Dining

IL Bacco Ristorante Italian Restaurant #Celebration

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This year, 2017, will be the year that will usher in the grand age of 65 for some very close friends.  The first one to turn the big 65 is my dear friend Pattie, who has a January birthday.  Ms. Pattie starts the birthday ball rolling.  Now to celebrate this “I can’t believe I’m 65!” 

Here she sits, Ms. Pattie, the birthday girl (on the left) with her sister (on the right, of her left).  It was her sister who gathered the grand crew and suggested  we go to IL Bacco Ristorante Italiano Restaurant in Little Neck, NY.  

My favorite part of the dinner was the bread and cheese, placed on the table as a pre-dinner treat.   I could have made the bread and cheese my main meal, the cheese was cut off the right block.   But we did have to order the main dinner.

Chicken Franchise and Veal Franchise was ordered and even though these dishes were not listed on the main menu, Il Bracco had no problem completing the request.

Il Bacco had specials of the evening, which we ordered, such as a sumptuous  SwordFish, a Risotto dish swimming in a white sauce and covered with shrimp and calamari.

And so we ate.

We sang Happy Birthday, after the one candled cake was brought to the table.  I don’t think Pattie wanted to see more than one candle on her birthday dessert.

Well, here we are.

  We always have plenty to talk about, always plenty of laughs, and as always the last group to leave Il Bacco.

The night was not totally complete, you see, two of the grand crew couldn’t join us 🙁

Yes, they missed the fun, and we missed them.

Till the next celebration.

2017 has just begun.

product review

American Girl Doll Gabriela Girl Of The year #2017 @American_Girl

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 Gabriela McBride the 2017 American Girl of the year.  

American Girl Doll Gabriela is certainly an award winner with my grandchildren, and great niece.  It didn’t take them long to wrap their arms around this American Girl Doll.

Gabriela the American Doll  of 2017!

Gabriela comes with her own book.

It’s Gabby’s story of a determined confident American Girl…Gabby is more than a dreamer.  Gabriela is a dancer, an artist, a poet and wants to inspires real change.

Gabby is a doer.

And this American Girl Doll is bringing lots of love to this American girl.  Gabriela is a true talent who uses her passion for the arts—specifically spoken word poetry—to overcome personal obstacles and create positive change for her community. Gabriela launches with a beautiful 18-inch doll, plus several performance-inspired outfits, accessories, and toys. We’re also happy to share that, unlike past Girl of the Year characters, Gabriela will be available throughout 2017 and beyond.

 

 

 

product review

The HUBPlus by myCharge #PoweringLifesMoments

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Because not everyone likes chocolate, so why not think outside the box this Valentines Day and stay charged with HUBPlus myCharge Portable Charger?

As much as our significant other wishes we could read their mind when it comes to what they want, we just can’t, which makes it difficult in deciding what to get that person come any holiday, especially Valentine’s Day. This year gift your significant other something that they can utilize every day and will make their life easier. The HubPlus by myCharge is a sleek portable charger that is equipped with a built-in Apple Lightning cable, a micro-USB cable and a USB port, meaning numerous products can be charging at once. The HubPlus also has built- in wall prongs to charge the unit, making cables a thing of the past. Just slip the unit into your bag and you’re good to go. So if that special someone is always running out of battery on their devices or are constantly on the go, this portable charger is the gift to give.

This is perfect for all your holiday travels and everyday life. Works for both iOS and Android devices.  You know you need one. And yes, you can still buy a box of chocolate if you insist. Now everyone is happy.

 

Book, money, product review

Make Your Kid A Money Genius (Even If You Are Not) by Beth Kobliner #bookworm

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Bestselling author and personal finance journalist Beth Kobliner new book from Simon & Schuster MakeYour Kid a Money Genius (Even if You’re Not) is one-of-a-kind: a comprehensive yet down-to-earth guide for all those parents out there who are struggling to teach their kids the financial facts of life. Timing is everything—most moms and dads these days know how crucial money skills are, but they’re clueless about where to begin. It’s never to early to start to learn something new.  Here is the starting point.

Make Your Kid a Money Genius isn’t your ordinary guidebook. Beth went into  the latest behavioral economics research to understand just how kids learn and build solid money habits. I gave the book to my daughter who has three children. My granddaughter wanted to look at it right away saying we have to show  the boys too. Then my darling looked at me and said “Thanks Grandma, we’re gonna be rich!” You have to teach them young.

Dining, product review

Mamo Restaurant NYC #NYCRW @MAMO_NYC

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Italians role in life is to feed people. They can’t help it.  So you know how  happy we were to get the opportunity  to enjoy a fabulous lunch  at  Mamo ,  a bright, absolutely charming and city classic Italian restaurant   during NYC Restaurant Week.  The staff was so helpful in suggesting a glass of Barolo, perfect choice and we do recommend it too. A little bread and oil and a little wine while we check out the menu. Cheers!

 

For starters Merci chose the garanelli pasta with cherry tomatoes, shrimp and mussels. I ordered the cold sliced veal rounds with tuna sauce and caper oil topped with fresh greens. Dishes so different from each other but so delicious, you know we tasted each others dish because well that’s what friends since childhood do. Have to tell you that tuna sauce and caper oil was out of this world.

For the main course I went with the Chicken Breast “Milanese Style” and Merci got the Grilled Gilthead Seabream on mixed veggies. At this point there was not too much conversation going on, we were much too busy eating.

There was cheesecake on the dessert menu but we passed and got the Tiramisu and Affogato (ice cream with warm strawberries). Perfect day. Perfect lunch.

There are a few more days left of NYC Restaurant Week, but not to worry you should get to Mamo Restaurant whenever you can. Just remember to stay calm and eat Italian Food. You can thank us later.