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| Photo credit: www.bierkraft.com |
Bierkraft is located 191 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217, (718) 230-7600. Closest subway is the R train to Union Street.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Market Crash Got You Down? Have A Free Drink on Bierkraft
Bierkraft is located 191 Fifth Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11217, (718) 230-7600. Closest subway is the R train to Union Street.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Zang Toi Fashion Show Featuring His Greatest Hits
So, it's kind of been awhile. While I have not been truly on hiatus--I've sampled a few restaurants; visited a few places; tried on some products; and attended events, finding the time to write about them was a bit of a challenges. The workload picked up and I am just beginning to find some time to write again, even if it's a brief blurb.
Anyways, last night, a few friends and I attended a special fashion show entitled "Haute Couture." The show featured highlights of Zang Toi's designs set in the New York Surrogate Court downtown. "Haute Couture" was a special event held during the annual OCA National Convention in New York City. OCA stands for the Organization of Chinese Americans, a nationwide advocacy group that focuses on preserving the rights of Asian Americans in the United States. Coupled with Toi's fashion show was a food tasting of different Asian purveyors in the New York City area. Among my favorite purveyors were the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory which presented samples of black sesame and pandan ice cream, to name just two; "Fresh Ginger" ginger ale, an unfiltered drink so pure, there are ginger bits in the bottom. For women who are in their first trimester battling morning sickness, this is a great product! There were also mini cupcakes and delicious dumplings.
Now, for the fashion show itself. The words elegant drama characterizes the event. The venue, with its architectural features coupled with the fashion transformed into a scene where the models are socialites, counts, and countesses entering a ballroom to be presented to the audiences in the style of movies like the ball in "My Fair Lady." One of my favorite dresses was the green gown which inspires ladies at the opera and even Czarist Russia, just to name two thoughts that came to my mind when I was watching the model descend the staircase. The fashion show's finale showcased a cape of the New York City skyline all hand-made. Following the finale, the designer, Zang Toi who donned a kilt which is one of his trademarks.
Anyways, last night, a few friends and I attended a special fashion show entitled "Haute Couture." The show featured highlights of Zang Toi's designs set in the New York Surrogate Court downtown. "Haute Couture" was a special event held during the annual OCA National Convention in New York City. OCA stands for the Organization of Chinese Americans, a nationwide advocacy group that focuses on preserving the rights of Asian Americans in the United States. Coupled with Toi's fashion show was a food tasting of different Asian purveyors in the New York City area. Among my favorite purveyors were the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory which presented samples of black sesame and pandan ice cream, to name just two; "Fresh Ginger" ginger ale, an unfiltered drink so pure, there are ginger bits in the bottom. For women who are in their first trimester battling morning sickness, this is a great product! There were also mini cupcakes and delicious dumplings.
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| Chinatown Ice Cream Factory goodies |
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| "Fresh Ginger" ginger ale |
Now, for the fashion show itself. The words elegant drama characterizes the event. The venue, with its architectural features coupled with the fashion transformed into a scene where the models are socialites, counts, and countesses entering a ballroom to be presented to the audiences in the style of movies like the ball in "My Fair Lady." One of my favorite dresses was the green gown which inspires ladies at the opera and even Czarist Russia, just to name two thoughts that came to my mind when I was watching the model descend the staircase. The fashion show's finale showcased a cape of the New York City skyline all hand-made. Following the finale, the designer, Zang Toi who donned a kilt which is one of his trademarks.
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| Interior of the NY surrogate court lobby |
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| The Green Gown |
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| Model with dress and coat set |
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| The NYC skyline cape |
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| Detail of the cape as seen on the projection screen |
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| Zang Toi with the models at the finale |
Monday, May 16, 2011
Week 5: Free Korean Food in Manhattan
The "Taste of Korea" promo has come to a full circle. For those of you who had the pleasure of attending these events over the past few weeks, please feel free to leave comments on your experiences so far. Below, please find the Week 5 Calendar:
5/16: LA Galbi - 40th St. between 5th & 6th Ave.
5/17: Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly BBQ) - Columbus Circle
5/18: Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Park Ave. between 26th & 27th
5/19: LA Galbi - 6th Avenue on 52nd St.
5/20: Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Union Square (Union Square West at 15th St.)
5/16: LA Galbi - 40th St. between 5th & 6th Ave.
5/17: Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly BBQ) - Columbus Circle
5/18: Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Park Ave. between 26th & 27th
5/19: LA Galbi - 6th Avenue on 52nd St.
5/20: Spicy Pork Bulgogi - Union Square (Union Square West at 15th St.)
Friday, May 13, 2011
Robots are Taking Over Manhattan One Hotel at a Time
Yotel, which is opening this summer, conjures up shades of the Jetsons' with its robotic operated hotel. Guests check in at terminals and baggages will then be transported to your room with the help of a robotic arm.
The rooms, also called "cabins" are of a futuristic style complete with wi-fi, a galley with complimentary breakfast on each floor. There are lounges for cocktails and a Japanese restaurant that will open along with the hotel.
Yotel operates other hotels in London Heathrow Airport and in Amsterdam. The branch in New York is the first in the United States to open and in addition to the "space age" technology, it is offering rooms at an introductory price of $149. I did a practice booking for July 4th weekend, and this rate is applicable. Where in New York City are you going to find a posh room at this price?? If you do, let me know.
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| Check-in desk. Photo credit www.yotel.com |
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| Premium Cabin. Photo credit: www.yotel.com |
Yotel operates other hotels in London Heathrow Airport and in Amsterdam. The branch in New York is the first in the United States to open and in addition to the "space age" technology, it is offering rooms at an introductory price of $149. I did a practice booking for July 4th weekend, and this rate is applicable. Where in New York City are you going to find a posh room at this price?? If you do, let me know.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Week 4: Free Korean Food
We are nearing the home stretch of the Free Korean Food promo. Here is week 4:
5/9: Tofu Soup - 40th St. between 5th & 6th Ave.
5/10: Tofu Soup - 5th Ave. at 43rd St.
5/11: Kimchi Fried Rice - Broadway at 35th St.
5/12: Kimchi Fried Rice - Park Ave. between 26th & 27th St.
5/13: Japchae - Union Square West at 15th St.
5/9: Tofu Soup - 40th St. between 5th & 6th Ave.
5/10: Tofu Soup - 5th Ave. at 43rd St.
5/11: Kimchi Fried Rice - Broadway at 35th St.
5/12: Kimchi Fried Rice - Park Ave. between 26th & 27th St.
5/13: Japchae - Union Square West at 15th St.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Need an Excuse to Buy Those Fancy Hats? Go to a Kentucky Derby Party
I happen to have one taking place in New York City: It's being thrown by MaroonEffect.org, a charity that is affiliated with the NYC Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. Details below:
May 7th, 2011 – 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Charity Event @ The Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row
A unique charity event that combines Southern Charm and Manhattan Sass as the Kentucky Derby experience comes to life in Midtown. Ladies in hats and heels mingle with gents in seersucker, sipping mint juleps, while placing bets on the Derby’s outcome and anxiously awaiting the live charity auction and best dressed competition. All proceeds from the event benefit scholarships for area students.
Tickets are $40 online and can be purchased at www.kentuckyderbynyc.com
Location: The Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row
46th St and 9th Ave
Nearest Subways: Times Square 1,2,3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S
Date: May 7th 2011
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Price: $40 pre-order
$50 at the door
Website: www.kentuckyderbynyc.com
Twitter: @derbynyc
A unique charity event that combines Southern Charm and Manhattan Sass as the Kentucky Derby experience comes to life in Midtown. Ladies in hats and heels mingle with gents in seersucker, sipping mint juleps, while placing bets on the Derby’s outcome and anxiously awaiting the live charity auction and best dressed competition. All proceeds from the event benefit scholarships for area students.
Tickets are $40 online and can be purchased at www.kentuckyderbynyc.com
Location: The Village Pourhouse on Restaurant Row
46th St and 9th Ave
Nearest Subways: Times Square 1,2,3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S
Date: May 7th 2011
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Price: $40 pre-order
$50 at the door
Website: www.kentuckyderbynyc.com
Twitter: @derbynyc
Week 3: Free Korean Food in NYC
Thinking about Korean this week? Here is your free lunch schedule.
5/2: Jeon - Park Ave. and 59th Street
5/3: Jeon - 6th Ave. and 52nd Street
5/4: Bulgogi - Canal Street at Lafayette
5/5: Bibimbap - 58th Street between Park & Lexington
5/6: Bibimbap - Park Ave. between 26 & 27 Streets
Enjoy!
5/2: Jeon - Park Ave. and 59th Street
5/3: Jeon - 6th Ave. and 52nd Street
5/4: Bulgogi - Canal Street at Lafayette
5/5: Bibimbap - 58th Street between Park & Lexington
5/6: Bibimbap - Park Ave. between 26 & 27 Streets
Enjoy!
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