Kithensurfing: Your Own Private Chef

Kitchensurfing:

Everyone's Private Chef

Hard day at work, special occasion, or just tired of take out?  Kitchensurfing has you covered by offering a private chef with your choice of daily meal selections for the price of ordering take-out.

Here's how it works.  Choose from three daily chef-designed meals or plan one week in advance.  Your personal chef shows up, prepares a meal in 30 minutes or less, cleans up, and then all your left with is a restaurant quality meal in the privacy of your own home.

Whether you just want to treat yourself for a night or entertain  a group of friends, Kitchensurfing is your modern and smart solution to dining.

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Chef Bala was personally challenged to operate in this NYC sized kitchen.  I'll let the pictures speak for how the Cuban-styled Skirt Steak with Sour Orange Mojo Sauce and Roasted Street Corn Salad turned out. #kitchensurfing

Date Night

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Mr. Start

Hentsch Man

Paul Smith

Wardrobe

Vest: John Varvatos Star USA

Jacket & Pants: J.Crew

Shirt: VC Selections

Watch: Maurice Lacroix

Phone case: c/o Blacksmith Labs

Bad Boy

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Vince

J Brand

Grenson

Wardrobe
Denim: J Brand
Shirt: J Crew
Shoes: Rogue
Belt: John Varvatos Star USA
Watch: Panerai

NYFW Outfit #2

It's been a grind jumping from one show to the next.  I've racked up the subway miles and my feet have seen better days (wholesale on blister pads).  Still wouldn't trade this experience for anything.

Wardrobe
Pants: John Varvatos Star USA
Shirt: Original Penguin
Shoes: Too Boot New York
Watch: Cuervo y Sobrinos
Bandanna: Old Navy

NYFW Outfit #1

Wardrobe
Pants and Vest: John Varvatos Star USA
Shirt and Tie: J Crew
Watch: Panerai
Accessories: Miansai, Tateossian, J Crew

On The Waters with Rogue Shoes and 7 for all mankind

Wardrobe
Denim: 7 for all mankind
Shirt: Monarchy
Shoes: Rogue
Backpack: HEX
Sunglasses: John Varvatos
Belt: John Varvatos Star USA
Accessories: Omega, Miansai, Tateossian, Panerai

Vested with John Varvatos Star USA and Scotch & Soda

Wardrobe
Jacket & Vest: John Varvatos Star USA
Denim: Scotch & Soda
Shoes: Too Boot New York
Tie: J Crew
Shirt: Express
Pocket Square: Near North

New-Old with Woolrich and City of Gentlemen Shirt

     I love mixing up styles.  Whether it be urban with vintage or hipster with classic--mixing styles gives your old wardrobe a fresh look.

     This particular hat exudes vintage but I edged it up with some denim, boots, and a graphic tee.  Hope you guys enjoy the look.

-Thank you-

Wardrobe
Shirt: City of Gentlemen LLC
Jacket: J Crew
Jeans: 7 For All Mankind
Shoes: JD Fisk
Accessories: John Varvatos Star USA, Casio, Miansai, Tai, J Crew

Fall Greens with 7 For All Mankind, TOMS, and John Varvatos Star USA

     Similar to past fall and winter outfits--I like to incorporate colors during the cold season.  The odd thing is it still hasn't cooled down here so the key is combining cool clothes with fall layers.

Wardrobe
Pants: 7 For All Mankind
Jacket: John Varvatos Star USA
Shirts: Alternative
Shoes: TOMS
Accessories: Panerai, Tai Jewelry, Tateossian, Omega, Ray Ban, Clapham

Cool Layering with Mr. Brown, Zara, & H&M

     The Boss was in Northern California for a conference in San Francisco, that's why we visited Healdsburg but stayed a couple nights in The City.  Because it was unseasonably cool, I was able to break up the monotony of dressing for summer and was able to layer up a little.

     San Francisco weather can be a tad fickle, windy and cold one moment, while hot and humid the next. For this reason, it was nice to outfit the day with a layering sweater and throw a light jacket over top.  I could wear the sweater all day long without worrying about overheating, but could easily take the jacket out of the bag during the chilly wind gusts and nights.  

Wardrobe
Jacket: Zara
Sweater: Mr. Brown by Duckie Brown
Pants: H&M
Bag: John Varvatos Star USA
Shoes: Cole Haan

Urban Style featuring Gant, Scotch & Soda, and Etro

     One of the keys to great style is having a diversified portfolio.  It's easy to stay within your comfort zone, but this can pigeon-hole you into a specific style.  You don't have to to buy an entire wardrobe for specific styles such as urban, street, American classic, or hipster, but core items in your wardrobe can be remixed into different styles.

     For example, the Gant plaid shirt below was used previously in a casual American classic style (Casual Weekend).  But in my recent shoot, the Gant shirt was used in an urban style outfit.  Instead of clean lines and heavy materials as above, I paired the shirt with slightly baggy-distressed jeans and boots.

     The emphasis of this urban style was to look a little disheveled.   It has a tough "I don't care" feel to it.

     The small-clean accessories that I typically use were replaced with heavy pieces such as the bulky belt and heavy leather boots.

Wardrobe

Shirt: Gant by Michael Bastian
Jeans: Scotch & Soda
Shoes: JD Fisk
Belt: John Varvatos Star USA
Zip Folio: Etro