I am a foodie

It's strange that the term "foodie" was coined in 1981, and people have described me with its definition since late 90's; that I just heard the word for the first time in 2011.

I'm taking my passion for food to another level, by sharing the photos of deliciousness with the world.

Warning: May cause drooling and/or hunger, view at your own discretion.

 Calle Ocho  

Inside the Excelsior Hotel
45 W 81st St
New York, NY 10024

http://www.calleochonyc.com/

Complimentary bread, slightly sweet and cheesy inside

Empanada: Lobster Empanada, Seaweed and Green Papaya Salad, Saffron Pineapple Sauce

Picada: A Selection of the Chef's Five Favorite Appetizers

Chupe: Peruvian Shrimp Chowder, Potato, Fennel, Aji Amarillo

Langosta: Poached Lobster, Tomato, Scallion, Grapefruit, Passion-Chilli Mojo

Cerviche

Paella: Lobster, Mussels, Clams, Shrimp, Chorizo, Chicken, Valencia Rice, Tomato-Calamari Salad

Duck Two Ways, Lentil-Sweet Plantain Salad, Valencia Orange Sauce

Cuban Skirt Steak, Rice, Fried Egg, Avocado

P.S. There may be UNLIMITED Sangria for brunch customers, in 8 different flavors.

Sandy Ruined My Vacation

I had this entire week off as my vacation. Of course Sandy had to pay a visit on the first day.

She stole my electricity and cellphone signals, took away the gas from my town. I basically spent my entire vacation in total darkness staring into pitch black walls and ceilings. Worst vacation ever!

I was too tired from a whole week of doing nothing, so I didn't take any picture today. I took the following photos a few months back at a restaurant called Apiary in New York City.

HAMACHI CRUDO: w/ avocado, hearts of palm, jalapeno

Smoked Salmon: w/ poached egg, caviar

LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST: w/ parsnip puree, farro, glazed tokyo turnips, green peppercorn-armagnac jus

BLACKBERRY FINANCIER

VANILLA PANNA COTTA: w/ raspberry coulis

WARM VALRHONA FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE: w/ vanilla ice cream

On the brink of insanity...

6 days of no power and no gas... and stared into pitch black walls and ceilings... I've discovered that my pocket LED flash light mounts on a microphone stand quite well.

Maybe I could do some reading... NOT!

It would be a perfect set up to read some horror stories.