Merry Christmas!

Paris!

Last night, while out, I met a man who just moved to NYC from Paris! He scored bonus points instantly. Immediately, I started telling him about two of my favorite restaurants that are in Paris. Two of the best meals of my life took place at Le Fin Gourmet and Chez Fernand. After eating my way through Italy and Paris almost a year ago, I still think back to the time I spent enjoying absolutely delicious food in the city I love...

Le Fin Gourmet

Must try the duck and tartare! Amazing!

Chez Fernand

One of the best beef bourguignon in the city, and they serve stinky cheese :) (literally!)

happy hour thursday!

A delicious cocktail that is perfect for the holiday season!

Candy Cane Cocktail

Ingredients

1 Candy Cane, crushed

2oz Strawberry Vodka

4 Dashed White Cream Menthe

2 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice

Ice Cubes

Directions

Place crushed candy canes on small plate or saucer. Wet the outside of the trim of a chilled martini glass with water. Holding the glass by the stem, rotate the rim to coat with candy.

In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, white cream menthe, cranberry juice and ice. Shake well. Strain into prepared glass and serve immediately.

ENJOY!!

newly obsessed...

Super chic scarves. Love. Thomas Paul

Happy Monday!

5 Things that made me HAPPY last week!

1. My new Diptyque Mimosa Candle! The creators of Diptyque, the Paris fragrance company, didn’t set out to break boundaries or have a cult following. Three Parisian artists with a passion for authenticity traveled the world, capturing their experiences in fragrances that became legendary candles. Though located on the bohemian end of the boulevard Saint Germain, customers found the “concept” store to be irresistible. My Mimosa Candle is now sitting pretty on my mantel (not to mention, making my apartment smell delicious!)

2.Everyone who knows me, knows I love to dance. I could dance all night long. Which is why I had such a BLAST dancing all night at The Bunker Club and Stash House until the wee hours of Friday morning. I had an absolute awesome time with a new girlfriend, and an old friend.

3. Swedish House Mafia Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Need I say more... it was insane!

4. Florence and the Machines new album is my addiction. "Never Let Me Go" and "If Only for Tonight" have been on repeat for days. If you haven't already purchased the album, do so. Its up there with the Adele "21" album.

5. Skype really is the coolest thing ever. There is nothing better than skyping with my god-daughter (especially on my Birthday!) 

happy hour thursday!

Winter Wonderland Martini!
Ingredients
2oz Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka
1oz White Creme De Cacao
2oz White Chocolate Liqueur
1oz Cream
1/2 tsp Coconut Flakes
1 festive swizzle stick

Add the vodka, white creme de cacao, white chocolate liqueur and cream into a shaker and shake over ice. Strain the liquid into a martini glass and add coconut flakes. Stir martini lights and add festive swizzle stick. Enjoy!!