Celebrating Nicole @ Gjelina

First off.... I am a little late to send out all my love to my sister via Its Heavenly. Six days ago, my uniquely charming, spaz-tastic sister Nicole celebrated her 30th Birthday! Can you believe it.... 30! She doesn't even look 24 and she's 30!! Gotta love those Asian genes.

We actually celebrated her actual birthday in Pasadena with a beautiful dinner at Red, White and Bluezz, but opted to have a second celebration with our parents. Because really having 2 bday dinners is just way more fun! This second celebratory dinner at Gjelina was just sooo amazing.... too amazing for words. So as always, I'll just post pictures and let your mouths water. We actually ordered quite a bit of food... but since we were eating it... I didn't get to capture all the dishes! These will just have to do for now. Enjoy!

The Bday Girl.


Gjelina, I love you.


Our parents LOVE their iPhones


The kids.


Mixed Market Lettuces with Fennel, Asparagus, Tomato, Radish and Yogurt Dressing


Seared Niman Ranch Hanger Steak with Beets, Shishito & Smoked Tomato Butter


Pan Roasted Niman Ranch Pork Chop with Grilled Rapini, Mustard & Peppercorn

This is NOT on the menu. This Red Velvet Cake was created with love by Nicole BF Joe.