“Sweet & Sour” is my version of that dinner table game where every guest says what the best and worst parts of the day were. As we head into the weekend, I think it’s important to get the bad stuff off your chest and remember the positives as a silver lining and energizing factor. When…
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The PokeSpot
I have FULLY bought into the current poke craze. I love that you can basically get sushi at a fraction of the price. As long as the quality remains high, I’m never giving up on this trend. I am pretty loyal to my local spot, Sons of Thunder. First, it’s literally around the corner from…
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This past weekend was kind of fabulous. I didn’t have a ton planned but totally made the most of all my time. Now I’m getting ready to head to DC in the morning for a wedding and time with my bestie. Have a great weekend! The weather this weekend was supposed to be awful and…
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Asparagus Tuna Melt
Just because I had the day off on Friday doesn’t mean I was going to order Seamless for lunch. I knew I’d be spending a good bit of money over the weekend, so there was no need to pay for lunch on what was still technically a weekday. I took advantage of some leftovers and…
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Burger & Lobster
On Saturday Albert and I wanted to celebrate his getting his bonus with lobster rolls and a boat ride on the Hudson. Unfortunately, due to Summer Streets (where Park Avenue is closed to traffic on Saturdays in August), it took us half an hour in a cab to make it less than half way to…
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Scallops over Truffled Asparagus
Though scallops sound ambitious, they’re actually the best thing to make when you’re in need of a quick and easy weeknight meal. They take almost zero time to cook and require very little seasoning so if you can find them on sale, grab em! Start by cooking your asparagus (one bunch should cover three people).…
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Weekends are for Weddings: Hair and Makeup Trial
Weekends are for weddings! If you’re like me, with 9 weddings each year, the weekends are, quite literally, for weddings (attending them, that is). Also if you’re like me, the weekend is a time to think about planning your own wedding. Lots of people carve out a certain time each week for to wedding planning…
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The high and low from the week of 8/8
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Little Beet Table
I had tried Little Beet when it was near my old office and really enjoyed their healthy, seasonal concept. When Brutus suggested meeting at their sit down restaurant, Little Beet Table, I was interested to see how they would translate the idea to a more formal experience. Little Beet Table serves farm to table food…
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Since my role at work is in transition, this week has been pretty slow. The responsibilities from my old position are petering out, and those from the new position have yet to start. It’s been a little boring but also kind of nice. Tomorrow I’m off work on a personal day and had planned to…
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Peaches to Apples 