Now That’s a Big Steak!

Posted by Arlu on Jan 7, 2012 in Featured, Food, Thought Bubbles | 4 comments

Last week, we made plans to meet up with our good friends, Camille and Michelle, for a holiday lunch at Bistecca in Rockwell.  Imagine the excitement, as both Anthony and I have been eager to try their much talked-about Florentine steak, which we fixated on having ever since we missed our chance to sample the real thing when we visited Florence two years ago.  Must have been all those gelatos at Grom…

Not-So Buon Giorno

Posted by Hello Balloon on Jun 10, 2011 in Food, Thought Bubbles | 2 comments

Last Saturday, Anthony and I, joined by my mom and Cristina, walked over to the Rockwell Business Center for a quick brunch.  I almost settled for some hash browns at McDonald’s, until Cristina spotted Buon Giorno, an Italian restaurant which initially came with a lot of promise but, as you will see later, didn’t quite live up to its name, which, incidentally, means “Good day!”

How We Got Thrown Out of Heidi Klum’s Party

Posted by Hello Balloon on May 6, 2011 in Food, Thought Bubbles | 2 comments

Finally, after an excruciatingly long wait, we got to see The Social Network, but not before a surprise stop at Elbert’s Cheesesteak for a quick bite. We have reviews and ratings for both the movie and the meal, then proceed to a little chitchat about stale contact lens solution and our views on Lady Gaga’s meat costume.  We end with a classic anecdote of how we, also in costume, got thrown out of Heidi Klum’s Annual Halloween Party in New York City.

Oh, and make sure not to miss Mister’s shirt, which has more buttons than a 7-story hotel elevator.

"So-So" at Som’s // An Afternoon of Mediocre Thai Food

Posted by Hello Balloon on Apr 20, 2011 in Food, Thought Bubbles | 4 comments

Our appointment with the dentist ended earlier than expected, so we decided to grab a quick bite at Som’s Noodle House, a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant right by the entrance to Rockwell. Both Anthony and I were familiar with this area, as we took a flamenco class at the Clara Ramona Dance Center just down the road.  Take a minute to imagine Anthony in heeled flamenco shoes… Hysterical!  He was NOT happy at all.  Hahaha!  Anyway, I digress.