Ulysees

Former president aside, Ulysees is fast becoming my favorite outdoor pub in Manhattan. Located a short block and a half from my office, this quaint drinkery has long, wooden benches on cobble stone topped with large beer advertising umbrellas. Love it.

Carrie and Kurt met up with me for a few Dark & Stormies (gosling rum and ginger beer)--delicious! We marveled at Carrie's new blueberry--you know you mean something officially when they saddle you with a crackberry. The tiny burgers reminiscent of White Castle were far more refined with cute baby cheese atop.

My favorite thing about Ulysees is that it's packed. With Men. Suited, booted Wall Street types. It's a Kenneth Cole ad waiting for one of his famed quotes. The communcal tables and freely flowing drinks make communicating with strangers as easy as a hooker on 42nd St.