The Essentials

So, the grocery stores were insane tonight -- only the strong could survive at my local Food Bazaar. I decided to bypass the lines, headache, stress, frustration, lost sense of humanity and stick to the essentials at my corner bodega. Yup, I am clearly a single woman living in Brooklyn.

Brace yourselves for the foot of snow tonight!

Heavy Metal Pizza

Went to Patsy's Pizzeria in Chelsea last night for what I believe is THE BEST pizza in New York City.  I know we all have our favorites and opinions of who holds the crown for the ultimate pie but this is my winner; hands down.  Anyway, I went with my oldest and dearest friend Miss Erin Hogan (20 plus years as BFFs and counting) and as per usual, we polished off waaaay too much shitty pizzaria chianti, sangiovese wines and gossiped over slices.

Aaaah, I heart you Patsy! And Erin.

Photos: (1) ode to THE pie & (2) Erin post second bottle &amp

Coma Summer

San Francisco post-punk outfit Weekend released their debut full-length record, Sports, in November.  I've been listening to Coma Summer a lot lately on the old ipod when walking around the city.

White noise; das ist gut.

Monopoly

West 22nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenue

Performa Party

Admittedly, I am the queen of hooking things up for friends and myself. I have managed to live in the most expensive city on a teeny budget and get into shows, films, museums, lectures, openings and some of the best parties of the year (almost always) on the complimentary list. It is simply called Brooklyn Hustle. I also have great friends that I thank daily for extending these 'gifts' to me. Thanks guys!

Enter Saturday night...I was offered four seats to the Peforma Red Party Annual Gala & Silent Auction. It's one of the best parties supporting the arts in New York City. The night was hosted by Alan Cumming, graced with Anne Hathaway and had walls adorned with red cotton candy. The end of the night was a slight blur but well worth Sunday's aches and pains.

Shannon blogged about the night too on her site New York New Home. More in the New York Times Fashion & Style section.

CMJ LES Tuesday Night

CMJ, College Music Journal, showcase has arrived in New York City. Stay tuned to the week's reviews...

Shannon and I went to support a friend's band play this evening and found ourselves on the Lower East Side after a very long day of work. We rocked, we laughed, we had a great time (and all before 12:00am, thank you newly routed M train!!).

We began at The Delancey and ended up at St. Jerome's. Tuesday night, whatevs y'all.

NYC, Dresses, Bicycles & 70 degrees...

As the first day of spring approaches (Saturday!) New York City has finally been embraced by an old friend today. The sun came out. We were woken up with warm rays that cast sunshine and finally ended our doubts that good weather would never arrive.

It's been a looong cold winter. Trust me when I say this....

Soon enough we'll be adorning shorts, dresses and riding bicycles! Yes and Yes.

Above image from The Satorialist.