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Apologies for being a bit MIA here on the Food Fashionista site lately, but with SO many exciting (n)online things going on, haven't had that much-needed extra time to catch up on writing, editing, and all that sweet stuff, but do promise to be back in full force very soon.

There are several new and note-worthy restaurants, dishes, and events that I'm thrilled to share with you!

In the meantime, if you have an iPhone, visit Food Fashionista on Instagram aka my new favorite obsession. If you don't have an iPhone (or Instagram), we'll be sure to share some of our fave Instagram shots with you here on the Food Fashionista blog. 

Check out a few from this past week:

"Don't Worry Be Happy" at Trader Joes w/ Project Happiness Wine

                 Feeling the LOVE at Sunset Blvd, Starbucks

 
           Casabalanca at Good Neighbor Restaurant, Studio City

        The VOGUE Stage - Favorite part of Superbowl 2012!

        Japanese Beer & Shishito Peppers - Malt  & Spice  

Oh, and in case you are wondering, the very top photo is a Chiffon Cake with orange curd and meringue from Short Order LA at the Original Farmers' Market. Feast your eyes on that beauty!

Happy Thanksgiving from Food Fashionista

Thank you so much for being a part of Food Fashionista. I'm truly grateful for your friendship and readership throughout the years. Wishing you and your loved ones a very blessed, happy Thanksgiving and holiday season. Be safe, indulge, and don't count the calories!

Thankful for creative art -“Hello Turkey Chicken Dinner” by Nouar

                  Grateful for God's Natural November Beauty

       Thankful for colorful Chocolate Turkeys at See's Candies

 Appreciative of timeless craftsmanship & vintage designer classics
                  Thankful for true and inspiring friends

 

Grateful for my fluffy kitty that loves to eat as much as I do... and Thankful for so, so much more!                                    

                           Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

RUE Mag + HD Buttercup + Food Trucks - San Francisco

Better late than never, but here are some pics from the Rue Magazine anniversary party at H.D. Buttercup, San Francisco. Food trucks, several bars, and a chic set of attendees mingled and struck a pose in the photo booth, all while surrounded by eclectic interior pieces in SF's SoMa neighborhood.

             DJ beats and four bars satisfy rue mag party-goers.

                      The Fab Four Pillow at H.D. Buttercup

    Curry Up Now Truck feeding stylish guests at Rue's Soiree
              Le Truc's Pulled Pork & Niman Ranch Beef Sliders

                   Four Barrel Coffee in the house!

             A cup of British Royalty at H.D. Buttercup

                 Dishware interior design at H.D. Buttercup

           Cheers to many more anniversary celebrations, Rue! 

 

 

For all the pieces we featured above, visit HD Buttercup.

For more info on RUE Magazine, visit HERE

Happy Halloween from Food Fashionista

While in New York, I spotted these creatively-carved pumpkins by artist Hugh McMahon in Chelsea Market. In addition to featuring Food Network stars, there were also political pumpkins such as Bush and Obama on display. Keeping with the tradition of Halloween, these impressive pieces of art weren't only frightening and spooky, but colorful and creepy.

 

                            Guy Fieri Carved Pumpkin

                  Carved Pumpkin of Food Network's Sandra Lee

 

Chelsea Market

75 9th Avenue (Between 15th and 16th Streets),

New York, NY 10011

 

Knork Flatware - Knife and Fork in one

One of the most colorful pics I captured this weekend with my new iPhone4S, was at the Knork booth at the inaugural Los Angeles Food and Wine Grand Tasting event.

Knork is an innovative idea that combines a fork and knife in one. The flatware comes in a variety of finishes from stainless steel to plastic. The colorful ensemble pictured above is part of the dishwasher safe, outdoor version. A pack of 12 comes in an assortment of colors and runs only $11.99. Great for picnics and barbecues!

For more info, visit KNORK

Eiffel Tower Salt & Pepper Shakers - Ooh La La

If you can't make a trip to the Champ de Mars in Paris to see the Eiffel Tower this holiday season, bring a pair of petite Eiffel Towers back home. Whether it's a sprinkle of pepper on your Bouilllabaisse or a touch of sea salt on your Cassoulet, these salt and pepper shakers add just the right touch of French flair to your dining room table. For only $28, you will receive a silver-plated salt and pepper shaker from the luxurious downtown San Francisco establishment, Gumps. A perfect gift for the Francophiles in your life. Oui Oui.

 

Available for purchase online at Gump's HERE

Chillin' Holiday Show - San Francisco 12/4

 
With the holidays, not approaching, but literally RIGHT HERE, I know there are a ton of events, soirees, and get-togethers you must attend to, but here's another one to add to the list. If you are in San Francisco and want to chill and hang out with some local artists, DJ's and fashion designers, all while getting your holiday shop on, come check out the Chillin' Holiday Show tomorrow at Mezzanine.

I will be at the Fashion Bliss table, so drop by and make sure to say "Hello". Past events do get VERY crowded with long lines, so be an early bird and get there early. Event is $10 at the door and you must be 21 and over to attend. There won't be any food at this event, but they will have a bar and lots of fun fashion.

Zebra Handbag Cake at Neiman Marcus

 
Now here's a handbag the men in your life won't go complaining about...as long as they get a piece (of the cake, that is). This absolutely gorgeous zebra-print purse from Neiman Marcus is decadent luxe at its finest, with gold hardware and chocolate-brown leather like straps. Almost too stunning to eat, this edible chocolate cake is layered with caramel toffee buttercream and chocolate buttercream. Ooh la la.

This chocolate-couture, makes a stylish statement dessert for the uber-chic crowd and serves 10-12. With a price tag of $235, that roughly comes out to around $24 a person. And believe me, you aren't going to find another purse even worth looking at for that price at Neiman's, so indulge and save the baking for somebody else. 

Available exclusively at Neiman Marcus HERE

Go Mad Men Yourself

Here are a few things you may or may not know about me... I'm a sucker for vintage couture, fresh baked donuts, and colorful animation, so although late to the party, I finally MadMen'd myself last night and boy was it a frolicking, fun five minutes...well maybe I'm slightly exaggerating a bit, but I did release a few chuckles. It probably doesn't really even look like me, but hey, I have a glazed donut in hand while rocking a tangerine patterned Pucci-esque dress with head to toe Chanel accessories while on a flight traveling somewhere, who knows where, but somewhere so this is the closest to 60's Mad Men Mika you will get. Hope you all have a swell day and if you need a little pick-me-up or an amusing break, go MadMenYourself.

PALATE - Food as Muse & Medium Art Exhibit until 6/12

If you are in the Los Angeles area and love food and art, I recommend you check out this wonderful exhibit running through June 12th. “Palate,” is a group exhibition of internationally lauded artists in which food takes its rightful place inside the gallery.

Curated by Zio Fulcher, “Palate” features new works and installations by Clare Crespo, Jeph Gurecka, Scott Hove, Tamara Kostianovsky, Alan Macdonald, James Reynolds (artwork pictured above), Martha Rich and Jeff Vespa at Scion’s 4,500-square foot Installation Space in Culver City.

    Artwork by Tamara Kostianovsky 

“Palate,” which means the sense of taste, but also references an artist’s palette, will showcase a wide array of food-related art from Martha Rich’s feminine, cake-laden illustrations to Alan Macdonald’s classically rendered paintings of pilgrims that feature the unlikely additions of grocery bags, baked beans and chips. “Palate” will also include James Reynolds’ series of photographs documenting Death Row inmates’ last meal requests, as well as Jeff Vespa’s giant Polaroids of fast food burgers. Scott Hove’s monstrous cake sculptures will be on display, as will Tamara Kostianovsky’s realistic sculptures of slabs of meat, which she makes with articles of clothing. Clare Crespo will crochet a smorgasbord of fun foods, and Jeph Gurecka will build an installation out of bread he bakes himself that explores the idea of food as sustenance.

from the Candy Wrapper Museum

The show will also include a large exhibit of retro candy wrappers, courtesy of Darlene Lacey of the Candy Wrapper Museum, a vintage cookbook library, and a wall of vibrantly colored hard-to-find sodas.