Peaches and blue cheese may sound like a strange combination. But the sweet and sharp flavors pair perfectly in these savory galettes.
We stopped into the IRC GenR summer party, supporting the Generation Rescue effort, in NYC.
RUSH Philanthropic Art Foundation and Bombay Sapphire Gin celebrated 17 years of Art For Life.
NYC – With guests including Andrew Rannells, Kellan Lutz, Olivia Polermo and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Pepsi opened its “Love: From Cave To Keyboard” pop-up exhibit to guests on Thursday, July 14th, 2016.
This restaurant was built for me. The minute I walked in, the smell of fresh shrimp immediately brought to mind strains of the Jay-Z classic ‘Lobster and Shrimp.’ Scrimp.
It also brought back memories of hitting shrimp restaurants with my family, going in on endless fried and non-fried morsels. Of going to that one oft-maligned seafood chain late night with my friends in college. Of hitting J&J fish in North Minneapolis before rehearsal.
One sniff and everything came back. I strolled into Killer Shrimp, Marina Del Rey already excited by the menu I checked out during a very slow workday. It has everything I’ve ever loved in one place; blackened salmon filet, grilled filet mignon, jumbo fried shrimp. A perfect mix of higher-end fare and comfort-food favorites.
A bright and comfortable staff greeted and seated me in a booth with a stunning view of the water. As I waited for my server, I noticed the clientele at Killer Shrimp is both racially and professionally diverse.
There were business folk, families, young people on dates. It’s tough to attract such a wide array of people without being broad and boring, but KSMDR pulls it off with aplomb.
I tried a few apps, all wonderful. The shrimp cocktail was succulent and had plenty of plump ones. I wanted to tilt the glass over my mouth, but polite company held me back.
My favorite opener was the lobster mac, which tasted southern and decadent but also restrained in the best way. Even. I love this combo, and this was the best version I’ve ever had.
For mains I devoured paella that knocked me on my ass. Paella is a top three seafood dish for me; I make it all the time. So there was some pressure on the kitchen to deliver that flavor-texture balance I expect from this dish. They nailed it. Pretty confident I groaned like a fat uncle at a barbecue.
I also ate up some crab cakes, which were tender but had enough heft to satiate. Would and will recommend again and again.
Damn near didn’t get dessert, but I do P90x every day of the week I don’t have a hangover. So, some days. Game on.
Feeling at home, I had the apple cobbler which tasted…better than moms. She’ll never see this.
It was so very flame, so tasty and tastefully sweet. It was also a perfect ending to an evening that took me back to my Chicago/Memphis family roots. I will be back, and I will bring friends.
In NYC this past Monday evening, July 11th, The Knockturnal joined Hennessy for a pub crawl that started at the Late Late Bar on LES, then to Suffolk Arms on the LES, and ‘night capped’ at Sanatorium in Alphabet City.
Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) Heads ‘Back To The Future’ At Annual ART FOR LIFE Benefit.
Knowing the best rooftop is a currency to Manhattanites. Enter the app that will help you find the place and the friends to make a night of it.
Relationship and dating expert Julia Bekker held a meet and greet at the New York Comedy Club on June 21. While guests sipped on cocktails, they were able to ask the maven any dating questions, followed by The Dating Game where Julia played matchmaker to a candidate. Vh1’s comedian Chuck Nice ended the event with a stand-up performance.
Bekker recently founded The Hunting Maven, which is a love consulting agency. But for those that don’t want to put a price on love? The maven offers some tips that can be useful for meeting men and women this summer.
1. Unplug
Be approachable. Don’t always walk around with your headphones on and staring at your phone. Be open to chatting, you never know where it will lead.
2. Do things you love
Running? Art? Music? Giving back? You’ll meet people with similar interests and already share something. Commonality is a building block to a solid foundation of friendship and love.
3. Tell the world you’re looking
Don’t be shy about letting friends and co-workers know that you want to make finding love a priority. If they don’t know you’re looking they may not want to pry into your dating life and they might just know the perfect person for you!
4. Throw away your list
Don’t be too worried about checking off all the boxes, or what your “type” is. Most of the time, when someone finds “the one” they check off boxes that might not have even been on the original list, and previous boxes might not matter anymore.
5. Say hello
Talk to whomever sparks your interest, smile and don’t let opportunities pass!
-Robin Green
Monae and Lamar were invited as musical guests at the annual Fourth of July picnic at The White House.