I'm Sandy. Food fanatic. Aspiring Blogger. Dog mama to a Maltipoo named Saké (yup like the booze). NYC dweller. Wine lover. Saké drinker. Bourbon sipper. I have an unapologetic weakness for Starbucks Caramel Macchiatos (with extra whipped cream please), fluffy doughnuts, and double fried french fries with mayo, never ketchup. I love a perfectly juicy Shake Shack burger when I'm too tired to cook, or a slurp-worthy bowl of ramen, and would never turn down a generous shaving of fresh truffles, one of my favorite splurge worthy indulgences.
People say we eat with our eyes first, and that our visual perception affects our sense of smell and taste... so I hope my food photos will inspire you. Inspire you to feast with your eyes first, and then seek out the foods you enjoy (perhapse even new ones too) and truly savor-every-bite.
SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL LOUNGE · MIDTOWN MANHATTAN City: 150 E 54th St (inside The Hugh at 601 Lexington Ave), New York, NY 10022 SIP WORTHY | NEW YORK CITY There are bars you stumble into, and then there are bars that…
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City: New York City. 339 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021
If you’re looking for a cocktails with a flair, NR is the place to go. It’s a restaurant too, with a solid selection of appetizers and ramen. But the stiff drinks here are the standout. NR cocktails are definitely different, in taste and presentation. Don’t expect your typical run-of-the-mill bar cocktails, so don’t go here if you’re just going to order a simple gin & tonic… save that for the sports bar, where it’s probably half the price too.
Many of the cocktails at NR have some sort of non-traditional ingredient you would never expect to see in your drink, such as burdock, saffron, or even blue cheese. It’s their own NR-spin on everything, from the combination of flavors to how they present it. Service is super friendly, and even though they may be super busy, you’ll never feel rushed by them once seated, unlike other super popular speakeasies with a chip on their shoulder. Do make sure to order the NR Truffle Egg Sandwich, you won’t regret it. In fact, you may order a second one, after you realize that sharing the first order left you only wanting more.
THE RAFFLES HOTEL‘S SINGAPORE SLING
GIN, CHERRY HEELING, GRAND MARNIER, PINEAPPLE, LIME, ANGOSTURA BITTERS
Y U Z U + S A N S H O GIN, SANSHO JAPANESE PEPPER, YUZU SAKE, YUZU, HONEY, ORANGE BLOSSOM, MILKWASH
MARGARITA + CUCUMBER + SPICY
TEQUILA, CUCUMBER, CHIPOTLE, RED CHILI PEPPER, SYRUP WITH 8 KINDS OF SPICES, LIME
NR OUR BOULEVARDIER JAPANESE WHISKY, RYE, CACAO, BURDOCK AMARO, DOLIN BLANC
P I N E A P P LE + P A S S I O N F R U I T RUM, PINEAPPLE, PASSION FRUIT, VANILLA, LIME, BURNED CINNAMON
*Table side burning of the cinnamon for a dramatic flair!
P I N E A P P LE + P A S S I O N F R U I T RUM, PINEAPPLE, PASSION FRUIT, VANILLA, LIME, BURNED CINNAMON
*same drink, take two!
TRUFFLE EGG SANDWICH JAPANESE EGG SANDWICH WITH TRUFFLE OIL, PARSLEY, AND WARM BUTTER ON THE SIDE
*I would be remiss if I didn’t also include this delicate yet delicious of nibbles I highly recommend you get, even if you’re “not hungry”. It is definitely bite worthy indeed!
SPEAKEASY COCKTAIL LOUNGE · MIDTOWN MANHATTAN City: 150 E 54th St (inside The Hugh at 601 Lexington Ave), New York, NY 10022 SIP WORTHY | NEW YORK CITY There are bars you stumble into, and then there are bars that…