take me there :: junior's

What do you do when someone comes to visit nyc and they haven't been here since 1953 {or another year in the 50's… I can't remember exactly, those are the details that I'm not so good at}? take them to junior's in times square… well really just take them anywhere because new york city is like a whole new world since then. and that's just what I did when my granddaddy came to visit. who wouldn't want a piece of classic ny cheesecake in ny? but then Granddaddy just ordered the pineapple coconut cake… that's ok though, it was just a yummy to me! And I can never pass up a good sundae {with a guinness on the side}. 

If you have visitors in town, take them and if you've never been, take my advice… just go. It's fun to be cheesy like a tourist. trust me.

{and if you are the tourist, live it up! I'm jealous.}

"to live is the rarest thing in the world. 

most people just exist."

{oscar wilde}

happy and sweet

A few weeks ago {when it was warmer and I could get away with wearing this still} I wore this. Something simple and pulled together for a lunch date with my Mom. We ate at Jackson Hole. This total dive of a diner and I mean that in the best possible way. I wasn't sure what to expect because I was thinking it was more 'bar' like but it was totally more diner not so much a restaurant either. And I've walked by so many times that I had to finally go in and check it out. Something great for a quick bite and everyone was so nice. Great service, which is important to me, makes all the difference. Having a server with an attitude can make or break a place. These guys were awesome. Funny thing though, they are known for their burgers and neither of us tried one. Perfect excuse to go back!

"I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. 

the sense of independence and security is very sweet."

 {susan b. anthony}

night {lights} in nyc

Dinner last night at Diablo Royale :: food great, drinks ok, service slow. It was with a smile but definitely super slow. Only a place to go when you have a plate full of patience. I probably would’ve had another drink or two {they would’ve had a higher tab i.e. more sales/bigger tip} and not even noticed, if only they would’ve come by to ask if I wanted another drink… I would def go again but probably only for happy hour at the bar. After I walked along West 4th and through Washington Sq Park. It was serene and peaceful at night. Almost perfect.

"kill all my demons,

and my angels might die too."

{tennessee williams}