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this is for Tate

Today is Chick Fil A's "Cow Appreciation Day" and as a special promo they were giving out free chicken sandwiches in various locations in New York. After much deliberation, I braved the heat, followed the cows, and landed a nice (and FREE) lunch...

Let me assure you, it was madness. New Yorkers love Chick Fil A. Shortly before 11 AM, I heard screaming and yelling outside and looked out my window to find this: a bus full of Chick Fil A cows.

Then when I made it to the spot where they were passing out sandwiches at noon, I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have my very own picture taken with the cow. Being the 24-year-old "adult" that I sometimes think I am, I hesitated and decided that I didn't really need a picture with the cow. But then I thought of the disappointment on Tate's face if I had opted out and the pure glee and elation he would have when he looked at this picture. Obviously, I chose the latter!

big apple bbq fest

4 years and counting. That's how long I've been going to the Big Apple BBQ Festival in NYC. Katherine, Pamela, LA and I sealed the deal on our friendship in the summer of 2007 when we went to the festival for the first time together. We were four southern girls in the Big Apple and we missed pulled pork sandwiches and sweet tea. Now, I plan weeks in advance to make sure I don't miss this event and drag all my northern friends to Madison Square Park with me.


Brendan's two attempts (above and below) at capturing an artistic photo. We were also trying to portray how much we missed our 4th BBQ-goer, Katherine.

garage

If you're looking for a great restaurant in NYC, you should try Garage in Greenwich Village. Brendan took me here for dinner last week before I left the city and it was amazing! It had a great menu and nice atmosphere, and the best part was that there was a live jazz band playing the whole time. Nothing too loud or overwhelming, though, which made it enjoyable (I'm not a fan of having to scream to each other across the table at dinner). I also loved the design of the restaurant which had a slightly rustic feel while also being homey and comfortable. If you find yourself in this neighborhood and hungry, I give it a thumbs up!

tate's new best friend


Tate: Caow! Caow! [pronounced Cay-ow] I wuv you Caow.

Cow: [Silence]

Tate: Caow, come 'ere. Come 'ere. Hey Grampaw, 'ere's Caow.

Grampaw: Hey Cow. Gimme Five.

Cow: [Gives Five, Silence]

Tate: Kiss!

Cow: [Bends over to receive kiss, Silence]

Tate: I really wuv you caow.

"where chili pepper lights meet christmas tree lights"

Lights of every kind.
Christmas. Red Hot Chili Pepper. Little basketballs.
Hanging down 2 feet from the ceiling.
Mirrors on the wall.
That is Panna 2.
I convinced Brendan and Allison to go to dinner there with me.
because I love this place so much.
And believe me.
It's well worth fighting through claustrophobia to enjoy a cheap Indian meal.
It's my favorite.
Just ask one of these two.