Buddakan NYC

Shaun and I were lucky enough to be treated to multiple plates at Buddakan NYC by Lon Symensma. Lon was a Chef I met through Darren during my second visit to Buddakan. He is young, passionate and truly inspiring because of his passion for what he does, and the food he creates. This was my best experience so far at Buddakan, but was so stuffed, I left with a Buddha belly! We loved the duck so much so, I said it was one of the best five dishes I have ever had. It was incredible to experience the creations of The Chef. Thanks again! Hope to be back soon!

Ghostland Observatory and ....

Was lucky to be invited by Shaun's brother to Ghostland Observatory at Terminal Five on Friday. Just like my Ben Harper experience back in New Orleans and then NYC, I didn't want to be disappointed a second time around in NYC.

The first time I saw Ghostland Observatory was in Austin at Austin City Limits. This kind of music IS music, it's one I feel inside and inspires me to dance. Let's just say I was not disappointed the second time around, even in this different setting. In fact, maybe I'll put some on now to inspire me.
Also at the venue, Eclectic Method, who helped pioneer the emerging art of audio-visual mixing as early as '02. Their audio-visual mash-ups feature television, film, music and video game footage sliced and diced for high sensory overload.

Beer Class at Whole Foods Bowery

Shaun and I attended DIY Homebrewing at Whole Foods Bowery, presented by Maggie Fuller. Fuller, left the finance industry behind and founded, Beer Ethos, a Beer Education company. What was a little eye opening for me is the amount and type of equipment one needs, maybe I'll take up this hobby when I have a larger kitchen. :) She brewed Indian Brown Ale, a recipe from Bryan Selders of Dogfish. Shaun, can we start with Mr. Beer?