How to Make Rice: April 2009

Monday, April 20, 2009

Probably Not Allowed

It is officially rooftop deck season! Earlier this weekend I put out the APB that, given the insanely gorgeous weather, enjoyment of the rooftop patio would commence immediately. And commence it did with bean bag toss (probably not allowed), beer (allowed, but probably against the wishes of some in my building), and lots of friends (also probably not allowed). I held down the post as the rule-enforcer (definitely allowed, unfortunately). No grill, however (probably -- no, definitely not allowed). Have you seen the view from our roof? Totally worth it. This summer is going to be Uptown living at its finest, folks.

What is allowed? Taking advantage of our time living in Uptown before we move (whenever that ends up being) -- in the past week and a half or so we've successfully

Walked Lake of the Isles. A couple of times.
Walked to Calhoun Square
Drank root beer @ Williams Pub and Peanut Bar
Enjoyed having a favorite dive bar a matter of feet (we're talking fewer than 3 blocks) from our place; see "A quality Friday night @ Red Dragon"
Discussed the finer points of bar bathroom design @ Drink Uptown
Eaten fresh rolls @ Tum Rup Thai
Had coffee and dessert @ French Meadow Cafe
Walked the 4 blocks to McDonald's for dinner *but* eaten it on the rooftop deck (because it's just that close)
Stopped by Hum's Liquor for a six-pack of Leinie's Summer Shandy (It's back! Summer may now begin!). Total roundtrip time: 14 minutes. No kidding.
Introduced an old colleague to Common Roots -- yet another fantastic restaurant within a 10 minute walk of chez Rice
Patronized my favorite local coffeeshop, Muddy Waters
Walked to the YWCA (doubles as a great warm-up)