It all started Friday afternoon after work when my coworkers met at Sweetwater's Bar and Grill, around the corner from our job (only three more days for me!). It is on 3rd Avenue and 139th Street (1 block from the 6 train stop at 138th and 3rd ave). Although Fridays the place is normally packed with schoolteachers unwinding after a long week (there are many schools in the neighborhood) this Friday it was pleasantly empty. We were able to sit at a table and vent in peace. We ordered some of their awesome wings, chicken nachos, and calamari.
Manissa and Keegan came to meet us at Sweetwater's. Then Keegan, Marsha and I headed downtown to meet Evan and Alex in Koreatown, the glorious area located on 32nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. We went to Pocha 32, a Korean bar located on the second floor (as many things in Koreatown are). Although there was a 20 minute wait, we gave them our cell phone number and they called us when there was a table. Here, we drank soju (korean rice wine) and ate Korean street food, such as seafood pancake, fish stew, and cheese omelets. The walls are covered in fishnets and pictures of past visitors.
Following Pocha 32, the only natural thing to do was sing karaoke! So we went to one of the many Korean karaoke places, also on the upper levels of buildings, and sang our hearts out for a few hours in a private room. Good times.
Saturday for a very late lunch (it was around 5) Evan and I went to the Greydog Cafe on University and 12th Street. Although it is often filled with NYU kids, we can't help it, we love their sandwiches. I got my old standby, the grilled chicken press (grilled chicken, pesto, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella). I also got a cup of veggie chili, which was ok. Evan had a turkey Ruben. Yum!
For dinner we met Amy, who is home from New Orleans! We went to Republic, by Union Square. They have awesome Thai-style soups and noodles. We started with beef satay, which is much more flavorful than your standard Thai restaurant satay. I had a tomato and beef soup, Evan had spicy duck soup, and Amy had Salmon soup.
In other good news, I finally got fed up with my camera and bought a new one today. The flash on my old camera was busted, which is why the pictures in this posting kind of suck. So, hopefully, better pictures to follow! Tonight we are having our Bronx Thanksgiving, so look forward to a posting on that coming soon!
7 comments:
I'm so glad to see the write up on POCHA 32!!! Also especially glad to see you guys did an excellent job with the ordering =)
Enjoy tonight's feast!
Love Beth
Aunt Janine would like to know what she needs to do to be featured in your blog?
Well I was actually going to send Evan with a camera to Thanksgiving so he could report back for the blog. So she will definitely be featured then, as well as any holiday meals we have in the future :-)
I was hoping you would say that. As usual I will be bringing Peacan Pie, Pumpkin Muffins (Will send both to your parents as well), Swedish Meatballs, Pot Roast w/ Potato; not to mention what Aunt Janine will prepare. Am willing to share any recipes you request. Of course there will be leftovers distributed on an as wanted basis. Can't wait!
is this the "place with the fishnets on the wall" that you "couldn't find" at your bachelorette party?
Yes! I told you it existed!
Also, so excited for Thanksgiving!
haha. i think i even remember seeing the place w/ the fishnets at your bachlorette party!! i wish i'd been there for the karaoke! next time...
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