My hunch is on brunch

I don't think I've eaten out to get brunch more than I already have while being in New York. It seems like weekends are meant for going out to brunch.. although that sometimes means getting brunch after lunch time which doesn't really make it brunch but it's still considered brunch anyways. I have always loved pancakes, french toast, eggs, and brunch food but never got to really eat it as much as I wanted to till now. I've had some delicious brunches at Recipe, Kitchenette, and Nice Matin to name a few.. but just got to try Jane in the West Village this past weekend. It was delicious.. and I actually went with my sister.. whose name is JANE!

Vanilla Bean French Toast

Made with brioche bread and creme brulee batter that actually melts in your mouth

Benedict Jane

Poached eggs on top of crab and crawfish cakes

Hopefully more brunches to come soon.. Eating so much brunch has gotten me thinkin...Where is your favorite place to get brunch and why? I would like to know.. so please comment!!!!

Lady Em

A thousand layers of crepe... in a cake.. what more can i say..

NEW YORKKK

It has been several weeks since I have been to New York and I don't know where the time has gone. It seems like the days pass by like hours. I have been trying to take alot of pictures but don't always remember! I go to a restaurant and take a picture of the decor.. but get too hungry and forget to take a picture of the food before I eat it all up!

I have enjoyed alot of the city due to the great weather but it has been busy getting settled and adjusting to being a student again! I have definitely had some moments of craziness but finally feel like I am myself again. Classes are already getting tough with tons of reading and assignments but I hope to get in the swing of things soon. After a few bruises and pulling out a few incorrectly hammered-in nails, I finally put my bed, dresser, desk and chair together almost entirely on my own! I have already had the chance to escape from the busyness of the city with a hike to Bear Mountain and another day picnicking and laying out at Central Park. I have already tried so much good food and still have so much more to try. Since it has been so long since I have posted, I am going to try to provide a variety of pictures from the past few weeks.
These pictures are in no particular order! Sorry for the disorganization

APPLE DAY in Lower East Side!

Apple Pie eating Contest

It was intense

The winner ate about 3 whole pies in 7 minutes
They sold everything imaginable with apples

Vivienee with her apple egg roll

Peace Food Cafe


cutesy


Nice Matin- my first of many brunches in new york


Fancy


Hiking at Bear Mountain


we followed these targets all the way up


Oysters at Mermaid Inn


Oyster Shooterssss..


Deliciousness


Hush Puppies


Wish on a fish


Community Garden


Serene


The MOMA


Cool furniture I want in my room


Forks I would never want to use




If we lived in a bubble island


There was a whole display on Fonts




Trash to treasures


Uhnee visits


caracas.. sooo gooddd

promise more pictures and posts to come soon

LA truck stop

After watching the emergence of food trucks transform the food and culture of Los Angeles, it is no mystery why these tantalizing meals on wheels have been the biggest phenomenon since boba and fro yo. The fact is, each new truck that hits the road presents a new "have you tried..?" question that most people in LA tend to bring up after hearing about or trying a new novelty. Once the hype is created, part of the allure is the chase to find the truck that offers the desired dance on your taste buds because these trucks are always on the go.

I can go on and on about the huge following and tracking system that has been created to navigate the food truck world, but that would require an entire post of its own. One of the great things about LA though, is that it has a variety of events that allow a number of trucks to come together so that visitors can have a taste of multiple food truck offerings without hunting each of them down. I was excited to go to an event at LA State Historic Park before I left for New York. A VIP ticket allowed me to lounge in a VIP tent with hand crafted cocktails, enjoy music from a number of bands, browse through various booths selling handmade jewelery and clothes, and, of course, eat from all sorts of food trucks. The scene was lively, the food was good, and my excitement was not dissappointed.

A field of food trucks awaited our arrival


But before hitting the trucks.. we had tasty drinks compliments of moonshine


The cocktails were deliciously infused with blueberry puree, ginger, basil, and/or lemonade


Two tacos and a jarrito soda for only 1.69! A special promotion put on by GAP from the Pico de Gap Taco Truck


Shrimp tacos with avocado cream and feta cheese


George demonstrates how to eat tacos


lobster sushi roll from Lets Roll It

they didn't use real lobster.. :(

Garlic parmesan potato on a stick! From Tornado Potato!

they make a lot of money from selling pretty potatoes

Kalbi Buns and Duck Fat fries and from the Bun Truck

the fries were delicioussss

What's your bun mood??

happyyyyyy

Mini Cupcakes from Sweet Es for dessert

Red Velvet, peanut butter & jelly, and Black and White

We tried a lot of other trucks and tacos.. but some trucks were definitely better than others. Make sure to choose wisely and read reviews before chasing after any truck you see on the road.

On another note, I am no longer in LA but have been in New York for the past week! I am on my journey toward an MPH!! I am really excited and had my first day of class today after a week of orientation and alot of what feels like a long vacation. Too much good food has been eaten and too much fun has happened. I have failed to capture most of it on my camera due to the busyness of the city that keeps making me forget! I am determined to get back on track and will try to post more often.

Good Bye LA and Hello New York!