Empire State Building: Lights up for Mardi Gras

On my way home from work, I observed the Empire State building.  Tonight, it lights up with the beautiful and vibrant colors, purple, green and gold in honor of Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), the famous festival celebrated in New Orleans every year.  New Orleans is a dear city to me.  I lived in Louisiana a few years ago, and while at first I was a little home sick, I quickly made friends who made me feel at home.  It is true what they say about “southern hospitality.”  The people in Louisiana are warm and friendly.  The food is exquisiteness… from the craw-fish  to the jambalaya, to the you name it dish.  So on that note, here are a few pictures I took of the Empire State building welcoming Mardi Gras.

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Restaurant Week

Last week, restaurant week ended.  This week is fashion week in NYC.  This is what I love about New York City; there is always something going on.  Before restaurant week ended, my friends and I went to try a restaurant that has always have a great reputation for quality of food and excellent service.  Ruth Chris’s Stake House in Time Square located at 148 W St New York, NY 10019 was our restaurant of choice.  Sean, our server, was extremely professional and fun.

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Stuffed crab mushroom

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Fried calamaris

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Lobster bisque

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Prime cut stake

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My friends and I.