Single Gal in the City

Girls Night Out: Midtown West

Melissa — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:23:22 +0000

Friday, I enjoyed a girls night out with my Starwood colleague and friend Anna. Anna introduced me to Gaonnuri, an upscale Korean barbecue restaurant located on the top floor of 1250 Broadway with stunning city views. She read my mind when suggesting it as the perfect date venue (especially the drinks-only window seating area). I [...]

A Fun Night At Delta’s T4X Lounge

Melissa — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:30:10 +0000

Tuesday night, I headed down to SoHo to Delta’s pop up lounge for Single Edition Media‘s party at the airline’s new Terminal Four at JFK. The swanky soiree celebrated seasonal fashion and beauty trends, with demos from some great brands. I sampled BluePrintCleanse‘s green juice and cashew milk, enjoyed an Elizabeth Arden, makeover and learned [...]

The Unavoidable Interrogation

Melissa — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:48:30 +0000

Friday, I enjoyed a low-key and much needed girls night out with my dear friend Sara. Our destination – Go Burger, a laidback yet lively bistro on NYC’s Upper East Side. Having both wrapped up a frenetic work week, we happily bookended our meal with pigs in a blanket and a chocolate chip cookie dough [...]

An Event-ful Week

Melissa — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:38:04 +0000

This has been a particularly action-packed week — with four work-related events, two of which I had a large part in planning. It culminated in yesterday’s Bridal Bash, an occasion that represented the intersection of business and pleasure which is very much a part of my job. To celebrate the opening of our new ballroom, [...]

A Change Of Attitude

Melissa — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:10:26 +0000

Thursday, I enjoyed a girls night out with my good friend Lauren. After a brief stop at Faces & Names bar and walking past the NFL Draft red carpet on Sixth Avenue, we settled at the bar of Del Frisco’s in Rockefeller Center. Over a round of Blue Moon and some shared appetizers (cheesesteak egg [...]

A Season of New Beginnings

Melissa — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:33:26 +0000

When it comes to spring, this year’s arrival of it has felt long overdue. Between a winter stubbornly refusing to go away and the many delays accompanying my home renovation, I have been yearning for a change of season. This week, I have finally been feeling spring’s rejuvenating presence – and not just because of [...]

Approaching The Big 4-0

Melissa — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:17:03 +0000

Earlier this week, I was editing my Match.com profile when I noticed a glaring mistake — my age was listed as 40 instead of 39. I could feel panic seize me as I rushed to correct the year of birth I had accidentally clicked while creating my profile. Because though it’s only a one year [...]

Cuff Me: Fifty Shades of Funny

Melissa — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:10:51 +0000

Thursday, I caught up with my good friend Jenn for dinner and a show. Our fun evening began at Thalia in NYC’s Theater District. Over a delicious meal at the American-Italian bistro (foccacia bread, iceberg wedge salad, roast chicken), we talked about the luck factor in dating, job crossroads and missing our beloved Ricky Martin [...]

Girls Night Out: East Village

Melissa — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:04:21 +0000

Thursday, I headed down to the East Village for a girls night out with my good friend Bobbi. On my way to meet her, it occurred to me that I need to visit this neighborhood more often, teeming as it is with inviting little bistros and bars. Case in point: Giano, the cozy wine bar [...]

Love Lessons From A Kitchen Makeover

Melissa — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:05:55 +0000

About seven months ago, I decided it was time to upgrade my kitchen and bathroom. Though I was forewarned by family and friends to prepare for delays and detours, I still couldn’t have imagined how all consuming this little home improvement project would become. As I near the end of my renovation odyssey, I can’t [...]