Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I am currently on posting hiatus, or just any other day as Marie sees it, but here is a little St. Patrick's Day nugget to hold you over.

Is this what they serve in heaven?

To start Marie’s 31^st year off on the right foot, myself, Marie, and Brian made our way to the Blue Duck Tavern at the Park Hyatt in DC for brunch. Brunch being one of my favorite meals offered at restaurants on the weekend (you can choose breakfast, lunch, or combined dishes…what more could you ask for?), I was excited before we ever even arrived.

When we first sat down and got a glimpse of the menu, I was even more excited about what was in store for us. The menu consists of items from a baked cinnamon bun French toast to rock shrimp and scrambled eggs. However, the deliciousness doesn’t stop at the food. The drink menu had it’s own twist on your typical brunch hangover cures with items like the bloody maria, a bloody mary with a tequila base instead of vodka, and a pomegranate champagne cocktail.

After a much needed debate I ended up ordering an apple-ginger mojito and the seasonal quiche which was filled with mushrooms and Italian cheeses. We started the meal off with crabcakes which had little to no filler and mostly all delicious lumps of crab. Marie ordered the sourdough baked pancake with dry cherries while Brian opted for the short rib hash. There was nothing on the table that I would not take a trip back for, everything was amazing!

In honor Victoria, I have decided to make a list of the next five things that I want to try at Blue Duck Tavern:

1. Baked Cinnamon Bun French Toast
2. Scrambled Eggs with Rock Shrimp
3. Homemade croissants and jams
4. Croque Madame
5. Hand Cut BDT Triple Fries

Much thanks to Marie and Brian for including me in this brunch!

HAPPY 31ST!!!

Happy Birthday to the oldest of the three girls and boy, to the one and only Marie, Pea, Sweet Pea, Reeses Piece. I don't know where we would be if you weren't the one leading the way. I have had a blast tagging along on your journey from 30 to 31 and can't wait to get started on 31 to 32. Cheers to you!!

What You Need to Know! Week of 3/1/2010

First week of March.... Woop Woop! Spring is almost here. I would also like to wish Marie a Happy 31st Birthday which is Saturday. That clock is ticking Marie.... Char Char Char!

I'm sad to report that Olivia, the baby, did not win Regis and Kelly's Cutest Baby Contest. I know this ranks up there with the other mysteries of the world like Where Do We Go After We Die? and Why Can't Jennifer Aniston Find True Love? I mean, she actually IS the cutest baby in the world.

Here is the kid that won...if anyone cares.
http://bventertainment.go.com/tv/buenavista/regisandkelly/contests/beautifulbaby10/index.html

The Oscars are this weekend and I will spare everyone my long list of predictions since The Golden Globes were a complete catastrophe. However, I will talk about how excited I am that Steve Martin and the glorious Alec Baldwin are co-hosting the show. We are in for a real treat. Alec Baldwin is definitely one of my favorite people these days. He can do no wrong. 30 Rock... love it. SNL... love it. Panel judge on the Marriage Ref (new favorite show)... love it. I havent seen It's Complicated yet so I can't say for sure but I'm pretty sure I would... love it. I know that Alec has had his tabloid moments due to some unfortunate incidents in his personal life but I stand by him. I think Kim Basinger is jealous of his success and is trying to bring him down.

And for my ode to Alec, here are
5 Hilarious Jack Donaghy Exchanges:
Jack Donaghy: ...let me ask you a question, Kenneth. If Mr. Bright here told you to vote Republican, would you do it?
Kenneth Parcell: Oh, uh, no, sir. I don't vote Republican or Democrat. Choosing is a sin, so I always just write in the Lord's name!
Jack Donaghy: That's Republican. We count those.



Tracy Jordan: I'm gonna make you a mix tape. You like Phil Collins?
Jack: I have two ears and a heart, don't I?


Liz Lemon: Hey, you don't know the Post Master General, do you?
Jack: I do, but we had a falling out over the Jerry Garcia stamp. I mean, if I want to lick a hippie, I'll just return Joan Baez's phone calls.

Liz Lemon: Why are you wearing a tux?
Jack: It's after 6! What am I, a farmer?

Jack Donaghy: Good God Lemon, your breath... When did you find time to eat a diaper that you found on the beach?


"Tiger Woods Secretly Caught Golfing"
I just saw this Headline on People.com and thought it was amusing. You know considering he is a professional golfer.