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Tres Chic! Luncheon at l'escale - Greenwich

1/31/2017

Fairfield County "It!" recently had the pleasure of dining at l'escale in Greenwich.

Upon entering l'escale I am always entranced with its elegance. Pictured here is the red velvet curtain passage to the warm and charming bar area.

L'escale means "Port of Call" in French and the restaurant is located alongside the Greenwich Harbor. The bar area and dining room overlook the water, and there is an outside dining area with a lively and fashionable bar available in season.

There are very few restaurants with water views in Fairfield County, Connecticut and
l'escale has the ultimate.

The dining room is bright with light and appeal.

L'escale seated our party of twenty at three tables surrounding the handsome stone mantel which encased a hearty fire.

A French/Mediterranean restaurant with a wonderful selection of seafood.

Here is a special of that day:

Grilled Mahi Mahi
Organic Brown Rice, Apple-Pear Chimichurri

A delicate blend of mild white fish with herbal chimichurri contrasting splendidly with the gentle tartness of the fruit.

Service, as usual, was very polished and impeccable.

The luncheon was a delicious foundation
for our sunny afternoon stroll
up and down Greenwich Avenue.

Thank you l'escale for an upscale, tasty and wonderful dining experience!

"It!" Woman Kyle

My Big Fat Greek Feast at Estia in SoNo!

1/25/2017

Fairfield County "It!" enjoyed feasting on authentic Greek cuisine at Estia
in SoNo
(South Norwalk).

The restaurant is named after the goddess
Estia, the most important of the Greek goddesses.
Her name means
"the essence",
the true nature of things.

Estia Restaurant brings to you the Essence of Greek Cuisine.

We started off with
Saganaki

Pan fried Greek Kefalograviera Cheese,
Metaxa Cognac Flambé Style

Delicious!
The salty nutty creamy cheese
seared with the flaming amber Mexatac liquor
was dramatic and
pleasing to my taste buds,

Spanakopita

Feta Cheese and Spinach
layered between Phyllo Dough

The generous portion was a perfect combination of flaky phyllo filled with
the buttery spinach & feta.

Octapodi

Fresh grilled octopus
olive oil, red wine vinegar & fresh herbs

Charred to crisp, yet tender.

Gyro Platter
Marinated in Greek seasoning Pita, Rice and Tzatziki

Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated in Greek seasonings Pita Rice and Tzatziki

Both the Gyro & the Souvlaki pairings of grilled beef and poultry were yum, and complemented by the tang of the Yogurt, Cucumber, Dill, Garlic and Olive Oil Tzatziki.

Lavraki

Whole Mediterranean Bass imported form Greece
grilled & served off the bone with Lemon Potatoes and drizzled with

Ladolemono
(Lemon Olive Oil Sauce)

I love this dish.
It takes me to the islands of Greece,
dining with the intoxicating fragrance of a sea breeze!

The Mediterranean Bass exquisitely tender and mildly seasoned.
The tasty lemon potatoes a hit with everyone!

The owners of Estia are from Greece
and the authenticity of the Greek cuisine is apparent.

Have your own "My Big Fat Greek Feast" at Estia soon!

"It!" Woman Kyle

A Sunday Afternoon on the Lower East Side!

1/16/2017

Fairfield County "It!" recently spent Sunday afternoon
enjoying a few Lower East Side art galleries
and finding a great place for brunch!

The Lower East Side in NYC
offers over 70 art galleries located between
East Houston to the North and Canal St to the South.

An amazing concentration of galleries and emerging artists
within a reasonably short walking distance.
We visited three galleries.

Roger White "Nine to Five" Oil on Canvas 84 x 50 inches

We started at
Rachel Uffner's,
170 Suffolk St,
which featured a solo art exhibit on Roger White.

Roger White "Lenni Walking" Oil on Canvas
20 x 18 inches

Libby Rothfeld "Option #2" Tile, Tape, Cement, Porcelain, Resin, Potatoes, Glassware, Rock, Basket
28 x 26.5 x 25 inches

Next we walked over to
Bureau,
178 Norfolk St,
to see art work from
Erica Baum & Libby Rothfeld.

Erica Baum "Untitled" (Blackboards)
Gelatin Silver Print 16.75 x 21.5 inches

We tried to get into
Clayton Gallery & Outlaw Art Museum at
161 Essex St,
but failed. Door locked.
Will give it another try soon.

You can find a restaurant on almost every block.
Diners to Upscale.
Most are clever at some Culinary/Ethnic/Attitude level.

We managed to get into
Beauty & Essex
on Essex St.
Beauty & Essex
is hidden behind a pawn/jewelry storefront.

Inside you will find an attractively decorated multi room
1st floor bar and restaurant.

After Brunch we climbed up a spiraling staircase to the second floor and discovered a lively party, with night club music,
light strobe candles and a lot of attractively dressed people.

I came down to the first floor and asked the hostess if they were throwing a private party on the second floor?
She told me that was the Sunday "Champagne Brunch".

So, if you did not have a chance to go out on Saturday night and are looking for a
2 am night club atmosphere
at 2 pm on a Sunday,
you can find it here!

It was a great time and there is so much more art and cuisine to explore!

Thank you Lower East Side!
We will be back soon for another visual and culinary feast!

"It!" Woman Kyle

Fascinating "Faces & Figures" at the STamford Art Association!

1/12/2017

Fairfield County "It!" enjoyed the fascinating

"Faces & Figures"

at the Stamford Art Association!

Richard Ventre "Gina Dichotomy Bronze 6" Painted Nude Photography

As you enter the exhibit you will find Gina on the first floor featuring her oxidized bronze ensemble!

John Morris Dixon "Miss Garment Center" Textiles

Upstairs we met
"Miss Garment Center".

Later we met artist Carina Imbrogno and
discussed her acrylic rendition of her mother,
in traditional dress from Italy.

"Mom"

Her young mother has such penetrating eyes.
Sadly this beauty is now suffering from Alzheimers.

Carina Imbrogno "Mom" Acrylic

Carol M. Battin "Ilana at the Met" Photography

We admired
"Ilana at the Met" and even got to meet Ilana and photographer
Carol M Battin at the exhibit.

Another photograph drawing you in through the young woman's
soulful eyes.

Greg Presley "Girl with Scarf" Photography

Mike Brown "Burmese Boy in Rain" Oil Canvas

This haunting and vulnerable
Burmese boy.

Another Wonderful Show
Stamford Art Association!

Definitely go see the exhibit before it closes February 2, 2017.

SAA Website
39 Franklin Street, Stamford CT 06901
Gallery Open Thurs thru Sun 12P - 3P
203.325.1139

"It!" Woman Kyle

Tres Chic! Luncheon at l'escale - Greenwich

My Big Fat Greek Feast at Estia in SoNo!

A Sunday Afternoon on the Lower East Side!

Fascinating "Faces & Figures" at the STamford Art Association!

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