Each Bachelors class in the last semester has a Resturant Operations class. What we have to do is create an event for which all profit will go to a charity, in our case facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and also to the CIA Scholarship fund. The purpose of the class is to combine everything we learned so far and put it into this project. Let me tell you, it's exciting and challenging but I am enjoying it a lot. We get a chance to come up with the theme for the event, food, decorations, music, everything!
I signed up for the food service team and there was a lot of effort in trying to develop a plated dinner with a really nice dessert along with four different petit fours (they will be stunning!).
So our theme is - The Roaring '20s: A Night of Wonderful nonsense. There will be reception with stellar cocktails, hors d'oeuvres,silent auction, plated 4-course dinner, silent movies, dance (Charleston!) and a 10 piece orchestra. If you are interested, the event is on January 30th, here is the web site for reservations and a more detailed menu: The roaring '20s





Here are just two pictures from out recipe testing and I am sorry, but I can't reveal more and there have to be some final touches put into it! ;)
And if you do decide to come, make sure you dress up, we will be giving awards for the best outfit!

This past weekend was very busy again, I don't think there was ever a not fun and action filled one in the City that never sleeps (including me).
This time I had my camera with me and I finally bought a new battery after three years so I am good to go! The first picture is my absolutely favorite coffee place - Stumptown - a part of the Ace hotel, located on 29th and Broadway. If you are in NYC, it's a must! I think that's one of my main motivations to come to the City.
They have fantastic coffee, great espresso shots, Hudson Valley milk, beautifully done latte art by skilled and charming baristas and amazing atmosphere. Please visit.







And here are some more Christmas scenes that I just couldn't skip.









I hope you are getting that shopping done and thinking about what you are going to bake these days! ;)