I have a friend, Shannon, who is really quite amazing for a number of reasons. One of the things she inadvertently taught me was the art of spoiling oneself. It’s summed up in one simple phrase, and it applies to all situations of spoiling one’s self. Shannon’s Gift: To Shanny, Love Shanny. That’s it. [...]
Entries from September 2009
September 15, 2009
Party at SD26
SD26 is a brand-spanking new boite on Madison Square Park, and last night they (along with Eater) hosted a kickoff party for the New York City Food and Wine Festival. The space is pretty luxurious, most notably this amazing crystal curtain designed by the same group who did the crystal curtain at last year’s Oscars. [...]
September 12, 2009
Loving Locanda
In the last month, I’ve been to Locanda Verde three times. When you can choose to eat at a new restaurant every night, and my list of restaurants is long enough to fill a book, that’s saying something. It helps that Andrew Carmellini’s simple Italian food is delicious and crowd-pleasing, and I’ve [...]
September 4, 2009
Cocktail Inspiration from Public
I’ve loved on Public for awhile. The cool design, the creative menu, the amazing cocktails. Since we’re on the cusp of a three-day weekend, which promises to be full of fun and maybe a party or two, I thought I’d share a couple of photos from my last cocktails there (thanks Noah, totally rad bartender [...]
September 4, 2009
Food Surfing
On this lovely Friday before Labor Day, I share with you an incredible food blog that you should read (in addition to reading mine!). Sunday Suppers revolves around cooking classes/supper with friends. Each post is devoted to a meal or a dish, and the incredible photographs will make you swoon (with hunger [...]
