<h2>What happened when I ignored my impulse to say no</h2> I just wanted to go home, write a little and sleep a lot. But that's not how it would be. ...
<h2>Quaint, veggie friendly, organic goodness for lunch</h2> There are things on the menu most men never consider. Like mesclun greens and orzo (wtf)....
<h2>A cool chill party on Avenue C and then dancing</h2> Teneleven is a relaxed, hip little spot with funky drinks and good music. Lit is a hot, underground grind....
<h2>Celebrating 98 years of street food, games, music</h2> Why do we come to these things? Plush Spongebob Squarepants? Oversized 'Kiss Me I'm Italian' tees?...
<h2>Celebrating America with fireworks and absinthe</h2> I was invited to be the absinthe server at a party by the lovely Jennifer and Amanda of The Lost Girls....
<h2>Loud music, laser gnats, beer and a stripper poll</h2> This night turned out to be a crazier time than expected. Ears deafened and head spinning....
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....
Welcoming the Green Fairy back to America. For the first time since 1912, authentic French absinthe is once again available in the US....
<h2>Pining over the scotch that never was</h2> Authentic Scottish pub (and Times Square haven) complete with vintage photos, Golf paraphernalia, flags and a cute staff in tartan plaid....
<h2>Sometimes it only takes a few extra steps to save a night</h2> 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....
<h2>How my lunch was saved by half a duck, green tea and rice</h2> 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....
<h2>For this reincarnation, success is in the details</h2> 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....
<h2>An unassuming place that feels like someone's home</h2> 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....
<h2>Traditional Cuban food, mojitos, live music and hand rolled cigars</h2> 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....
<h2>Loud music, weak drinks & puking frat boys put a damper on things</h2> 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....
<h2>Kimchee, saki and many, many mysterious dishes</h2> 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."...
<h2>A night of comfort food, music and art</h2> A cozy place set up in multiple layers bringing extra dimensions to the space. Adding to the decor were paintings by David Ribyat and music of Las Vandelays....
<h2>Beer, games, sushi, saki, go go dancers and red wine</h2> It was an unexpected full night that started out as a simple birthday celebration and ended with me stumbling home at 4:30 AM....
