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This recipe for chicken bacon avocado salad jumped out at me as a great salad-as-a-meal option. The addition of asparagus makes it feel even heartier so you essentially feel like you’re eating a full meal in one bowl rather than spread out in different sections on a plate. I mean, separating your meal’s components is…
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My Memorial Day weekend felt particularly long and relaxing. On Saturday, I stayed in pajamas until 5:40 PM, getting changed only to go on a quick run after which I showered and immediately got back into pajamas. I don’t even feel slightly bad about it. Background: mural in the East Village. Holding up the sky.…
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My meal at ABC Kitchen did not disappoint, so I had high hopes for ABC Cocina, the latest and greatest restaurant from the group. I am happy to report that Jean-Georges has done it again. And I should know because I ate half the menu. We started with two of the waiter’s recommendations, the spring…
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Apparently I am the only person who works in Midtown West that didn’t know about the rooftop at Hudson Hotel. Not only does such a place exist, but it’s a gorgeous space. The roof looks alive with all the ivy growing through it and the furniture is substantial enough to be indoors so it doesn’t…
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After a quick trip home to Savannah I feel nice and rejuvenated. Sure, I desperately need to go grocery shopping and dove right into a crazy week, but I’m on such a high from the weekend that I don’t care. Plus, there’s no work tomorrow thanks to Memorial Day weekend – let the relaxation begin!…
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Finally! The weather has changed and that means there is new produce in season. Asparagus is a great veggie to use right now. You’ll probably see it everywhere this month from soups to pastas. I find that when something is in season, it requires very little fuss to turn it into a great dish. In this…
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A new restaurant recently opened in Savannah which means I had to check it out on my first night back at home. I had no doubt it would be good because Ampersand is the latest venture from Brian Torres, the man behind Form and Form II Table (check those out on your next Savannah trip…
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All you need to know about India’s elections are best learned through conversations around street food. In recent years, I have had many acquaintances be diagnosed with MS. If you’re noticing the same, I recommend learning what the disease is all about. Including a middle initial in your name will make others perceive you as…
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“Go Ask Alice” has been used for years as a teaching tool for middle and high school students. It is a supposedly real account written by “Anonymous” (to maintain authenticity) that is gritty enough to caution young people against using drugs. Enough people told me how moved they were by the story that I decided…
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I’m off to Savannah today! The main even is a friend’s wedding, but I intend to schedule plenty of time to relax by the pool/river. Background: Albert’s subway stop is Astoria Blvd. I mistakenly thought it was Queens Blvd and spoke like I was a character in Entourage all weekend (where Queens Blvd plays an…
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Peaches to Apples 