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A Day In The Lalz

A DC Based Style and Travel Blog by Lauleh.

Travel

Sheherzadeh Restaurant | Toronto

June 10, 2014

If you follow me on Instagram you know by now I was in Ireland last week. I will be blogging all about my travels soon! Before heading to Ireland my mom and I drove to Toronto. We had lunch at Sheherzadeh Restaurant in downtown Toronto. Shehrzadeh is an adorably traditionally decorated Persian restaurant  I was on a mission to go to Sheherzadeh to have their Dizi (Abgoosht) for lunch! For non-Iranians Dizi is a very popular and traditional Persian dish. As described on the menu – Dizi is:

“This is one of the most popular dishes in Iran, prepared and served in clay or stone pots called ‘Dizi’; It is a stew of lamb shank, lamb rib, chickpeas, white beans, potato, onion, tomato and spices cooked for over 4 hours Abgoosht forms a complete 2-course meal: first the broth is carefully strained from the pot into a soup bowl. The broth is sipped as a soup and often soaked with torn pieces of barbary flatbread in a style called tareed’ (the slang version is tileet). The meat and the beans are then pounded into a coarse puree to be scooped up with flatbread and eaten with fresh scallions, creamy yogurt and torshi.”


This was probably the best Dizi I have ever had. My mom was over the moon about it and she is a harsh critic when it comes to Persian food! If you are a fan of Dizi and in the Toronto area I highly recommend going to Shehrzadeh and trying their food! They also have a sister restaurant next door – Pomegranate – which I have been to and has delicious food as well! 

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Michigan

Nicholas Arboretum | Peony Garden

June 3, 2014

Top: Banana Republic | Jeans: The Limited | Hijab: Haute Hijab | Sandals: DV by Dolce Vita |
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: Ily Couture | Watch: Fossil | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

One of my favorite places in Ann Arbor is Nicholas Arboretum aka The Arb. I’ve been going there since I was a little girl. My favorite spot in the Arb is the Peony Garden. There are over 800 different peonies in the garden. I went over the weekend with my friend to see the peonies that were in bloom. About 20% of the garden was in bloom when I went to visit. I’m sure within the week the entire garden will be in full bloom! Make sure to stop by the Arb and checkout the gorgeous peonies! Get more information about the Peony Garden and check for updates on Facebook! 
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DC, Travel, USA

Georgetown Cupcake | Free (Not-on-Menu) Cupcake

April 30, 2014

Monday – Chocolate PB Caramel
Tuesday – Vanilla Caramel Hazelnut
Wednesday – Chocolate Ganache Surprise
Thursday – Choc-Dipped Toffee Crunch
Friday – Lemon Coconut
Free Flavors via Twitter
Georgetown Cupcake is possibly one of my favorite places! I will never turn down a GC cupcake – especially when it’s free! I have been saying this to anyone who will listen to me but no one believes me about the free cupcakes. Everyday Georgetown Cupcake announces a Free not-on-menu flavor via twitter and the first 100 people to order it by name at any GC location get the cupcake for free! I had five days of free cupcakes to prove that this is for real. The catch is that you have to be there early because they do run out. I went right around opening (10am-10:30ish) and was able to get my free cupcake. If you live near Georgetown Cupcake and want a special treat every once in a while then check on their Twitter for the free flavor and snag yourself a yummy cupcake! Happy Wednesday! 
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DC, Travel, USA

White House 2014 Spring Garden Tour

April 28, 2014

Got our tickets!
View of the White House from the South Lawn
Flowering Wisteria hanging from the South Portico of the White House.
Tulip posing with the tulips!
More Tulips!
Perfect spring day!
South Lawn
Rose Garden
Rose Garden + Secret Service
White House Play Ground
Pinch me – is this real?!
Z and I on the South Lawn
South Lawn Water Fountain
Pretty Flowers
White House Kitchen Garden
Selfies with my fav people at the White House!
Sweater: The Limited | Blouse: The Limited | Jeans: The Limited | Necklace: BaubleBar |
Shoes: Etienne Aigner | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Scarf: SimplyZeena | Clutch: Coach

The White House opened its garden to the public over the weekend for the 2014 Spring Garden Tour. On the tour guests were able to see the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, South Lawn of the White House, and the White House Kitchen Garden. Tickets were free and distributed on a first come first serve basis starting at 9am. I convinced my lovely girlfriends to get up at 6am on a Saturday and line up at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion at 8am. We got our tickets for the 10am entrance – yay! Got some coffee beforehand and then made our way to the White House. It was the perfect spring day to walk in the garden and see all the history and beautiful flowers and trees. It was such a lovely experience!

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DC, Spring, Style, Travel, USA

Tulips & Cherry Blossoms

April 14, 2014

Jacket: H&M | Sweater: French Connection | Blouse: The Limited | Jeans: The Limited |
Shoes: J.Crew | Handbag: Coach | Scarf: Hijabee

If you’ve been following me on Instagram [@adayinthelalz] you know that I have been beyond excited to finally be in DC for the Cherry Blossoms. I may have over done it – but oh well! This trip to DC was on Tuesday just when the blossoms were starting to bloom. My friend and I went early in the morning to avoid the crowds and allow me to snap some photos! I have been waiting for months to wear this adorable French Connection Tulip Sweater. My name in Persian means Tulip – therefore anything tulip related is a win in my book! I usually shy away from pink but this sweater had me rethink my rule and I totally embraced it! 

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Michigan, Travel, USA

I Heart Ann Arbor

March 28, 2014

Burton Memorial Tower
The Diag
Law Quad
Law Quad
Ross School of Business
Ross School of Business
Lorch Hall
The Cube
The Cube
The Cube
Sweater Dress: Anthropologie | Coat: J.Crew | Hijab: Haute Hijab | Boots: Sam Edelman | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Ann Arbor is my home. I love this city. I love walking around downtown Ann Arbor, and exploring my favorite spots at University of Michigan central campus. The Diag, Law Quad, and Ross Business School, are a few of my favorite places on campus. My number one spot is The Cube. Who doesn’t love spinning this black cube around and channeling their inner kid?

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