Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Mira Sushi In NYC's Flatiron District Delights Diners


Located in the heart of the Flatiron District in New York City, Mira Sushi serves mouthwatering dishes inspired by Asian street food as well as classic sushi, sashimi, and creative rolls.

From yakitori to bao buns to sushi entree, Mira Sushi in NYC features an eclectic menu that will delight meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Enjoy delicious food and innovative drinks at the restaurant while basking in its sophisticated yet relaxed dining room featuring a series of Japanese triptych canvases set against bold backgrounds.

Shiso Salsa Verde Hamachi

Thinly-sliced yellowtail sashimi is served on a bed of shiso salsa and topped with herb salad and radish. The fresh sashimi pairs well with the flavorful green shiso salsa, while the radish adds a nice texture to the dish.

Miso Glazed Eggplant

Seared eggplant is glazed with generous amount of sweet miso paste. The eggplant is then topped with endive, popping ponzu caviar pearls, and micro greens

Aburi Sushi Entree

Perfect for sharing, the Aburi Sushi Entree features 10 pieces of lightly seared sushi that are topped with a chef's special sauce. The night's selection included scallop, salmon, sea bass, white tuna, and tuna.

A La Carte Sashimi

For those who know exactly which pieces of sashimi or sushi they want, Mira offers sushi (1 piece) and sashimi (2 pieces) available a la carte. The plate pictured includes salmon roe, king salmon, octopus, white tuna, and yellowtail.

Specialty Rolls

Mira offers more than 30 specialty rolls, like the Miso Over You Roll (spicy white tuna and avocado inside with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, cilantro, and tobiko on top with a drizzle of miso yuzu sauce) and the 24K Magic Roll (shrimp tempura and seaweed inside with tuna, white tuna, red caviar, and edible gold flakes on top).

Matcha Tart

End the meal on a sweet note with this fantastic dessert for matcha lover. The tart shell is filled with warm, gooey matcha sauce and served with a scoop of matcha ice cream and chocolate crumbles

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Sauce Beauty - Healthy Ingredients For Healthy Hair

Sauce Beauty combines the founder's passions for haircare products and delicious food to create a line of products inspired by recipes with ingredients that are beneficial for your hair and scalp.
With the vision to "innovate, market, and distribute delectable and disruptive beauty products for women to feed their beauty," Sauce Beauty is founded by Andy Rah - a veteran in the haircare industry - and introduces haircare products inspired by at-home kitchen hair remedies and recipes. From shampoo and conditioner to treatment and styling, here are some top-pick items you have to check out!

Chimichurri Mint Tingle - Intense Repair Shampoo

Treat your scalp to the invigorating sensation of mint and peppermint oils while intensely moisturizing dry, damaged hair. Tingling sensations smooth frizz, enhance shine, and improve hair elasticity to prevent shedding and breakage. This ultra creamy, cuticle-smoothing complex recipe conceals split-ends and fly-aways. The shampoo is ideal for chemically-treated and textured hair. Ingredients include peppermint, argan and monoi oil, vegetable protein blend, and fragrance notes like spearmint, bergamot, grapefruit, peppermint, and more.

Coconut Cream - Intense Repair Conditioner

The Coconut Cream conditioner pairs perfectly with the Chimichurri Mint Tingle shampoo to quench rough, dray hair with intense hydration and color-protecting shine. This rich, creamy conditioner delivers a silky punch to detangle and enhanced elasticity to reduce future tangles, tugging, and breakage. The sweet and familiar aromas of banana, cream, and coconut are balanced by the earthy notes of unfiltered honey and sandalwood to leave your hair with unforgettable scent.

Guacamole Whip - Deep Moisture Mask

Whip your hair back and forth with this rich, buttery recipe created for dry, damaged, and over-processed hair. The Guacamole Whip moisture mask softens, smooths, and adds shine to leave your hair strengthened, hydrated, and repaired. The ingredients include avocado that is rich in proteins, amino acids, and vitamins, as well as Jamaican black castor oil high in Omega-9s. Use the mask after shampooing or conditioning, working through damp hair from roots to tips.

Tzatziki Taming Spray - Leave-in Conditioner and Detangler

Tame your hair’s appetite for flyaways with this smoothing blend of cucumber water, coconut oil, yogurt, and mint. Spritz onto wet hair to detangle or use to refresh and tame your next-day curls. This multi-functioning recipe enhances shine, reduces frizz, and locks in moisture. The Greek Yogurt in the ingredient de-stresses brittle hair strands for softness, moisture, and shine, while the Panthenol primes the hair to be more manageable during wet or dry styling.

Hot Sauce - Thermal Protectant Spray

Reduce the damaging effects of direct heat from hot styling tools with this protective spray. It shields your hair with a liquid barrier for thermal protection up to 450 degrees. The ultra-light formula, which features a fresh, spicy aroma of herbs and spices to energize your styling routine, is non-greasy and won't gunk up hot tools. The cuticle-sealing recipe also reduces frizz for less noticeable split ends and major shine.

EVOO - Intense Repair Oil Treatment

Finish your hair just right with this unique blend of olive, thyme, and basil oils - all rich in nutrients to help give you healthier-looking, shiny hair. The oil treatment deeply hydrates, nourishes, and enhances shine and smooths split ends. Moisture-rich olives repair your hair for strong locks that bounce with newfound elasticity. Apply the treatment onto wet hair prior to styling for more manageability and frizz control.

Sunday, December 8, 2019

Beautifully Plated Dishes And Romantic Ambiance At Bluebird London NYC

With an amazing view of Central Park, Bluebird London NYC in Columbus Circle serves modern British fare evolved to suit New York City.

Located in New York City's bustling Columbus Circle, Bluebird London NYC helmed by Executive Chef Bogdan Danila offers a unique marriage of modern British food with New York flair. The cozy yet elegant ambiance of the restaurant is perfect for an intimate, romantic dinner.

Grilled Scallops In Shell


This beautifully plated dish features juicy, plump grilled scallops topped with pickled seaweed, greens, and caviar. The scallop is served atop buttery, creamy broth.

Brooklyn Burrata


A fist-sized burrata is layered with various pickled veggies like cucumber, radish, and tomatoes, along with micro-greens. The burrata has an amazing, melt-in-your-mouth creamy texture.

Atlantic Halibut


The seared halibut, topped with thinly sliced granny smith apple and pickled seaweed, is laid on top of cauliflower couscous. The sauce around the halibut are cucumber beurre blanc and chestnut cream that enhance the flavors well.

Peking Duck Breast


Three pieces of tender duck breast is complimented by badger flame beets, sweet huckleberries, and rich chestnut cream. The fermented orange sauce tops off the dish.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Here Is Everything You Need To Survive The Upcoming Winter Holiday Season

From delicious snacks and drinks to household items that keep you warm and refreshed, here are all the items you need to survive the winter holiday season.


FOOD - MEALS

Pasta and Sauce Sampler from Rao's


Too cold to eat out? Not to worry because you will be all set with this Pasta and Sauce Sampler from Rao's, which includes six mouthwatering sauces like Marinara, Arrabbiata, Tomato Basil, Vodka Sauce, Roasted Garlic, and Bolognese. Pair them with different shaped pastas like Fusilli, Linguine, Penne, Spaghetti, and Elbow Macaroni.

Calzones from Michael Angelo's


These delicious comfort food comes in different varieties like Four Cheese, Meatball, Primo Supreme, Uncured Pepperoni, and Sausage. Michael Angelo's calzones are free of preservatives and artificial flavors. Just pop them in the oven and you are ready to indulge in these mouthwatering snacks or meals.

Potato Gnocchi from Nocca

Founded in 2018, Nocca offers an innovative line of products that is inspired by authentic Italian cooking, but reimagined for modern busy lifestyles. Nocca gnocchi has a cooking time of just 2 minutes and six varieties to choose from. Nocca satisfies important and popular principles that consumers use to complete a healthy, hearty, and wholesome lifestyle.

Gluten Free Shelf Stable Noodles from Fortune


Available in four delicious flavors - Ramen with Miso Pork soup base, Udon with Garlic Chicken soup base, Soba Buckwheat with Shoyu soup base and Red Rice Ramen with Shoyu soup base - the line brings new product innovation to the shelf-stable category. These are partially cooked, restaurant quality noodle with amazing taste, texture and freshness.

Frozen Entrees from Deep Indian Kitchen


Ranging from Chicken Tikka Masala and Spinach Paneer to Veggie Masala Burger and Chickpea Kofta Curry, Deep Indian Kitchen provides meals with a mission to create great tasting foods and delight customers by perfecting even the smallest details. Deep Indian Kitchen remains true to tradition by making dishes using original recipes from India and makes everything from scratch without artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.

FOOD - SNACKS

White Chocolate Peppermint from Thinsters


What’s more festive than chocolate and peppermint?! For a Limited Time only, Thinsters is offering a seasonal White Chocolate Peppermint cookie made with real mint, real butter and real cane sugar. Dipped in velvety smooth white chocolate and enrobed with premium ingredients, it’s like giving yourself a present.

Original Coconut Clusters from Alter Eco


Organic, non-GMO, fair trade and plant-based 85 percent cocoa coconut clusters are enrobed in antioxidant rich dark chocolate and crispy coconut flakes. The clusters are crafted with silky-smooth super dark Swiss-made cocoa, contains no soy ingredients, no refined sugars and no gluten for guilt-free treats crafted with whole, premium ingredients.

Toasted Coconut Chips from bare


Real coconuts are baked into deliciously crunchy chips. These snacks-gone-simple are always baked and never fried, which means no added oil and 0g Trans Fat. As with all bare products, they are Non-GMO Project Verified and preservative-free. bare’s collection of coconut chips features 10 different flavors including three organic versions, three with chia seeds, and more fun flavors that make it easy to eat real anywhere.

DRINKS

Prosecco from Riondo


Riondo Prosecco Frizzante is an authentic sparkling wine that celebrates the easy-living spirit of Italy. This vino frizzante boasts fresh aromas of Golden Delicious apple, pear, and acacia blossom. Its persistent effervescence is followed by a crisp, clean finish. While delicate and fruity on the palate, this prosecco is the perfect choice to either sip by itself or mix to make a bubbly cocktail.

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT from Lagaria


Made from grapes selected from vineyards of the Venezie area, this wine is straw yellow in color with aromas of apple, apricot and pear. This medium bodied wine with distinct character and balance pairs well with fried fish, seafood, and typical Mediterranean first courses.

Pian di Nova IGT Toscana Rosso from Il Borro Toscana


The Il Borro Pian di Nova 2015 ($19) is a stunningly versatile red. Made up of Syrah (75%) and Sangiovese (25%), it's smooth and medium-bodied with complex aromas of red fruit and flower on the nose, and flavors of dark berries on the palate. The Pian di Nova's fresh, juicy fruit notes bring freshness and lightness to the palate, while its hints of spice add depth and intrigue.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Millihome Weighted Blankets from Zulily


Help remain calm on stressful days with this weighted blanket that features a cotton cover for added softness. These blankets are available at Zulily, a place for fashion, home décor, kids' stuff, etc., all at prices that'll rock your socks. Some of the treasures here are so unique they're not sold anywhere else.

Toothpaste from Bite


On a mission to end plastic waste and serve as the world’s most sustainable oral care brand, Bite Toothpaste Bits is revolutionizing the way we brush our teeth. Bite into fresh breath with Bite's Fresh Mint toothpaste bits and a plastic-free glass bottle. Made with vegan-friendly ingredients like coconut oil, guar gum, and xylitol, Bite's reinvented, naturally whitening Fresh Mint flavored toothpaste bits will keep your teeth healthy and the oceans clean.

4K Action Camera from Vivitar


This 4K, 16 megapixel camera captures ultra HD footage, and with the front facing screen, allows for both great images and selfies on any adventure. Each camera includes a bike and helmet mount, making it easy to strap on for any adventure. Wi-Fi connectivity gives users easy access to photos, and a simple mechanism for downloading them to devices right after snapping them. Filming weekend trips to the beach or lake won’t be a problem, as each camera also comes standard with waterproof casing.

Mankind Legacy from Kenneth Cole


MANKIND LEGACY is a dynamic new scent that celebrates the modern altruist, reminiscent of the opportunity to create a legacy of our own. he fragrance has elements that awaken the senses and inspire you to make your mark. Opening with a combination of citrus and icy aromatic notes of sage provides a lively freshness and surge of energy; Comforting rosemary follows, imparting a feeling of well-being. Warm, reassuring notes of vetiver and amyris create a long-lasting scent that asserts confidence.

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Transport Yourself To A Night In Paris To Expect The Unexpected At Coco J'adore

Tucked away in the heart of Manhattan's trendy Meatpacking District, Coco J'adore, which opened on August 2019, is a chic restaurant and bar that blends the finest French cuisine with a mischievous Parisian party ambience.

Serving as a manifestation of salonnière with the raw edge and sexiness of New York Nightlife, Coco J'adore -- a trendy new restaurant in the Meatpacking District -- cultivates a multi-sensory experience with the soul of NYC and the heart of Paris through art, fashion, culture, and entertainment paired with its French-Italian cuisine and crafted signature cocktails.

Bone Marrow

The rich, creamy bone marrow is topped with buttery escargot with crispy chips to add a layer of crunchy texture. The dish is served with a side of flash fried maitake mushrooms that you can dip into the rich jus.

Burrata

Served on top of raw tomato coulis, the creamy burrata melts in your mouth like fresh fallen snow. The savory tomato coulis, resembling gazpacho, has dices of cucumbers and basil oil. It is served with toasted bread that soaks up all the tasty ensemble.

Escargots

A classic French dish, the escargots are soaked in herb butter and served atop bed of greens. Don't forget to pour the herb butter on the toasted baguette.

Branzino

The Branzino is prepared perfectly with the crispy skin on the outside and moist flavorful meat on the inside. Squeeze the lemon atop the fish and the green beans for the perfect, unforgettable bite.

Scallops

My favorite dish of the night was the Scallops. Served on a half shell filled with a delicious, creamy concoction of mushroom and cabbage slaw, the juicy, plump scallops had a slice of truffle for a delicious explosion in the mouth.

Steak Frites

You can't go wrong with a medium-rare steak and crispy French fries. The steak had just the right amount of fat to make it juicy. The roasted cioppino onion had a burst of flavors.

Creme Brûlée

The Creme Brûlée has a great crisp caramelization on top. Once you crack open the sugar, you will find a rich, creamy goodness of custard that just melts in your mouth for the perfect ending to the unforgettable meal.

I Went To “Swingers” In NoMad, And No, It’s Not What You’re Thinking (It’s Better)

 Swingers is a crazy golf club, and it might be the most fun you can have in a basement. First, let’s clear the air The name made me laugh b...