- New York always welcomes me with open arms. Last week- I spent Monday and Tuesday in the city. The experience is always fresh...always a new surprise. While the purpose of this last trip was primarily work, I got a chance to stop in a few of my favorite places which included Aero's Studios. Love it! As I slowly walked through the main level of the large space filled with beautiful things perfectly placed, I see Mr. Thomas O' Brien heading my direction. Actually, he was heading out of the door and I just happened to be blocking his route which gave me the perfect opportunity to give my 5 minute speech. Of course, I over-thought what I would say and what his reaction would be and we exchanged warm greetings. While I missed my opportunity to chat, it was great to have my second meeting with Mr. O' Brien (the first meeting was at a book signing in DC-we chatted for 5 minutes about blogging and my love of all things Thomas O' Brien). I am looking forward to our 3rd meeting!
- You cannot go to NYC and not experience the restaurant scene. I can now add two restaurants to my resume- Del Frisco and Chat & Chew (see pictures above). Del Frisco can be described as a high end steakhouse with prices that reach to the sky. I ordered the filet with a potato. The dressings for my potato were so plentiful that I could hardly fit them on the table. Steak was cooked to perfection. A+ for food and service. Chat & Chew serves comfort food in a trailer park chic atmosphere. Delicious. I ordered chicken wings, fries, mac & cheese. Although it wasn't our first choice (we all wanted to go to Cafeteria), it gets an A for food and service (no "+")
- During the long weekend with the fam (this was before my work trip to NY), mom and I did a little shopping on Sunday afternoon. I came across two little pieces of artwork that I knew I had to have. Mom agreed so she insisted treating me. I love their simplicity and their significance. A couple of years ago, we took spent two weeks in Paris and London as a family. Thanks mom!
I am off to a meeting with a client. Furniture was delivered earlier this week and now it is time for the finishing touches-decorating.
Enjoy your weekend.
Enjoy your weekend.
4 comments:
Well, that's two more times than I've met Mr. O'Brien. :) It sounds like you had a blast, and I can't wait to hear more details!
Chat n Chew is awesome, they serve great comfort food, so does Cafeteria (albeit with no wait and maybe not as hot waiters), it's the battle of mac and cheese, cafeteria's trio (smoked gouda/truffle mac) or Chat n Chew's sinfully traditional. Glad you had a great time in the city.
Sounds like you had a great time. How can one not in NYC? Good for you.
I miss the place. Your photos reminds me of the bars around NYC. Nice post!
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