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New Jumbo Seafood with HBS Buddies ;)

 

 

Looking at these pics actually almost make me miss Boston and our two years there...*almost* haha

Mostly, we just miss the times shared with our good friends from HBS and all our yummy food outings...including multiple repeat visits to New Jumbo Seafood in Chinatown.

 

 

Assorted Cold Cuts and Jellyfish Appetizer Platter--I'm always a fan of these Chinese appetizer platters, love the assortment and nice fatty slices of pork and beef and chicken feet!! heehee

 

 

 

New Jumbo's Signature Coconut Crispy Chicken--basically like Chinese Crispy Fried Chicken, deliciously crisped skin with a tender and moist chunk of meat under ;)

 

 

 

Pepper Steak--I loved it despite there being bell peppers!

 

 

 

Honey Walnut Shrimp--all I will say is that I've hardly ever met a "honey walnut shrimp" dish I have NOT liked...

 

 

 

New Jumbo Seafood Soup--a bit red with some vinegar...yum!

 

 

 

Merry, Me, Petah, David Yuan, Terrence and our old housie, Mike! :)

Me--Wildfox Red Heart Glitter Long sleeve top

PZ--Kid Robot "Munny" tee

 

 

Mrs. Prindables Apple!!!

 

Peter has always loved candied apples, so I decided to surprise him with some Mrs. Prindables!!

If you haven't checked them out (and happen to love "candied apples" too) definitely go visit their site and drool over the delicious goodies!

 

 

They even come in a nicely wrapped box!!! I guess they should for $22.95 USD per apple, even at it's JUMBO size, that's a pretty "jumbo price tag!" heehee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ta-Da!!!!

 

 

 

Presenting the "Triple Jumbo Chocolate Caramel Apple" from Mrs. Prindables!!!

 

Peter loved it, but we both thought it was a big too "ginormous" and I'm not a super sweet tooth person, so I found there to be way too much caramel!!

It's definitely an apple to share with 4 other friends!!! :)

 

 

 

HBS AABA Chinese New Year Dinner @ Hei La Moon

 

 

How better to celebrate Chinese New Year than with chomping down delicious Chinese cuisine with friends in a warm and toasty place :)

 

Here are pictures below from the HBS AABA Chinese New Year Dinner at Hei La Moon from January 2012...

 

Everyone mingling before the feasting begins...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the fooding begins!!!

 

 

Assorted Chinese Cold Cut Meat and Jelly Fish Appetizer--I LOVE Jelly Fish and all those fatty cuts and slices of pork and beef! A MUST HAVE at every Chinese Banquet Style occasion!!

 

 

 

 

Charles & Ianz digging in :)

 

 

 

 

"Birds Nest Seafood"--this dish always confuses me since it's not actual "Bird's Nest" as many restaurants name it, so I'm always sad when I think of how delicious (and rare/hard to find it is in the U.S.!!) real Bird's Nest is!!!

I never love the crunchy fried noodle part either, it somehow always ends up tasting too oily or old and not so crunchy/tasty...

 

 

Honey Walnut Shrimp--with pineapple chunks, you can hardly ever go wrong with this dish, everyone loves it!!! YUM YUM :)

 

 

 

 

Steamed Cantonese Style Lobster with Ginger and Green Onion--always a classic banquet dish, I like lobster but not love, it's also really messy and kind of hard to get at LOL

 

 

 

 

Chinese Fried Chicken--with the chips! I remember as a kid I always tried to sneak in as many chips as possible and once, my family looked over and I had basically collected all the different colored chips on my plate, empty soup bowl, and I just looked up at them innocently like "hallo?! is this okay?!"

 

 

 

Fried Whole Fish--I *think* this looks like a Flounder but it's usually either Rock Cod, Red Snapper or Flounder (and sometimes Tilapia or Cat Fish but usually those taste more fishy :(

 

 

 

 

Baby Bok Choy with Chinese Black Mushrooms--I LOVE Bok Choy and Petah LOVES MUSHROOMS, so this was a very heart warming, yummy complement to all the meaty dishes we'd had right before...

 

 

 

Chinese Fried Rice--I sadly cannot ever comment much on this as I'm usually stuffed and curled up in a ball by the time fried rice or noodles (usually the last savory Chinese dishes to come at the end of a banquet style dinner) from having eaten too much haha

 

 

Chinese Stir Fried Noodles--noodles, symbolic for good luck and long life :)

 

 

 

 

Gan Bei!!! Drink Up!! Charles, Josh, Ianz and Carl :)

 

 

 

Me--Chanel Fall 2009 Rabbit Fur Dark Grey Reversible Wool Jacket, Chanel Black Cashmere Sequins CC scarf :)

(Kept me nice and toasty thru out the Boston and East Coast Winters!!)

 

 

Me, Merry and Ming--bundled up and ready to brave the cold outside...

 

And when we got home, this is what we found!!!

 

Bow Wow having his own lil' celebration of sorts, going at it on the Bully Sticks (yes, erm, they are cow thingies...) but he LOVES them and they're supposed to be a really healthy and long lasting treat for doggies!!!

 

 

We LOVE this baby face...awww Bow Wow, this is why you get away with so much naughtiness!!! (Just like Petah! LOL jkkk, maybe...not)

 

 

Pho 2000 in Dorchester MA

 

 

A yummy visit to Pho 2000 in Dorchester, MA with Petah, Yosuke and Monica :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vietnamese Grilled Pork Combination over Broken Rice--who knew "broken rice bits" could be so yummy :)

 

 

 

 

Sweet & Sour Chili Vietnamese Whole Fish--nom nom nom

 

 

 

 

 

And no visit to Pho 2000 is complete without their classic Combination Pho (with brisket, tendon, rare and well-done beef), the broth is just delicious and heart warming too!!!

 

 

Hmm, just realized we totally forgot to snap pics with everyone at this dinner outing =X

 

East by Northeast 8 Course Tasting Menu

 

We had heard about East by Northeast in Cambridge, MA from some friends and finally had the chance to check them out!

We decided to go with the 8 Course Tasting Menu, which showcases the best of local ingredients...

Sadly, it has been awhile since we dined here back in January this year, so I couldn't really recall most of the dishes, but at least you can check out and enjoy (hopefully not drool too much) over all the food piccies!!!

 

Outside East by Northeast in Cambridge, MA

 

 

 

The menu page at East by Northeast

 

 

 

I *think* this was some creamy chowder :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was our Lime Rickey/Virgin Mojito--pretty tasty, love it when restaurants have a nice selection of mocktails for us non-alkie drinkers!!

 

 

 

Me--excited to dig in finally!!!

Sass & Bide Ruffle Shoulder Sweater (love this piece as I love all my Sass & Bide pieces!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PZ--Gucci Monogram Classic Brown Zip Up Cardigan Jacket, Thom Browne Grey Long Sleeve polo shirt :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crispy Pork Belly--yummy but nowhere as yummy in comparison to the Shangri-La one's from Shangri-La in Belmont, MA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Me--pretty happy with how we cleaned up just about everything on the table!!!

 

 

 

Caramel Cream Puffs--yum yum, don't think we've ever really met any cream puffs we didn't like...

 

 

 

 

Me--Sass & Bide Ruffle Shoulder Sweater

I'm not hogging up the rest of the cream puffs!!! heehee

 

 

 

 

 

Strega Waterfront with Petah on a blustery day...

 

On a blustery and super cold day in Boston, Petah and I ventured out to Strega Waterfront.

We had some gift cards to use up there, that we got from ordering gift cards to oya Boston from Boston gift cards...pretty good deal, buy gift cards to a super yummy place like oya Boston and get extra free gift cards to Strega Waterfront :)

**Plus, if you book oya Boston via Opentable, you not only get dining points (which go towards a dining certificate to use at any Opentable restaurant, so the more reservations you make and eat at, the more points and more dining bucks) but also 10% off your total check!!

We had no idea about this until our first meal at oya Boston and got the check and saw the 10% discount and was told this was because we booked via Opentable :)

 

Strega Waterfront is your typical Italian touristy type place with great views of the Waterfront...on this particular day though, we were just hoping to get inside from our car without having a trash can blow over and knock us upside the head =X!!!

 

Mozzarella with Prosciutto--pretty good, nothing amazing on either items but edible :)

 

 

Basket of Assorted Bread

 

 

 

Lobster Ravioli--quite a creamy yummy sauce!!

 

 

 

Tortellini Alfredo with Squid--not overly creamy and heavy and I LOVE squid with pasta!!

 

 

 

Me--still defrosting LOL

Primp Pink Bunny Thermal long sleeve top (I LOVE LOVE these original Primp thermals, can't get enough of them, especially the bunny motif ones!!)

 

Caramel Flan--Petah's favorite :)

Pretty okay meal, mostly because we had the free gift cards to use towards lunch haha, but if you're nearby Strega and in need of a quick meal, it will do :)

 

Happy Sunday!!! Our fantasy football team is hanging in there so far *whew*

And there's a happy Cory after a USC win over Arizona State last night!!

Let's hope our defense and offense all show up to WIN BIG next Saturday at the Rose Bowl!!!

 

 

Early Christmas Eve 2011 at Home with P and B :) :)

 

Well, with the holiday season quickly approaching, maybe this post from Christmas 2011 will give some inspiration and motivation to start that Christmas shopping and card writing early-ier this year!!!

 

 

Bow Wow wondering what all the commotion and fuss is about...

 

 

 

 

Our Christmas Twee and Pressies Display--I LOVE LOVE the Santa bag, he has extendy arms and legs, so adorable right??!!!

 

 

 

 

Me and Bow Wow waiting to open pressies!

Me--Ron Herman Vintage Free City Turquoise Zip Up Hoodie

 

 

 

Can you tell how happy "Reindeer" Bow Wow is??? ;) ;) heehee

 

 

 

 

Bow Wow sniffing out one of his pressies, if only he could learn to pull the ribbons and open the packages himself...sighhh that would be so cute!!!

 

 

 

 

Petah super happy to be opening his pressies...

 

 

 

 

And ESPECIALLY when they're H pressies!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An Hermes Tosca/Etoupe reversible belt!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cute Asian Mickey Tee--love love this, can you tell by now how much I LOVE Snoopy and Mickey tees??!!!

 

 

 

Mickey's backside :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bow Wow looking bored and wondering when the reindeer ears will get to come off...not so soon!!! heehee

 

 

 

 

PZ--Gucci Brown Monogram Zip Up Cardigan, Lacoste Pink Vintage Polo tee, Hugo Boss grey denim jeans

 

 

 

 

This Snoopy Doghouse Gift Box is amazingly cool too!!!

 

 

 

 

Snoopy Tee with a foil/mirrored finish on Snoopy!!

So cool, sigh, only in Asia...wish it was easier to find these super cute/cool and uniquely embellished Mickey and Snoopy items here in the U.S. or online!

 

 

 

Neil Barrett Mickey Black V Neck Tee for Petah!

 

 

 

 

More Junk Food tees to add to Petah's growing collection :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And of course what's a holiday without some Kid Robot!

 

 

 

Hermes Bleu Thalassa Cashmere Scarf to keep Petah warm!!

 

 

 

 

PZ--Thom Browne Grey Long Sleeve Polo Shirt, Hermes Bleu Thalassa Cashmere scarf, Hermes Blue Jean leather belt with Palladium H buckle

 

 

 

Peter knows me so well, anything USC brings happiness!! And a warm and cozy Splendid Grey Fleece Motorcycle Jacket!!!

 

 

 

And a Doraemon Red Hoodie--isnt this just soooo CUTE! I saw it at Pacific Mall in Toronto and knew I JUST had to have it!!!

 

 

 

 

Mickey Ears Hoodie from Shibuya 109 in Tokyo--I could have spent days in that place, sooooo many cute cool Mickey and Snoopy things!!!

 

 

 

And the mess we created in the process...oopsies...

 

 

 

PZ--Gucci Brown Monogram Zip Up Cardigan, Neil Barrett Mickey V Neck Tee, Hermes Blue Jean leather belt with palladium H buckle and Hugo Boss Grey Denim jeans

 

 

 

PZ--Santa Hat, Kid Robot Gradient Dunny Tee, Hermes Blue Jean leather belt with palladium H buckle, Hermes Bleu Thalassa Cashmere scarf, and Hugo Boss Grey denim jeans

 

 

 

Harry & David Pear delivery!! I love how well-packed their fruit is, makes you somehow feel like their fruit is extra special! haha

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And now, it's time for some refreshment! Harry & David Pear anyone???!!!!

 

 

 

Petit Robert Bistro with Petah Pancakes

I am back and alive!!!!

Thanks to all my loyal readers who reminded me constantly that I needed to update here!

Since moving back to Cali, things have been just sheer madness and craziness, alas, that's not a good enough excuse, so we'll just get to posting regularly again :)

And yes! More closet, fashion item profile pics and posts to come!!!

 

 

Here Peter and I had our Christmas Eve dinner at Petit Robert Bistro before I jetted off to L.A. to spend the holidays with my family :)

 

French Onion Soup--also lots of cheese and yumminess at Petit Robert!

 

 

 

I've completely forgotten what dish this was haha, but I'm sure it was quite good, never really walked away from Petit Robert sorry...

 

 

 

Assorted Cheese Platter--not the most exciting nor amazing assortment but still tasty nevertheless!

 

 

 

 

Trio of Pate--I always get this when I come!

 

 

 

 

Super dark picture I know...terrible lighting in the restaurant for picture taking, good for "ambience" I guess hahaha

Me--Laugh Cry Repeat Grey Sweatshirt with Sequins Heart

 

 

 

This may not seem like anything significant but we took this picture since Peter exclaimed, "Wow, free valet parking...free parking of any kind in Boston!!!??"

It's true and sad, parking in Boston is a complete nightmare, you'd think driving was tough enough there but finding parking is nearly impossible, and free parking is a true rarity!!!

 

 

 

 

Faneuil Hall & Touring Some Boston Sights with Petah

 

In our last months in Boston, Peter and I figured we should try to see as much of Boston as possible (ie: Duck Tours and such)...it was kind of crazy but in the 1.5 years we had been in Boston, this was our first visit to Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall!

 

 

Outside Quincy Market, and yes, it was bitter cold that day!!!

Me--Isabel Marant Sammy Leather embellished Jacket, Northface Kiddo Black Fleece gloves (kiddo gloves are the only ones that fit my short fingers/small hand haha), and Chanel Chain Around Coral Leather Medium messenger bag

 

Petah in front of the giant Christmas tree :)

PZ--Surface to Air Navy Blue Jacket, Salvatore Ferragamo Blue Shawl, Hugo Boss Grey Denim Jeans

 

 

Inside one of the historical buildings there...sorry, forgot which one this is LOL but I think they used to hold Town Council meetings in here...

 

 

 

I'm somehow very excited by all this, or trying to look that way anyways LOL

Me--Isabel Marant Sammy Leather embellished Jacket,Nation LTD Dark Green Long Sleeve tee, and Chanel Chain Around Coral Leather Medium messenger bag

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yay, we finally arrived, wait, this is an odd place for a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, right?

 

 

 

Me--Isabel Marant Sammy Leather embellished Jacket, Northface Kiddo Black Fleece gloves (kiddo gloves are the only ones that fit my short fingers/small hand haha), Splendid Charcoal Grey Track Pants, Chanel Taupe Suede Ankle Boots and Chanel Chain Around Coral Leather Medium messenger bag

 

 

Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan Cheese--nom nom

 

 

 

Rib Eye Steak with Melted Butter--what doesn't go well with butter, right? heehee

 

 

Me--Nation LTD Dark Green long sleeve tee

 

 

Petah also being extra smiley and happy after this surprisingly yummy meal at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse!

 

 

 

Afternoon Tea @ The Taj Boston with Maggie :)

 

During our 2 year stay in Boston, my go-to Afternoon Tea place was The Taj Hotel in the Back Bay.  I can't say it was the bestest I've ever had or even that the decor and atmosphere was stunning, but, it did fit the bill of what one would look for in an afternoon tea experience.  I think the rooms could have done with a little more decorating since it always felt kind of drab, and with Boston weather the way it is, making the indoors nice and inviting is that much more important.

Anyhoo, here are pics from another occasion of The Taj Afternoon Tea with one of my favorite buddies from HBS :)

 

 

Our tray of delights and Maggie trying to look busy and not be in the direct view of the camera haha

 

 

Our table by the window...see how drab it looks outside? I think it was actually a pretty rainy cold day outside...

 

 

 

Being the little piggies that we were, we also ordered the Fruits and Cheese platter in addition to our afternoon tea :)

 

 

 

Maggie and Me, happily stuffed from tea sandwiches, pastries, fruits and cheeses :)

Me--Rick Owens Bronze Metallic Leather Classic Funnel Neck Jacket (draped over my chair), Lanvin tee, Stitchs Linx Grey Jeggings, and Chanel Blue Metallic Python Reissue flap bag 226 size