archives for: eat & drink
Jul-04-2008
Red, White, Blue and Green
Celebrating America with friends, fireworks and absinthe
I was invited to be the absinthe server at a party by the lovely Jennifer and Amanda of The Lost Girls.
Jun-28-2008
Mehanata Bulgarian Bar
Loud Balkan music, laser gnats, beer and a stripper poll
This night turned out to be a crazier time than expected. Ears deafened and head spinning.
Jun-25-2008
Where's Johnny?
The night I didn't meet Johnny Depp at a fancy party
On the roof of the Night Hotel in NYC. Waiting, looking. Will he show? Is that…? No. How about…? No.
Jun-23-2008
Absinthe Minded
Welcoming the Green Fairy back to America
For the first time since 1912, authentic French absinthe is once again available in the US.
Jun-03-2008
St. Andrews
Pining over the scotch that never was
Authentic Scottish pub (and Times Square haven) complete with vintage photos, Golf paraphernalia, flags and a cute staff in tartan plaid.
May-22-2008
Margarita Murphy's
Sometimes it only takes a few extra steps to save a night
It's like someone dropped a neighborhood Irish pub into the bright sun of a desert pueblo. Hospitality and Guinness served under chili pepper lights.
May-09-2008
Grand Sichuan to the Rescue
How my lunch was saved by half a duck, green tea and rice
Steering clear of the typically spicy fare, I went with the duck smoked in black tea leaves, deep-fried and chopped into bite-sized pieces, bones and all.
May-06-2008
Inc. Lounge
For this reincarnation, success is in the details
Located on the second floor by way of a glass elevator in the Time Hotel, I thought the Inc. Lounge was simply a rebirth of the former Time Lounge.
Apr-27-2008
El Flamboyan
An unassuming place that feels like someone's home
I must have walked by this place hundreds of times. It never occurred to me to go inside. Not for any reason, that's just how it was. Until tonight.
Apr-22-2008
Guantanamera
Traditional Cuban food, mojitos, live music and hand rolled cigars
Part two of the birthday celebrations for my friend Jen that began on Saturday night. My friend Holly and I kept referring to it as Guantanamo.
Apr-19-2008
People Lounge
Loud music, weak drinks & puking frat boys put a damper on things
I was here for my friend's pre-birthday celebration. It's a shame when such a potentially warm, cozy place like this can turn me off so quickly.
Apr-15-2008
Village Yokocho
Kimchee, saki and many, many mysterious dishes
We managed to fit about fifteen people at a table built for ten and ordered by pointing to the tapas menu and saying,"Bring all of this."