As the famous band, LCD SOUNDSYSTEM, said, " New York I love you...but you're bringing me down!" If you've never heard this song, first of all I'm sorry you've been deprived, secondly get it together and listen to it HERE. This is so appropriate because a few weeks back I was in New York for the lovely Winter Storm Stella.
Let me tell you a funny story:
Monday night before the storm: Half of New York is going about business as usual, the other half is thinking the apocalypse is about to begin.
Me and my Boss are going to dinner and she asks me to find a great place.
My first reaction is to call the Spotted Pig because it's delicious, and because my boyfriend used to be the Sous Chef! (hello..could I be any luckier than having a chef for a boyfriend #neverhungry)
The hostess tells me its and hour and a half wait if I was standing in front of her at that moment..no reservations!
I said, no thanks, I'm starving and I continue my yelp indulgence and come across a restaurant that is close and equally appealing.
I ring them up
Bring Bring
Owner: Hello?? ( in a way that sounded like he was being held at gun point)
Me: Hello..?... is this a resturant
Owner: Yes (same tone)
Me: Okayyy I would like to make a reservation for two
Owner: Oh I'm so sorry but we are closing early due to the impending doom
Me: Oh umm ok..thanks...
I then looked at my boss and said these exact words, " I don't think we are taking this as seriously as we should...I think we need to stock up on water!"
Mind you, we are staying at the Crown Plaza in Time Square, which remained open during Hurricane Sandy.
Needless to say, We survive, I went to the Playwright bar on 46th street with a co-worker and drank into the storm, and now have a funny story to tell about that one time I was in New York for Winter Storm Stella.
LET'S TALK ABOUT A FEW THINGS:
THE IBS HAIR SHOW AND FOOD!
IBS hosted it 100th anniversary at the Jacob Javits Convention Center! They're already preparing for next year! Get your info HERE!
Olivia Garden once again dazzled and awed the attendees with our new booth!
We showcase our shears
Our new Ceramic Ion XL which has 2x the length which allows for quicker drying time
and we are celebrating our 50th anniversary so of course we have our 50th Anniversary Collection, equipped with our paddle mixed boar bristle
We wouldn't be able to do anything without our amazing team!
NOW FOR THE FOOD!
MY TOP THREE PLACES TO EAT AT!
I don't only go for the amazing hair show, I also have a love for food! Who doesn't.
Here are my top three places to eat affordably, but still feel glamorous in the Big Apple
NUMBER ONE: Havanna Central// We literally go here, every year, for our first meal! The sangria is on point and their cuban sandwiches make me feel like I'm in the movie Chef.
I said it once, I'll say it again....GO HERE
NUMBER TWO: Little Italy// for the best pizza you've ever eaten!
I've never been to Little Italy before, and wasn't sure what I was going to see.
Was it going to be like the movie, Moonstruck, or the Sopranos? It was more like Moonstruck and made me hungry for pizza, pasta, cannolis!
and finally for dessert...
NUMBER THREE: Sweet Revenge// in Greenwich Village
This quant little shop is bursting with love and deliciousness! I was invited here years ago when a girlfriend read an article about the owner. The story goes, after a nasty divorce, and her losing everything, she started baking and as revenge for her husband wrongfully taking everything...she opened up a small little bakery and named it Sweet Revenge. The best part is, it's famous and gets national press! Jokes on him! This woman is a rock star and her cupcakes prove it!
Look at this delicious revenge cupcake
Well there is much more, but it will have to wait for another post.
Love ya,
Kalie
