What Rachel did in NYC
Wrote two articles. Met Rachel KB for Mexican food near Wall Street. Walked up to Bleecker Street for cupcakes, and tripped over on the street in the process (the cupcakes were good, though). Ventured into Bergdof Goodman and felt entirely out of place. Met Emily for a drink in Chelsea, followed by The Drowsy Chaperone, followed by yet more Mexican food. Bought an Anthropologie store. Went back to Chelsea with Emily to scour the local commercial art galleries. Had dinner and cocktails at Lani Kai with a bunch of awesome journo and politico types. Had a southern-style breakfast with Therese on the Lower East Side. Trained over to Williamsburg to the Brooklyn Art Library for the amazing Sketchbook Project. Oogled bookshops. Didn’t buy any. Had a cocktail at Chuck Bass’s hotel. Spent a short-but-lovely 30 minutes with Lena and picked up a Feminist Coming Out Day t-shirt, which I am currently wearing. Tried and failed to get a table at the Clinton Street Bakery. Reconciled with an old friend. Had tea with Anthony G. Travelled back down to the LES for sake with Tim and Helen. Had dinner at the Cornelia Street Cafe. Ate another cupcake. Had breakfast with Chloe in Queens. Learned about India and development at the Center for Architecture. Ate dim sum with Anna. Flew back to London on the red-eye.
