Posts Categorized: Eastern Standard

Are you a restaurant regular?

I read this great article in the New York Times last week about the comfort (and perks) of being a restaurant regular. Long-time critic Frank Bruni says, “What you have with a restaurant that you visit once or twice is a transaction. What you have with a restaurant that you visit over and over is… Read more »

Matchbook memories

When you go out to eat, do you snag a restaurant matchbook on your way out the door? I clearly do. As I begin packing up my apartment for my big move to BK, I am amazed at how many matchbooks I have picked up over the years. Useful and a good thing to have… Read more »

A toast to 2011!

Happy 2011 my dear readers! What did you do to ring in the new year? The holidays always go by in a blur, but I wanted to let you know that I’m back to posting daily, Monday through Friday, for you to enjoy! Above are a few shots from my New Year’s Eve toast with… Read more »

A toast to 2011!

Happy 2011 my dear readers! What did you do to ring in the new year? The holidays always go by in a blur, but I wanted to let you know that I’m back to posting daily, Monday through Friday, for you to enjoy! Above are a few shots from my New Year’s Eve toast with… Read more »

My Weekend

Cocktail hour at Elizabeth. This weekend brought me into Elizabeth for Saturday night cocktails and dinner with a friend. Known for their drinks, I ordered the +64, a mix of tequila, agave nectar and kiwi. My friend got the Double Down, another tequila-based cocktail, this one with cucumber puree, lime salt and chili pepper, fixed… Read more »