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Bar Verde in the East Village – Carnivore Girl Loves Vegan Food

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I once was “keto”, if you haven’t seen this diet fad trending all over the internet, I’ll inform you. I’m no expert but the keto diet is basically a high fat, low carb diet. A huge staple in this diet is meat. So yeah, bacon, sure that’s keto. And from someone who once did the keto diet, meaning I ate a shiii ton of meat, probably more than the average woman should, I can personally tell you that VEGAN FOOD IS GOOD.

I recently made a reservation at Bar Verde in NYC, not aware it was ALL vegan. After finding out, I decided not to change the reservation (more like I was unable to). My prime time reservation was one of the last in the area. Due to limited outdoor dining capacity because of Covid on this bright and sunny NYC day in February, the claws were out when it came to locking down a reservation. So figured, I’d give this vegan Mexican spot a try. Atmosphere was on point and looked like a god vibe.

I was not expecting the food to be SO GREAT. From their nachos with butternut squash cheese to their quesadillas with cashew cheese, and trust me I love cheese, I thoroughly enjoyed this faux fromage. Everything left me feeling light and energized, yet full, and ready to take on the rest of the sunny NYC day. And even though I won’t be going vegan, I am definitely more inclined to swap out some of my animal based eats for plant.

  • Nachos // Butternut Queso, Black Beans, Pico De Gallo, Cashew Crema, Guacamole, Jalapeno, Radish
  • Cremini Mushroom + Caramelized Onion Quesadilla // Epazote, Spicy Cashew Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Salsa Verde
  • Esquites // Grilled Corn, Chipotle Lime Crema,
    Almond Cotija, Red Peppers, Mix Queso
  • Churros + Chocolate

Montagu’s Gusto – Murray Hill

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I was invited to try a bite at this cozy artisan eatery in Murray Hill. When you walk in, you notice this fresh display of ingredients. For me, it’s speaks to the food’s freshness when it’s upfront hanging out for you to see, and everything did tasted incredibly fresh. From the salads to the handcrafted speciality sandwiches, everything is locally sourced and also reasonably priced. I MEEANNNN check out that steak sandwich, they definitely hooked it up on the steak. Finding a loaded fresh steak sandwich in New York City for under $13.00 is a deal you gotta be a part of. This place is a must go.

http://www.mgustonyc.com/

645 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10016

CORONA STEAK SANDWICH
Skirt Stead, Brie Cheese, Arugula and Fig Tahini on a Home Made Softy Roll
BUFFON SPECIAL
Grilled Chicken, Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomatoes and Pesto Sauce on Sullivan’s Street Ciabatta Club

Pizzarte – Midtown Manhattan

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One of my favorite restaurants in the city for sure. Every time my mom comes into town, we have to go here. She loves this place just as much as me, if not MORE. From their apps, to their pastas, to of course, their pizzas, you really can’t go wrong with anything on their menu… and trust me, I’ve about had it all.

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden in the Fall

In a year as crazy as 2020, something as simple as the beginning of fall seems just as insane. While March, April, and May drug on, summer went by as quick as a blink. Now here we are, Fall. I figured the best way to convince myself of that truth was to be surrounded with hundreds of pumpkins and eat pumpkin ravioli from Trader Joe’s, all whilst wearing an orange shirt. Obviously planned. My boyfriend wore a black shirt, unplanned, but was perfect for the spooky Halloween season during the spookiest year.

Animal Crossing

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I am an animal crossing lover and player. The average person may even consider me a fanatic, I know my boyfriend certainly does. During quarantine, I found myself with extra free time, as I’m sure most of us did. I loved Animal Crossing and played it on my Nintendo DS back in the day. It came back for me just at the right time ~ in the midst of quarantine ~. I was very happy to have Animal Crossing New Horizons on the switch to bring my joy during those scary times. If you’re interested in being friends and visiting each other’s islands, HMU!

Here is a friend and I enjoying each others company while being ~socially distant~ and visiting each other’s islands.

Cook Unity

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I try to eat healthy everyday, most of the time; wholesome and fresh ingredients. But its not everyday when I have time to cook and on some days, I just don’t feel like it. I wanted to share Cook Unity because they deliver made from scratch fresh meals, and all you have to do is heat them up. What I really love about them is the ease of choosing from 150 personalized meals, IT IS SO FUN! There is so much variety as well as an in-depth nutritional guide provided for each meal. I love ordering great tasting wholesome meals and have them delivered right to my door.

If you’re in the North East then use my code “CHRISTINELIKESFOOD” for $50 off your first order and try it for almost NO RISK. You’ll be glad that you did.

https://www.cookunity.com/affiliates

Creme Brûlée

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INGREDIENTS:

1 quart heavy cream

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped

1 cup of vanilla sugar (I didn’t have any so I substituted it with 6 ounces of vanilla extract and 10 ounces of sugar) same thing right?

6 large egg yolks

2 quarts hot water

Preheat the oven to 315 degrees, put the cream into a sauce pan, split the vanilla bean down the middle and scrape the insides in and set to medium high heat and bring to boil. Set for 15 minutes and let cool. While that’s cooking, whisk together sugar and egg yolks until blended. Add the cream while mixing. Then pour into ramekins and place them on baking pan. Pour hot water into the pan so it comes halfway up the side of the ramekins, preventing the cream from sticking. Bake until Creme brûlée is set but still a lil giggly in the center, about 55 minutes. Remove them and refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to browning the top. Generously sprinkle sugar evenly across the top. Using a torch melt the sugar until it hardens to form a crispy top. Allow to set for at least 5 minutes before YA ENJOY!

FOB Filipino BBQ – Brooklyn, NY

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https://www.fobbrooklyn.com I was lucky enough to be invited to FOB to try Filipino BBQ for the first time and it was all SO SO good. They are offering a family plate style special $16.50 per person minimum of three. The family plate includes pork, chicken skewers, fish, salad and rice. I also received the Corn Bibingka, Sisig, Halo Halo and an avocado shake.

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BUA Thai Ramen & Robata Grill – Upper East Side Manhattan, NY

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http://buathairamennyc.com

Had a great meal at BUA Thai Ramen & Robata Grill eating some of my favorite dishes of all time! We were extremely pleased with all of it. We ordered the sangria, a beer, the Sriracha Wing, Poke, Ramen with duck, and matcha fried icecream.

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