Gonna make you sweat

Temps in NYC have been 90s with high humidity for the past week. Excellent. Here's how I've been "beating the heat":

Drinking margaritas at lunch. Shaan's goodbye lunch was last Wed. at Mi Nidito.

Agency BBQ. In an effort to woo a potential client, we threw a BBQ in their honor in the courtyard next to our office building Wed. afternoon. I suppose the best way to convince someone we should handle all their advertising is to show them just how comfortable we are drinking beer outside in the middle of the workday. Goodbye drinks for Shaan continued afterwards at Social.

Nice Shoes rooftop party. Met Robyn for this after work Thursday. Good people-watching and business mingling. Not complaining... but it was super humid, which made for interesting networking. It's challenging to chat someone up when you're both dripping with sweat from simply standing outside.

Repeat performance at Barbone. Joined Sarah and Grace for dinner Thursday night. Had the ricotta gnocci, which was very light and had an interesting, refreshing mint sauce. The staff remembered me from the previous Sunday night. We met the owner Alberto. He sent over a complimentary appetizer, biscotti, and dessert wine. Barbone may become my new favorite neighborhood Italian, given the gracious staff and its close proximity to my apt.

Refreshing salads. Had lunch with Robyn and Kanad at Eatery Friday.

Vindaloo curry. Friday dinner with Gail at a place on East 6th St., aka "Little India." Rocked out with the tabla and sitar players.

Ice cream, chocolate-covered strawberries, and "Happy Birthday" from the Satsko gang. My glass of sake runneth over.

Sat. afternoon at PS1 "Warm Up." Checked out some pretty disturbing art in the gallery, then listened to the bands & DJs outside for the rest of the day. Dinner later at Blockheads.

Drinks with Wolfie. She and her husband are visiting from Zurich, so met them at The Whiskey in the W Times Square Mon. night.



When Irish eyes are smiling... The PS1 courtyard.

Photo courtesy of Niall