i’m on an EPIC diet at the moment as i prep for my first ever trip to jamaica on july 3rd. i’m determined to get into tip top bikini shape, but i’ll admit i had quite the cheat meal when i recently devoured tito’s burritos and wings in boonton, nj. sorry, not sorry!!! read on to hear about my experience at this awesome small chain, but more importantly, to get to the droolworthy photos! Continue reading “the brunch files: tito’s burritos and wings”
on the last day of our weekend getaway to chicago, the hubby and i scheduled a sit down brunch. the hampton social came highly recommended, and the menu looked delicious, so i made a reservation and casually strolled over the day-of. i had no idea i was entering girl heaven. Continue reading “the brunch files: the hampton social, chicago”
it’s that time again! my trip to d.c. added many restaurants to the roster of indigo heights-approved dining establishments, and garrison makes the cut and then some. Continue reading “the brunch files: garrison, d.c.”
ok, i know i’m biased – but i definitely definitely have the best. hubby. ever. after a (surprise) family bbq in new jersey, followed by a romantic birthday dinner at mission chinese and a few amazing gifts, he went above and beyond to throw me and my closest friends a boozy 30th birthday brunch at nyc’s haven rooftop that was nail-on-the-head blogworthy. Continue reading “mimosas & palm trees: the ultimate boozy (30th!) birthday brunch at nyc’s haven rooftop!”
this weekend has been jam packed with goodness! after attending a blog event on the lower east side, my friend and hair guru gina ribando of symposia nyc grabbed some brunch with me at root & bone. Continue reading “the brunch files: root & bone, nyc”
while vacationing in miami, i ate some epic soul food at yardbird. Continue reading “the brunch files: yardbird, miami”
colored lattes are one of my current obsessions, so when i found out there was a bluestone lane cafe in dumbo, i pretty much bolted there to try their ‘wellness flight’ – – a trio of lattes, sans coffee, that are meant to do the body good. Continue reading “the golden latte: bluestone lane”
everyone knows i love food. i also love supporting small businesses, and when i was given the opportunity to combine these two loves…. it was a no-brainer.
this review is long overdue! a few weeks ago, the hubby and i decided to venture from our home in brooklyn heights to hamilton pork, in jersey city, nj. there aren’t many restaurants we’d cross state lines for – but after hearing about their churro waffle ice cream sandwich, we knew we had to make a day of it specifically to try this blogworthy creation.
a play on jersey city’s hamilton park, hamilton pork (which borders hamilton park) is a casual, no-frills bbq spot with some tex-mex flair. it’s small size makes for small-batch rotisserie, which we loved because the food comes out of the spit and gets served on your plate instantly. because there’s only one little spit, there’s no opportunity for meats to be sitting there on rotation like they do at some of the larger ‘chain’ bbq restaurants. at hamilton pork, the freshness factor is amped all the way up. we started with some cocktails and the kung pow chicken wings which were really unique. this restaurant has it’s own kung pow bbq sauce, and as a person who would rather spicy buffalo over bbq any day, kung pow bbq was the ultimate middle ground and we devoured every last bite.
our main courses were so epic. we each got 3-meat samplers and a side (… kid you not), and in an effort to try a little bit of everything, we made sure we didn’t have any repeats. stephen ordered brisket, pork ribs and pulled chicken – plus texas toast – and a side of mac n’ cheese. i opted for the lamb belly, turkey and pulled pork. i also got texas toast, and for my side i chose the mexican street corn. everything was unbelievable. for me, the standouts were the mac n’ cheese, the turkey, and the lamb belly which is a super unique menu option for a bbq joint!
last but not least……. after all that, we still managed to save room for the dessert. ((cue rihanna’s “this is what you came for”)) it. was. everythingggggg!!!!! two churro waffles stuffed with salted caramel ice cream. it’s the sugar high you always strived for. shoutout to our waiter, mario, who chanted “chu-rro-waf-fles // chu-rro-waf-fles” as we placed our order.
overall, hamilton pork was an amazing weekend brunch experience. jersey city is on the come-up, and hamilton pork is definitely a spot that enhances the neighborhood. the food is delicious, the service is quality, and the vibe is fun. many thanks to hamilton pork for hosting us! check them out on instagram for drool worthy bbq pics, and don’t forget to follow me, too. i can’t promise a steady stream of rotisserie, but i can promise steady, fun everyday content!
i won’t lie: i recently noticed an instagram post featuring the ‘rainbow latte’ and i had to find out where i could get one. do i lose a few points for originality here? sure…. but this teeny, tiny tribeca café is worth every single deduction. with coffee beans sourced locally right here in nyc (via dallis bros), even the plain old lattes are to die for. the interior is shabby-chic, featuring artwork done by children displayed along the walls. it has a a cozy, european feel throughout and let me not forget to mention that the pastries come courtesy of balthazarand amy’s bread…. two top notch companies. who knew all you needed was a little food coloring and some top notch barista skills to create instagram gold?! my ‘rainbow’ latte was more like ‘purple perfection’ if you ask me. it was so pretty to look at i hardly wanted to drink it! many thanks to galerie de café for hosting me. i will definitely be back! check them out on instagram, and don’t forget to follow me as well!
