That was what I asked Steph and Oliver when we went out for Dessert after having Ramen dinner at Rai Rai situated in NY's East Village. "Amuse", as we think it is, is ChikaLicious' term for Appetizer.
And Chikalicious is the first ever dessert place I've been to that serves a three-course dessert,er, meal. Your dessert experience begins with their "Amuse", followed by your choice of Dessert ending with a Petit Four.
While this is not your typical big-size servings that most of those I know associate the US with, this was my very own peek at NY's nightlife. Nice, tiny places tend to have lines of people outside on the sidewalk, waiting to be seated.
I'm no expert, but I loved the experience. Watching the 'chefs' at work (including part-owner, Chika) and finding out how on earth I can extend the dessert experience given such small portions of yummy food was well worth the quite pricey experience. Hey, its not like I'm heading there every night.
Visit the restaurant's site here.
Apr 9, 2006
Apr 6, 2006
white
It snowed today.
I was already at work, locked up in one of the Conference Rooms in that monstrous maze on Irving Place and 14th, when my colleague came in and said "It's snowing!".
we went out to the hall in for a window view...and sure enough, there was snow! In April. And its Spring. And I had semi open shoes. Tomorrow morning I'll make it a point to find out what the weather forecast would be.
Good thing it stopped in the afternoon, and didnt snow again. It got a bit chilly walking home...but chilly was fine...as long as there's no snow.
I was already at work, locked up in one of the Conference Rooms in that monstrous maze on Irving Place and 14th, when my colleague came in and said "It's snowing!".
we went out to the hall in for a window view...and sure enough, there was snow! In April. And its Spring. And I had semi open shoes. Tomorrow morning I'll make it a point to find out what the weather forecast would be.
Good thing it stopped in the afternoon, and didnt snow again. It got a bit chilly walking home...but chilly was fine...as long as there's no snow.
Apr 4, 2006
little things
This morning I was out of the apartment slightly earlier compared to the past few weeks. I've been hearing the word 'Spring' a lot these past few days that I thought, okay, if it really is spring, then I can take the path by the river and not shiver in the cold wind (FYI, I did that once on my first week here and I never did it again, at least not in the morning -- waaay too cold). It wasn't chilly...and even without my scarf I was fine.
Little fella
A block away from the train station, I saw something moving a little further to my right. Lo and behold, a little furry thing was on the brick pathway, hopping, traipsing and skipping across my path. Right now I still dont know if it was a squirrel (which is, in my impression, the cute creature) or a possum (which, again, based on my limited impression on furry animals). Based on what I've seen and heard when I was in Melbourne, Possum are seen tightrope-walking on the electricity lines. Squirrels on the other hand, remind me of Disney's Chip and Dale. So, in order to make my morning happy I decided, then and there, that yes, that WAS a squirrel crossing my path.
life goes on
And speaking of path. I take the PATH train to Manhattan everyday (lousy way of introducing a new topic dont you think? I'm losing my creativity :p) . As I was reloading my Metro card, a lady on a wheelchair came up to me -- no, rolled up to me and asked if I could help her get through the gates. See, she didnt have either hand and I'm guessing she was controlling the chair using her feet (she was daintily covered). I walked over with her to the disabled access, fished out her Metcard from her bag, slipped it in, saw her through and said my "Have a great day".
It amazes me how people like her, who, despite her limitations, are out there still living their lives. Taking the subway, heading from place to place and most probably out to do something productive. Whereas I, on the other hand, have to drag myself out of bed every morning while constantly reminding myself that I have work to do...I have work to do...as a mature, responsible, adult, I have to go to work and do what I have to do....
*sigh*
Little fella
A block away from the train station, I saw something moving a little further to my right. Lo and behold, a little furry thing was on the brick pathway, hopping, traipsing and skipping across my path. Right now I still dont know if it was a squirrel (which is, in my impression, the cute creature) or a possum (which, again, based on my limited impression on furry animals). Based on what I've seen and heard when I was in Melbourne, Possum are seen tightrope-walking on the electricity lines. Squirrels on the other hand, remind me of Disney's Chip and Dale. So, in order to make my morning happy I decided, then and there, that yes, that WAS a squirrel crossing my path.
life goes on
And speaking of path. I take the PATH train to Manhattan everyday (lousy way of introducing a new topic dont you think? I'm losing my creativity :p) . As I was reloading my Metro card, a lady on a wheelchair came up to me -- no, rolled up to me and asked if I could help her get through the gates. See, she didnt have either hand and I'm guessing she was controlling the chair using her feet (she was daintily covered). I walked over with her to the disabled access, fished out her Metcard from her bag, slipped it in, saw her through and said my "Have a great day".
It amazes me how people like her, who, despite her limitations, are out there still living their lives. Taking the subway, heading from place to place and most probably out to do something productive. Whereas I, on the other hand, have to drag myself out of bed every morning while constantly reminding myself that I have work to do...I have work to do...as a mature, responsible, adult, I have to go to work and do what I have to do....
*sigh*
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