DIVERSIONS AND DISTRACTIONS

If there was ever a time in our lives when we could use a diversion, it is RIGHT NOW! Neither candidate has the mental acuity to lead our country. Can we all admit and accept that Biden and Trump do not have the ability to reason, focus, or recall information at optimum speed? Enough said! So, I have comprised a list to keep us sane through all this insanity. Let's start with a list of restaurants I want to try in New York and in New Jersey. I have not had a meal at any of these, so I cannot vouch for the cuisine. Alice Restaurant-126 W. 13th Street. It's an Italian seafood and lobster bar located in the basement of a historical brownstone. Blue Willow-40 W. 56th Street. Refined Asian serving dim sum, noodles, cool cocktails. Cathedrale-112 E. 11th street. Dramatic dining room serving French-Mediterranean food. Frenchette-241 West Broadway. French bistro open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Meduza Mediterrania-657 Hudson Street. Varied Mediterranean options-looks great! The Milling Room-446 Columbus Ave. Lovely space serving American fare. There's a tavern/pub also. Montes-97 Macdougal Street. Old World Italian. Neighborhood restaurant that's been there forever. Grumpy waiters and great for families! Osteria 57-57 West 10th. Serving pastas and fish for dinner. Also serves brunch. In the heart of Greenwich Village. San Sabino-113 Greenwich Ave. West Village Italian Seafood by chefs from Don Angie. Tough to get a res. Semma-60 Greenwich Ave. Southern Indian food getting accolades. Third Kingdom-21 E. 7th Street. Vegan and the focus is on mushrooms! DRINKS And SNACKS Le Rock-45 Rockefeller Plaza. Not worth going for dinner, but a fun place to stop in for a drink if you're near Rockefeller Center. Upscale vibe. Delmonico-56 Beaver Street. Always great Steak, but the bar has amazing drinks and you can eat at the Bar. John Georges Tin Building-96 South Street. Amazing food court concept with many Restaurants, Bars, and shopping. Stop in for a nibble and a drink! Bonito By The River-190 River Road Edgewater.Spanish, Greek, and Italian falavors. Great cocktails and outdoor dining. Cantina 46-88 U.S.46, Ridgefield, NJ. Drinks, Mexican Food, Steaks, Fun. Tommy's Tavern and Tap House-823 NJ3 Clifton. This is a chain that I am very interested in trying. Comfort Food, Cocktails, and TV! WHAT'S ON MY READING LIST? All The Colors of Dark-By Chris Whitaker. Story about a pirate, serial killer, beekeeper, etc. I'm reading it now and like it! Remarkably Bright Creatures-By Shelby Van Pelt. I already read this! LOVED-so charming. You'll laugh out loud and smile till the end. Martyr!-By Kaveh Akbar. Addiction, guilt, grief, martyrdom are some of the themes. Bear: A Novel-By Julia Phillips. A story about sisterhood and also the mystery of animals that live among us. Night Watch-By Jayne Anne Phillips. Winner of the Pulitzer for Fiction 2024. Mother Daughter Story set during the Civil War. The Friday Afternoon Club-By Griffin Dunne. The son of Dominick and the brother of Dominique writes a compelling memoir. GREAT REVIEWS. Absolution-By Alice McDermott. Two American women try to help the people of Saigon. A Calamity of Souls-By David Baldacci. A racially charged murder case in Southern Virginia in the year 1968. Yellowface-By R.F. Kuang. Juniper Song didn't write the book she claims she did, and she's not really Asian American! Sounds interesting. TELEVISION-YOU KNOW I DON'T SLEEP SO I'VE SEEN MOST OF THESE! THE BEAR- HULU.One of the best written shows ever. Young chef in Chicago. EILEEN-HULU. Anne Hathaway. Thriller/mystery. THE IDEA OF YOU-PRIME. Anne Hathaway. Romance/Comedy. LITTLE STEVEN-HBO MAX. Documentary about Stevie Van Zandt. DIANNE VON FURSTENBERG:WOMAN IN CHARGE. HULU. Documentary on Dianne Von Furstenberg. I AM: CELINE DION. PRIME. Documentary on Celine Dion and her current health. FANCY DANCE-APPLE. Lily Gladstone (from Killers of the Flower Moon) is the star. A FAMILY AFFAIR-NETFLIX. Nicole Kidman, Zac Ephron, and Joey King star in this movie. DIVORCE IN THE BLACK-PRIME. Tyler Perry's newest flick released today! AND LADIES IF YOU WANT TO TRY OUT SOME NEW MAKEUP: Try Augustinus Bader -The Rich Cream. 15ml is $96 buckaroos-it's not cheap! And my newest obsession is: Il Makiage Power Lift Anti-Aging Collage-Boost Priming and Plumping Cream $66.00 Il Makiage Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation. $45.00 Nemat Amber Fragrance Oil Or Nemat Egyptian Musk Fragrance Oil $17.00 at Ulta. So slather on the Bader moisturizer, apply the Il Makiage primer, and then the luscious foundation. (Buy the foundation blending brush for $45.00). Then, Dab your wrists with Amber fragrance and go out to one of those fabulous NYC restaurants. And, whatever you do, DON'T turn on the news!! STAY COOL! PEACE OUT-ONE B