cupcakes, sushi and cocktails

Here are some pics from the surprise party Brian threw for Mark... Drinks with some of the ladies at my job before celebrating an old friend's birthday at Bamboo 52.

lucky squirrel

How'd he get up there???

I was fortunate enough to bear witness to Lucky the Squirrel this past Tuesday at the Yankees - Mariners game, where the winning Wang (a pleasant change of pace considering the last few games I've attended this season had Mussina on the mound) led the team to 12-3 victory.

Here's the Daily News' take on the li'l critter.

Even NY1 talked him up during its morning television news roundups!

top chef, top meal in the village

Had a lovely meal with some of my favorite foodies and friends at Top Chef Season One winner Harold Dieterle's restaurant, Perilla, in Greenwich Village.


Grilled Angus Strip Steak with Escarole, Bacon & Sweet Onion-Horseradish Sauce


Roasted Organic Chicken with Asparagus, Hazelnuts & Apricot Puree


Toasted Cashew Financier with Gingered Blueberries & Toasted Almond Ice Cream

lucy's sunburnt birthday... sniffles and all!

Some pics from my favorite Brit's birthday outing in the East Village...

oh, crab!

A sunny Saturday, lots of beer, mallets and Maryland blue crabs... All the ingredients for a chill afternoon with friends who came together to celebrate Jeremy's 30th at the Hudson Beach Cafe inside Riverside Park... Photos from yesterday's outing...

que sabrosa!

Here are some pics from my Deepher sister Arlene's bridal shower/ bachelorette outing this weekend... Starting off at Havana Central near Columbia and ended up dancing over at Latin Quarter in midtown... It was fun hanging out with the lady's saucy crew -- makes for a lively evening and an interesting preview of the wedding which is slated for October in downtown Orlando!

City transit to commuters: Stay home!

It's never a dull day here in the City, is it now???

I woke up this morning, took a shower, made some coffee and turned on the telly to NY1 News -- per the usual drill. It was surprising to hear that all the trains were either suspended or severely delayed and even more surprising that it's because of morning rainstorm and tornadoes (what the fondue???!!!). Bay Ridge, Brooklyn got hit pretty badly. Living uptown in Harlem wasn't any easier. It seems like most folks in the office got in relatively around the same time between 10-11 a.m.



Read on:

Weather Snarls Commute; NYC Transit Advises Customers To Stay Home (NY1)

Tornado-Like Storm Rips Through Parts Of Brooklyn (NY1)

Rainstorm causes commuter headaches (Crain's New York Business)

City transit to commuters: Stay home! (Newsday)

Markets open on-time despite N.Y. flooding (CNN)