They are visiting NYC on a jam packed whirlwind trip so we managed to squeeze in dinner on Sunday night.
It was soo good seeing them and catching up, I can't believe it has been almost 2 years since we left Australia!
Friday, November 12, 2010
Alista & Christian
The excitement of the marathon could only be matched by the arrival of Alista & Christian.
They are visiting NYC on a jam packed whirlwind trip so we managed to squeeze in dinner on Sunday night.
It was soo good seeing them and catching up, I can't believe it has been almost 2 years since we left Australia!
They are visiting NYC on a jam packed whirlwind trip so we managed to squeeze in dinner on Sunday night.
It was soo good seeing them and catching up, I can't believe it has been almost 2 years since we left Australia!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Run Rachel Run
Sunday was the New York City Marathon, the major annual event that posses 45, 000 people to don their sneakers (argh) head to Staten Island (double argh) and run 43km/26 miles thru the 5 boroughs of NYC – argh argh aarrgghh!!
If you have not already gathered, David and I did not participate. However we came out in full support of Rachel who was running for the 10th time but the first time since she had baby Annabelle.
We were able to download her race number and track her on David’s i-phone, which made things much easier.
We headed to Harlem, on 110th and 1st Ave for the first sighting, the energy and excitement was amazing, it really felt like a New Yorker thing to do.
I was so overcome when I saw Rachel approach, I jumped out onto the course and snapped this great pic......and I just want to say that it was totally worth being reprimanded by the police!
It was then over to 110th and 5th Ave for the 2nd viewing and managed to run into Ritchie in the crowd – seriously what are the odds?
Complete with signs, we almost missed Rachel but due to Ritchi’s sign she managed to see us before we saw her.
We even saw the Chilean Miner!
If you have not already gathered, David and I did not participate. However we came out in full support of Rachel who was running for the 10th time but the first time since she had baby Annabelle.
We were able to download her race number and track her on David’s i-phone, which made things much easier.
We headed to Harlem, on 110th and 1st Ave for the first sighting, the energy and excitement was amazing, it really felt like a New Yorker thing to do.
I was so overcome when I saw Rachel approach, I jumped out onto the course and snapped this great pic......and I just want to say that it was totally worth being reprimanded by the police!
It was then over to 110th and 5th Ave for the 2nd viewing and managed to run into Ritchie in the crowd – seriously what are the odds?
Complete with signs, we almost missed Rachel but due to Ritchi’s sign she managed to see us before we saw her.
We even saw the Chilean Miner!
It was then back to R&R place to help set up for the party.
Congratulations Rachel what an AMAZING effort!
Although to be fair we were running around NYC all day as well ☺
Although to be fair we were running around NYC all day as well ☺
Monday, November 8, 2010
Fall Fling
On Saturday night we threw a party to make use of our outdoor space before the snow arrives and it is rendered useless.
This was also the perfect excuse to introduce people, helped by everyone bringing an unattached eligible friend of the opposite sex.
It was also an excuse for me to theme our apartment in festive fall décor in time for thanksgiving.
Before we knew it, twenty something thirty somethings engulfed our apartment for some well mannered fun.............aided and abetted by my signature fall cocktail, Cranberry Pomegranate Champagne!
A good time was had by all, evident by the 2 cases of beer, 10 bottles of champagne, 3 bottles of red, 2 bottles of white that were consumed.
Whilst the party came to a close around 2am, the usual suspects were up till the wee hours making mischief!
Gobble gobble gobble!
This was also the perfect excuse to introduce people, helped by everyone bringing an unattached eligible friend of the opposite sex.
It was also an excuse for me to theme our apartment in festive fall décor in time for thanksgiving.
Before we knew it, twenty something thirty somethings engulfed our apartment for some well mannered fun.............aided and abetted by my signature fall cocktail, Cranberry Pomegranate Champagne!
A good time was had by all, evident by the 2 cases of beer, 10 bottles of champagne, 3 bottles of red, 2 bottles of white that were consumed.
Whilst the party came to a close around 2am, the usual suspects were up till the wee hours making mischief!
Gobble gobble gobble!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Babbo
Monday was David's birthday. He arrived home to a pile of gifts, including a new fall jacket!
With all my 30th Birthday fuss, I wanted to make sure David had as much special attention on his day.
We headed to the west village under the guise of eating at one of our favourite Indian places, ( im sure the gig was up when David asked why I was so over dressed) I got the cab to pull up on the other side of the village, allowing us to wander over to Waverly place.
David got such a surprise when I announced we were eating at Babbo!
Babbo is the baby of Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich and is known as THE best Italian in New York.
It is notoriously hard to get into but worth the wait. Reservations are taken one month to the day in advance, from 10am -10.30am only. Once reserved you have to call 3 days prior to your date between 9am -12pm to reconfirm.
Needlesssay, this is a very special place to dine. Everything is imported from Italy, from the pasta flour, salt, tomatoes, tablecloths, olive oil, cheese and wine.
With all my 30th Birthday fuss, I wanted to make sure David had as much special attention on his day.
We headed to the west village under the guise of eating at one of our favourite Indian places, ( im sure the gig was up when David asked why I was so over dressed) I got the cab to pull up on the other side of the village, allowing us to wander over to Waverly place.
David got such a surprise when I announced we were eating at Babbo!
Babbo is the baby of Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich and is known as THE best Italian in New York.
It is notoriously hard to get into but worth the wait. Reservations are taken one month to the day in advance, from 10am -10.30am only. Once reserved you have to call 3 days prior to your date between 9am -12pm to reconfirm.
Needlesssay, this is a very special place to dine. Everything is imported from Italy, from the pasta flour, salt, tomatoes, tablecloths, olive oil, cheese and wine.
We enjoyed the 8 course traditional tasting menu, that included antipasto & cured meats, pappardelle with white truffles, duck tortelli with sage, grilled hanger steak, a selection of cheese with honey & figs, and dolce. For the hell of it, we did the matching wine pairing, and just about needed be rolled home - it was a gastronomic delight!
Happy Birthday Bubb!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Happy Halloween
Saturday was Halloween, so we headed to a party in Irvington hosted by Sonia & Michael, fellow Aussies we met thru Mick and Erin.
To be fair Halloween is not really our bag, but we got dressed up regardless for a laugh.
Can you guess? We are White Trash - hahaha
Sonia had gone all out with the food, and even made home-made sausage rolls!! These are a popular aussie party food that generated a lot of excitement, it was Big Kev people!
Alex and Erin made light work of these, whilst David hung out with the boys.
David went as a Weather Reporter and Miles sported the weather signs, too cute!
To be fair Halloween is not really our bag, but we got dressed up regardless for a laugh.
Can you guess? We are White Trash - hahaha
Sonia had gone all out with the food, and even made home-made sausage rolls!! These are a popular aussie party food that generated a lot of excitement, it was Big Kev people!
Alex and Erin made light work of these, whilst David hung out with the boys.
David went as a Weather Reporter and Miles sported the weather signs, too cute!
Mick & Erin in Town
Late last week, Mick Erin and the boys arrived in NYC for a visit.
It was fabulous to see them, so we headed to the Mandarin Oriental to celebrate with a cocktail!
We love seeing our favorite boys ............
...........and I think they loved seeing us!
It was fabulous to see them, so we headed to the Mandarin Oriental to celebrate with a cocktail!
We love seeing our favorite boys ............
...........and I think they loved seeing us!
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