Just a really short photo diary post from this past weekend~
1.21.12 was Zach & eki's 4 years Anniversary!♥
He planned a nice day for our annivers but unfortunately he come down with a flu so did get to anything but to go out to eat... but it was relaxing and nice weekend! :)
we been talking about going to eat this one place called Piccolo mainly because they have unique menus and use ingredients that are from local famers and organic products.
here is what they say:
More than any other restaurant in Minnesota, Piccolo's cuisine is focused on quality over quantity, putting what is seasonal and creative ahead of what is safe and familiar. We believe in changing our menu frequently, buying locally and seasonally whenever possible, and putting a significant amount of time and devotion into each beautifully presented plate. Call it small plates, "fractional dining", or simply a tasting menu à la carte. The menu is designed to allow guests a chance to create a different dining experience with each visit, pairing risk with reward. You could say that choice is the defining characteristic of Piccolo, allowing people to dine according to their desires and appetite.
I was very pleased with their food, they were really tasty, looked pleasant overall I was happy but the portions are tiny very french-esque style hehe :)
please excuse the low resolution photos,, I got lazy at taking the photos with my dslr even though I brought with,, bad blogger here.. sorry!! :(
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| Foie gras torchon with smoked cipollini onions, escargot, jalapeño peppers and chervil |
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| Berkshire pork shortribs with chestnuts, porcini mushrooms, apple butter and parsley root purée |
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| Charcoal grilled octopus "shawarma" with yogurt, pickled green tomatoes, white asparagus and garlic purée |
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| Braised lamb neck with morcilla, puffed rice, cauliflower and compressed celery |
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| Roasted pumpkin and golden beets with fresh ricotta cheese and blood orange |
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I Love watching Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmern was surprise to see their season 7 premier featured here where I live the Twin city! I guess not that surprised since he lives here also lol but was really surprised to see the restaurant Piccolo we went for our 4 year Anniversary featured in this episode! Apparently its one of Andrew's favorite place to eat~ I wish I could find a link to the full episode so that you can see it too but I could only find a CM for this episode~
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| the look of the night~ wanted simple MU look with a little bit of BAM! with some false lashes~ lol |
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| after dinner tried to make some chocolate covered strawberries for the first time! |
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| but didn't turn out too well I heated the chocolate too long and didn't temper the chocolates well so it turned out sorta grainy... D; next time I will perfect it lol |
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| Zach gave me this 13" macbook air for Anniversary! Actually gave it to me on new years as early present~ :D |
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| made chicken noodle soup for sick Zach used the recipe from Food network made a slight modification, used wonton skin instead of egg noodle lol it was really yummy! well that was my weekend! Hope you all have a wonderful week! XOXO eki P.S. I will announce the winner to the New Year Giveaway tomorrow! :) |
o_o Miss Eki, you are in Minnesota!? I didn't know that. I'm actually moving there soon. I might bother you for some advice on places to go eat in Minneapolis if you have any recommendations, I am absolutely foreign to that city and don't know what's good anywhere~
ReplyDeleteOh, and how rude of me. I meant to say congrats to you! And looks like you guys had a great time. <3
ReplyDeleteHow romantic and Kawaii! The perfect anniversary - you look gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! A very pretty look; love the lashes.
ReplyDelete>.< All looks sooo yummy!!! I'm hungry now! LOL
ReplyDeleteAww. Even with simple makeup you're so stunning Eki :)
ReplyDeleteYou look like a porcelain doll!!
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You look gorgeous and your hair looks great! Could you please do a hair tutorial of it if you have time? =D
ReplyDeleteAwww so sweeet! Glad you had a wonderful time~
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th Anni ^^ to you dear~
You're really cute! :*
ReplyDeleteGreat present!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!
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happy anniversary!! ooooh the food looks so good! i think it's really cute how they arrange everything, i like the little sauce-dots XD and you're super pretty as always :)
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Congratulations on 4 years!! :D
ReplyDeleteYour dress is SO cute in that picture!! Is it liz lisa? :O!
Congratulations on your four years!! :)
ReplyDeleteAwww you are so pretty <3 What's lipstick was u wearing? x
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sweet! ^^
ReplyDeleteDang girl! that stuff looks so tasty! I love me some strawberries and chocolate!
ReplyDeleteyou look gorgeous as always eki!!
ReplyDeletehope you and zach spent dozens of happy years together ^^
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Happy Anniversary Eki & Zach!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to you guys!! Looks like you had an amazing dinner!!
ReplyDeleteYou are gorgeous! Happy Anniv to you 2 ^___^ stay warm!
ReplyDeleteAwww!<3 I love your outfit its so cute :3. The strawberrys just made me drool a lil >.<. Hope you had a wonderfull day!^_^ :)*
ReplyDeleteHow much was each meal? They look so tiny. The Chicken Noodle soup looks yummier :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 4 years of wedded bliss!!!! You do look so very lovely!
ReplyDeleteAwe, Happy Anniversary bby~! ♥ I'm sorry to hear your man was sick, but at least you still got to do something & you look gorgeous as always. Best anniversary present with the Macbook Air too, haha!
ReplyDeletehappy anniversary ^^ !!!! you look so pretty as always <3
ReplyDeleteNIIIICE looks like you guys went to a pretty high class restaurant ( judging from the small portion of the dishes.. ha) You look so beautiful that day! I love it ! I love the sample look with BAM! haha
ReplyDeleteHappiii Anniversary!
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Tempering chocolate without the right size pots can be very tricky. I had to create a makeshift double-broiler from things I had around the house! Looks like a great night, and happy anniversary! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to you both!! Wow...I simply adore your relationship with each other...I remember when he got you the ring light for your photos. I wish you two the best!!
ReplyDeleteYou're so pretty! Happy anniversary :) I always feel ripped off eating French dishes because there is so little food, but I guess it's a cultural difference
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Hi! wow really! when are you moving here? what part of the city are you going to live? what kind of food do you like? well if you like trendy area that are young and hipster-ish area them its the uptown area where they is good eats here. My favorite are Chino latino its asian spanish fusion place, Stella's fish cafe has food seafood, Fujiya and sushi tango has some good sushi, there are quite a few asian place you can eat there is a street filled with Viet food and chinese food! Over in saint paul there are tons of Korean and other Asian eats too!
ReplyDeleteLet me know what part of the town you are going to live and I can recommend you to good eats :d good luck in moving hun!
aww your sweet! thank you!
ReplyDeleteaww really? thank you! once I get back in to filming tutorials will get a hair styling one out :)
ReplyDeleteaww thank you for the heads up! I truly appreciate it!!
ReplyDeleteTHank you! yes it is ^__^ <3
ReplyDeleteTHank you! for here i was wearing Revlon lip butter in strawberry shortcake but i might of wiped off >_<
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!~
ReplyDeleteEach meal was like $9-13 each but yes the portion was small but it was really yummy packed with full of flavors~ :D~ but that chicken noodle soup recipe was SUPER good! I been wanting to make it again lol
ReplyDeleteThanks babe! he is good with gifting me gadgets but not girly things lol XD
ReplyDeleteaww thanks sweetie!<3<3
ReplyDeleteI'm moving in about a week and a half to stay with my parents while I finish Uni. Area is.. well, my house is right across the river from UofM by like 1 or 2 miles. If that helps. ^^ Basically I like anything but I'm mostly wondering what's good in terms of sushi or basically good Korean/Japanese food (maybe Indian as well~). I'm spoiled in Portland with our major Japanese supermarket hee. Of course I like it all though, as long as it's good food! I will totally put those places on my list. :O Thaaanks you're so kind haha.
ReplyDeleteThanks sweetie! yeah I didn't think it was that tricky,, I used two pots as a double boiler too but I didn't take off the heat till it was too hot >_< didn't cool off a bit either once I dipped in the choco D: it was my first time and I didn't do a good job lol T__T
ReplyDeletethank you!! ^__^
ReplyDeleteThank you~ aww I understand how you feel! But sometimes when its eye pleasingly beautiful you tend to savor the food more and it seems to taste a little bit better when you can savor each bite :D~
ReplyDeleteThe food presentation from that restaurant is ace! I really love looking at such nice food pictures, it's an art in itself!
ReplyDeleteI've seen a few episodes of Bizarre Foods before. Sooo addicting, especially for a food addict like myself. haha The strawberries you got look so plump, even with "grainy" chocolate I'm sure it tasted amazing. Happy anniversary!! c:
the food looks so pretty and dainty ;__; i once tried to make chocolate covered strawberries but ended up burning the chocolate in the pot LOL so i think you did well!
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Aww you look so pretty here for your anniversary date! The food IS tiny, but so artfully presented that I guess it makes up for it (if you're not starving hehe)
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ReplyDeleteI would like to congratulate you on your 4 year anniversary! I love your blog! I got so excited to find out that you live in Minnesota because I do too. I'm from the city of Coon Rapids. Do you host meet n' greets? I'd love to see you!!!
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Romilyn <3
Congrats! A very pretty look; love the lashes
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