‘Cane Party (Southwestern Artichoke Dip)

As a native of New Orleans, Susan knows hurricanes.  It was only fitting she and Greg threw a hurricane party on Saturday while we were all stuck indoors, anticipating the onslaught of Hurricane Irene’s wind and rain that turned out to be little more than a drizzle.  We blasted “Come on Eileen” (changing the words…

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Smorgasburg

Thanks to the weather, my parents’ flight was delayed on Friday so they didn’t arrive in NYC til 2 AM.  On the upside, they found a new hotel one block away from my apartment so I was still able to greet them upon arrival. Our plan for tapas at the neighborhood wine bar was now…

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Big Apple BBQ and No. 7 Subs (yet again)

This weekend was the Big Apple BBQ Block Party, an event I look forward to every year.  Since I had just come from brunch, I wasn’t super hungry but I wasn’t going to miss the chance to soak up a little of the South.  The timing of my arrival was perfect.  My friend Daniel was…

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The Brooklyn Flea

I am so happy the Brooklyn Flea decided to make Williamsburg its new home for the Sunday flea market.  I love a good adventure, but I love it even more when it’s an easy subway ride away.  There were so many great vendors – food and otherwise.  I stayed until I ran out of cash,…

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Sammy’s Roumanian

I’ve heard of Sammy’s Roumanian, but I finally got to experience it last week.  Wowzas.  Growing up in Savannah, GA, I didn’t get to go to many bar mitzvahs, but I made up for it last Thursday.  I’m not exaggerating.  It’s a bar mitzvah for grown ups.  Let me set the scene: Walk in the…

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Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! Part II

I woke up on Saturday (day two in New Orleans) a little tired but still ready to go.  I got dressed and met the group downstairs to head to the wedding jazz brunch.  The brunch was held at The Court of Two Sisters, a beautiful spot.  The all white and wrought iron restaurant had huge…

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Bagatelle Brunch

Want a party?  Go to Bagatelle for brunch.   Believe me, you need to be briefed beforehand so you know what you’re getting into. We arrived at 1:30 on Saturday to celebrate Steph’s bday, and I saw a few disbelievers in the group.  I think they were just surprised to see so many sequined dresses in…

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The Commodore

Yesterday was all about eating in Williamsburg.  We started the afternoon by going to 3rd Ward‘s 3rd Annual Pig Out! celebration.  3rd Ward is an artist collective that offers classes and workspace and apparently some pretty awesome events.  Check it out if you’re artsy…or if you just like fun, porky events.  The team from the…

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Dovetail

I have a very good reason for not blogging recently: my parents were in town!!!  Not sure if you know this, but my parents are incredibly cool, so when they’re here, they receive every ounce of my attention.  We pretty much did everything there was to do, so let me start at the beginning. Friday…

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