What are the chances?

I think the pear cider that Scott Babe loves so much is catching on in NYC! It just took years!! Can you believe that I spotted it twice in one week?! Luckily, Scott was with me this second time. Yipppeeeeeeeeeeee! We double-dated at Tribeca Bread with Matt and Lauren -- they, too, are married 1 year this summer like us. ♥

The pink mojito was pretty darn good!

Two big things to celebrate!! Matt is leaving Conde Nast for a great opportunity at HBO and Matt & Lauren's 1 year anniversary this week! Cheers!!!

♥ Lauren and Matt ♥

I shot this on Church Street (in front of the restaurant)

Historical Happy Hour

I love to try new places in the city and play tourist whenever possible. When Heidi suggested Fraunces Tavern, down in Wall Street, I was immediately intrigued.  Fraunces's website claims they are the oldest building and tavern in New York City. It was built in 1719 as an elegant residence for the merchant Stephan Delancey and his family. In 1762, the home was purchased by tavern-keeper Samuel Fraunces, who turned it into one of the most popular taverns of the day. Though it is best known as the site where George Washington gave his farewell address to the officers of the Continental Army, in 1783, the tavern also played a significant role in pre-Revolutionary activities.

I had the beer of the month -- Celebration Stout, Dublin, Ireland, 7.0% ABV Porterhouse's Imperial Stout "This true imperial stout is beer as black as coal, velvety smooth with notes of coffee, chocolate, and dark fruit. A deliciously luscious libation."

 Heidi and her oysters :-)

 The cheeseburger sliders weren't anything special but the pulled pork are worth coming back for! Yum!!!

 Not all of our food! hehe

 Marie's shot of us

Yvette and Marie

me and Heidi

Kopparberg's pear cider. Reader, this is a VERY special drink. When I was looking over the bar menu at work, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it listed. This is one of Scott Babe's favorite Swedish ciders that he has NEVER, EVER, seen in the states. I had given Marie & Heidi a heads up on my extra excitment of happy hour because I would surprise Scott with as many bottles of it that I could carry!!! (Too bad, the restaurant doesn't allow take home!) Marie tried it and LOVED it. I will have to get Scott to come into the city and enjoy Kopparberg's at Fraunces! ♥

New York, New York

 

The first day of August was dreary because of the non-stop rain. I had plans lined up for rooftop drinks for weeks. Bad timing, but Tavern 29 did have 2 other floors of dry drinking space! Wendy joined me along with Scott (not Scott Babe) and his friends Neil and Judith. I had an immediate fascination with Judith. She was adorable and was wearing these long dangling earings that every girl should own! I learned quickly that she's a jewelery designer. Click here. Very impressive.

When Wendy & I left the bar at 8 o'clock, the dismal skies had turned into a inspiring sunset.

Marble Collegiate Church on 5th Avenue at 29th Street. (built in the 1850s of blocks of white marble)

Which one do you prefer?

August 2nd:

I miss working with my friend Matt and shot him a last minute email to see what he was doing for lunch. He had plans to eat lunch in Bryant Park and invited me to join. I loved the spontaneity and treated myself to a cab ride over. "Broadway in Bryant Park's" free concert series was happening as I was there! I love this 13 second video I was able to capture. Please turn up your sound!

Cary Hoffman from "My Sinatra"

Lunch with Matt, Karen and Kristina

Broadway near 40th - "Broadway Green" exhibit ♥