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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Low Country Boil
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Tweet Tweet!! First Official Twitter
Cocky Hospitality has is proud to announce our First TWITTER page!! Please follow...following back the first 100 followers!!
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https://twitter.com/CockyHOS
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Sweet Start
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Jazzy Brunch in NYC
I had the pleasure of dining at Garage Restaurant and Café, the classiest Sunday brunch restaurant located in Greenwich Village, NYC. Garage provides an amazing atmosphere along with live, soothing, jazz music setting the tone of a causal and fabulous end of the week celebration meal. From the floor to ceiling are brickwork walls, glowing atmosphere, and an exclusive two story fireplace accenting a spotlighted stage for premier jazz bands to perform, this restaurant is the ultimate treat. Oh, and did I mention they offer bottomless mimosas for only $6.95?
The food is delicious and impeccably plated including a various amount of pancakes, French toast, and waffle creations with bursting flavors of fruit jellies and fillings flowing out of the bread ridges as well as juicy, jumbo filled omelets with fresh, made-to-order famously hot breakfast meats.
To all my hospitality food lovers living so far up North, the bottom line is to have a fabulous Sunday brunch at Garage Restaurant and Cafe because of the soothing tone of jazz music, bottomless mimosas, and exquisite food items all inside an astonishing atmosphere.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
A Southern Breakfast in New York
Silver Spurs, located on Broadway between 10th and 9th street in the lovely neighborhood of Greenwich Village, is a fabulous diner serving various breakfast items, sandwiches and juicy burgers. This restaurant made me feel like I was back in the South with their endless maple syrup pancakes and extra cheesy omelets. Thank goodness New York has a place that serves my type of plates, fully loaded, smothered, covered and fried!! The Western Theme, cow print booths, and affordable menu items perfectly twist the South into the Big Apple. I ordered a mouthwatering chocolate chip waffle that was out of this world along with freshly squeezed orange juice. Silver Spurs is definitely a diner I will return to for a marvelous meal for a deal, and most importantly, when my tummy misses home sweet home.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Sometimes even adults need toys to play with- TOY Restaurant in Gansevoort Meatpacking
This Southern Gal took another bite out of the Big Apple!! After spending New Years Eve at the Gansevoort Park hotel, it seemed only fair to make an appearance at the Gansevoort Hotel in the Meatpacking District. TOY, the main floor restaurant, boasts an exquisitely detailed, two-story dining room and bar filled with brilliant decor and tasteful Asian-inspired entrees. Neon lights, black leather, a geometric sculpture hanging from the two-story dining room along with a digital screen displaying the TOY logo are just some of the features this restaurant has to offer (not to mention the enormous punch bowl for two priced at a mere $30).
http://toyrestaurant.com
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Hawaii- Tropical Paradise Worthy of Envy
Our first " Cockiest Traveler of the Week" is none other than my best friend Brett Schiff.
Imagine walking down the steps of a chartered plane, instantly feeling the sea-warmed breeze wash over your body as the sun soothes your skin, and hearing the tropical wildlife echoing from the volcanic islands of Hawaii. This doesn't even begin to describe the paradisaical feeling Hawaii has to offer. From the white and black sands edging the coral reefs to the etherial waterfalls misting the tropical rainforest, it is truly paradise.
Spending two weeks on the exotic, gem on earth known as Hawaii seems to be a dream come true. It's no wonder this is the destination for many honeymoons and vacations. If the opportunity ever presents itself, there is no reason anyone should turn down this trip.
They say pictures says a thousand words, but in this specific case even a million wouldn't suffice to encompass what Hawaii has to offer.
Aloha!
Imagine walking down the steps of a chartered plane, instantly feeling the sea-warmed breeze wash over your body as the sun soothes your skin, and hearing the tropical wildlife echoing from the volcanic islands of Hawaii. This doesn't even begin to describe the paradisaical feeling Hawaii has to offer. From the white and black sands edging the coral reefs to the etherial waterfalls misting the tropical rainforest, it is truly paradise.
Spending two weeks on the exotic, gem on earth known as Hawaii seems to be a dream come true. It's no wonder this is the destination for many honeymoons and vacations. If the opportunity ever presents itself, there is no reason anyone should turn down this trip.
They say pictures says a thousand words, but in this specific case even a million wouldn't suffice to encompass what Hawaii has to offer.
Aloha!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
McCutchen House
The McCutchen House, located on the historic horseshoe at the University of South Carolina, is the number one place on campus to eat lunch Tuesday through Friday.
Senior Hospitality and Tourism students run the class displaying exquisite wait staff service and back of the house management skills. From 11:30-1:00, a full buffet of homemade Southern cooked foods is offered to the public for only $10!! The weekly lunch includes a specialty soup and salad, full buffet, and finished with an entire room filled with delicious desserts!!
If you are interested in the Hospitality industry, you absolutely have to come eat at the McCutchen House for the experience of a life time. **Note: The McCutchen House is known for their infamous tomato pies and chocolate walnut pies.** These two items are TO DIE FOR!! You can purchase them in bulk before the holidays in November.
Elegant dinners on Thursday Nights are also available that can be booked online at http://www.hrsm.sc.edu/mccutchen-house/.
Oh, did I mention that you can book the McCutchen House for private parties and events?? How cool is that? Cooking classes, wine classes, and many News shows are featured within this venue.
If you are looking for the ultimate dining experience come to the McCutchen house and enjoy the many perks of “Cocky Hospitality.”
Michael Kors Watch
Want a fashionable watch for work? Buy a Michael Kors watch! You won't regret it. This is my favorite accessory on my daily work attire. I purchased this watch at Belk with a 25% discount over $200. Yes, this specific brand is a little expensive but you will get the most out of it! I am absolutely, ti-totally in LOVE with my MK watch! You can find a variety of fabulous watch designs and colors on the Michael Kors website below. What are you waiting for? Let's tell time in a fashionable, confident way!!
http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/templates/SC3.jhtml?itemId=cat35701&parentId=cat145&masterId=cat000000?ecid=DSSGMKMichael_Kors_Watches&gclid=CJ683ZLP4bUCFQ-xnQodxlYAEg
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Mason Jar: Gamecock Bar in New York City
Home Sweet Home!! The Mason Jar, located on East 30th Street in Manhattan, is the ultimate hotspot for Gamecock fans to watch the football game from the Big Apple. I was amazed to see so many University of South Carolina alumni at the Mason Jar cheering on our boys to victory. From fried pickles to spiked strawberry sweet tea, this bar is filled at capacity on game day! The menu is specifically named “Gamecock Menu,” offering a wide variety of Southern Cookin’ options. As soon as you walk in the glass doors on game day, the entire restaurant is decked out in garnet, black and white, including a giant blow up cocky hanging on the second floor. So, for all you hardcore Carolina fans living up north, I highly suggest you check out the Mason Jar on game days!
*Note: I would recommend arriving at least an hour before kick off because tables get filled up quick!!*
Stay classy New York City…or should I say “Stay Cocky”
http://www.masonjarny.com/
Friday, March 1, 2013
New York Pizza vs. Italy: Results: May 2013
DUO Restaurant & Lounge New York City
David Burke Kitchen's Zac Young Delivers a One-of-a-Kind Dessert
The meticulously detailed dessert creations fashioned by David Burke Kitchen's Head Pastry Chef, Zac Young, have the ability to transport you into the surreal world of dessert heaven. After being lucky enough to sample the 2013 NYE dessert beforehand, I can only imagine the watering mouths of each customer that evening.
The sinfully delicious aromas of chocolate, caramel, and toasted coconut quickly filled the air as the gourmet, entirely edible dessert was placed before me. Each element of design that went into creating the overall breathtaking presentation was perfectly placed. Adjectives are barely capable of describing Zac's haute couture dessert creations, so anyone that has the opportunity to taste for themselves should take it!
The sinfully delicious aromas of chocolate, caramel, and toasted coconut quickly filled the air as the gourmet, entirely edible dessert was placed before me. Each element of design that went into creating the overall breathtaking presentation was perfectly placed. Adjectives are barely capable of describing Zac's haute couture dessert creations, so anyone that has the opportunity to taste for themselves should take it!
It's no surprise that Zac Young was one of the few selected competitors on Top Chef Just Dessert and Unique Sweets.
#Topchef #dessert #NYC #zacyoung #chocolate #davidburkekitchen
www.davidburkekitchen.com
#Topchef #dessert #NYC #zacyoung #chocolate #davidburkekitchen
www.davidburkekitchen.com
Starting blog: New Years 2013 at the Gansevoort Park Avenue Hotel in NYC
http://www.gansevoortpark.com/
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