If you have never eaten here, these are but a sampling of the fun and adventureos menu that Mr. Chang has put together. If you have been here before, maybe it's time to remind your self what inspiration is.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Momofuku SSam Bar
There are so many great restaurants here in New York City, too many to ever try in a lifetime, but there are those special few that keep you coming back for more. Momofuku Ssam is one of them.
It's so simple feeling, like going into your neighborhood tavern and cozying up to a familiar bar with a drink. The regular I have here are the Pork Buns though. The succulent pork framed by crisp skin enveloped by pillowy buns are the food of Gods bestowed on mere mortals. Yes, these are not like any other pork buns I have tasted. Yes they also have hoison sauce, but the pickle? Inspiration.
This visit was also a sea inspired one as I looked to the ocean for sustinance. I started with the Wild Striped Bass - translucent ribbons of fresh fish. These were accented by flecks of cilantro leaves and ground green peppercorns. The spin were the shaved kumquats that added a beautiful balance of citus and bitternes. More inspiration.
Continuing my walk on the beach I had the Santa Barbara Uni. In the bowl were presented 3 good sized "tounges" of uni, the briney tasting roe contained inside the underwater porcupine. Lobes of custardy chanwanmushi and tiney sea beans appeared alongside the uni to tame the sea.
If you have never eaten here, these are but a sampling of the fun and adventureos menu that Mr. Chang has put together. If you have been here before, maybe it's time to remind your self what inspiration is.
If you have never eaten here, these are but a sampling of the fun and adventureos menu that Mr. Chang has put together. If you have been here before, maybe it's time to remind your self what inspiration is.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Australian Ballet in New York City
So I am not a huge ballet fan but I have to say last night I went to see the Australian Ballet Company which is currently on tour and performing in New York City. They are performing at the David Koch Theater at Lincoln Center and for those of you with some trepidation about ballet, you should go ahead an take the leap with this one.
The show I saw was called Infinity. This show is divided up into three acts. The first being a montage of classical ballet and multimedia giving the history of hte Austrailan Bellet Company. The use of video and audio was an interesting element in telling the story. Basically cut scenes between the performances, but it helped move the performance along.
The second act agve us a white backdrop with black dots scattered. The perfance itself felt as if it was jazz visualized, abrubt , choppy movements intermixed with smooth, flowing movements.
The third act was a nod to the Australian outback and indigenous dance. Native instruments were used as well to add to the feel of it. You could see the grass swaying in the wind as the dancers mimiced its movements.
Take some time to introduce yourself to ballet if you never have. This might make you a fan.
The Australian Ballet Company
The show I saw was called Infinity. This show is divided up into three acts. The first being a montage of classical ballet and multimedia giving the history of hte Austrailan Bellet Company. The use of video and audio was an interesting element in telling the story. Basically cut scenes between the performances, but it helped move the performance along.
The second act agve us a white backdrop with black dots scattered. The perfance itself felt as if it was jazz visualized, abrubt , choppy movements intermixed with smooth, flowing movements.
The third act was a nod to the Australian outback and indigenous dance. Native instruments were used as well to add to the feel of it. You could see the grass swaying in the wind as the dancers mimiced its movements.
Take some time to introduce yourself to ballet if you never have. This might make you a fan.
The Australian Ballet Company
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