matchalove: March 2011

3/30/11

Covent Garden, London

by matchalove

Cambridge Satchel Company, sturdy and chic.

3/14/11

3/12/11

Uni Sashimi Bar

Uni, Quail Egg, Osetra Caviar, Chives

Amadai (Japanese Tilefish) with smoke labne, rekkyo, shallot marmalade and mentaiko

Chirashi (chef's choice exotic sashimi with pickled vegetables)

Poke (yellowfin tuna) with sweet onions, sesame, seaweed and pickled mung beans

Uni

Mandarin Caramel: Coconut Noodles and Aloe Ice cubes

Passionfruit tart: litchi sorbet and coffee crumble

Uni Sashimi Bar, one of Chef Ken Oringer's restaurants at the Eliot Hotel provides a whole different atmosphere as compared to its neighbor, Clio. Service was great, I liked it especially when they explain your dish while serving you. I went for the restaurant week menu but couldn't resist the a la carte menu and boy I didn't regret it. The Uni Spoon, Uni with osetra caviar, quail egg and chives, sounds too delicious to miss. Even though priced at $16 per spoon, it was worth every dollar. The chef recommended taking it all at once for full enjoyment and wow it was orgasmic.

The first course ranged between the Amadai and Poke. Amadai was done great, it was surprisingly sweet and refreshing. The Poke which is essentially Tuna Tartare was a disappointment, I felt like it was just any ordinary tuna tartare, nothing special to it. However, the chef immediately won me back with his Chirashi. It is no ordinary Chirashi, none of those vinegary sushi rice, no wasabi or soy sauce needed. The sashimi with the pickled vegetables tasted well together and even better with the slightly flavored rice. Love it.

Lastly, dessert was a great disappointment for me. The coconut noodles did look interesting and new to me but tasted alright. I definitely had better desserts elsewhere. Overall a great restaurant, but probably better if we went outside of restaurant week.

Uni Sashimi Bar

370 Commonwealth Ave

Boston, MA 02215

617-536-7200

3/9/11

Market By Jean Georges

Black Truffle Pizza with Fontina Cheese

Slowly Cooked Salmon, Mashed potatoes, Some Greens with Truffle Vinaigrette

Tuna Tartare, Avocado and Beets with Ginger/Yuzu Dressing

Steamed Shrimp Salad, Avocado in Champagne Dressing

Strawberry Rhubarb

Chocolate Mousse

Market By Jean Georges is sort of my go-to restaurant whenever I feel like fine dining without the price tag. Even without the restaurant week menu, the restaurant offers regular prix fixe 3 course lunch for $22. I personally think they make the best tuna tartare as compared to most of the other restaurants. The key is its dressing. Ginger and Yuzu dressing brings out the slightly spicy and sour taste which contrasts greatly with the softness of the tuna tartare and the avocado. This asian fusion dish is exactly what Jean Georges is good at.

The black truffle pizza looks and sounds good but was an ultimate disappointment. It was almost impossible to taste the truffle. Considering how strong truffle smells like, it almost seems like there was none put on it. Perhaps I went on a bad day for that.

My favorite of this restaurant is the Steamed Shrimp Salad. I'm usually not a big fan of salads but this shrimp salad proved me wrong. I don't really know how to describe it but all the ingredients were so fresh, it was amazing. Everyone should definitely try this out. I guarantee that you will have no regrets doing so.

Market by Jean Georges

100 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116-4715
(617) 310-6790

FLATFORMS!

by whowhatwear

Spring Trench

by thesartorialist

3/8/11

Africa with Love

A friend of mine made this stop motion video. It's too cool. Enjoy.

So Africa with Love is a valentines day special event IFGF Beverly Hills held. People who attend the church recreated or redesigned TOMS shoes for charitable purposes.

All photos by Julian Latif

Aren't they gorgeous? I can't get over how spectacular those designs are. And the best thing is, it's for a great cause!

Sorellina, Boston

Best Bread Ever.

Rock Shrimp Risotto in Black Truffle Butter

Honey Glazed Salmon with chickpeas and wild oyster mushrooms

Best Italian restaurant in Boston. Its bread is amazing. It was warm, crispy and soft every time they served it. One plate at a time. I loved the high ceilings and classy ambience. It is romantic enough for dates, elaborate for celebratory occasions. Definitely worth going again. I don't really have to go into details for the food. It is as good as it sounds or even better.

Sorellina

1 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02116
(617) 412-4600