Dream Angels will be spotlighting the fantasy bra this year. Victoria’s Secret (VS) Angel Elsa Hosk will be wearing the $1,000,000 bra this season in New York City.
Angel Elsa Hosk Fantasy Bra
Elsa Hosk Wearing Fantasy Bra
Elsa Hosk is a 29 year old Swedish model. She did spend time playing basketball in Sweden. Her modeling career includes Dior, H&M, and Guess to name a few. Hosk began modeling at the age of 14 in Sweden. She moved to New York and signed with IMG Models. Her modeling with VS began in 2011. Hosk officially announced as an angel in 2015.
She is honored to wear this fantasy bra because of the glitz, shimmer, and shine. Her makeup will compliment the glamorous bra.
Creating the Fantasy Bra
This year’s fantasy bra is by Atelier Swarovski. It has 2,100 Swarovski Diamonds and topaz that is responsibly sourced. It is a sterling silver cage. The body chain is comprised of Topaz with the center stone being a pear shaped 2.03 carat Atelier Swarovski Created Diamond. This bra took 930 hours to create the hand set bra. It has over 71 carats.
This is tied with Claudia Schiffer’s fantasy bra in 1996 (the first year for the runway) for 1 million dollars. The most expensive fantasy bra is Gisele Bündchen 2000, Red Hot Fantasy Bra at $15 million.
This year, for the first time, a similar fantasy bra will be open for purchase on Nov. 29, 2018. It will have Swarovski crystals for $250at select Victoria’s Secret locations.
VS and Mary Katrantzou
VS Fashion Show Fantasy Bra
This year the show is moving from CBS to ABC for network showing. New York is the perfect location for the runway. The night will be filled with angel wings that take 6-9 months to be hand-crafted.
This year Award-winning Designer Mary Katrantzou will present an exclusive (shoppable) collection premiere during the VS runway. “Everything that Victoria’s Secret creates is about a woman feeling confident and empowered—and also having fun with what she is wearing. This collaboration is going to be bold, fun and playful.” -Mary Katrantzou. This collection is an exceptional addition to the runway.
Angel Taylor Hill is opening this night of extravaganza and entertainment. Angels hitting the runway wearing the artisan created wings include:
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Holiday Special,” airs SUNDAY, DEC. 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.
Chocolate is a scrumptious addition to any meal, from appetizers, to main dishes, and especially desserts. Road tripping across the US we found some exceptional chocolate treats and so much more.
Milk Bar NYC
Milk Bar NYC
Super excited to try crack pie and coffee for breakfast. This is a planned find in NYC. Watching Chef’s Table on Netflix. I knew I needed to try Milk Bar. This is Christine Tosi’s and is part of the Manhattan-based Momofuku restaurant. This is my first stop in the morning. The little shop has great cookies, cakes, pies, and bagel bombs. I order an iced coffee, bagel bomb with spinach, and crack pie. The bagel bomb is warm and filled with spinach and cheese. It is a nice bite for the start of touring NYC. I save the crack pie for a little later, but it is delicious. The filling is something like a custard, but buttery. The oat crust is light and flaky. This is a must stop and see.
Lagomarcino’s Confectionery Moline Illinois
Lagomarcino’s Confectionery in Moline IL is worth a diversion on any road trip. It is operated by 4th generation of Tom Lagomarcino Sr. They received a James Beard Award in 2006.
Lagomarcino’s Confectionery Soda ShopJames Beard AwardLagomarcino’s Confectionery fudge sauce Dad at Lagomarcino’s Confectionery Moline IL Lagomarcino’s Confectionery
This 110-year-old soda shop is a true find in the middle of nowhere. They have the true old-fashioned feel. The have a soda counter, sandwich shop, homemade ice cream, and beautiful chocolates. The originals owners meet at a soda shop and married in 1949. They had six children and they were famous for their fudge sauce. The shop started reselling the fudge sauce with their 100-year anniversary.
Taking my father here was such a treat. He recalled the stories of going to soda shop his uncle owned as a child. He talked about Ironport soda, a Utah tradition. It is a cross between root beer and Caribbean spices. He went for the hot fudge sundae (a surprise at the bottom was more fudge).
I went for their famous chocolate shake. We took salted caramel milk chocolates, dark marble truffle, pumpkin fudge chocolate, coconut dark chocolate, tiramisu dark chocolate truffle, and orange peel for the road. A few went home to mother.
The decor in the store is old newspaper headliners. Handcrafted mahogany booths to enjoy your sandwich, soda, and dessert. The had beautiful marbled truffles. It was a true sensory experience with the sights, sounds, and smells. They were fabulous.
Sweet Shoppe Candy Store Flagstaff Arizona
Exploring Route 66 in the infamous town of Flagstaff AZ there is the Sweet Shoppe Candy Store. This fudge shop with a lollipop garden, taffy, homemade fudge, covered apples with a vast variety, and scrumptious chocolates.
This store has many great old-fashion fun with a great modern twist. It is located on 15 E Aspen Ave right off Route 66. They have so much to select from. Foodie Ellie had a big interest in the fudge but went with a sprinkled covered marshmallow.
They have homemade gelato. The chocolate is creamy and sweet. The best was the chocolate covered caramel (homemade there) with sea salt sprinkled on top.
This is a must stop when visiting Wilmington You can smell the sweetness down the street. This is just the start of the sensory experience provided. When entering the story your eyes are drawn to all the beautiful handcrafted chocolates and sweets. Located in the Historic Downtown. Ice cream is a popular treat in Wilmington. Kilwins makes bomb waffle cones, exceptional chocolates, and it is worth the wait.
They make their own ice cream from their original recipe with 40 premium, unique and delicious flavors including Mackinac Island Fudge. They use local farms for ingredients. The chocolate creations are amazing.
Sweet Country Charm Payson Arizona
Sweet Country Charm Candy Shop
TheSweet Country Charm Candy Shop is a quant fudge shop in Payson Arizona is a sweet location. Taking the drive up from Phoenix to go from the Sonoran Desert to the high desert landscapes. It is a beautiful drive. This shop is located on the Beeline Highway. Entering the shop it is a location to meet and enjoy the treats.
The shop was a great location for local crafters to sell their artisan work. Customers would bring up the fudge shop that hd been there. Rebecca Acord, the shop owner, decided to take a few cooking classes and incorporate the fudge and treats with the art.
This sweet treat reminded me of fudge at Christmas as a child. It is creamy and smooth. The aroma of chocolate and sweet are immediate when entering the shop. The visual is colorful and enticing. The sounds of community members talking about local news fills the room. The touch of the fudge is not crumbly but firm. The taste is incredible sweet and luscious. The varieties to choose from are a great treat to take home to enjoy later.
Just off the main street in Battle Ground is Battle Ground Sweet Shoppe & Bakery. Main street is very much the center of shopping local artisans and produce. You can enjoy a local bar, restaurant, and shopping exceptional creations and antiques. It is a great stroll of all that is old town in a small town.
Just off your stroll is the local sweet shop. This shop has a great selection of bar cookies, cupcakes, cakes, brownie, ice cream bar, hot cocoa bombs, and more. Would not be a Pacific Northwest business without great coffee to enjoy with the desserts.
You are surrounded by baked sweets. There are so many to choose from you do not know what to choose. The pandemic has changed how many in the state are able to enjoy dinning. The treats are delicious and hand crafted. The location can manage weddings, catering, and just a sit down for dessert and coffee as you shop.
The atmosphere is a cozy and warm from the rainy winter day, this soon turned to 12″ of snow. The desserts went well with dinner. We enjoyed brownie, caramel toffee bar, and red velvet pop cakes.
Honeymoon Sweets Bakery & Dessert Bar Tempe Arizona
The honeymoon maybe over but the bakery and sweet creations continue at Honeymoon Sweets Bakery & Dessert Bar. This is a locally owned and operated business. Co-Owners and Bakers Tim and Joan O’Connor met in culinary school. They create cakes, cookies, breakfast pastries, pies, tarts, and petit sweets.
They cater to major corporations, drop-by visitors, and special-event guests. The shop has a great display of goodies for the public to stop by for a treat or two. This is a fun place to stop for a treat or two or dessert for a dinner party. The treats are as tasty as they are beautiful.
Cincinnati Ohio, my niece and I stop by Abby Girl Sweets Cupcakes. This was a delightful find in the lobby of the Hilton Netherlands Hotel lobby. This little shop has a variety of sweet and moist cupcakes. We enjoyed the coconut, black raspberry chip, red velvet, and peanut butter cup. They were perfect after a long of competition at the USA Gymnastics event.
This business is owned and operated by Nathan & Andrea Thompson (husband and wife). The name comes from their daughter, Abby Girl, she is the top taster for the cupcakes. The cupcakes are sweet and well-flavored.
This was a wonderful road trip in the Midwest especially seeing family. It is always good connecting with your brother and his family. They have six fantastic children. Burt’s Bees Facial Cleansing Towelettes With White Tea Extract to the rescue it saved the hotel white towels. It was a wonderful time traveling through the Midwest. There is plenty to see and do from art to culture and outdoor adventures. It is a beautiful part of the country with friendly people.
General Store in Summerhaven ArizonaFudge at the General Store Fudge Shop in Summerhaven Arizona
Fudge Shop
Getting to the top of Mount Lemmon is a great little spot to shop, eat, and get a little sweet treat. This general store has some great snacks, a few souvenirs, and fresh fudge. The tradition of a sweet shop on your adventures that are so fun and memorable.
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AMAs (American Music Awards) is the largest fan-based voting award show with diverse music genres. Fans select nominees by streaming, sales, radio airplay, and social connections.
AMAs Performances
Tracee Ellis Ross says “be who you are,” she did just that as she hosts the AMAs. The performances for the evening are:
Benny Blanco with Halsey and Khalid
Camila Cabello
Cardi B with Bad Bunny and J Balvin
Mariah Carey
Ciara featuring Missy Elliot
Dua Lipa
Jennifer Lopez
Ella Mai
Panic! At The Disco
Carrie Underwood
Taylor Swift opening the show with I Did Something Bad setting the night as a spectacular night.
The AMAs pay special tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Gladis Knight has the honor of performing the recognition. She touches everyone with her music because she was honest.
AMAs Red Carpet Fashion
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross
Tracee Ellis Ross is wearing Pyer moss suit with Louboutin Pumps, Jacob and Co. necklace, Djula Jewelry earring, and Mattia Cielo earring. Styling by Karla Welch for the red carpet. She made many fashion changes honoring black designers.
Jennifer Lopez rocks Georges Chakra Couture gown haute couture. She is wearing wore Brumani ombre pink sapphire earrings, a Borgioni ruby ear cuff, a Marli New York diamond cuff, and pink sapphire rings by Anabela Chan and Le Vian.
Halsey American Music Awards
Halsey American Music Awards
Halsey is glamorous on the red carpet wearing Jula custom diamond choker with a high-low strapless purple and black dress. She was an eye catcher with boyfriend G-Eazy.
Carrie Underwood AMAs
Carrie Underwood AMAs
Carrie Underwood AMAs
Carrie Underwood looks fabulous in a black and gold dress with her baby bump. She is wearing L’Dezen by Payal Shah diamond earrings and Le Silla shoes.
Constance Wu
Constance Wu just from the Rich Crazy Asians hits the red carpet wearing Brumani quartz hoop earrings. She is wearing a No. 21 dress sequined mini skirt with a dark blue top.
AMAs Recipients
Artist of the Year ~ Taylor Swift
New Artist of the Year ~ Camila Cabello
Collaboration of the Year ~Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, Havanna
Tour of the Year ~ Taylor Swift
Favorite Music Video ~Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug, Havanna
Todd Barrow’s passion is music and he wants to share it one note at a time. He enjoys writing, producing, recording and releasing music for airplay.
Barrow’s Music Background
Barrow began his music interest at a young age. The interest in music started with his mother encouraging and influencing him. The first instrument is learning the piano. His mother’s encouragement is important today. Encouragement leads him to love all aspects of music.
Born and raised in Texas the country music seems to be a natural. Barrow took an adventure around music genre before becoming a country music performer. He states, “I began in my younger years doing gospel then it was pop. I landed on country music because it paints the best picture I feel in music.” When listening to Barrow’s music you hear a blend of different genres with a center country music.
Todd Barrow Music
Barrow’s Influences
Favorite musicians, who are true writers and performers. Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, and Ronnie Milsap. These musicians have a level of commitment to their craft are not afraid to be the change in country music!
The opportunity to work under the collaboration with close friends of Charlie Pride results in Live The Dream with TMG label in 2014. Many performers influence his goals and music.
Charlie Pride, he states, “is a great man. He has stuck to his roots and this inspired me to get involved with country music. Mutual close friend Sonny Burgess has been tremendous influencing my career as well. He is about giving back to charities with our talents.”
Barrow’s Charity Work
The value of being involved with community and giving back is a strong belief for Barrow. He works with Cook Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House (RMHFW) in Fort Worth.
These remarkable organization helps families in need while children are healing. RMHFW offers a supportive home for families dealing with seriously ill children. He collaborates to write and produce a song for RMHFW. The song, “The House That Love Built” helps raise awareness and funds for the organization.
Barrow’s Music
“Persistence is the keyword. I would also add an attitude of never giving up, he advises.” The music industry is many long hours on the road and sacrifices.
Combining genres often heard in his music. He decides what combinations will work with the story he is telling, from a quote by Willie Nelson, “it best all you need is three chords and the truth now you have a country song.”
Keeping this schedule up is motivated by the thrill of entertaining an audience keeps him going. A strong commitment to the vision of great music in today’s society.
Barrow’s Songs
The approach to his music is storytelling. The song is not just words but a story. Portraying every line, the stories, and the people with a sincerity that comes from the heart is in the music.
A favorite song with 4Chion Lifestyle conveys being in the Bayou, Love in The Big Bayou,. Listening to the song you gain a visual of the Bayou and life. He says, “This was a great song for me to record. A visit to the Florida Keys and deep Louisiana sparked the interest to covey this story.”
The one song that the story just seems to connect to life not just for you but your listeners as well is he states, “I would say the one song is, Guadalupe River. A true story on a quick weekend trip to the crazy river in Texas. Everyone loves this tune!”
Barrow’s Family
His family is a blessing and he cherishes his three children, Joshua, Hannah, and Noah. He met his wife at a Christmas holiday event with Charlie Pride performing at Cook Children’s Hospital.
Barrow’s Events
Events- 9/22 Hulen Mall Ft. Worth, TX
9/29 Ramseys Roadhouse Wills Point, TX
10/13 Yucatan Taco Stand Ft. Worth, TX
10/25 Love and War in Texas Lindale,TX
Barrow is up and coming sharing one note at a time.
Creative Arts Emmy® Awards is one of many celebrations the Television Academy holds during the year. This year it is the 70th Annual. The two-night event celebrates reality television, television movies, and behind the scenes work.
Red Carpet
Tiffani Thiessen at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Louise Sutton at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
The team of Lost in Space at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Emery Kelly, from left, Tiffani Thiessen, Finn Carr, Jolie Jenkins, Isabel May, Paris Berelc and Eddie Shin at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Jane Lynch at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Sarah Drew at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Gerald McRaney at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Gary Murphy at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Jeff Danna, left, and Mychael Dannaat the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Betsy Brandt at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Neil Patrick Harris at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Andrea Barber, from left, Candace Cameron Bure, Lori Loughlin, John Stamos, Caitlin McHugh, Bob Saget and Kelly Rizzo arrive at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Pat King at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Lori Greiner at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Mandy Moore at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Bobby Berk, from left, Tan France, Antonio Porowski, David Collins, Rob Eric, Jennifer Lane, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness, Michael Williams, Mark Bracero, Rachelle Mendez, and Thomas Scott Reeuther at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
W. Kamau Bell at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
RuPaul Charles, left, and Michelle Visage at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
Sharna Burgess at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
John Legend at the Emmys® 2018 Creative Arts Awards
The two evening red carpets bring the best fun in fashion. Classic couture and tuxedos hit the red carpet for the glamorous nights. Rupaul Charles graces in a pink suit (last time we attended the Emmys® he wore a pink polka dot suit). Sharna Burgess brings fun in a pantsuit. See all the red carpet looks here.
Creative Arts Award Recipents
Chrissy Teigan, left, and John Legend attend the Governors Ball during
This evening was filled with many great moments and recipients. The evenings hosted by Jane Lynch and a marching band. The evening winners included:
Anthony Bourdain Emmys® Creative Arts 2016 Red Carpet Photos Credit Raymond L Forchion
Award Stats
John Legend collects his EGOT (Emmy®, Grammy® Oscar®, and Tony® recipent) for Jesus Christ Superstar Live
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown collects six Emmys® including the Writing Category.
Queer Eye collects three Emmys® including Structured Reality Program.
SaturdayNight collects seven Emmys®
Game of Thornes ties with SaturdayNight with seven Emmys®
A favorite show for 4Chion Lifestyle The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story brings home 4
RuPaul Charles attends the Governors Ball (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)
Behind the Scenes
The weekend is to honor those who work behind the scenes from music, to costume, choreography, and more. A few includes:
Carpool Karaoke Outstanding Short Form Variety Series
So You Think You Can Dance Mandy Moore for Outstanding Choreography
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American CrimeStory Outstanding Makeup for a Limited Series or Movie
The Crown Outstanding Casting
The Handmaid’s Tale Samira Wiley Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
RuPaul’s Drag Race Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming
Emmys® 2018 Governors Ball
The evenings concluded with the Governors Ball. Click here for details, party ideas, and recipes including a cocktail.
RuPaul sums up the evening with love, courage, tenacity, and the human spirit. To see the entire evening photos click here.
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The 70th Emmy® Awards will telecast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Monday, September 17 (5:00 – 8:00 PM PT) on NBC. Colin Jost and Michael Che, will co-host.
CAAFD (Council of Aspiring American Fashion Designers) brings opportunities to fashion designers that are just starting out. The team experience gives the designers a direction to getting through the front door.
The team is stylists, designers, professionals, and artists. CAAFD presents Bajaj-Larsen, Yufash, Sania Studio, Patricia Wijaya, Mouton Blanc, Zabetta Couture, Ayni, and Thunyatorn runways for spring summer 2019 at Pier 59.
Ruth Zabetta CAAFD NYFW
Yufash CAAFD Designer Showcase
Yufash CAAFD Designer Showcase
Mouton Blanc Show CAAFD
Thunyatorn CAAFD Designer Showcase
Helen Bajaj-Larsen
Bajaj-Larsen, an emerging designer, focuses on the textile and surface design. Spring summer 2019 collection is colorful with exceptional surface textual designs. There are many regions of the world represented on the runway.
Yufash
Yufas, luxury edgy eveningwear, spring summer 2019 brings menswear to the luxury brand. The runway, filled with color and brightness. The attention to the details is seen throughout the collection. They take into account that many evening events use softer lighting or red carpet coverage. They add texture and beading to capture and bounce the light.
Sania Studio
Sania Studio creates directional feminine silhouette. The spring-summer 2019 designs with luxe fabrics cut and draping with nice prints. The fabric is light and has movement. This is an exceptionally late spring and summer collection.
Patricia Wijaya
Patricia Wijaya, brings dark blues and gold to spring summer 2019. This is a complete styling with Cava Prive’s shoes and Dale Beevers’ jewels. The use of architecture is strong in the collection. This adds a futuristic look to the collection.
Mouton Blanc
Mouton Blanc is a collections representative of designer Hakuyo Miya Japanese background and upbringing. Soft colors, light fabrics, and use lace for a hint of sexual appeal.
Zabetta Couture
Zabetta Couture brings the same bold print and large sun hats in the collection. The designs is fitting for afternoon tea in the garden and an evening events.
Ayni
Ayni, using the earth’s finest materials. The clothing is sophisticated using Peruvian materials and artistians. The sense is ethics and aesthetics with mixed prints in the styling with an elegance feel.
Thunyatorn
Thunyatorn brings a design similar to a Japanaise kumono with intricacate headpieces. The inspiration is Thailand’s culture and fashion. Silk, a traditional fabric in Thailand. It is a strong represenation of culture.
CAAFD designers inspire, motivate, and ready to enter the front door to the fashion world.
Taking on Midtown Manhattan NYC is a wonderful whirlwind of fun explorations. The time here is brief but full of beautiful fashion, food, and fun.
Exploring Midtown NYC
Empire State Building
Empire State Building NYC
The building that I had seen in films comes to life today. Entering the lobby I see the beauty of the original interior. This lobby is a historic landmark by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. The lobby’s recent restoration took 18 months to complete. It is an art deco design resembling the original design. The interior is marble, 24-karat gold and aluminum leaf with a large clock, gears, regional map, and a replication of the Empire State Building. There is a rush of people following through the lobby please stop a moment to look around at the details.
Moving through the process to get to the 86th floor you explore the history, the details about the building’s sustainability, and the 80th floor a Dare to Dream exhibit. This is a great experience. Walking the last few flights of stairs to the 86th floor was a lot of fun.
Reaching the 86th floor I am breathless, from climbing the stairs and looking over NYC. It is crowded and people are speaking many languages.
It is amazing to finally be here and see the vastness of the land, water, and buildings. You can see the city below and really don’t hear the commotion. The beauty above is amazing as you look up to see the rest of the building and the blue sky with clouds. It is an experience to not miss while in Midtown NYC.
Midtown NYC
Midtown is the history, fashion, and food of NYC. It is such a wonderful place to explore. The top tourist attraction is within walking distance. The LOVE statue is one of many found around the world. This was first created for print by Robert Indiana.
The love of community is found as I stroll the streets. The beautiful churches, Central Park, and shopping bring NYC home. The families pushing their strollers, skateboarders, and tourist head to Central Park. The park has statues, the Great Lawn (the world-famous lawn), and vendors. It is a wonderful place in the center of town.
There is so much in this area from Radio City Hall, Rockefeller Center, and fashion. It is like a fashion runway down Madison Ave. You find the top fashion designer shops with exceptional windows displaying the latest fashion. I venture in an Uber through Time Square. It is fun seeing the hustle and bustle that is Time Square from the car.
Afterwards exploring Midtown it is time for fashion. Uber takes me to FDC Young Designer Fashion show at The Paul Hotel. This is a quaint fashion event.
The evening concludes watching the full moon rise over the high rises. It is a wonderful experience to be on the rooftop of the hotel and just be still for 20 minutes. It is a perfect trip.
NYC Fashion
Food NYC
Wild Ginger NYC
Wild Ginger NYC
This quaint Asian Fusion restaurant is next door to my hotel, Pod 51, in Midtown New York. This is the first food stop in Manhattan. Thankful for this find after being delayed at the airport. The restaurant is full of large parties enjoying an order your favorite roll and share mine. I can hear them discussing what they like about each other’s choices. That is a fun way to enjoy a menu. The decor is transforming, and fitting for the theme. The menu is filled with a variety of traditional Asian and fusion dishes like Singapore thin rice noodles. Enjoyed steamed veggie dumplings, salmon roll, and mermaid roll. The sauce on the plate is sweet, sour, and a little heat. The food is fresh and elegant.
Milk Bar NYC
Milk Bar NYC
I am excited to try crack pie and coffee for breakfast. This is a planned find in NYC. Watching Chef’s Table on Netflix. I knew I needed to try Milk Bar. This is Christine Tosi’s bakery and is part of the Manhattan-based Momofuku restaurant.
This is my first stop in the morning. The little shop has great cookies, cakes, pies, and bagel bombs. I order an iced coffee, bagel bomb with spinach, and crack pie. The bagel bomb warm and filled with spinach and cheese. It is a nice bite for the start of touring NYC.
I save the crack pie for a little later, but it is delicious. The filling is something like a custard, but buttery. The oat crust is light and flaky. This is a must stop and see.
Pizza NYC
$1 Pizza NYC
The little find during the day is Market Pizza. It is a small little shop off 6th ave. It is $2.99 for two slices of pizza and soda. This is a great place for a traditional New York pizza. It is good, friendly, and always ready. They have a variety of pizzas. There is a small communal area to sit and eat your pizza before heading back on my NYC adventure. Always fun to explore these great places.
Pescatore NYC
Pescatore NYC
Walking Midtown after a day of exploring and the fashion event I am overwhelmed with the choices near the hotel. The restaurants’ selection vast and enticing aromas. This is the last stop for food in New York City. The dilemma is decided as rain begins to fall. I wonder into Pescatore. It is a traditional setting with the seasonal tulips on each table. My waiter is Bryan Royas. He is very informative about the menu and attentive.
It is a really amazing experience to see spaghetti Carbonaro prepared tableside. This dish is pancetta, onions, pecorino cheese & egg mixed in a Parmigiano wheel. The family sitting near me order this dish. There is something about seeing the food prepared tableside. The smells, sounds, and visual bring anticipation.
I enjoy pasta ripiena, warm bread, with Bousquet Mendoza Argentina Malbec, and dessert. The staff that brings me zeppoles with fruit dipped in brandy. The ripiena is homemade pasta sheet stuffed with fresh spinach, ricotta, topped with tomato sauce and crispy parmigiana.
The homemade pasta is delectable and the tomato sauce fresh. The dessert is light and sweet the vanilla, chocolate, and raspberry sauces. The raspberry sauce is my favorite brings a little tart to the sweet. The fruit with the brandy is scrumptious.
Loved the 48 hours in Midtown and look forward to returning. It is a wonderful exploration. What are your favorite places in Midtown? Post your answer and photo #4ChionStyle here.
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Contest open to U.S. citizens age 18 and up.
There is no limit to the number of times you can enter the contest.
The odds of winning the skin care package depends on the number of eligible entrants received.
Kylie Lipstick
There is one summer vacation care gift package (total retail value $150). The skin care gift package giveaway includes:
