viernes, 28 de septiembre de 2012

El Maven in New York Drinks Sake

Maven: The Ghost of Christmas Past
Area: Manhattan East Village

"Tokyo style Goth ゴス Sake Bar" as unique as it sounds Hot & Cold Sake @ Decibel



I got the pic here

jueves, 27 de septiembre de 2012

El Maven in Tafalla eats Veggies

Maven: Granpola
Area: Navarra, Tafalla

"Mostly local ingredients put together in an imaginative way. Slow Food Navarra style means good taste and good humor" Crepe de Borraja con Almejas, that is, Borage Crepe with Clams @ Túbal


Check this pic of the owner herself, Ms. Atxen Jiménez


El Maven In New York "Window Shops" Red Hot Books

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Garment District

"The Left of the Left" Books @ Revolution Books


El Maven In New York "Window Shops" expensive cuteness

Maven: El Maven
Area: Soho West Broadway

"I died and went to Preppy Hell" Amazzzing Everything @ Anthropology


Encore plus
I got the pic here

El Maven in New York "Window Shops" 50 Cent Gear

Maven: La Maven
Area: Harlem

"Rapper Uniform Temple" Hoodies @ Dr.Jays



El Maven In New York "Window Shops" Orchids

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Flower District

"Indoor Gardens full of breathing beings" I need some fresh air Orchids @ Tropical Plants & Orchids and nearby stores


El Maven In New York "Window Shops" Americana

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Chelsea

"Man, the Fleamarkets in NY are a ripoff... but I keep on trying" Beautiful Garbage @ The Antiques Garage

I got the pic here

El Maven In New York "Window Shops" Old Stones

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Nolita

"Even nicer because it's completely out of context" Grandeur Of Times Past @ Elizabeth Street Gallery

I got the pic here

El Maven in New York eats Hummus

 Maven: La Maven
Area: Brooklyn Heights

"At this Picturesque Neighborhood you can get the silkiest Chickpea purée in Town" Hummus @ Sahadi's


I got the pic here

El Maven In New York "Window Shops" Glittering Tiles

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Soho

"Wanna know How Berlusconi's Bathroom might look like???? checking their website is already pretty eloquent" Over the Top Mosaic Tile Collection @ Bisazza



Encore plus

El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Thought Provoking Books

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Lower East Side

"They define themselves as Activists" Books, Coffee and Commitment @ Bluestockings


El Maven In New York "Window Shops" Inspiration

Maven: La Maven
Area: Brooklyn Park Slope

"A Non Profit dedicated to supporting students ages 6 to 18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write" Awesome Storefront but check the inside too, it's so cute!" Superhero Skills and Clothing @ Brooklyn Superhero Supply Company

 I got the pic here


  I got the pic here


miércoles, 26 de septiembre de 2012

El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Dracula Fangs

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Union Square

"In NY Every Day is Halloween" Costumes and Insect Lollipops @ Halloween Adventure


El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Tea cups

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Gramercy

"China Town" Dinnerware, Flatware, Glassware @ Fishs Eddies

I got the pic here

El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Plexiglass

Maven: La Maven
Area: Chinatown

"Who doesn't appreciate good quality Polymer?????" Pop Plastic @ Canal Plastic Center

I got the pic here

El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Sneakers

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Union Square

"I saw her face now I'm a believer" Cool for the School Sneakers @ Flight club

 I got the pic here

El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Knitting Yarn

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Soho

"NY Poshified experience of Knitting" Wool Yarn @ Purl


El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Novelties

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Flatiron

"Selling Oddities and Useless Cool Things since 1975" Bacon Strips Adhesive Bandages @ Reminiscence

I got the pic here






El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Vintage Fabrics and Clothing

Maven: La Maven
Area: Brooklyn Williamsburg

"Hip Clerks, Hip Clothes, Hipper yourself when you leave both Stores" Vintage Shit @ Stella Dallas Living

I got the pic here

El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Mad Men hats

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Chelsea

"The Victoria & Albert of Vintage in NY" Old Clothes @ The Family Jewels


El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Cake pans

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Flatiron

"Who thought Baking Cupcakes Would Go Viral" Everything you need to be a Pro @ New York Cake & Baking Supplies

 


El Maven in New York "Window Shops" Quilts

Maven: La Maven
Area: Manhattan Garment District

"Girlie Indulgence to keep your petites-mains busy" for Sewers and Quilters @ The City Quilter


El Maven in France eats Sweets

Maven: Yolande Diaz
Area: Gap, Hautes-Alps, France

"Climbers Reward, Savory or Sweet" Tourtons @ Le Tourtons des Alpes


El Maven in Madrid eats Sweets

Maven: Fernando Renes
Area: Madrid Sol

"Sexual Healing yet again" A piece of Dough deep fried in Olive Oil and glazed with Honey or Sugar Pestiños @ Casa Mira



El Maven in Madrid eats Tapas

Maven: Ana Blanco
Area: Madrid Rastro

"This Beauty of a Cholesterol Bomb is made out of Lacón (pork shoulder) and Melted Tetilla Cheese" Zapatillas @ Café Melo's Bar

I got the pic here

martes, 25 de septiembre de 2012

El Maven In Chatham eats Preserves

Maven: Emily Logue
Area: New York Chatham

"These are the REALLY good ones" Preserves @ The Berry Farm



El Maven in Bilbao eats Fish

Maven: La Maven
Area: Bilbao Casco Viejo

"Bilbainos Love their Delicious Bocadillos and Finger Food"  
Rabas (Squid Tempura) & Croquetas @ Txiriboga

I got the pic here

El Maven In Almería eats Snails

Maven: La Maven
Area: Mojacar, Almería

"Channeling their Greek and Arabic Ancestors to cook whatever they found in The Sierra" Gurullos with Rabbit (The Snails are good too) @ Los Gurullos


El Maven in Cádiz eats Tapas

Maven: Norberto Dotor
Area: Sevilla

"Old Fashion Deli and Tapas Bar" Chicharrones and Cold Cuts @ Casa Manteca

 


El Maven en Sevilla eats Tapas y Raciones

Maven: Norberto Dotor
Area: Sevilla

"Weird Things Make Awesome Soups" Sopa de Galeras @ La Moneda



El Maven in Sevilla eats Tapas y Raciones

Maven: Norberto Dotor
Area: Sevilla

"Delicious when daring Ancas de Rana... Commonly Known as Frog Legs" @ Sol y Sombra



El Maven In Sevilla eats Tapas y Raciones

Maven: Norberto Dotor
Area: Sevilla

 "Finger Lickin' Good" Spinach with Chickpeas (Espinacas con Garbanzos) @ El Rinconcillo

  







El Maven In New York eats Carne

Maven: La Maven
Area: Brooklyn Los Sures

"Ay Mami, esto está bueno...and they were recently upgraded to an A by the DOHMH" Pollo asado, Chicharrón, Pernil, Yuca, Maduros, Plantains, Arroz con Gandules @ El Puente


I got the pic here

El Maven in Bilbao eats Fish

Maven: Ruth Lazkoz
Area: Bilbao, Indautxu

"Ahhhh, Basque Infatuation with Merluccius merluccius" Battered Hake @ Kirol


El Maven in Donosti eats Fish

Maven: The Ghost of Christmas Past
Area: Donostia-San Sebastian

"Unforgettable Pintxo you will try to replicate at home" Shrimp Brochette @ Goiz-Argi

I got the pic here

El Maven in Lerma eats Sweets

Maven: Familia Renes-Sanz
Area: Lerma, Burgos

"Who new that being around enclosed life Nuns could be this fun" The Bee's Knees Pâte brisée, Crème pâtissière and Cream Cakes in a box (Pasteles de Pasta Brisa) @ Convento Santa Clara



lunes, 24 de septiembre de 2012

El Maven in New York eats Pickled Everything

Maven: La Maven
Area: Lower East Side

"The Confluence of a Variety of Culinary Traditions makes New Yorkers love" Pickled Everything @ The Pickle Guys


I got the pic here

El Maven in New York eats Italian Sausages

Maven: La Maven
Area: Hell's Kitchen

"I am Going Vegan Farewell Meal # 3" Italian Sausages @ Esposito



 





El Maven in New York eats Gyozas

Maven: Kayoko Suzuki-lange
Area: Theater District

"Connoisseurs' Favorite" Curry Ramen and Gyoza @ Sapporo

 I got the pic here


El Maven in New York eats Cheese

Maven: La Maven
Area: Cobble Hill

"Preserved in Olive Oil, Creamiest" Bocconcini in Town @ Paisanos


El Maven in New York "eats" Spices

Maven: La Maven 
Area: Lexington Avenue

 "New York for profit Library of Spices" Pimentón de La Vera and much more @ Kalustyan's





El Maven in New York drinks Beer

Maven: Fernando Renes
Area: Brooklyn Cobble Hill

"New York for profit Beer Library" a zillion Beers @ American Beer Distributing Company Store



El Maven in New York eats Bagels

Maven: La Maven
Area: Lower East side

"It looks like a Donut but it isn't Sweet, Jewish Traditional Cream Cheese" Bagels @ Russ & Daughters


I got the pic here

El Maven in New York eats Bread

Maven: Nicole Holt 
Area: Brooklyn Carroll Gardens

 "Till this point I had only used the "Sexual Healing" description for Sweets but this Bread deserves it too" Italian Lard Bread with Pork@ Mazzola

I got the pic here

El Maven in New York eats Pizza

Maven: This one is a communal effort 
Area: Partout

"Infatuation with Cold-Fermented Dough"  
 Brooklyn Style Traditional Italian-American Pizza @ Grimaldi's
 Little Italy Style Traditional Italian-American Pizza @ Lombardi's
 I Don't Need Prosciutto Vegetarian Pizza @ Artichoke
 Brooklyn Contemporary Italian Cucina @ Roberta's
 A Non-Expensive Slice Anyone??? @ Joe's Pizza



El Maven in New York eats Meat

Maven: La Maven
Area: Brooklyn Williamsburg

"Hip place to eat meat and enjoy the zoo" BBQ @ Fette Sau

I got the pic here

El Maven in New York eats Sweets

Maven: Kaveri Singh & Sameer Kumar 
Area: Nolita

"Warning!!! Addictive veryyy Soft Drug" Crepe Cake @ Bottega Falai




El Maven In New York drinks Cocktails

Maven: Ghost of Christmas Past
Area: East Village

"Once you find the door it will be rewarding" Cocktails @ Angel's Share

I got the pic here