Fall Break, my birthday and NYC

Two weeks ago, after a whirlwind week of midterms, assignments, applications and final exams there was Fall Break!

Finishing school related stuff on thursday 9th of october, a few of us were still in Ithaca and decided to celebrate by going out. The night entailed drinks, shots, pool and a lot of fun!

Early the next day I jumped on a bus to NYC, to celebrate Fall Break, my birthday, and finally see my boyfriend for the first time in 2 months.

We stayed at a hotel in midtown and spent the weekend sightseeing, eating a lot of good food, and celebrating my 26th birthday and his 30th at Colicchio and Sons. 8 courses + a wine package left us super full and very happy.

Chef’s Seasonal Menu Chef’s 

Wild Sturgeon Caviar, Farm Egg Yolk & Chive Crème Fraîche

J. Dumangin Brut NV Chigny-Les-Roses Champange 

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Diver Scallop, Bouillabaisse Jus, Turnip & Basil

 Mourvèdre Rosé ‘Vogelzang Vineyard’ Liquid Farm Santa Barbara 2013 

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Fluke, Jerusalem Artichoke & Concord Grape 

Riesling Kabinett ‘Wehlener Sonnenuhr’ J.J. Prüm Mosel 2007 

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Bacon-Wrapped Rabbit, Pistachios & Chanterelle Mushrooms

Valtellina Superiore 'Sassella La Barbarine' La Castelillina di Fojanini 2006 

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American Wagyu, Spinach, Trumpette Royal Mushrooms & Potato Crisp 

Cornas 'Les P’tits Bouts' Mikaël Bourg Rhône 2011

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Scharfe Maxx Fondue, Prosciutto, Housemade Pretzel 

& Spicy Mustard Ice Cream 

Oloroso Sherry 'Piedra Luenga' Bodegas Robles Montilla NV 

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Black Mission Fig "Biscuit", Sicilian Pistachio 

& Espresso Ice Cream

Maury Mas Amiel Roussillon 2011 

Blog-pose!

The view from the high-line park

Walking towards Brooklyn Bridge

Portrait in Central Park

Eating at Tao

Gigantic fortune cookie

Yummy meatballs for lunch - at The Meatball Shop

The view from Top of the Rock

The same evening - foggy and rainy