Living Room with Chippendale Chairs

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

A Glimpse Into My Studio

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. 

{Self-portrait in my NY bedroom}

Cozy Night In

When the temperature drops to single digits, going out becomes significantly less appealing. Maybe it's the fact that I've sort of burned out on New York, but recently, nothing sounds more enjoyable than cozying up inside with a good book. In a city like Manhattan where there's always something cultural I could be doing, it's easy to feel guilty spending time lounging around at home. However, I've recently discovered that to achieve the best of both worlds, the trick is to give up some nights on the town in favor of daytime expeditions. I've been spending my days exploring the city, visiting galleries or brunching at new restaurants. By the time I get home, it's dark and cold and I couldn't possibly imagine leaving my cozy apartment - so I'm perfectly content cooking up something yummy, putting on my pajamas, and calling it a night. How have you been spending these painfully cold winter nights? 

A Very Single Valentine's Day

Grey Painted Cabinets

I'm having a moment for grey painted cabinets. Particularly in a bathroom or kitchen, and when accented with brass or copper hardware, it's a great look freshens up a space. I enjoy grey paint when done with white marble and porcelain sinks. Do you think this is a trend or a look that is here to stay? I'm undecided.