Dinner Report - 5/6/07
* PROOF *
(3rd Ave & 20th St)
nachos
tequila
No time to eat - the Amazing Race finale is on!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Lunch Report - 5/6/07
* L'ABSINTHE *
(67th btwn 2nd & 3rd)
trilogy of avocado & crab
beefsteak tomato green lentil salad
toscane pizzette (w/prosciutto, black olive tapenade, figs and goat cheese)
shared desserts
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* bread pudding *
* chocolate tarte *
* tarte tatin *
* strawberry cake *
* chocolate mousse *
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coffee
A friend's birthday brunch turned into a dessert tasting bonanza at this French bistro. Served right from the cart, all of them were tres delicious!
Volleyball Recap
* SEASON TOURNAMENT *
As you may already know from previous posts, my team did not have very impressive results this season. In fact, they were pitiful. We ended up 1-11 in matches with our sole win coming via a forfeit from the other team. Sooooo, we really didn't have high expectations for the tournament, but we were all eager to prove (at least to ourselves) that we could win an actual match. Of course, ending the season in last place put us up against the first place team for our first match... we lost. Our second match (now in the loser's bracket) put us up against the season's 4th place team. Unfortunately for them, they only had 4 players make it to the tournament, which helped us come back after losing the first set & win the next two... taking the match! Hooray! Next up, was the season's 3rd place team. They had a full lineup - and we beat them too! Whoo-hoo! Another win... against a full team! Next up - was the season's 7th place team. This was the team that forfeited against us during the season to give us our only season victory. Well, they made up for it this time by beating us which dropped us out of the tournament. But - we still came in 4th for the day, so we were all very happy.
Breakfast Report - 5/6/07
* HOME *
leftover chicken
coffee
Just wanted something in my stomach before heading to the volleyball tournament.
Dinner Report - 5/5/07
* HOME *
tossed salad
asparagus
chicken
wine
Just a simple Saturday night at home... it had already been a busy weekend, and there was still another day to go!
Lunch Report - 5/5/07
* GUNNAR & KATHRYN'S *
(16th btwn 6th & 7th Aves)
subs & pasta salad
san pellegrino limonata
white rascal beer
Sara, one of my earliest childhood friends, was in town with her husband, Bart, so mutual friends Gunnar & Kathryn hosted a lovely backyard lunch for us all. Tom and I rode the vespa over which was FUN on such a beautiful day.
Breakfast Report - 5/5/07
* CONNECTICUT MUFFIN *
(Prospect Park West & 15th St)
coffee
Tom & I picked up some coffee as we walked into the park with the dogs. The first Saturday morning of the month is always fun because it is when FIDO sets up a table with coffee & treats (for humans and dogs) during off leash hours (although we actually only took treats for the dogs since we already had our own coffee.) It was a beautiful day, we saw tons & tons of dogs. Howard & Lucky ran around like crazy and Foxy was pretty good until she saw a poodle which set her off (as usual).
Dinner Report - 5/4/07
* MOBAR *
(Mandarin Oriental, Bway & 60th - 35th floor)
smoked almonds
shared a trio of mini-burgers
bourbon
A beautiful bar, it was the perfect setting for the mini-reunion I had with some old co-workers.
Friday, May 04, 2007
Lunch Report - 5/4/07
* PRONTO PIZZA *
(37th St & 6th Ave)
slice of mushroom pizza
Ok, because of a meeting that ran long I really had to eat on the run this afternoon - not much choice, but the pizza was good!
Breakfast Report - 5/4/07
* TOM'S *
cheese
coffee
I didn't have a lot of time this morning, but cheese is always good!
Volleyball Recap
Well, for anyone not keeping score, here was the situation going into last night:
My team was 0-11 for the season. We had locked up last place - no one even had a chance of taking that honor away from us. Last night was the last match of the season, in other words, our last chance to at least clear that "0" from our wins column.
Any guesses as to what happened? We WON! It was glorious, tempered only slightly by the fact that the other team actually forfeited because they didn't have enough players. The bottom line is - we are on a winning streak going into Sunday's tournament. It's shaping up to be the Cinderella story of the season at ol' Gotham Volleyball!
Dinner Report - 5/3/07
* BETTER BURGER *
(8th Ave & 19th St)
turkey burger w/jack cheese
I played really well the last time I had a burger before a volleyball game, so I thought it might be a good luck charm if I ate here again.
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Lunch Report - 5/3/07
* CAFE EUROPAN *
(Penn Station concourse)
salmon
mixed vegetables
sauteed mushrooms
After loving my turkey lunch the other day, I wanted to come back for a repeat - but they didn't have turkey today! Darn! Oh well, it was still good & I'll check back for the turkey another day.
Breakfast Report - 5/3/07
* TOM'S *
ham
coffee
Just a couple slices of deli ham (I'm trying to make sure it gets used!)
Dinner Report - 5/2/07
* MEXICO LINDO Y QUE RICO *
(Coney Island Ave & Albemarle)
burrito abierto (w/chicken)
bourbon
Tom and I had a menu for this place so we decided to try & I'm glad we did. It was yummy (and the name of the place is fabulous!)
Lunch Report - 5/2/07
* CIRCLE'S *
(Prospect Park West & 15th St.)
cobb salad
club soda
I worked from home today & took a little trip (1 subway stop) to look for some lunch. As I walked out of the station, I knew immediately that I had to try Circle's. The restaurant used to have a location across the street from my old apartment on Atlantic Ave & I ate there at least 2-3 times a week until it closed several years ago. I didn't have either of my old favorites (chicken cutlet or steak sandwich,) but they were both on the menu & I'll have to go back soon! AND, the salad was a definite winner.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Lunch Report - 5/1/07
* CAFE EUROPAN *
(Penn Station concourse)
roast turkey
mixed vegetables
Wow - this was really good! It tasted good, it was really healthy... it might become a very regular thing!
Happy Happy Aniversary!
This is a very very very special post for me because yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of when I went to the ASPCA with my friend Erin and adopted my sweet Foxy. My life has changed in so many good ways since then and she makes me happy every day (even when it rains).
Here's a copy of the email and picture I sent right after bringing her home - I was so excited!
>From: "David Slivken"
>Subject: I'm a doggie daddy!
>Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 16:34:58 -0400
>
>Breaking news - I adopted a dog from the ASPCA today. Her name is Foxy! At
>least it is for now - it's her name from the shelter (although I added the
>exclamation point ), so it might change. She is a 13 month old Finnish
>Spitz / Chow Chow mix and she is great.
>
>Anyway, just wanted to share. We're off to discover the Park Slope dog run
>- hope everyone is having a great weekend.
>
>David
So, for anyone who has thought about getting a dog but isn't sure if they should... I say DO IT! Or, if you can't adopt, think about making a donation to the ASPCA & help them fight to find homes for loving animals everywhere.
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