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Hogs & Heifers, A Legendary Meatpacking District Fixture, to Close on August 23rd!

Hogs & Heifers
Photos By Gail

This summer, I’ve forgone an extended vacation away from NYC in favor of taking Fridays off from my day job, and the shortened work week / extended weekend has added immeasurable value to my life. I highly recommended it.

As tempting as it is to just stay inside with the AC blasting and stare at my iMac all day, I make sure to plan a little urban adventure each Friday so I can get outside and enjoy the lovely sun and hot hot heat. Because if you are lucky enough to live in NYC, you owe it to yourself and your surroundings to cultivate an Explorer Mentality! Continue reading Hogs & Heifers, A Legendary Meatpacking District Fixture, to Close on August 23rd!

Mid-Century Bar with Circular Mirrors

Mid-Century Bar with Circular Mirrors
Photo By Gail

We spotted this fantastic Mid-Century Design Service Bar at an event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel and had to take a snap! The design would look great as part of any retro or modern decor, but in this case, we think that the carpet’s print reflects onto the mirrors to make the orbs look like a constellation of planets! Very Cool!

We Enjoy Drinking Because…

Drinking is Fun Sign

Photographed By Me on Eighth Avenue Near 30th Street.

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Bar!

Pink Bar
Photo By Gail

Hey, can you guess where this cool Pink Bar is located? If you said the Ladies Room at Beauty and Essex Restaurant, give yourself a pat on the back! And why does Beauty and Essex have a bar in its Ladies Room, you ask? To serve the Free Champagne, of course!

Drink Coaster with Pop Out Sheep Figure

Sheep Figure Coaster
Photos By Gail

Just in case the act of drinking was not enough to keep you thoroughly amused, the open bar at a recent art event I attended had these coasters with an adorable little pop out sheep figure that you could assemble while you leaned against the bar and looked over at the hipster art / art fans with feigned disinterest. Visual instructions on how to assemble the sheep, as you can see, are included on the coaster.

Behold, the fully assembled sheep, below!

Sheep Figure