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A Splurge Worthy Gift: J'tote laptop bags

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When one thinks of laptop bags, high fashion doesn't typically come to mind. Typically, you end up with a bag that reflects function over fashion. Most laptop bags look exactly as the name implies. Where does this leave those wanting their bags to[...]

Splurge: Shepherd's Pie at Houndstooth Pub

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This may be a sign of deep-seated obsession, but I tend to associate all establishments (whether relevant or not) with a specific food memory. Come to think of it, giant images of food, rather than decor, size, exterior, or lighting, are[...]

Splurge: Bourbon-Nutella Milkshakes at Brooklyn Bowl

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These milkshakes are good. So good that a mere whiff of their deep chocolatey fragrance, rather than the usual required nipple show-and-tell, scored me a shiny set of Mardi Gras beads off some babbling, drunken rube within 5 seconds. So good[...]

Mostly Splurge: Shio Ramon from Menkui Tei

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Ramen is one of my favorite foods. I could never really pinpoint why in the past (most people immediately write it off as being too salty), but Serious Eats blog has led me to enlightenment. I recently registered as a member, and one of the[...]

Splurge: Apricot Ginger Sherbet from NYC Icy

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I recently moved from Kensington to Williamsburg (real original, I know), a transition which significantly boosted my dining out and delivery options. Kensington's few decent eating and drinking establishments are neatly contained on a modest[...]

Super Splurge: Dinner at Smith and Wollensky

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A recent bout of illness, which occurred most inconveniently on the Union Square L train platform during morning rush hour, has curbed my usual gluttonous eating habits this week. As a result, updating my blog has suffered (along with my overly[...]

A summer splurge with Holly Clegg’s Burger Cake

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Even though we?re trying to eat right, be healthy and lose weight, there are times we like to indulge ourselves. Maybe it?s with a glass of wine or a cocktail, or possibly with a nice slice of imported cheese. For those of you with a sweet[...]

A Splurge to Make You Regurge: Stuffed Burgers at Question Mark Cafe

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After reading NYC Food Guy's post on the stuffed burgers at the East Village's Serbian haunt Question Mark Cafe , I was determined to get over there ASAP. Succulent beef patties stuffed with (that's right..they're INSIDE the burger, not[...]

Splurge in Taste, Regurge in Principle: Anniversary Dinner at Degustation

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Degustation is the type of restaurant I would never seek out had I not received a generous birthday gift certificate from my aunt. The meal is more about the dining experience, both visual and gustatory, than eating a familiar, comforting dinner.[...]

Splurge: Baoguette from...Baoguette

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My birthday was this past Thursday! In addition to a number of cupcake-themed clothing articles, foodie magazines, and a new cell phone, I got to have some banh mi from Baoguette on St. Marks. I'd been to the Murray Hill location[...]