It’s been an action packed week with parties, shows, and a hot dog cook-off.
I went to Neal Medlyn’s Unpronounceable Symbol show at PS 122. I may go again next week since Bridget Everett will be making a cameo. The show was reviewed by the New York Times.
Thursday, I went to see Little Jackie perform at the Steve Madden store on Rivington. Their new album, The Stoop, is out now.
Friday, I chilled out with friends at Prospect Park to celebrate Brian Van’s birthday and listen to The Brazilian Girls.
Fresh off their sold out show at Joe’s Pub, Erin and Her Cello are doing a special show with a full band on July 26th at Ars Nova. Drawing on the everyday joys and indignations of life in New York City, Erin and Her Cello offers up an evening of quirky and vivacious songs that are undeniably unique and funny as hell! Erin, a cute and kooky songstress, and her stringed soul mate will unspool a night of original storytelling tunes that skillfully melds jazz, pop, comedy and blues.
I survived three 4th of July parties with only a few bruises from the plastic chair debacle.
Saturday was hangover brunch followed by a nap and then one 5th of July party where I learned a lot about allergies from a doctor who golfs and takes lots of cabs.
Today, I made a small batch of strawberry chicken salad. This afternoon, I may go see The Wackness. I hope it is not wack.
Yesterday, I attended the Top Berry Luncheon hosted by the California Strawberry Commission. Lunch as prepared by Top Chef’s CJ and it was delicious. First we had a strawberry sensory tasting which involved eating strawberries with savory items like balsamic vinegar, radicchio and jalepenos. Then we watched as CJ prepared braised lamb chop with a strawberry gastrique.
For dessert, there was a goat cheese tart with strawberry and walnut.