Living Room with Chippendale Chairs

City Spotlight: Berlin

Egg Shop vs. Egg Slut

It seems like for the last couple of months my Instagram feed has been infiltrated by photos of eggs. Poached eggs, eggs over quinoa, fried egg sandwiches, egg on top of avocado toast, etc. The egg craze certainly extends between coasts as first, Eggslut opened in Grand Central Market in DTLA and then just this year, Egg Shop opened on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. In terms of which restaurant I think is better, I'm impartial. My favorite dish at Egg Shop was the "Spandex" which consists of a poached egg over miso quinoa with greens, avocado, and pickled quinoa. The most popular dish at Eggslut is the "Fairfax" - soft scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, caramelized onion, and sriracha mayo in a warm brioche bun. Whether you're LA or NY based, both are eggceptional and definitely worth checking out! 

Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth St. New York, NY 10012
Sun - Thurs 8am - 12am Fri - Sat 8am - 1am 
(646) 666 - 0810

Egg Slut
317 S. Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013
Open 7 days a week 8am - 4pm

My best friend Hillary's review of Egg Slut on her food blog, In Search of the Next Meal 

Palm Printed Bedroom

Friday Favorites

{Gorgeous light fixtures from Craig Van Den Brulle}

{My new favorite candle collaboration - Tomas Maier & Diptyque}

{Fun vibes at Tacombi Nolita}

{Farmers Plate at AOC in West Hollywood}

{Interesting finds shopping with Kapito Muller at The Window}

{Palm leaf print in progress}

Palihouse Santa Monica

I am completely obsessed with the architecture and decor of the new Palihouse Santa Monica, sister hotel to the older Palihouse West Hollywood. Previously operating as The Embassy Hotel Apartments, the building was built in 1927 and is a historic Santa Monica landmark. It dates back to a time when Santa Monica was the last Los Angeles rail stop where travelers came from all over to vacation by the beach. The architecture is Moorish-influenced Mediterranean Revival, which is unique to see by the beach but also fits into the eclectic landscape of Santa Monica. 

A Glimpse Into My Studio

Need This Book

Designed by Urs Fischer and written by New York-based chef, Mina Stone, whose clients are primarily artists and galleries. Stone supposedly creates dishes based on color theory - a chef after my own heart! 

Sold online: Shop - Mina Stone - Cooking For Artists - Gagosian Gallery

All You Can Eat Press

I just discovered the independent, Brooklyn-based publisher, All You Can Eat Press.  The company specializes in food related printed subjects such as a "New York Burger Map" of the city's best places to get hamburgers, and a similar map for doughnuts and ramen. 

I love the company's statement: 

All-You-Can-Eat Press is a Brooklyn-based independent publishing company that celebrates everyday food for everyday people. United by a mutual love for vernacular eats and the unique flavor of the surrounding local culture, its founders follow their hearts (and stomachs) to find new favorite dishes, restaurants, and specialty shops, then serve them up in brightly wrapped, easily-digestible portions to food lovers everywhere.

All You Can Eat Press also makes wonderful limited edition food objects. I'd like to have a few of these to display on my bookshelf. 

Parrot Tulips

My new favorite trend in floral design is a cluster of green and white Parrot Tulips in a simple vase. They are a beautiful variety with fringed petals that resemble the feathers of the tropical bird they are named after. Their season is just beginning, so pick up a bunch for an elegant statement on a dining or bedside table. 

{Bouquet from Zeze I used as centerpiece for a pregame I hosted}

{Via Shields Flowers NYC}

{Via Ted Kennedy Watson}

5 Kitchen Essentials

There are certain things that, in my opinion, every "grown up" kitchen needs. This Dean & Deluca Spice Rack sits elegantly on my kitchen counter. Admittedly, I rarely use the spices but it is certainly a piece of art! Williams-Sonoma Hand & Dish soap are staples next to my sink. My favorite scent is the Meyer Lemon and it feels like I am always buying refills.  A good quality olive oil is must-have in every kitchen. I picked up a set of Shun knives in Tokyo this summer, and it vastly improved the quality of my prep work. And finally, Maldon sea salt is great to have on hand to finish off a savory dish or sprinkle over chocolate chip cookies.