Underground Bar Izakaya MEW

On a cold evening of 38 degrees, I meet up with a former classmate. As it was extremely chilly, I walked into Macy's at Herald Square. the mall was bustling as ever at 6pm. It was loud with chatter and shoppers browsing through various stores. The old wooden escalators have been completely replaced with new metals ones except it still hasn't abandoned the old rickety sounds. It shook like an old man with knobbly knees. My friend calls and we walk over to Izakaya Mew on 35th St. I have heard things about Mew being this hipster trendy bar and restaurant. I always wanted to try an izakaya and it's good to new that izakayas have been popping all over Manhattan. Izakaya culture consists of alcohol and small plates of food catered to the typical salary man who wants a place to retire to after a long day of work. Space is in izakaya are usually small to cater to private conversation and cozy corners though they also welcome large groups of people. However it is recommended that you come in small groups to enjoy talking and relaxing.

Heartwarming Mother's Day Dinner

For a few years already, I started cooking a special dinner for Mother's Day. I confess, I never bought a single thing for her and that is because I always made something whether it be a card or some funky jewelery box. It's not that (I don't have money) I don't like buying things, I just feel buying something feels less personal. Something made with your two hands is more direct. It is not to say that people that buy things are immediate disrespectful. Granted buying the perfect gift with intrinsic value may be more effective for you. I still needed after all to buy myself groceries to make a dinner. That night dinner was entirely managed by me. My dad had taken care of lunch and it was my turn. I made a cucumber and avocado salad, spaghetti alla primavera, chicken curry, steamed pudding, and cranberry spritzer. This year followed a formal menu formatting.