
Check out JAE PONDER in the promos for VH1 DIVAS SOUL…AND performing behind some legends during the show tonight at 9PM!


Shout-outs to the Hofstra homie, DAISHA GRAF!
Friday night, I partook in a celebratory dinner with my old pal JOHN.

SGROPPINO PRIMAVERA this cocktail was AMAZING. Sorbet and prosecco!

Bread was crusty on the outside and soft and fluffy inside with parm and herbs on top.
WARM MUSHROOM SALAD with poached egg and crispy prosciutto: This was surprisingly tasty. I’m not a fan of oozing yolks, but the yolk was like an extended dressing for the salad. The tiny croutons hiding underneath was also a very nice surprise.

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA & PECORINO: I mean, the description is enough.

MY GRANDMOTHER’S RAVIOLI: My Grandma didn’t make ravioli, but after tasting this I wish she would have.
WOOD-FIRED PORK CHOP with Yukon gold potatoes, trumpet mushrooms and walnuts: This chop was delicious! I don’t know if they smoked it, but it tasted more like ham than a chop. I had to stop myself from picking up the plate and drinking the jus.
We’ve reached the dessert portion of the evening. Locanda Verde did not disappoint.
CHOCOLATE TORTA with hazelnut gelato & MAPLE BUNDINO cranberry-blood orange conserve, cranberry sorbetto
The BUNDINO didn’t make no kind of sense! (That means, it was really, really good)
LOCANDA VERDE
377 GREENWICH ST near N Moore
“AND, A CADILLAC TO PUT IT ALL IN!”

I decided to paint this illustration of Adrianne Ho after seeing Jake Davis’s test shot video on Hypebeast. Plus, seeing the same Supreme jacket hanging off of Vashtie’s coat rack every time I stepped into the office reminded me that I really needed to finish this piece.
You can always count on a good ol’ varsity jacket to transform any outfit into a classic look!
12X16 – Watercolor
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My good friend Houston is in the process of rebuilding his bike, so I decided to make a quick pit stop in BK to check out the progress he’s made so far. Once I got to there, I started snapping random photos of the garage and some of the bikes. A change of scenery was much needed, since I’ve recently been struck with artist’s block.








While the fairy was working, I whipped out my moleskine and started sketching some of the vintage bikes. I have to admit, I really enjoyed the quietness because it allowed me to fall into full relaxation. As an art student, I’m always challenging myself to find new ways to become inspired. Who would’ve known that a garage would bring me so many great ideas.



29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo.
Now tell me, how do you keep your creative juices flowing?
Very clever and very well done! This can be found on Bond Street between Lafayette and Bowery.


photos via VILLAGEVOICE
It’s been a minute, but now we’re back with fresh threads and a lot more planned for the near future. Check out the full COLLECTION for the entire series.
Have a good day.
xo, va$htie.
BANDALERO performed by PINCHERS