Before I forget...

I got back from NYC last week and I’m still catching up with everything. I don’t know if I’m homesick or just have post-travel blues, but sometimes it takes me forever to get back into gear (I think I mentioned this before). Once I return a small batch of emails and phone calls, I should be caught up…

So before forgetting, I just wanted to share a few more moments in NYC with everyone. I hooked up with an old friend, Eva, someone who I haven’t seen in almost 10 years. She is now the general manager of Ilili, a Lebanese restaurant on 5th avenue between 27th and 28th street. Middle Eastern food is one of my faves, especially because I am now mostly vegetarian (I fish cheat once in awhile).

First of all, the space is beautiful. From my recollection, Eva said that the 2nd floor was razed creating a lofty atmosphere and the walls are covered with stalwart beams of cedar. And to top if off, well of course, the food was amazing. She picked out all the vegetarian dishes for me, some familiar and some new. She did say that the lamb was exceptional, so for all you meat-eaters, do try it if you ever visit the restaurant. She also said that everything is made from scratch, including the pita bread. It was the cleanest tasting, yet flavorful Middle Eastern food that I’ve ever had.





I also got to spend more time with my mom than ever before. It was because I had a cold and spent the evenings with her rather than meeting with friends. The day before leaving, we bought twin tee shirts and had a little photoshoot. Since so many people have commented on these photos, thought I’d post one here too.