Gordon Ramsay at the London

After much anticipation (2 months to be exact) Matt and I finally got to eat at Gordon Ramsay at the London.
The decor was elegant and somewhat formal... I loved the chairs! But it was also comfortable and not stuffy. Our wait staff were not only accommodating but also had low-key humor. One waiter of our was particularly memorable considering at the end of the meal, when he came around to serve us some bon bons from the trolley and after hearing how full I was, he offered to roll me out the door if necessary. He also claimed that it was his job to make our dining experience the best it could be. So despite the formal dining ambiance, it was ultimately an enjoyable experience.

Gordon Ramsay at the London
151 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
tel: 212.468.8888

My Dinner:
pre-dinner drink
Aubry Rosé, Jouy-lès-Reims, France NV

canapés
flavors: Eggplant, Mushroom, and Anchovy

amuse bouche
Crab Salad Wrapped in Melon with Hazelnut Butter

appetizer
Sautéed Maine Diver Scallops with Mixed Spices, Cauliflower Purée, Beignets and Sherry Caramel

entrée
Fillet of Wisconsin Veal, Tramazzini Bread and Chilled Foie Gras, Summer Truffle Vinaigrette

pre-dessert
Strawberry Sorbet with White Rum Gelée, Coconut Foam, and a Crystallized Mint Leaf

dessert
Peach Custard and Pound Cake with Sliced Peaches, and Strawberry Ball with a Champagne Reduction

post-dessert
Bon Bon Trolley!
various bon bons (lemon marshmallows, caramelized honey comb, etc.)

wine
TBD

Would I go back: yes!

The Last Lecture

As a graduate from Carnegie Mellon University, I felt compelled to acknowledge the passing of Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008), a Computer Science Professor at CMU.

Pausch gave lecture in McConomy Auditorium last year titled "Last Lecture," which was part of a series of lectures. I had watched this awhile ago and although it made me sad, it was full of insights and great advice.

So, as a tribute to Professor Pausch and his 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer, I've posted the full 1-hour lecture below:

Personalized Rain Showers

What's more relaxing than standing under your own personal rain cloud? Nothing. Not only are these shower heads by Fornara Maulini amazing, but they look pretty cool too!
You can get them in different shapes to match your preferences.

Fishy Foot Treatment

John Ho and Yvonne Le have come up with a new treat for your feet... Fish Pedicures!
Basically, you stick your feet in a tank of water filled with tiny carp and they nibble off all the dead skin!

You can read more about it here.

Del Posto and Birthday Weekend

Went to Del Posto... one of Matt's favorite restaurants this weekend. The service is always great here and the food is amazing and definitely plentiful.

Del Posto
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
tel: 212.497.8090

My Dinner:
pre-dinner drink
Rose Champagne (for a birthday toast)

pre-dinner items
Assorted Bread w/ Rosemary Lardo or Butter
Minestrone Broth with olive oil, a Pecorino chip dusted with a paprika-ish spice, and a Ham and Vegetable Terrine coated with rushed pistachios (complimentary starters from the chef)

appetizer/antipasti
Abalone Carpaccio, White Asparagus & Garlic Scapes

first course/primi
Rabbit Panzotti with Pencil Asparagus & Black Truffle Butter

Potato Gnocchi with Red Wattle Ragu, Shaved Fennel & Burnt Pollen

second (main) course/secondi
Veal Chop alla Milanese, Asparagus & Truffled Tongue Salad (the tongue salad sounds gross but it was really, really tasty)

dessert
Sorbetti del Giorno (Sorbet of the day)
flavors: lemon, peach, plum, and coconut

wine
unsure, but you can ask a sommelier for help to pair a good wine with your meal! They are really helpful.

Would I go back: absolutely!


Weekend pics:

And Lastly....
Thank you Diana for my Birthday Roses!!

Presto - Feed Me!

I love this bunny. He is adorable! Way to go Pixar!

Pop-a-Day

Are you one of those people that love to pop bubble wrap?

With these Bubble Calendars, you can pop a bubble a day. What a ridiculously cute idea.