Yes, I'm still on this no wheat diet, and it has extended to no alcohol, no dairy, and NO FUN. However, like most models/bad girls cause most of us are... I broke the rules today, I had a tikka masala that had cream in it.... oh....yea that's right, I went all out. On another note, I just wanted to talk a little about Naomi's show on Friday. It was fun and obviously a benefit show, but the clothes were a big fat zero. I found one dress that I liked out of the entire show. It had no theme, no story, just a runway full of different styles, colors, and mediocre clothes. The end did include a tribute to Alexander McQueen that showcased 6 of his designs which are to die for.... RIP Mr. McQueen. His designs make you want to fly to the ends of the earth just so you can sport those dresses on Jupiter... Hopefully her next show will include an artistic director. More food blurbs are on the way.... when I actually start eating again..lol.
xoxo
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
No Wheat Hell
The saga continues of my wonderful fantastic diet. Hello panna cotta, butterscotch pudding with chocolate shavings, pizza, and french fries. I would love to dine with you but my agency/career choice won't allow it. Could you please stop calling. I would compare this relationship to the one I have with men... Ohhhh how I want you so bad I can taste it but must deny you and myself of any pleasure so that you know I'm worth every penny, hour, delay and outburst. Damn my rules, contracts, obligations, and neurotic thinking... But wait there's Fashion Week on the other line, fittings and castings for tomorrow, okay... and bookings for some of next weeks shows, alright let me grab a pen. Somehow these phone calls make it all worth it. Goodbye, pasta, cookies, anything with wheat, dairy, and pretty much anything that wasn't grown in the ground. Hello water, water, water, cab to next fitting, fun parties, interesting people, and the best city in the world.
ciao
ciao
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Lupa Lupa's
It's been said home is where the heart is and I have to believe that my heart lies in Italy. As a child I couldn't get enough pasta, as a teen I was deprived of it to keep my weight down, and on my travels through Italy I devoured it like a starving orphan. There's just something about farfalle, and penne, and orzo, and bavette, no matter how you slice it my heart goes out to Italy. So tromping my way through NYC has become a game, of how many dinner invites, and Italian pizzeria's I can shun. Who has the best red sauce? Where does the tastiest lemoncello reside, how many bowls of this can I really eat before I'm officially weighing in 10 lbs over weight? (Yes people, we are weighed in at the agency) I have my tricks for combating these weight issues, but I also have dreams and those fantasy's include eggplant parm, and tatufo.
Away we go to Lupa's Osteria Roma. The coolest damn Italian restaurant in Soho. The interior is warm, inviting, and chill. The servers are knowledgeable and have pizazz. We started off with a mixed dish of speck and prosciutto. I have had better prosciutto but the speck was purrfect, sliced evenly and thin at room temperature just the way it should be. Then came the pasta.. I could go on and on about this simple dish but I won't. The bavette cacio and pepe... What a winner. This dish had just enough butter, the right amount of pasta and extremely fresh pepe. Couldn't have been better. How could I follow this dish...
After my al dente to perfection pasta, I decided to indulge in one of my favorite flatfishs, the fluke. This fish was light, crispy and served with spinach and fried shallots. Another great dish with a portion size that was right on the money. I don't know about you but I don't like wimpy portions but I also don't like to feel overwhelmed or obligated to eat everything on my plate. Another model rule, taste everything, eat nothing.
I broke my rule of no sweets for this dinner, tartufo was calling. I had just seen "It's Complicated" and there were so many references to chocolate I had to give in. The chocolate infused with hazelnut and vanilla ice cream was just what I was looking for, absolutely delish!
Meal well done! As a heads up..... fashion week is approaching so my entries will be less and possibly non-existent. The diet has begun. No more bavette, or ice cream for awhile. The pasta will have to remain in my dreams probably until March, who knows what Miami will bring...
xoxo
Away we go to Lupa's Osteria Roma. The coolest damn Italian restaurant in Soho. The interior is warm, inviting, and chill. The servers are knowledgeable and have pizazz. We started off with a mixed dish of speck and prosciutto. I have had better prosciutto but the speck was purrfect, sliced evenly and thin at room temperature just the way it should be. Then came the pasta.. I could go on and on about this simple dish but I won't. The bavette cacio and pepe... What a winner. This dish had just enough butter, the right amount of pasta and extremely fresh pepe. Couldn't have been better. How could I follow this dish...
After my al dente to perfection pasta, I decided to indulge in one of my favorite flatfishs, the fluke. This fish was light, crispy and served with spinach and fried shallots. Another great dish with a portion size that was right on the money. I don't know about you but I don't like wimpy portions but I also don't like to feel overwhelmed or obligated to eat everything on my plate. Another model rule, taste everything, eat nothing.
I broke my rule of no sweets for this dinner, tartufo was calling. I had just seen "It's Complicated" and there were so many references to chocolate I had to give in. The chocolate infused with hazelnut and vanilla ice cream was just what I was looking for, absolutely delish!
Meal well done! As a heads up..... fashion week is approaching so my entries will be less and possibly non-existent. The diet has begun. No more bavette, or ice cream for awhile. The pasta will have to remain in my dreams probably until March, who knows what Miami will bring...
xoxo
Monday, February 1, 2010
I Love Duck!
Last night I embarked on the wonderful world of Bouley. David Bouley has been giving New Yorkers the art of fine cuisine for over 30 years, with his fresh selections and exquisite presentation, there's no wonder his restaurants are always thriving with returning customers. I am no exception. Since I usually frequent Bouley, I decided to take it down a notch and visit Bouley Upstairs for a late night snack.
I chose to sit at the sushi bar... I love watching all the action that goes on behind the bar, and sitting just a tad bit higher than everyone else doesn't hurt. My meal began with a few fresh pieces of sake(salmon), I was impressed to say the least. The salmon was top notch and the freshest I've had in awhile, it was so delicate and light it practically melted in my mouth. For those of you who have never tried sushi at Bouley it's absolutely worth the trip. Make sure that you don't get overwhelmed by the French dishes and miss out on it, it's so yummy. For my main course I chose the Long Island duckling and quietly patted myself on the back. I have a rule that I strictly follow... only order duck from the French, they are the only one's who know how to cook it and boy when they do it's mouth watering. Last night's ducklings were amazing, served with caramelized onions, sweet olives, fennel and a citrus glaze that was to die for. I made sure I had a bold pinot noir to match the outstanding medium rare ducklings. Although the desert menu was calling my name I opted out. Macaroons are my absolute favorite cookies in the whole world, but beauty calls, and macaroons don't fit in a model's menu. Overall my meal was great, the atmoshpere was lively, and I would highly recommend this place for a date or if your flying solo.
And don't forget about the sushi!!!!
xoxo
I chose to sit at the sushi bar... I love watching all the action that goes on behind the bar, and sitting just a tad bit higher than everyone else doesn't hurt. My meal began with a few fresh pieces of sake(salmon), I was impressed to say the least. The salmon was top notch and the freshest I've had in awhile, it was so delicate and light it practically melted in my mouth. For those of you who have never tried sushi at Bouley it's absolutely worth the trip. Make sure that you don't get overwhelmed by the French dishes and miss out on it, it's so yummy. For my main course I chose the Long Island duckling and quietly patted myself on the back. I have a rule that I strictly follow... only order duck from the French, they are the only one's who know how to cook it and boy when they do it's mouth watering. Last night's ducklings were amazing, served with caramelized onions, sweet olives, fennel and a citrus glaze that was to die for. I made sure I had a bold pinot noir to match the outstanding medium rare ducklings. Although the desert menu was calling my name I opted out. Macaroons are my absolute favorite cookies in the whole world, but beauty calls, and macaroons don't fit in a model's menu. Overall my meal was great, the atmoshpere was lively, and I would highly recommend this place for a date or if your flying solo.
And don't forget about the sushi!!!!
xoxo
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