I love New York Category
Brunch & Barcade
Posted on December 20, 2011 2 Comments
Believe it or not, on occasion, I leave my favorite island and head to the outer boroughs. Last weekend I hopped on the L and headed to Williamsburg for brunch at DuMont, a charming, cozy spot, just steps away from the subway. We were lead through the small bar area, through the back garden room, […]
A night out in NYC: Chivas, St.Jude Gala, Mamoun’s
Posted on December 5, 2011 4 Comments
A scotch tasting, a gala, and falafel… typical night in NYC! Our first stop Friday night was The Chivas Brotherhood 1801, a members-only social club, located in a swanky West Village townhouse. The focus of the event was to learn about, and taste, the blended scotch. Not a scotch drinker myself, I stuck with a […]
My first opera: Satyagraha
Posted on December 2, 2011 3 Comments
Last summer, before my friend Jenn moved to the west coast, we came up with a “local” bucket list. Basically a list of things that we’ve always wanted to see or do here in New York, but just never got around to doing. One of the things on my list was seeing an opera at […]
Beakers and Bourbon
Posted on November 20, 2011 7 Comments
Cocktails with a side of science? Yes please! Friday night, my friend Manj, the purveyor of cool, planned a night out at Slightly Oliver, the UWS’s newest gastropub. I knew I’d be in good hands when I saw the scientific labware setup in the back. Our server suggested that I try the Sailor’s Punch, a concoction of rum, bitters, […]
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