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Things We Love: Boxed Wine

3rd March 2010 by Jess 6 Comments

With a nod to “the other Jess”

For ages, I considered boxed wine to be the red headed step child of the Wine and Sprits Shoppe, –the choice for those who don’t know good wine and for those trying to maximize their budget for a large party. Boxed wine was something to roll your eyes at [...]

Things We Love: Bemz

22nd February 2010 by CityGirl 2 Comments

Here at CityGirls, we don’t talk too much about home decorating but you have heard of our deep and loyal devotion to our couches. An important place from where we can watch American Idol and consume chocolate and wine in our PJs without shame. A place adorned with bags of chips, stray magazines, and occasionally [...]

Things We LOVE: Cheese Fries (DC and Philly)

18th February 2010 by Christie 2 Comments

The cheese fry, like many things, is full of nuance and magic.  Oh yes, we said magic.  And today, instead of doing a happy hour review or restaurant review, we feel the need to reflect on the beauty of the fried potato, the rich flavor of the chili, and the orange-y-ness of the cheese. CHEESE. [...]

Things We Love: Angry Chick Songs

8th February 2010 by CityGirl 5 Comments

While we’re celebrating singlehood today (and feeling the need to do something, anything, to offset those sickening jewelry commericals involving women startling during thunderstorms), we thought we’d compile our top 5 angry chick songs to help you through this sometimes-nauseating holiday.
So, in no particular order, here are some of our favorites.
5. Alanis Morisette – You [...]

Things We Love: Zsa Zsa Gabor

3rd February 2010 by CityGirl 2 Comments

(public domain: published before 1977 without a copyright notice)
Recently, while researching a post about dating older/younger men, I came across a quote from Zsa Zsa Gabor so hilarious that I decided to devote an entire post to her. A thing person we love!
I will save the original quote, about the best age to marry, [...]