Jack's Wife Freda Birthday Brunch

We are BACK at Jack's Wife Freda. This place is super popular. I apologize in advance but you will have to wait if you go. The food and atmosphere are usually worth it so stick it out if you can. I suggest heading there with a smaller group. I met some friends to celebrate the beautiful Meg Woods on her Birthday.

I'm always so in love with their sugar packets. I love when restaurants pay attention to the little details.

Jammed into a communal table, we all dug into a number of delicious brunch dishes. This is the Madame Freda, a play on a Croque Madame, it is a sandwich packed with duck prosciutto, gruyere, cheddar and a fried egg. 

This dish is the Mashed Avocado on Seeded Bread. Who can resist the side of fries?! 

Bit of a sweet tooth? Try the Rosewater Waffles. Topped with Lebanese yogurt, mixed berries and honey syrup.  

I decided to nosh on the Grilled Eggplant Baguette - tomato, eggplant, mozzarella, pesto...come on! 

After lunch, we wandered over to the luxurious Mondrian Soho for a little afternoon libation. A girl can't help but feel luxurious under this canopy. 

Happy Birthday Meg!

xoxo
naturally ginger

Soho Saturday

Saturdays are my favorite...as you all know.  What you might not know is most Saturdays I choose to go into work for a few hours to provide students with extra academic support. I love the yummy and exciting life I live, but I have to pay the bills somehow. 

This particular Saturday,  I met Mer downtown in Soho after work. She's been name dropping Jack's Wife Freda for months, so finally we decided to go. 

Jack's Wife Freda is a quaint trendy restaurant with a menu full of Mediterranean faire. The place was packed when we arrived, but we opted to cozy into two seats at their small bar. 

I loved the individualized branding, even on the sugar...gave the place a really personal touch.

We both went for salad options. Mer noshed on the Greek Salad with a side of Grilled Haloumi.

Haloumi is a dense greek cheese that many substitute for meat. Jack's Wife Freda did a beautiful job with the Haloumi, adding in a sweet touch with red and green grapes.

I enjoyed the Tuna Salad. With no mayo, the tuna is mixed with avocado, tomato, onion and balsamic over a bed of arugula.

What's brunch without some Rose?!

The bill came with this fun little postcard. I decided to fill it out then and there.

Next, we made a quick stop at Saturdays for a latte and espresso. The soho location has an awesome outside space. It is such a fun place to people watch and even buy a gnarly gift for the surfer in your life.

Finally, it was necessary to get a few shots in front of this incredible mural by artist Maya Hayuk on Houston & Broadway.  I'm no model, but this backdrop helped inspire me to strike a pose.

(Jeans: Victoria's Secret / Lace top: Joe Fresh / Jacket: Forever21 / Sunglasses: Kate Spade)

(Sweatshirt: H&M / Bag: J.Crew / Sunglasses: Acne Studios / Shoes: Aldo)

Rainbow wishes and Soho dreams!