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Whether it’s a trip or a staycation, sometimes you want to hole up with a stack of books. Here, I’ll provide themed lists so you can stock up and get to reading! Whether you’re single or in a relationship, sometimes you just want to go away with the gals. It’s a completely different experience and…
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It is hard to live up to the legend that was Elaines, the restaurant for New York’s literary elite. The Writing Room doesn’t try to replicate the vibe of the space’s former occupant, but it does tip it’s hat to the many writers who graced the bar stools before them. The walls of the back…
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“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 the…
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My beau and I spent the weekend at our last wedding of the year – no more til April! Now that we have some time to relax, I want to take advantage of the Fall vibes. First item of business, however, needs to be hanging out with Matt for his 31st birthday this weekend. I…
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My La La was born in New York City in 1929, just like John’s Pizzeria. Sure, that’s just a coincidence, but it’s an important one to note when two of my favorite things came to be at the exact same time and place. Bottom line: this is solid coal oven pizza. The crust is thin…
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I love pizza but feel like a terrible person if I serve it during the week. I have to set some guidelines; otherwise, like I would with mac and cheese, I could eat pizza every single day. As a substitute I used a spaghetti squash as the vessel for all that delicious pizza flavor. I…
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Meatloaf may sound to some like a cafeteria meal or at least something from a bygone era, but I love it. Meatloaf is freakin tasty, y’all! Here’s the problem, it usually takes about an hour and a half to make. It makes sense since you’re talking about cooking a mound of meat, but that’s just…
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“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 the…
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I was saving this review because I had submitted it for a Time Out New York food critic competition. But since I haven’t heard back from them, I’m guessing I lost (now is the time to shout “she was robbed!”) so I’m sharing my review with all of y’all: We Southerners living in NYC guard…
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This past weekend truly felt like fall and I enjoyed breaking out the boots. I didn’t do anything too crazy but kept myself just busy enough that by Sunday I just wanted to hang out on the couch. Trying to squeeze in a few workouts and errands this week before heading to our 9th and…
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Peaches to Apples 