i've (unintentionally) neglected my blog for the early half of winter. i think it's because i'm having a hard time trying to find the right direction/color for my posts, and i don't have the luxury of endless time to brainstorm. hopefully something will come to me soon. but as per advice from my mentor (i love that i can say that i have a mentor), i figured i should at least establish a consistent pattern of posting.
life is great. i don't think i've felt this comfortable in a very, very long time. not to say that i lack any stressors, that would be very un-steffi-like. but i'm happy to build a foundation for my new career path. work hard and work harder.
random intake photos since my arrival to manhattan:
vegetable minestrone and jalapeno cheddar bagel from the bagel store. typical work lunch. SO good.
lemon yuzu tart and apple tart tatin at dominique ansel (he was there when we went!). one of my dearest friends (since junior high!) works at a 3 michelin star restaurant and always takes me to the best places to eat.
desserts at lusardi's.
black sesame latte, pumpkin pastry, etc. at paris baguette.
otto pizzeria. the owner, mario batali, was dining on his own fare that night.
