Some Vegas Photos Update

The Bellagio Suite in Vegas where we stayed: 

 

The ceiling at the Cirque du Soliel "O" theatre

Souffle Crepe with Mixed Berries from Jean Phillipe Pastry shop:

Chocolate fountain, chocolate sculptures, and decorative cakes from Jean Phillipe:

 

The lighting on my Virgin America flight... they also have wifi on the flight and plugs under the seats... sweet.

Just some additional photos from the trip:

 
  

   

 Bellagio Fountain Show:

 

O + Picasso

Obviously, there was a trip to Vegas the past weekend. I have yet to update photos because I'm really, really lazy. But I will do a food update!

We went to see the Cirque Du Soleil show "O" first which was amazing. I was so entertained I felt like time went by really fast. I was surprised when it was over. I wanted to see more crazy tricks and stunts.

The hall had really cool statues carved from iron all over the place. Really beautiful delicate pieces worth lots of money... Here's a few pictures.

 

Then, we headed to Picasso on the other side of the hotel and wow. Really unique look. Not to mention the AUTHENTIC Picasso paintings on every wall! Crazy. I was this close to real Picasso art. So cool.

 

Picasso
Picasso at the Bellagio Las Vegas
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4 Course Prix Fixe Dinner:

amuse
Patridge Croquette
with Roasted Red Pepper Soup

course 1
Warm Quail Salad
with Sautéed Artichokes, Pinenuts

course 2
Boudin of Fresh Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops
with Tomato Coulis

course 3
Roasted Milk-Fed Veal Chop
with Rosemary Potatoes and Au Jus

course 4
Dark Chocolate Cake
with Vanilla Tea

post dessert
Assortment of Bon Bons
(The waiter placed them in front of me and said "for the lady" and then put the check in front of Matt and told him he gets the check. ha)

wine
Williams Selyem Pinot Noir 2005

Would I go again: I would have to say yes, only because not only does this place have a wonderful atmosphere inside the restaurant, but it totally restored my faith in Vegas dining. Ahem David Burke... Can we say, Lobster steak and bubble gum creme fraiche? Yea... Lets not go there.

Blue Hill

I took Matt to Blue Hill in NYC for his birthday in late January (I know, this is really late). The restaurant was cozy and the food was simple and delicious.

Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10011
tel: 212.539.1776

birthday toast
Pierre Peters Champagne

amuse
trio of winter vegetables
cauliflower, radish, edemame

My Dinner:

appetizer
Sweet Potato Ravioli
with Stone Barns Greens and Honeycrisp Apples

entree
Hudson Valley Venison
with Brussels Sprouts, Pearl Onions, Roasted Chestnuts, and Chestnut Puree

dessert
Chestnut Dessert
Trio of Chestnut


Matt's Dinner:
appetizer
This Mornings Farm Egg
with Beluga Lentils, Root Vegetables, and House Cured Lardo

entree
Stone Barns Berkshire Pork
with a Stew of Beans, Chickpeas, and Tarragon

dessert
Bartlett Pear
with Walnut Bread and Soup, Pecorino Cheese and Black Pepper Ice Cream

wine
Prieuré de St.-Jean de Bebian

dessert wines
Icewine
Tulloch Semillon

Would I go back: Yes! The menu changes seasonally and you're guaranteed fresh, seasonal ingredients which means a different menu every time you go. I'd also like to try Blue Hill Stone Barns.

Cru

Cru
24 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011
tel: 212.529.6300

canapes
Parmesan and Mushroom

appetizer
Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Panna Cotta
with maple bacon shaped like a flower

drink
Rose Champagne

entree
Terrine Duck

wine
Roumir Cras 98

dessert
Lemon Verbena
Grapefruit Gelee, Buttermilk Panna Cotta and Lemon Sorbet

post-dessert
Mint Chocolate Macaroon, White Chocolate Candy, Chocolate Cookie with Sea Salt

Irving Mill

This was a long time ago.... But i remember that it was interesting. We ordered a bunch of things off the menu and shared. The food wasn't amazing but not terrible. The Chicken Liver Mousse was tasty though.

Irving Mill
116 East 16th St, New York, NY 10003
tel: 212.254.1600

Pork Toast with Egg Salad and Caviar

Chicken Liver Mousse

Kampachi with Chorizo, Grapefruit and Smoked Turkish Pepper

Crispy Pig's Ear Salad with Radicchio, Escarole, Tarbais Beans and Poached Egg

Niman Ranch Bavette Steak with Bone Marrow Soubise, Smoked Garlic and Parsley

"Why is this happening to me?!"

Q: Would this kid make an awesome or terrible drunk?

It's Alive! Internal Cast For Shattered Bones

My sister's research was mentioned on NPR! It's pretty cool stuff.

http://app1.kuhf.org/houston_public_radio-news-display.php?articles_id=1233273678

Happy Cows Come From... Korea?

"Pick Soo, she's got Seoul."

LEGO N.Y

Cute depiction of New York via Lego pieces by Christoph Niemann in the New York Times.
Check out more here: I LEGO N.Y.

SIX-BURGH!

courtesy of ESPN

Yay for the Steelers! It was a stressful and amazing Superbowl game. Great plays by Harrison and Holmes. I'm not going to go into detail because I'm obviously not a football fanatic, but I felt it necessary to give my shout outs. :)

Pic of downtown Pittsburgh...

courtesy of Post-Gazette

I remember being in Pittsburgh the last time the Steelers won the Superbowl... it was CRAZY... couches on fire, cars flipped over, rioting, the works.