First, drinks at the Standard Hotel in NYC:
Followed by dinner at Spice Market - a Jean Georges restaurant with a menu inspired by Asian street food. Holy deliciousness, Batman! We opted for the chef's tasting menu which included raw tuna, a sushi-like lobster roll and deep-fried samosas for apps; amazing cod, a spicy chicken dish, and ginger fried rice for entrees; a fruit/yogurt pudding thing and a dense chocolate Ovaltine concoction for dessert. I'd try to describe some of these dishes in more detail, but we also shared a pitcher of ginger margaritas...so I'm a little fuzzy on the details. Oh, I almost forgot my favorite of the appetizers: 4 little beef hamburger things, cooked rare and served on skewers, with the best spicy dipping sauce I've ever had. So, so good.
Here's the cod entree:
You can also see the ginger margaritas in that picture - honestly, one of the highlights of the meal. Tequila, I will miss you! XOXOI'm sure I will be drooling over this post in the months to come - and will probably kick myself for posting those photos - but I am really glad we had a reason to celebrate in such style before I start subtracting foods and booze from my life. It was just lovely to enjoy it all, with no guilt, with my husband, on our anniversary:
Tomorrow, the ass-kicking begins! Good luck, y'all!
I've been doing exactly the same thing!!!! Pure indulgence.....no chocolate, ice-cream or crisps left in my house! In a way it has been great, I never want to see another Pringle again in my life..... (do u have Pringles in the US?)
ReplyDeletecongrats on the anniversary!
Hi Sarah, welcome! I did the same thing, although not in such grand style. :) Looks like a fabulous meal. One thing I'm really loving about the PCP is the food -- not quite like what you ate, but I'm learning to love really simple, good food. My meals don't feel like some kind of diet penance, which is really nice. Good luck as you get started!
ReplyDeleteHi Sara,
ReplyDeleteLovely post and nice pics.
I done the same, I was visiting few restaurants here in Tokyo that I know I would not see for some time, seems like you had a good time and that it the important part.
Happy anniversary
welcome aboard!
ReplyDeleteToday is the one month anniversary for my completion of the PCP and I logged on today to find a new crew starting!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for getting to this point. It’s an accomplishment getting to Day 1. A new world awaits you!
It’s a beautiful journey and a glorious struggle. Make every day count and give it your all because the rewards are infinite.
Good luck!!!