appearance and
signing on
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District.
Saturday, June 9, 2012 at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney® District.
11 am - 1pm
Brigette Barrager, J. Scott Campbell, Martin Hsu, Amy Mebberson,
Miss Mindy,
Noah, Genevieve Santos and Lyla Warren
3 pm - 5pm
Stacey Aoyama, Sean Chao, Sean D'Anconia, Danny Handke,
Jerrod Maruyama,
Michelle Romo,
Jared Andrew Schorr and Frank Svengsouk
Jared Andrew Schorr and Frank Svengsouk
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