#dramaticeating

Sometimes a quick fix is all you need. Rough, raw, thrown together in a hurry, just to get a healthy job done. A warm, titillating quinoa that strokes the length of my tongue on the way down. It's nestled below a fired up sweet potato, creamy avocado and a tender cage-free egg. I asked to hold the sauce, unsure of whether or not I'd need the sweet juice to fully enjoy the mouthfuls of organic delight being scooped into my mouth. In the end, the body of this dish was enough. But that didn't stop me from going back for dessert a few moments later. #dramaticeating #organic #nomnom (at Homegrown Sustainable Sandwich)

I told myself I wouldn't do it. I was done giving in to the temptations of instant gratification, and I was going to hold out for the fulfillment of a long term investment in my future happiness. But...one more quick taste wouldn't hurt right? I wouldn't have to enjoy all of it...just a taste. My plate arrived, looking healthy as ever. Dressed nicely in greens, I could already anticipate the texture on my tongue. My fork collected a little bit of everything for a bite of diversity. As I pulled away slowly, I indulged in the clinging thread of cheese--gooey, stretchy and from cheese heaven. I had to open my mouth a little wider to accommodate the oversized bite I ambitiously collected. As I tossed it around my mouth, the balanced flavors of healthy and indulgence danced. The Jack was so good...delicious with a hint of guilt. I'm glad I gave in. So glad... #dramaticeating #breakfastclub (at Savoy Cafe & Deli)

Sometimes after a long exhausting day, all you want is something hot, quick, and messy. Saucy, a little spicy, supple scallops tossed with fresh tuna and salmon, crab, avocado and masago that burst in your mouth. I grabbed a chip, giggled to myself at how much topping I was packing on the one chip, and levitated it to my mouth. The balancing act proved to be a huge success as a little bite of the ocean made it safely into the hatch and down the chute. Poke nachos. I was craving you all day. By the time I got to rip into you, I was already drooling from my own fantasies. #dramaticeating #pokelife (at Seasalt Fish Grill)

Pistachio butter. Nutty margarine. Not what I'd expect. But a beautiful collaboration; a culinary fornication. The spread was quite dense and chunky, as if those nuts had just been ground fresh. Unsure of whether I'd taste sweet or savory, I smeared a dollop onto the edge of my English muffin. And this was no ordinary Thomas' English muffin. This was the child of a Thomas muffin and a Popeyes biscuit...a hipster rendition. The first bite, I was hooked. Another bite proceeded before I could swallow. The warm comfort of this simple side dish put a smile on my face. Within minutes, this little cruet was scraped clean, and I sat in anticipation for the main entree. #dramaticeating (at Old Vine Cafe)

When you want something...when you REALLY crave it, you kind of set expectations for what you're going to get. And when that something turns out to be the exact explosion of hot passion you anticipated, you can't help but close your eyes and bask in your own amusement. Amusement that you were able to get exactly what you wanted. The grilled cauliflower, doused in flavor, was adorned with the crunch of a healthy nut. All thrown together with a drizzle of sweet and fruity chews of fig, this dish was the perfect opener for what was yet to come. #dramaticeating #foodporn (at The Corner Door)

Pure elegance. I stared in awe at the bundle of house made ricotta, decorated with fresh honeycomb and thyme. With slices of fig flowering around it, this spread was already sprawling onto the bed of nut bread in my mind. The first bite, a hint sea salt with the promised sweet indulgence of nature's gifted honey. I was delighted by the surprising crunch of honeycomb crystals, embedded in each bite. A light touch, a smooth caress, a romantic take on an ordinary cheese. Charming splendor. May I please have another? #dramaticeating #foodheaven (at Five Leaves)

Anticipating the beautiful juxtaposition of crunchy toast with soft avocado, I hesitated for a moment to decide if I wanted to jump right in or carry myself as a sophisticated lady. It took every ounce of self discipline to resist but I carefully separated a bite from the whole with a fork and knife. Giving attention to all the goods, I brought the forkful of the creamiest goat cheese, roasted sesame seeds and chickpeas, fresh parsley and of course the avocado and toast up to my lips. I paused for another moment to size it up, making sure it could fit in my mouth completely without making too much of a mess around my lips. Then with a triumphant stretch, I managed the bite that tingled with a squeeze of lemon before churning the fresh bite around. I sat in pure bliss, weakened by the overwhelming satisfaction I just swallowed. Good thing this would happen at least 6 more times in this sitting, before I'd have to leave and choose something else to taste. #dramaticeating #bougie #newyork (at Bearcat)

Swirls of decadence, created by the tantalizingly slow melting chocolate, edging closer and closer to its release into the cup...drop by drop. The bricks of cocoa wedged in the rim, melted by the heat of the edge, slip with every sip. This adds to the satisfying warm nutty comfort of the almond milk cappuccino, making me wonder how I ever drank coffee without this unique chocolate experience to go with it. #dramaticeating #maxbrenner #chocolatelover #foodporn (at Max Brenner)