Creepy IM

So it's just about the end of the day at work when I receive this really bizarre IM. At first I thought it was a random IM from someone I knew from college, but apparently not. Here's the excerpt from my conversation (I replaced his actual screen name with 'Creepster')... thoughts?

(5:41:47 PM) Creepster: hi
(5:42:40 PM) Me: whos this
(5:42:52 PM) Creepster: mj, i saw u on my buddy list ha weird?
(5:43:16 PM) Me: mj. cmu mj?
(5:43:55 PM) Creepster: cmu?
(5:44:04 PM) Creepster: whast tha tmean
(5:44:07 PM) Me: nm
(5:44:08 PM) Me: do i know you?
(5:44:14 PM) Creepster: uh i dont think so
(5:44:15 PM) Creepster: asl?
(5:45:46 PM) Me: this is not a personal IM
(5:45:53 PM) Creepster: oh it isn't?
(5:46:07 PM) Me: so please don't IM me if it isn't work related. thanks
(5:46:13 PM) Creepster: what kind of work
(5:46:15 PM) Creepster: just curious?
(5:47:10 PM) Me: please don't IM me if it isn't work related. thanks
(5:47:15 PM) Creepster: ok

Casa Mono

We went to go see the new James Bond movie Quantum of Solace and then out for a few drinks at Underbar under the W Hotel in Union Square on Friday after work. Did you know a large movie theater popcorn is 900 calories?? Geeeeez.

After leaving the bar, we were headed to Momofuku Ssam for some pork buns but ran across Mario Batali's small plates restaurant Casa Mono. Since I was hungry and am always up for new places we sat down for a quick dinner (it was about 11pm at this point, and the kitchen was going to close within the next 30 minutes). Despite the speedy dinner, it was pretty tasty and definitely hit the spot.

Casa Mono
52 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003
tel: 212.253.2773

dinner
Pumpkin And Goat Cheese Croquetas
Razor Clams a la Plancha
Bone Marrow with pickled radishes
Skirt Steak with Onion Mermelada
Crispy Pork Belly with Fabada and Horseradish

dessert
Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate Ice Cream

wine
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2000

Would I go again: Yes, I would like to try this place again so I can take a little more time eating and taking in the atmosphere.

Perry St

I've been dying to go back to Jean-George's Perry St for awhile now, and finally got the chance to do so last week. I really love how simple Jean-George keeps all his dishes, but manages to make them tasty and memorable. I would probably eat the butter poached lobster everyday if I could, but not very realistic...

Perry St
176 Perry St., New York, NY 10014
tel: 212-352-1900

Dinner:

amuse
Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan

starter
Rice Cracker Crusted Tuna
Sriracha-Citrus Emulsion

main
Butter Poached Lobster
Plum Vinegar and Crystallized Ginger

wine
Chateau la Louvre (this may be a bit off)

dessert
Apple Confit
Creme Fraiche, Granny Smith Apple Sorbet

dessert wine
1996 Sauternes Chateua Guiraud

Would I go back: Given that this is probably one of my favorite places to eat in the city, definitely yes. (This would be a really nice place to take a someone on a romantic date...)



Images Courtesy Of Perry Street

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