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