Stephanie's 18th Birthday at Jane

On November 20th, I celebrated my 18th birthday at one of my favorite New York restaurants, Jane, with my friends. Finally an adult!

On the menu:

SALMON AND AVOCADO TARTARE: soy-wasabi citronette, wonton chips

TOASTED RICOTTA GNOCCHI: parmesan, white truffle crèma, Italian parsley

RAVIOLI: mushroom bolognese, crème fraîche, tarragon

SEVEN LAYER CHOCOLATE CAKE: chantilly cream, whipped ganache, chocolate sauce

Stay young,
Stephanie

Metric

On November 19, 2013, just hours before Stephanie's birthday (and my dreaded Uighur term paper deadline), we had the opportunity to see Metric at the Bowery Ballroom! We were both given press passes from the Washington Square News to collaborate for an article on the WSN Highlighter. You can check it out here.

It was great being able to unwind with some live music after a day of classes. Before attending the show, I had only heard of one song, "Black Sheep," featured in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. The electric energy from the show, however, has really pushed me to revamp my current spotify playlist with some of Metric's greatest hits.

Happy concert-going,
Karen

Athleta Opening Party

On November 19, 2013 Stephanie, Matt and I attended the Athleta Opening Party in the flatiron district! Here, we ate hors d'oeuvres, drank seltzer water with lime, and previewed some of their newest athletic wear. It was really exciting being in a store that hasn't been open to the public yet. They have some really quality workout clothes, and I hope to check them out.

On the menu:

PROSCIUTTO: melon and balsamic caviar

MINI FISH TACOS: crispy jicama sauce and chipotle cream
MINI BURGER: with avocado
SUMMER ROLL: shiitake leek
GRILLED CHICKEN: with rosemary on a stick
EMPANADA: spinach and artichoke with pesto

Saunder Spring/Summer Release Party

Following the Glitter Vault launch party, Karen and I somehow got into the Saunder Spring/Summer release party! The party was at Salon Hecho and Saunders' film featuring her collection was played on loop on the wall. We were SO excited when we discovered that we were photographed by Guest of a Guest! Goal accomplished. Next goal, photobooth pictures.

Stay adventurous,
Stephanie

Glitter Vault Launch Party!

On November 18th, Karen and I attended the Glitter Vault launch party! There were champagne glasses topped with pom poms, trays of hors d'oeuvres and cake pops at Lounge 48. It was an evening of eating great food, being photographed and trying on the jewelry from Glitter Vault.

On the menu:

roasted almonds, assorted olives, assorted cheeses, roasted baby carrots, shrimp and chorizo skewers, spiced chicken skewers, honey and pineapple glazed meatballs, filet mignon skewers, lobster tail skewers and cake pops

Stay fancy,
Stephanie

Kinky Boots

On November 5, Stephanie and I had the pleasure of seeing the award-winning broadway musical Kinky Boots! One of the perks of being a Stern student is that they have a set amount of funds allocated for NYC cultural events for students. They call these "CACE" events and they're free! Kinky Boots was a great show and I highly recommend it. The actors were so incredibly talented, they had the entire audience laughing (and Stephanie tearing a total of three times). Hopefully, we have the opportunity to check out more musicals during our next four years here!

Enjoying the endless production that is college,

Karen 

Exotic Dining at Tertulia

After the Alexa Chung book signing, we went to Tertulia for dinner.

On the menu:

NUESTRAS PATATAS: crispy potatoes, Pimenton de la Vera, garlic all i oli

CALABAZA RELLENA: stuffed delicata squash, escalivada, beef butter, migas, Mahon cheese

LANGOSTINO A LA BRASA: garlic all i oli, fennel salad, charred lemon

CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE: churros and dark chocolate