Category Archives: Out & About!

George & Martha’s

After hiking (strolling?) through Jockey Hollow, I had two things on my mind.  One was going to Century 21 in Morristown for a little shoe shopping.  (Results:  negative.)  Before I could begin the hunt for more black shoes, I had … Continue reading

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Jockey Hollow

And they’re off! Just kidding.  Last weekend, Mr. S.G. and I went for a stroll in the woods at Jockey Hollow.  Jockey Hollow is not a racetrack; it’s part of the Morristown National Historic Park.  This weekend was unseasonably warm … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Picking Time!

Last weekend was a very countrified one:  after spending Saturday at the barn with my mom and sis, I went pumpkin picking with Mr. S.G. at Alstede Farms, site of my very first fruit-picking experience.  I love pumpkin picking every … Continue reading

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All’s Well that Ends Well

On Saturday I talked Mr. S.G. into seeing another play at the Shakespeare Theater.  I had surprise in my side, since it was a last minute pitch: “So… what should we do this evening?”  Mr S.G. was watching golf on … Continue reading

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Bobby’s Burger Palace

Has anyone else noticed that there is a burger craze sweeping the nation?  Seriously, I think burgers have become the new cupcake.  Sonic, Five Guys, Fat Burger, Smash Burger, Elevation Burger… the list goes on.  I wonder if the fascination … Continue reading

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Starvacious Gal goes to Charlotte: of Elephant Ears and Art

Last week, I was lucky enough to go on my first-ever business trip. Well, it wasn’t exactly my business trip.  It was my sister’s. But I didn’t let pride stand in my way about a minor detail like that.   At … Continue reading

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Wine, Women & Song

Last week, I dragged my sister on an a two-fold excursion in the city:  I wanted to take advantage of Restaurant Week/Month/Season at Asia de Cuba, and I wanted to see the singer Zee Avi at City Winery.   Zee is … Continue reading

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Mon Petit Picnic

Ah, the pleasures of a three day weekend.  Waking up late.  Catching up on Project Runway thanks to TiVo.  (Mondo?  You were robbed!)  Eating too much ice cream and soaking in the sun.  Well, a little sun.  OK, mostly shade.  … Continue reading

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A Tabla Rasa

Do you remember, boys and girls, a time long ago, when New York Restaurant Week was just that?  A single week in which to try and pack as many low-cost lunches and dinners as possible?  My first-ever restaurant week experience … Continue reading

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Meet the Mets!

This past Saturday, I made an inaugural trip to Citifield with Mr. S.G. to see the Mets play the Phillies. Although I’m not a huge baseball fan, I was pretty excited.  The weather was perfect for baseball – sunny, warm … Continue reading

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Argyle, Part Two

The Scotch Egg ‘Tis a bonnie egg Wrapped in sausage, fried so deep Arteries: my bad. _______________________________________________________ Argyle Fish & Chip Restaurant 212 Kearny Avenue Kearny, N.J. 07032

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Argyle, Part One

Crispy crunchy cod Fries dip‘d in malt vinegar How do I love thee.

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