Lunch on the Upper East Side @ Shanghai Pavillion
which in my opinion, has some pretty awesome Chinese food
(well, the best I've tasted in Manhattan anyway =)
Fried rice and General Tso's Chicken.
Missin' home!
Onward to the MET(ropolitan Museum of Art)
Sitting right on the steps where
Blair & Serena had
their first confrontation in the pilot episode of
GG!
(Yes, okay. Roll your eyes, but it was seriously way too cool imagining just how many scenes were shot right on the step where I was sitting!!!)
Caffeine fix inside
Some beautiful stained glass.
Somehow staring at it just has a calming effect.
Off with her head!
Medusa's defining moment,
of death.
Not his most famous, but nonetheless still a sculpture by Rodin.
On the roof.
The Manhattan Skyline from the roof garden of the Met,
Central Park is in the shadows just infront of us.
Out we come.
Channeling my inner
Serena one last time before we go..
and not quite getting there, but hey I tried! =P
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Back to the hotel to freshen up for the ultimate food highlight of the trip:
Dinner @ 3 Michelin Star Restaurant - Jean-Georges!
The food was absolutely to-die-for but for the sake of fine-dining etiquette, we didn't use the flash in our camera and most of the pictures were dark and unclear. So for memory, I shall just print out what wy & I had here respectively.
Autumn Menu
Somposed with Seasonally Available Produce
Egg Toast, Caviar and Dill
Hamachi Sashimi, Sherry Vinaigrette and Toasted Pecans
Charred Corn Ravioli, Cherry Tomato Salad and Basil Fondue
Steamed Black Sea Bass, Purple Potato Butter and Charred Poblano Peppers
Mace Scented Lobster, Fresh Lychee, Celery and Ice Wine Ver Jus
Roasted Veal, Braised Artichokes, Parmesan and Lavender
Dessert
Jean-Georges Menu
Chef Vongerichten's Assortment of Signature Dishes
Egg Caviar
Sea Scallops, Caramelized Cauliflower, Caper-Raisin Emulsion
Young Garlic Soup with Thyme, Sauteed Frog Legs
Turbot and Chateau Chalon Sauce
Lobster Tartine, Lemongrass and Fenugreek Broth, Pea Shoots
Broiled Squab, Onion Compote, Corn Pancake with Foie Gras
Dessert
The happy look of love & pampered tastebuds.
Some of Bergdorf's amazingly elaborate festive store front displays
on the chilly walk to The New York Palace Hotel.
Where I am once again, shamelessly cam-whoring at what I hope is
the very seat where
Serena "got drunk" at the Gilt Restaurant Bar.
My company.
The Palace Christmas Tree.
I ♥ NY.
Seasoning the meat with sea salt, pepper and rosemary.
Ingredients for the soup.
100% natural, msg-free broth in preparation.
Chef @ work.
Sauteed mushrooms.
Moving on to the lamb.
Sizzling away.. (can't wait to chomp on it)
Starter: Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup (yummy!)
Main Course: Delicious Lamb in Tangerine Sauce
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse with Dried Cranberries & Toasted Almond Bits.
