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OKRA IZAKAYA ASIAN RESTAURANT IN VIENNA

Sallida | 6. March 2016 | Lifestyle

A bit of Asia in the heart of Vienna

A couple of weeks ago, we had the opportunity to try a new little fusion Asian restaurant in the second district of Vienna. Okra Izakaya is an Asian restaurant with one of the best Ramen and sushi in Vienna, the owner Wolfang Krivanec, spent a lot of time between Thailand and Japan, where we worked as a Hotel manager, is today the mastermind behind this cute little restaurant.

For me what I found great was that you can see Mr. Krivanec behind the bar, preparing all the dishes by himself, and creating little pieces of art that later on you are going to die for.

Japanese home cooking is waiting for you in Okra ‘’with the family recipes of my wife Ryoko, we combine Japanese tradition with Austrian culture’’

The specialties: sushi, Ramen and grill from Robata Grill.

Thus Wolfang training in Vienna and stations in England, Spain, Singapore, and Thailand, he learned the Japanese cuisine from his father in law Hajime Murayama and Sushi master Toshi Sugiura.

Ramen

The traditional Japanese dish consists of four essential ingredients: broth, noodles, Tare and diverse finest ingredients. These traditional soups are the most popular fast food japan. "The production is very complicated and I need to a few days," says the chef. But 126 million Japanese can not be wrong? Alone in Tokyo's there 3000 called Ramen Ya, so noodle shops. Each region also claimed its own frame, which is then treated with different pasta, different liquors (from slip, chicken, fish) and deposits differs.

Every Saturday there is the Ramen Stammtisch. Depending on the week vary the ingredients of the soup. Wolfgang Krivanec imagination fine ramen creations here are no limits.

Sushi Secret

At okra a sushi course is a must, here you will learn who to prepare sushi, starting with an introduction to the basic rules: The secrets behind the preparation of sushi are revealed by experts.

You can learn the proper preparation of sushi rice and the production of Shari - vinegar mixture for flavor. Furthermore, you will learn about exciting Wakame, Nori, and Dashi and learn the different types of sushi know: Hosomaki, Uramaki, Nigiri, Gunkan, Temaki and much more.

Asian Cooking

The workshop of Wolfgang is never the same, and that’s the reason why they are so delicious. He will reveal to you the secrets and the colorful variety of Asian Cuisine at his workshops open for everybody. If what you want to learn is curries, sushi and sashimi’s or the new Thai style this is your place to visit, nos just to enjoy a lovely and delicious dinner, but to learn also to surprise your guest at home.

For more information about this little piece of Asia in the heart of Vienna please visit: Okra Izakaya

DEBBIE WINGHAM FROM FASHION TO COUTURE CAKE

Sallida | 3. March 2016 | Fashion

Debbie Wingham: Alice in Wonderland

Debbie Wingham is well known as the designer who creates the most expensive pieces including the world's most expensive black diamond dress, red diamond abaya, and last year's world's most expensive cake decided to combine everything she is known for fusing haute couture and cake artistry in a world's first edible art installation showcase with some diamonds of course for good measure.

The event was to mark her transition from couture to cakes, a farewell from fashion and a new chapter in her career as a cake artist.

The event was held at the exquisite stoke park and Wingham chooses her favorite children's charity The Variety children charity as a beneficiary of the evening, her creative team included internationally renowned makeup artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis and top photographer Gem Rey to capture the evening of magical events.

The edible runway collection was a collective of edible components that visually looked like fabric combined with silk here and there and it was the general consensus that no one in the audience realized that it wasn't fabric until one of the models took a brooch of her garment and begun to eat it! Another took a bite out of her too good to eat a clutch bag! These pieces looked like designer gear and the audience was quite shocked, to say the least. Apparently one of the pieces the models wore weighed as much as a 6 tier fruit cake which is quite a weight to wear and walk the catwalk, one of the other looks combined edible millinery inspired by the original mad hatter Louis Mariette and this ensemble included a 5 tier edible cupcake fishtail skirt.

Worthy of its influence the Alice in wonderland with a strong hint of Charlie and the chocolate factory, the table included cupcakes that you could eat the wrapper, edible piping bags with frosting and molecular gastronomy fudge along with all the classic cakes, even a chocolate edible cheese board and chocolate cookie sushi. The larger cakes included absolum with a smoking sushi pipe, a clock installation acknowledging Alice through the looking glass and numerous visual feast sets and scenes including a wall of edible flowers and slightly macabre meets high fashion pudshires Tim burton esque displays, the event was a cross between catwalk event, ongoing fashion editorial with high-end sets and display for guests to enjoy and then the amazing pastries.

''For me it was the only way I could truly embody my new brand couture to cakes, swapping fabric for fondant and whilst fashion was my first love, life as a cake artist is definitely my future''

Credits:

Hair and makeup‎ team: Lan Nguyen- Grealis

The team using MAC makeup

Hair by Kate Hoxhaj and the Rich hair team.

Photos: Gema Reynolds

SIR DAVID ATTENBOROUGH 90 YEARS

Sallida | 28. February 2016 | Lifestyle

Sir David Attenborough Life on Earth

Today we bring you guys a special post, it is about Sir David Attenborough, for those of you who don't know him, he is remarkable: the world's most fascinating, exciting, living TV legend. You could say he is a total "natural".

David Attenborough is an extraordinary man and well known for his mellifluous voice as narrator to his world-famous award-winning TV nature shows.

A perfectionist, dedicated to detail, a superb storyteller, he brings to our screens the excitement of all creatures big and small, from the remotest parts of the planet to outside our front door. From a giant maternally protective Killer Whale to the smallest and most important creatures in the ecosystem such as krill, he brings to life their most fascinating habits and importance to all life on the planet.

He works with the very best in the industry. Months of hard work go into the capturing of the mesmerizing scenes and into the planning and organization of expeditions to produce images such as underwater footage of Polar bears under ice fields.

Most people could blink and miss the scuttling sugar ant running over their saucer. However, that can be the starting point for one of his narrations as he follows the ant to its nest and to the mysterious underworld of creatures.

The most important aspect of his programs is educational elements. He is far from a harsh environmental activist: he doesn't need to be as his shows capture nature in all its glory and splendor so that even the hardest skin armored "Armadillo" human would be softened.

Most of the episodes follow nature's most important aspects: breeding, hunting, and feeding. He explains the reasons for each creature’s structural design, camouflage, specialist skills leaving one wanting more.

His work has spanned decades. He has been pivotal in bringing color TV to our screens and has long been an institution in the BBC in various roles. He has received an endless array of prestige awards; incredibly he has won Baftas for programs in black and white, color, HD and 3D

He is one of the world's leading authorities on the natural world. Most likely, and importantly, he will hopefully be the key to unlocking the next generation’s eyes and thus help prevent mankind from destroying the very planet that sustains us all. He will leave a lasting legacy of the respect nature both deserves and demands, for all our sakes.

David Attenborough is a supporter of WWF

Louis Mariette

LANTERN SENSE – LONDON FASHION WEEK 2016

Sallida | 24. February 2016 | Fashion

London Fashion Week 2016

Fashion Week is happening around the globe!, and this week we have London Fashion Week, unfortunately, we couldn’t assist, because there is a lot to do in this side of the lake, thankfully our friend and partner crime Louis Mariette assist to the London Fashion Week and have a lot of detail for you guys!

London fashion week at fashion Scout, Free Masons Hall, Covent Garden is the perfect location to showcase in the early opening days what London does best, a platform for edgy, exciting, contemporary designers.

Founded in Hong Kong in 2014, the duo encapsulated a sense of anarchy to their creations finished off by soft exquisite accessories by using floral millinery and to die for headphones in miniature scarlet red roses. Complete with nose rings, ringlets in plat hair and makeup by Lan Ngyuen's team, it was sophisticated and well-staged.

Tony and Guy and Body shop were key sponsors and I couldn't resist trying out their brand by one of their informative team demonstrating on me.

Bravo to all and keep up the spirit that makes LFW the most exciting fashion scene.

Credits: Chie Sato for Hair

Louis Mariette

THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC STREET FASHION

Sallida | 22. February 2016 | Outfits

The Dominican Republic Street Fashion

Today we went all back to the Dominican Republic to bring you guys the street style of Adriana Boscarolo. Adriana is a Venezuelan strong woman living in the Dominican Republic. She believes in the power we all women have, into pursuing your dreams and she believes in her family. She is always working on her personal projects and she is the mother of two beautiful kids. If you want to see her, as a mother you can follow her around in Snapchat, and I promise you will laugh every time you see a video of her.

How would you describe your style?

Risk taker, I love to mix styles, I m like ladyDi-Kardashian

What is your must-have item?

One-touch of wild, something that breaks the scheme. But be careful it can just be one. If you break this rule you can cross the line between fashion and costume. I like to find that touch with my lipstick or my hairstyle. Always effortless! It is just sexy…

Where you buy normally your clothes?

I love H&M, this store knows well what is happening in the fashion world. I also love the Steve Madden's shoes, meanwhile, I wait for my Louboutin, but it is also important to know that even the small in the small store you can find little treasures.

What is a NO-Go for you?

Be predictable, I cannot use the classic black dress without my wild touch. I cannot use white sandals, I cannot use more than 5 accessories in one outfit, I cannot do color matching I can never stop having time at the moment I dress up.

What’s your favorite thing in your closet right now?

My Pom-pom-charm bag and my all-star shoes

You are most comfortable in?

Black and white, nude pumps, amazing jeans, and my makeup!

What are the best accessories a woman should have and why?

The surprise factor is your personal uniqueness, if you don’t have it still, you have to look for that personal style which makes you unique.

What is the perfect everyday shoes?

My white sneakers, and my nude high heels. No pain no game.

What is your favorite bag?

CH Bimba from Carolina Herrera.

What is the best shop to buy in the Dominican Republic?

Arcadio Diaz, the king of the guayaberas, they are perfect for this tropical place!

To know more about Adriana you can follow her

Snapchat: adriboscarolo

Instagram: Adriana Boscarolo