Vivo Groupon

This Groupon sounded like a regular old Groupon.... But boy oh BOY did we get an amazing surprise.

As you can see I could Barely get the full photo of this without missing a few pieces of bread!! That dip was beyond belief... Sun dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and a whole bunch of herbs and spices according to the waiter.... I will try to recreate this soon as well!!!

Peach Sangria... We had two of these and after the night was over, we had to walk around the bloc to ensure we were sober enough to get home LOL

Vieiras

Seared scallops, cinnamon, aioli, paprika oil, potato comfit, romesco

This right here was really good.. I can make this at home, What shocked me was when My hubby ate all the onions... Hats off the the chef!

Salmon con Spinacas

Seared salmon with sautéed spinach, bechamel & white truffle oil

This Salmon was to die for... If this place wasn't so far, I'd go back for this and a glass of wine... the portion was good for sharing, but even better if you wanted it for yourself.... I would love to recreate this dish at home soon!

Paella Valenciana

Lobster tail, shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, saffron rice

This is the Paella for two... We got the seafood one of course and I must say, In all my life eating Paella and not really enjoying it, this was by far the BEST paella I ever had.... The flavors and portions of everything was just phenomenal. . The rice was not too soggy, the sauce and seafood were cooked to perfection, not over cooked... I mean OMG was this great...

Crema CatalanaHomemade custard topped with crystallized sugar

Desert was beyond amazing!!! My hubby usually does not like creme brule but the waiter insisted that we try it and oh my was it worth out wild!!

I wish We could take the chef home with us!!

I would definetly recommend this place!! I am actually going to buy another Groupon TODAY!!!

http://www.ivivodoyou.com/restaurant/menu/

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Happy Hour with Shameka!

Tatar Totes with a cheesy sauce YUMM

Interesting bread and olive mix...

Crazy mac n cheese ( it has panchetta) But I ordered mine with out and it was to die for!!!

Amazing Muscles

Cheese Fries

Really Nice Cheese Sauce with a hint of what I believe to be paprika 

http://www.yelp.com/menu/winebar-new-york/dinner-menu

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Thanks Giving

Feast your eyes on this wonderful thanksgiving meal. 

Here we have a spinach lasagna that you'd die for.... recipe coming soon..... I reinvented your typical ingredients to this dish and twisted it into this decadent cheesy/ saucy goodness... full of flavor and surprise!!

Something a little bit more spicy and a kick in the whole flavor town, this spicy savory and sweet Rasta Pasta will having you really thankful you were at the table at the time. Kid friendly dish, where you can add extra spice afterwards if need be. 

Roasted Fingerling potatoes. These were a simple yet potatoes happy dish. I think this was the easiest thing to make out of all the dishes. 

Rice and beans.... need I say any more?

Curry King Crab legs... Not for the weak.... So tender and sweet and savory... Oh how I want some more now!!!

here's my plate....

Recipes for most dishes coming soon! 

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