Category Archives: Saving Grace of 9-5

The best spots for Happy Hour

Summertime Happy Hour

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

It’s summertime! Almost officially. But the weather, which has been slow to come around and make up its mind and commit to being pleasant, has finally found its sense. Aly and I like to take advantage and hit up the … Continue reading →

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Vlada Lounge

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

When an out of town friend comes to visit for a weekend, like Camden did a couple of weeks ago, I generally try to give them the full New York experience. By which I do not mean the touristy version … Continue reading →

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Margaritas and Mariachis at Maya

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

*Whew* It’s finally Thursday! Thirsty Thursday, some might call it, but regardless of what clever alliteration you come up with it’s all code for that fabulous and much needed break from the mundanity of cubicle life known as Happy Hour … Continue reading →

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The Boat Basin Cafe

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

So. You’re heading to happy hour on a Thursday afternoon/evening after a long day at the office and a quick trip by the printer’s to approve the sample for your boss’ Father’s Day gift. You hop the 1 train (after … Continue reading →

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The Frying Pan

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Happy Hour (HH) — that ray of light at the end of the tunnel, the saving grace of the 9-5. You gotta love it. The after work crowd, the mingling with coworkers and possibly some new friends, and, of course, … Continue reading →

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Caliente Cab Co.

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

Oof. The beginning of a new week can sometimes be daunting. As you’re looking over your schedule for the week, the meetings, the bi-annual teeth cleanings, interviews, and annual reviews let’s pause for a moment and remember with fondness, last … Continue reading →

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Getting Lucky

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Oh so you hate your job? Why didn’t you say so…there’s a support group for that. Its called EVERYBODY and they meet at the BAR. Ok, I don’t actually hate my job — I just stole this from G’s quote … Continue reading →

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The Ace Hotel

If you work from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in a cubicle about the size of your bed, chances are you need a saving grace. In New York (and I’m sure other parts of the world), the saving grace is … Continue reading →

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Má Pêche

Remember what I said about winter, and sinking into hibernation? About how eventually the strain of resisting social interaction becomes too much and my sociality explodes over Manhattan like a bottle of champagne? Case-in-point: last Friday night. I was SO … Continue reading →

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