Top Chef at the Speakeasy

For our anniversary last week, we walked three short blocks to a neighborhood restaurant, the Speakeasy. We sat outside and had some amazing food -- lamb for Jeremy and sea bass for me, with a caprese salad to share. To quote our friend Jodi (the way she writes on her blog from China), "when you come to visit, we'll take you here!" When the host heard it was our anniversary, he gave us a lovely free dessert and convinced our server (an aspiring singer/actress) to sing out a sweet and passionate version of "If I Loved You" from Carousel right there at our table on the sidewalk. We also found out later that the chef of the Speakeasy was a finalist on the Bravo show "Top Chef." It goes without saying that last night (after I hadn't left the apartment all day due to job searching) we had to go back and try the happy hour, where all wines are $4 and beers $3. The funny thing about this photo is that I look like I'm afraid someone will steal my fuzzy green purse, although I wasn't, and that shouldn't stop you from visiting us in Brooklyn! Shout out to Elizabeth for the jewelry and purse I wore last night... miss you!