New York: Day 2

Day 2 of the New York trip was a perfect day:

1. Had a delicious meal at the City Bakery
2. Visited various Chelsea galleries
3. Ate cupcakes
4. Skipped while holding hands
   
5. Walked around Greenwich Village
6. Had Pinkberry
7. Found a nice cafe and had a good chat
8. Met up with a couple of old friends at Washington Square
9. Went to see the new Alan Ball play, All That I Will Ever Be
10. Had dinner with Janet and one of her roommates
11. Went to see the number one dive in NY.

It was a sunny and beautiful, 50-degree day in New York City. Everything went as planned and Fair White and I did all the things that we love to do.

The play was typical Alan Ball over-the-top drama, but with moments of poignant subtlety peppered in. It's the story of a gay prostitute that is a pathological liar. He lies because his life is unimpressive and because he doesn't want to be hurt. Ultimately, it's a play about letting go of hurt feelings and letting yourself be loved.

The dive was located in the back room of a deli in Lower Manhattan. After walking past the customers eating sandwiches and walking through a door that looked like it would lead to a bathroom, we had arrived. The bar itself was barely larger than a standard living room and it was filled with the downtrodden and nearly naked women. I was offered a free lap-dance.

I politely declined.


A perfect day indeed.
Stay-tuned for Fair White's NY impressions and photos.
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New York: Day 1

Fair White and I caught a 6am flight to NYC.

Ice on Lake Michigan

Plate of meat (and cheese) at Carnegie Deli.

We spent the afternoon browsing the Frick Collection.

Times Square waiting for Janet.

Momofuku Noodle Bar.

The steamed pork buns were delicious.

Andrew was in town.

One of my roommates from college came to visit and he made a delicious dinner of lamb, lentils, and fennel. We had a feast.

Then we went bowling.
(I won once)
(He won the rest)

It was good to see Andrew again.

Pie 'n Burger Party

Last night was the Banana Cream Pie and Cheeseburger Party and it went perfectly. The pies were great, the burgers were juicy, and the company was wonderful. It was a night of pie eating, laughing, and Taboo.





I had a great time.

Super Bowl Party

Last Sunday was the Super Bowl. Although the outcome was disappointing, the company was great and the food was excellent. I hope my screaming didn't offend anyone. (And I'm apologize for the things I said about your shirt Peter)

Happy Birthday Chloe

Happy Birthday to our faithful reader Chloe!
(Fondant cake courtesy of Courtenay)