My current situation requires me to be in New York City during the work-week for the foreseeable future. I miss Will. I miss the cats. I miss my home.
Alas, I’m trying to be Silver Lining Girl!I mean, I’m in New York City – things could be worse. Turn that frown upside down, Lady Liberty!
Currently, I’m making mad dinner plans.
I met Erin on Tuesday for a burger at Sweetwater (and then drinks at Breuklen Bier Merchants as Erin clearly knows the way to my heart).
I had wine at Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar with Abby last night.
Next Wednesday, I’m meeting Michelle for Indian at an as-of-yet-undisclosed place of her choosing.
With the exception of Michelle, who I met at Alt, I hadn’t met these ladies “in real life” until this trip East. Those of you who abstain from Twitter because you aren’t sure what you’d get from partaking, I can now give you concrete examples: you get friendly dinners when you are out of town.
I’m also making plans for Will and my sister to come visit me here in my new pseudo-home. They are both pretty excited to have someone to visit in The Big Apple.
[Speaking of which, does anyone in New York actually call it “The Big Apple” or is it like how no one in Chicago says “Chi-Town” or chuckles lightheartedly about the wind?]
Beer. Wine. Naan. New friends! Visitors! Silver Linings.
*Live in NYC and want to meet up for a drink (in a well-lit public place in case one or both of us are creepers)? Let me know!*
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ugh, you have to go back and forth for weeks? that’s obnoxious. I didn’t realize it was an extended sort of thing. glad you and erin hit it off and that you have a few other spiffy people to hang out with there 🙂
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ugh, you have to go back and forth for weeks? that’s obnoxious. I didn’t realize it was an extended sort of thing. glad you and erin hit it off and that you have a few other spiffy people to hang out with there 🙂
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My NYC dream is to hit up some restaurants featured on Anthony Bourdain, they’re on his website. My major-dream place is Katz’s deli on the lower east side. I was in NYC for MLK weekend for Miriam’s bachelorette party, but was so busy with that and spending time with my relatives that I didn’t have spare time.
That would be a fun activity for your visit with Will and Kerry, especially now that Will and you are Bourdain fans 🙂 There’s “Disappearing Manhattan,” “Boroughs,” “Street Food,” and the old-school “New York City” episode from Season 1.
Enjoy your food journey, and in the meantime, Chicago misses you!
Allison Gans Castillo says
Correction: the Bourdain restaurants are on the “Travel Channel” website, on the “No Reservations” page
Allison Gans Castillo says
Correction: the Bourdain restaurants are on the “Travel Channel” website, on the “No Reservations” page
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That back and forth certainly doesn’t sound like fun, but you’ve found some pretty decent silver linings to make up for it!
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how long will this little adventure last? i’m coming to nyc in may, would love to meet up 🙂
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Ooooh! If I’m still here, I will let you know!
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It could def. be worse. CHI > NYC is a pretty short flight. Better than heading West, which my husband used to have to do a ton.
I love love love NYC (esp. Brooklyn). Let me know if you need any specific suggestions.
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Oh, the flight thing totally works out. Some people here are from the West Coast (4 hours) or have to take connections!
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If you’re gonna be in NYC, why not treat yourself to some free drinks? Yup, I’m gonna pimp out Myopenbar.com again — particularly as it’s based in New York and has an iPhone app showing your proximity to all the free drinks you can handle. Have one on me!
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Dude. I will TOTALLY meet you for beverages/dinner (warning: no drinks for me, on account of a certain fetus). Didn’t realize you were in NYC – good news!
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