Elle, katie, Wong and I went for some ice cream after walking the Brooklyn Bridge.
Elle, katie, Wong and I went for some ice cream after walking the Brooklyn Bridge.
Mary left today for Dallas and immediately I’m off the wagon.
Mary left today for Dallas and immediately I’m off the wagon.
This weather is bipolar.
[Life: List’d] Best Damn Bloody Mary-thon
For years I have been wanting to do a Bloody Mary-thon, criss crossing around the city in search of the best bloody mary (and the worst hangover). Hopefully this will be the year I can convince my friends to come along.
I’ve been compiling a list throughout my tenure, some I have, some I haven’t. So far my list includes:


King Cole at the Saint Regis: many people believe the Bloody Mary was invented here (originally called the Red Snapper), $18 a pop

Prune: they have an entire menu devoted to them

Pravda: basic w/a plethora of vodka options

Alias: crustacean w/old bay, shrimp and a double shot of vodka (hairy mary)

Jane: standard, solid, smooth

7A: so damn cheap

J.G. Melon: with beef consumme

Char No. 4: spicy style

Superfine: the perfect thickness

Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel: with a boiled shrimp & an olive

Gramercy Tavern: a smooth classic

Great Jones Cafe: cajun style w/tequila

Pastis: with bloody bull

Ed’s Lobster bar: with an oyster

Odeon: plain & simple, no extra garnish

Bemelman’s at the Carlyle - apparently they have their own special mixer

Spotted Pig - shave their own horseradish + awesome pickles (added via the lovely Emily)

Five Points - Clam Juice Bloody (added via the lovely Nora Leah)

Clover Club - Barmen’s Bloody, rye whiskey, Fernet-Branca, basil (added via the lovely Nora Leah)

Lodge - comes highly recommended by Kevin


Hugs - also in brooklyn, also recommended by Kevin


I’m sure this list is far from complete. So chime in and I’ll keep updating it. I’d love to know what you think is missing?

[Life: List’d] Best Damn Bloody Mary-thon

For years I have been wanting to do a Bloody Mary-thon, criss crossing around the city in search of the best bloody mary (and the worst hangover). Hopefully this will be the year I can convince my friends to come along.

I’ve been compiling a list throughout my tenure, some I have, some I haven’t. So far my list includes:

I’m sure this list is far from complete. So chime in and I’ll keep updating it. I’d love to know what you think is missing?

Everything Georgina said. (And don’t they all look beautiful? My friends bring the hottness!)
georgiegirlnyc:

I don’t see Mary enough :-(
But when we do catch up it’s always fun.  We stopped in at Bond St for to-die-for fish-on-stick-thingys and then went to Absinthe for a few drinkies.
L to R:
Sarah, Mary, Adrien, Me

Everything Georgina said. (And don’t they all look beautiful? My friends bring the hottness!)

georgiegirlnyc:

I don’t see Mary enough :-(

But when we do catch up it’s always fun.  We stopped in at Bond St for to-die-for fish-on-stick-thingys and then went to Absinthe for a few drinkies.

L to R:

SarahMaryAdrien, Me

My dinner dates. Post sea bass skewers at bondst. Love this crew.
My dinner dates. Post sea bass skewers at bondst. Love this crew.
[Pursuit: 6 Cents ] San Marzano & a Movie
My friends and I have been trying to find more affordable ways to get out of the house and have a good time without spending a ton of money. Cutting back on dining out is an obvious way to save $$ but I’m a foodie - and not eating out at all is unrealistic for me. I’d prioritize good food over shoes or handbags or rent anyday.
One of my favorite nights out with my gals is to go to San Marzano (or Cube 63 if you’re in the sushi mode - both are sans corking fees too and conveniently on my street).
Pizzas at San Marzano serve 2 people (even a guy/girl), are between $11-$14, are yummy. And the restaurant’s environment is casual and perfect in the spring/summertime with full open floor to ceiling doors.
Favorites on their menu include:

Bianca (pictured above) - fontina, gorgonzola, proscuitto, onions
Quattro Formagi - mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, ricotta
Margherita - (classic)
They also have an awesome Caprese, a great meat/cheese plate and fabulous chicken filled Calzones. 


There is a wine/beer shop (Stanton between Clinton and Attorney) less than a block away that sells a fantastic selection of Barefoot and other affordable wines - so all in you’re looking at $14 (pizza) + $10 (wine) = $24 dinner date + a $4.95 movie on demand at home afterwards or a wander through the neighborhood (we put the rest of the wine in plastic cups and stroll)…perfection.

[Pursuit: 6 Cents ] San Marzano & a Movie

My friends and I have been trying to find more affordable ways to get out of the house and have a good time without spending a ton of money. Cutting back on dining out is an obvious way to save $$ but I’m a foodie - and not eating out at all is unrealistic for me. I’d prioritize good food over shoes or handbags or rent anyday.

One of my favorite nights out with my gals is to go to San Marzano (or Cube 63 if you’re in the sushi mode - both are sans corking fees too and conveniently on my street).

Pizzas at San Marzano serve 2 people (even a guy/girl), are between $11-$14, are yummy. And the restaurant’s environment is casual and perfect in the spring/summertime with full open floor to ceiling doors.

Favorites on their menu include:

  • Bianca (pictured above) - fontina, gorgonzola, proscuitto, onions
  • Quattro Formagi - mozzarella, fontina, gorgonzola, ricotta
  • Margherita - (classic)
  • They also have an awesome Caprese, a great meat/cheese plate and fabulous chicken filled Calzones.


There is a wine/beer shop (Stanton between Clinton and Attorney) less than a block away that sells a fantastic selection of Barefoot and other affordable wines - so all in you’re looking at $14 (pizza) + $10 (wine) = $24 dinner date + a $4.95 movie on demand at home afterwards or a wander through the neighborhood (we put the rest of the wine in plastic cups and stroll)…perfection.

I have this on my desk at all times. A little reminder of how great of an escape blogging is. I can’t sing or dance or paint. I’m not that great of a writer. But I sure love the fact that I can share in some small way…
I have this on my desk at all times. A little reminder of how great of an escape blogging is. I can’t sing or dance or paint. I’m not that great of a writer. But I sure love the fact that I can share in some small way…
"The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart."
— Buddha
Houston street clouds.
Houston street clouds.
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