Lisa Cheng

Dinner is often better when dessert is eaten first.

[Lisa Cheng @FoodieBookworm]

@kate_mckean It's not unusual for a nonfiction author to work with another professional writer/ghostwriter/etc. You're often acquiring more largely on concept/author platform and don't need to know the line-level details of every part of the ms as much.

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@philebrity @MilkBoyPhilly XPN Free at Noon exists for a reason!

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@HeidiSchulz Don't know if it's so much off the wall, though is off the strip--the Neon Museum! If you can, visit at dusk. :)

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@sarahlapolla Sarah, if you ever want to nerd out about Brandi Carlile, the phone lines are open.

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@LuxAlptraum I noticed the shoes too! I'm not fashionista, so I didn't know if it was off or not, per se. But I definitely thought it was a deliberate choice!

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@daniellejoseph1 :)
Re: brunch: if you feel up for hopping down to SoHo, La Mercerie is a pretty atmosphere on the nicer side, and Balthazar is classic NYC bistro and delicious.

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@daniellejoseph1 For pre-theater dinner:
High-end: The new restaurants that opened in Rock Center are actually supposed to be good: NARO for Korean or Le Rock for French
Casual mid-range farm-to-table: The Marshal
(1/x -- more options to come, inc. brunch)

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@EMentior Emma! But he *is* the goodest of boys!

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@chaedria The disrespect! Also, very random question. I love that herringbone fabric. Would you be willing to share where you found that fab couch???

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@AunteeRik I love this oatmeal cookie recipe: https://t.co/ZH65zAkNVF

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@mollymcghee The Greek cafes in Astoria! Omonia was one, but I think there are a few others.

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@svershbow Depends on what part is ugly and worn? If you have a worn linoleum kitchen counter or the like, you could use a peel-and-stick covering.

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@melon_reads I second the Olive's Ocean rec. Also The Thing About Jellyfish. A good children's librarian should be able to help with more recent recs and more specific to your needs.

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@goudatalks Love the exploration of this! Also brings to mind Kimika, here in NYC.

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@robertsietsema If they have an earl grey scone when you go next, I highly recommend you get it. So many things there hit the mark!

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@caitlovesbooks0 @tressiemcphd Also, the new season of Iron Chef on Netflix.

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@caitlovesbooks0 @tressiemcphd LOL! I was just going to recommend the first two!

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@cupcakeandy Also, I specify what I'm asking for--a stay on my current rent for another year, x months' concession, etc. If you paid a rent increase in the past, part. recently, perhaps mention that.

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@cupcakeandy I always present my case--paying my rent on time for x years, keeping the apt. in good shape, respectful relationship with super, etc. If the comp apts. in the area are generally cheaper, I mention that too. But ultimately it's if they want to keep a good tenant or kick you out.