Category:fun

bridge cafe – this time with food

Posted on by merikebiCategories:commentary, food, fun

Back in June I went to Bridge Cafe in Manhattan. I was back on Halloween, and this time brought a guest. My dad took the train from Rensselaer to Penn Station Friday, did some touristy stuff, and I met up with him early afternoon. I’m going to allow him to comment on his lunch choice – either …
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a cryptoquip

Posted on by merikebiCategories:diversion, fun

I got this passed to me from my dad this morning. Just remember what he told me, “I don’t promise greatness. Just interest.” The following is a Robin Hood quote: R’N TVGGRMT NZIIRVW. R DZMG GL YV ZM RM-OZD, MLG ZM LFGOZD. I’ll post the answer in about a day, unless somebody posts it first.

internetworkers bash in pittsboro

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

Thanks to Tarus and the OpenNMS crew for hosting the InterNetWorkers bash in Pittsboro last night. I went down with one of my coworkers, and we had a blast. It would’ve been fun even without the free beer and appetizers, but they were certainly appreciated!

no capes!

Posted on by warrenCategories:fun

Edna: It will be bold! Dramatic! Bob: Yeah! Edna: Heroic! Bob: Yeah. Something classic, like, like Dynaguy. Oh, he had a great look! Oh, the cape and the boots… Edna: [throws a wadded ball of paper at Bob’s head] No capes! Bob: Isn’t that my decision? Edna: Do you remember Thunderhead? Tall, storm powers? Nice …
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5 seasons brewing

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

Last night I drove a quick 10 minutes from Vinings to Sandy Springs GA to meet-up with a couple friends for dinner. Skimming opentable‘s restaurant listings, I had discovered 5 Seasons Brewing earlier in the day, and we decided to give it a try. 5 Seasons’ beers are all made in-house (I think), in small …
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mellowing a mushroom

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

I’ve been working for one of our larger customers near Atlanta recently. When I arrived last week, I was pleasantly surprised to find out there’s a Mellow Mushroom a mile from their office in Vinings. I was first introduced to the Mellow Mushroom in Durham a couple years ago. I’ve since started enjoying the one …
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growler’s pub

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

I’ll be coming back to Growler’s Pub next week (the one at 783 Old Ballas Road). To date (and I haven’t been to S’Mac in Manhattan, yet), Growler’s has the best macaroni and cheese I’ve had out. Yesterday afternoon I was discussing where to go for food with Mike, and started searching for pubs near …
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dishdash

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

Dishdash is a small mediterranean restaurant on Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale California. I went there last week with some of my coworkers at our bootcamp. Their menu offers a wide variety of choices, though I only sampled their lentil soup and mohmoh. Their lentil soup was very filling – the medium-sized bowl really was …
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cascal

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

I love paella. Whoever it was that thought to harvest crocus pollen for flavor was a genius. Last night after arriving in Sunnyvale CA for a training class, I started Googling for tapas places nearby. I had been looking forward to going to a restaurant in San Francisco, but driving an hour for dinner, when …
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cash cab

Posted on by merikebiCategories:blih, fun

I’m a huge fan of the Discovery Channel series, Cash Cab. While in New York this week, I kept looking for the elusive 1-in-13000 cabs that Ben Bailey drives, hoping for the opportunity to hop in and play the game. Well, I didn’t have a chance to get in, but I saw the cab Tuesday …
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charley o’s

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

I’ve now been to 1611 Broadway twice. Once last December when I was interviewing at FogCreek, and then again Tuesday this week after hitting the Museum Mile Festival in Manhattan. As a side note,walking down the middle of 5th Avenue is a blast – what’s normally a bustling, jam-packed 20 blocks was cordoned-off by the …
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virage

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

Continuing my new theme of including restaurant reviews of places I have been, I must praise Virage in Manhattan. On the corner of 2d Avenue and E 7th Street, is a self-proclaimed “mediterranean-style” restaurant. I ordered their Monday special, which on that visit was lamb chops with roasted gnochhi and a charred tomato and pepper …
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directions

Posted on by merikebiCategories:fun, personal

I met a friendly girl (Shelly) today at the subway station at 40th and 8th in front of the New York Times building. But the only reason I bring this up is because she asked me how to get to the number 7 subway. There I was, calmly reviewing the subway map so I could …
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allora

Posted on by merikebiCategories:food, fun

Since I now have a job that involves traveling quite a bit, I am going to start writing about the better-than-good places I find when I’m traveling. Allora Ristorante, Marlborough Massachusetts. 139 Lakeside Avenue. Entree prices range from $15-market (for fresh-caught lobster, etc). The first night I went, I had a fantastic lamb milanese. Lamb …
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