NYC, Style & a little Cannoli

Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year to All !!

Times Square will be just jam packed for New Year's Eve

looked so peaceful this summer when I strolled along

grab a glass of bubbley ......

and have your car waiting outside ............................

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !!

Here is to a healthy, joyful 2011 .........

Holiday Cupcake Tea Star Lounge Ritz Carlton Central Park

I was lucky enough to spend my birthday in December 2009 at the Holiday Cupcake Tea and we even had Jennifer Aniston sitting right behind us!! We had the opportunity to wish her and her lady friend, Happy Holidays, and it was quite a memorable birthday for me in the city. It is definitely worth the $28 cost, no doubt. I would suggest cutting each cupcake in half and tasting the different flavors as my friend and I ate the whole cupcake and ended up leaving 2 untouched. I know I will do that for the next cupcake tea we attend. Here are some of the shots from the Christmas Tea:

how much more elegant can you get than this??? kinda like home, right? they will be doing something with chocolate and wine for Valentines Day

elegant table decorations.....what else would you expect for the Ritz ??

look at the brown and white sugar cubes!! those nutz were sooo good, I couldn't stop eating them!!

here are all 5 together....they are still serving the holiday day again this year from Dec 4 to Jan 2, 2011 Saturdays and Sundays 11am to 4pm

I am obsessed with Red Velvet ......this little guy was sooo tasty....and photogenic as well !!!

smores and pumpkin little guys ....

one of my favorite shots, like a postcard......such a wonderful birthday !!!

Star Lounge The Ritz Carlton 50 Central Park South

Holiday Cupcake Tea Saturday and Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec 4 to Jan 2, 2011

Afternoon Tea Daily 230 and 3pm $55 per person; $65 with Mumm Brut Napa Valley

Reservations required: (212) 521-6125

Today's Words of Wisdom: Every Age Brings New Opportunities

Empire State Building & Museum of Sex

The Empire State Building is probably one of the most famous buildings in NYC. It took me a while to take a peek at it of all the times I have visited the city...not sure why. But it sure impressed me......

this was my first view of it while on a walking tour of the village

March 17, 1930 construction began on the building

the person to the left in the brick building is actually a sculpture...pretty neat

you can read more about it's long illustrious history HERE

5th Ave and 27th street brought us to the Museum of Sex which I had read about but never saw in person

NYC has so many museums and this one even has an Aphrodisiac Cafe which sounded interesting...we did not go in the museum or cafe but I would like to check it out in the future when in that area. The cafe sounds like it would be an experience!!

Have you visited the Empire State Building? What impressed you about it? Do tell....

Today's Words of Wisdom: The Majority is often Wrong

Jer's Peanut Butter and Chocolate at the 2010 Chocolate Show

I had the pleasure of seeing many new chocolate companies at the 2010 Chocolate Show. When I came across this one, all I saw was Peanut Butter married to Chocolate and I was in love!! They are probably my 2 favorite flavors out there......they just go so well together.

Jer's is from Solana Beach near San Diego, California and the taste is so amazing...a very homemade feel to it. They received an award at the 2009 Chocolate Show:

Cara Mella™ Climbs To The Top
Wins “Best Chocolate Bar” at the Chocolate Show in New York

Over 60 worldwide chocolatiers were in attendance at the prestigious 2009 New York Chocolate Show, and Jer’s Cara Mella™ Peanut Butter Bars received the “Best Chocolate Bar” as part of the expo’s Best In Show awards.

Jer’s Cara Mella™ Peanut Butter Bars are made with all-natural gourmet dark chocolate, homemade creamy caramel and fresh organic peanut butter (made from locally-grown Valencia peanuts, the most nutritious, peanut-sweet and protein-rich available). We’re thrilled to receive this honor from such a highly-regarded group of industry experts!

The Peanut Butter Bars are to die for !! They come in 4 flavors: Pretzel, Original, Toffee Break and Cara Mella ....you cannot go wrong with any of these if you love peanut butter

they also sell a signature line of chocolates which were very tasty as well.....assortment of white, dark and milk peanut butter truffles........

nice sample packs were available at the show but I think I prefer the 1lb. box

I am so glad I had the pleasure to attend this show...and I found out this was Les Fondues au Chocolat - how great is that......so yummy!!

Today's Chocolate Words of Wisdom: One can never have too much Chocolate !!

Cannoli Dreams for You.....until next post

Rosemary

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to NYC, Style and a little Cannoli

I cannot believe it has been 1 year since this blog was started!! After 254 posts and 118 followers, I think my first question should be, what took me so long!! This has been an amazing year and I have met so many wonderful people via blogging I am thankful. I also have to thank my amazing followers as I am very touched that you visit on a regular basis.
This blog brings together 2 of my favorite things: NYC and Photography which makes it a joy to work on and also try to improve. If you ever have any suggestions on what you would like to see, please feel free to email me as I am always eager for new ideas and places.
For 2011, I wish all my followers/readers much health, success and happiness.....you deserve nothing but the best!! I hope to make this blog more exciting in the coming year and show you more amazing sites in NYC as well as some other places as well......here are a few of my favorite photos from this year ......enjoy !!

the Anna Torte at Demel which hopefully will find a new location in 2011

a quiet Soho street

gorgeous blue sky in Columbus Circle

Cafe Sabarsky's Klimttorte (chocolate and hazelnut cake)

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at Arthur Ashe Kids Day

the 2 winners of the 2010 US Open - Kim Clijsters and Rafael Nadal

the Tudors table setting at Macy's flower show

a gorgeous Bryant Park

Stuart Little at the Gingerbread display Le Parker Meridian

the great find of Financier which now has 9 locations in the city

view from the village...so lovely of the Empire State Building

totally edible outfit at the Chocolate Show..right down to the purse and shoes!!

Chocolate Train filled with truffles at the 2010 Chocolate Show

Chanel windows in Saks Fifth Avenue

the oh so chic Todd English at the Plaza Food Hall

the owner and his son from Il Cantuccio on Christopher Street

Bethesda Fountain in Central Park

Hope you enjoyed the photos from the last year. For 2011, I only see more wonderful experiences to come as well as great giveaways! Thank you all again !!

Cannoli Dreams for You.....until next post

Rosemary

Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Window Art 2010

Bergdorf Goodman windows are quite always gorgeous window art. During the holidays, they become a step up. If that is possible....and it is. I took these during the day and had issues with the sun but considering they came out pretty decent. Whenever you visit the city, don't forget to check out their windows.