Category Archives: Night Out

I’m a slacker; Will you forgive me?

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Last week has completely flown by and I’ve no idea where all the time has gone! I apologize for my long, unexplained absence. I’ve started a new study regime (I’m studying to take the NYS Bar Exam at the end of July) and I’m still working on how best to manage my time. Between that, a daily 2 hour round-trip commute, a hastily-planned sleepover and waving my siblings off to Virginia, I’m just now catching my breath. Mind you, this silly ChCf gal has also decided that this Friday is the perfect time to host a game night with friends. I need food. And drinks. And energy. And wit. Did I mention that I’m notorious for losing?

I promise that I will deliver at least two posts this week. I’ve got a few great ones lined up, I just need to execute them.

In the interim, here’s a picture of an absolutely fabulous dinner I had on Thursday.

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I was at Delmonico’s Bar and Grill down by Wall Street. It was fun, it wasn’t quiet (I forgot about happy hour and Wall Street Bankers, lol) and there was free Tequila. What more could I ask for?

My shoulders were bouncing … and I kept on letting them: a NYC NotWedding Event

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In case you haven’t yet noticed, I’m a New Yorker through and through. I was born in Brooklyn, I went to college and university in Upstate New York and now I’m back home: living in Manhattan. I’ll be honest, I miss driving my car daily. These days, she just sits in a garage. However, it is evenings like this past Wednesday that serve as a tangible reminder as to what I love about this city; what keeps bringing me back; and why, no matter how long or how far I move or spend time away from here, it will always be my home. (Hint: I’m hoping that I can convince a certain someone that we should move somewhere outside of the immediate city so that we can purchase a home … a pied-a-terre for purposes of dual residency will hopefully follow!)

On Monday, I was fortunate to win tickets to attend NYC’s first NotWedding event ever! For those of you who have never heard of such a event, here is a direct quote from the website. “The Not Wedding is a bridal show alternative in the form of a big, fake wedding.”Wedding guests” are brides-to-be who enjoy an emotional ceremony, A tasty dinner and a dance-party reception while truly experiencing the wedding vendors in action.”


This was a fun reprieve from my usual Wednesday night *festivities*. The informal dress code was cocktail-casual, the people there were young and fun, the music made me want to tear up the dance floor and best of all, it was completely free for me and my guest!

Free food that was tasty, comforting and offered variety?

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Clockwise from top left:
pancetta & leek tartlets
pesto panko chicken with sun dried tomato aioli
fontina, wild mushroom and caramelized onion brioche bites
red wine braised short rib skewers with polenta cakes

Check!

Complimentary sparkling wine sponsored by Ferrari and fabulous decor?

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I just love that centerpiece! I bet that could easily be a DIY project for a more cost-effective price point.

Double check! Look at those green charger plates. Talk about a great pop of color!

A versatile cover band and an equally awesome DJ that kept everyone’s shoulders shimmying?! A photo booth (Having never experienced a photo booth, I am officially a fan.) and a swag bag???

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Ferrari swag bag

Yes, yes, and yes again! Thank you, NotWedding events – I had a lovely time!

On another note: for all you local and destination betrothed readers … it is such a great feeling to be able to support one’s local community. These vendors are often able and willing to work with pretty much any budget out there. So, if you’re so inclined – help these vendors out, y’all!