Fat Radish & Sunday Funday Easter Edition

I have wanted to eat at The Fat Radish for years. The thing is, it is usually packed and the Lower East Side location is tough to manage from the Upper West Side. But, heading back to the city from Brooklyn this Saturday, it was an easy stop off for a fancy feast. 

The decor gets two thumbs up. It has a romantic, elegant, yet masculine farm to table restaurant feel. Fresh lush flowers line the walls, white washed reclaimed wood is contrasted with dark iron metal, and there are lots of mirrors to open the small space.

We easily found spots at the bar for our meal. Instead of a bread basket, you are served a complimentary radish salad to nibble on while you wait for your food to come out.

I ordered the Green Curried Monkfish with Wild Rice, Thai Eggplant & Snake Beans. It was filling, healthy, and just a little spicy.

Mer decided on a healthy route with The Fat Radish Plate. It is a mix of fresh seasonal vegetables.

Carrie down on the end opted for the Asparagus Risotto.

Fast forward to Sunday Funday! Happy Easter everyone! Now let's play spot the creepy bunny. 

I was at church most of Easter, but wanted to make sure I got a few shots with my beautiful friends. These people don't just bring their "Easter Best" on Easter, they bring it all year long!

I took some of these with my iphone so I apologize for the poor quality and wonky editing.

(My Easter Outfit - tank: TopShop / lace blazer: Urban Outfitters / boyfriend jeans: J.Crew / rose gold heels: Banana Republic)

Gosh, church was incredible on Easter...but, church is awesome every Sunday! I loved my day celebrating Jesus. I hope whatever you chose to do on Easter, you felt love and were with those you care about. Cross = Love.

xoxo

St. Balmain...where everybody knows your name.

Picture this...it is Saturday and you decide you want to head to Williamsburg Brooklyn for the day. The sun is out, there's not a cloud in the sky and the temp has finally breached 65 degrees. You step off the L train on Bedford and are hit by a crowd of hipsters, smelly euro-indie types that don't believe in deodorant and Manhattanites who had the same idea as you. Quaint Williamsburg isn't a hidden treasure anymore. The streets, stores and restaurants are generally packed on a nice weekend. You are beginning to wonder why you left the city to begin with.

Enter St. Balmain.

This newly opened cafe and now restaurant, is a diamond in the rough you do not want to pass by. Unique, healthy and flavor filled food, coffee just to your liking, and sweet treats to please every taste bud...it has much to offer.  The intimate indoor space lends for seating up to about 50 people. But, what you don't want to miss is their MASSIVE back deck. The space is littered with communal picnic tables and it gets sunlight pretty much all day. 

The Frans decided to head out for their grand opening this weekend. It was packed all day and I know once people get wind of what they have to offer, it is going to be one of the hottest brunch spots in Williamsburg this summer.

St. Balmain...where everybody knows your name. The owners do an incredible job of making everyone feel welcomed. It is an authentic neighborhood spot where you can come and lounge around for hours...just make sure you order! They also have free wi-fi so it is an ideal spot to come during the week to do work if you're a work from home type of person.

Mer and I both opted for the Green Breakfast Bowl. It is a mix of leafy greens, quinoa, almonds, avocado, grilled halloumi cheese, and a soft boiled egg.

You squeeze the lemon on top for a hint of citrus and dressing.

This is the Breakfast Sandwich. It is packed full with a fried egg, avocado, cheese, bacon and kale.

This is the remains of the LA Burger. It is a homemade veggie burger like patty over avocado spread, pickles, toast and topped with alfalfa. Hannah got the Avocado Toast (didn't get a picture), which she said is the best she has ever had.

This little treat is the 50/50...half homemade kale chips, half fries.

Suns out guns out.

This beauty is just shy of 9 months pregnant and was running things like a boss on opening day.

How could we resist dessert? We shared their Hipster Brownie. It is a gooey chocolate brownie with soft coconut inside and roasted on top. It is also sprinkled with a mix of nuts.

No better way to spend an afternoon than gathered round a picnic table in the sun with a bunch of Frans.

St. Balmain is open daily from around 9am - 6pm. Their all day brunch and lunch menu is in full swing. It is located in Williamsburg on N 8th between Bedford and Driggs.