Okay, I have been gone a while... everything got too personal to talk about.
BUT NOW I'M BACK!! (cue Gloria Gaynor)
And don't worry, I never stopped cruising my dives... I was probably there a little too much to blog! lol.
So now we are starting the New Dive Bar Diva Chronicles... which are even better.. why?? Cause now I'm single bitches!!
Seriously, I'm in a much better place and having tons of fun!
So what do we have to look forward to??
Spring in Atlanta - when everyone gets frisky!! We are gonna go on some road trips, attend some fabulous festivals (oyster, crawfish, and of course gay pride!), and as always there are the dives!!
Always a fun time!
So the dives have changed a little - Ms. Diva got her ass baned from one (now THAT is a story) and has become addicted to the charms of the Claremont Lounge...
And ya know what I frickin love to eat so we are going to include some reviews and some amazing recipes...
So let's get at it!
Not gonna talk too much about last week as I didn't take any pics and it was just the regular... hanging at my local then finished the night at the Claremont with Trev and Megan (my best friend and his sister (luv her). Anywho, it was the usual we drank and danced the night away and laughed at the drunk guy who puked at the bar and tried to play it off... seriousy dude - GO HOME - I had told this guy a few hours before that he needed to take his ass home so no sympathy. Yes, my night was as glamorous as always!
I have some interesting things planned for this weekend including a casting call - so I will keep you updated!!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wine Wednesday - Yes, I know it's Thursday!
I have already started this post once, then Cafe World froze, kicked me off and I lost everything. So yes David, you're right, Facebook is EVIL! Here we go again..
So last night I was plodding around the house thinking about something to blog about, I opened a bottle of bubbly, and inspiration struck! (alcohol always helps) I drink a lot of wine and love any kind of wine tasting activity, why not blog about it? Wine Wednesdays was born... although it may turn into Whine Wednesdays depending on how my week is going! This will just be a little wine related post, not sure in which direction it will head... so lets dive right in!
I LOVE wine. I drink white, red, bubbles. I love all wine... except Chardonnay... ugh! Can't stand it, I just hate overly oaky wines (my technical terms and expertise are impressive, I know). I used to call them Woody Wines, but you get some strange looks at the liquor store. Chardonnay is the worst, it's just so oaky and sweet.... and unfortunately it is the gifting wine. Every time I see one of those little wine gift bags heading my way I say a little prayer to Dionysus 'Please, anything but fucking Chardonnay'. Either Dionysus is a fickle little sod or there is a lesser known god of Chardonnay out there messing with me, because 50% of the time this is what I'm stuck with. Standing there smiling and saying "Oh, you shouldn't have!" while racking my brain for some recipe that I can deposit this crap into. Come to think of it I have this same problem with Jager... people are always buying me shot of it and I think it's disgusting, hmmm a secret angry Jager god? But I digress. So I am trying to be open minded about this, are there possibly some expensive Chardonnays that are okay?? Am I just getting handed the cheap crap?? Nope, I decided it is the wine... because (leading into my next wine rant - I will not pay stupid prices for wine).
Okay, I know I can be cheap, I mean frugal, but I just can't fathom paying ridiculous prices for wine. Especially the amount I consume. Maybe it is the advent of Trader Joe's (oh how I love thee) or the fact that I have been to the vineyards in Spain and bought wine out of gallon plastic jugs from the local gas station (another post there - I stayed with a lion tamer). I am convinced that there are cheaper wines out there that are pretty damn close to being as good as the more expensive versions. For example I used to love Moet White Star, but it kinda killed the pocket book. Then I discovered Sofia.... mmmm love it and it is just a fraction of the cost.
So today I discovered an article in the Daily Mail that makes another valid point. How do we even know what we are getting behind that fancy label. So I leave you with this (read the comments too - very enlightening!)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1251887/Gallo-fooled-18-million-bottles-cheap-wine.html
Cheers!!
So last night I was plodding around the house thinking about something to blog about, I opened a bottle of bubbly, and inspiration struck! (alcohol always helps) I drink a lot of wine and love any kind of wine tasting activity, why not blog about it? Wine Wednesdays was born... although it may turn into Whine Wednesdays depending on how my week is going! This will just be a little wine related post, not sure in which direction it will head... so lets dive right in!
I LOVE wine. I drink white, red, bubbles. I love all wine... except Chardonnay... ugh! Can't stand it, I just hate overly oaky wines (my technical terms and expertise are impressive, I know). I used to call them Woody Wines, but you get some strange looks at the liquor store. Chardonnay is the worst, it's just so oaky and sweet.... and unfortunately it is the gifting wine. Every time I see one of those little wine gift bags heading my way I say a little prayer to Dionysus 'Please, anything but fucking Chardonnay'. Either Dionysus is a fickle little sod or there is a lesser known god of Chardonnay out there messing with me, because 50% of the time this is what I'm stuck with. Standing there smiling and saying "Oh, you shouldn't have!" while racking my brain for some recipe that I can deposit this crap into. Come to think of it I have this same problem with Jager... people are always buying me shot of it and I think it's disgusting, hmmm a secret angry Jager god? But I digress. So I am trying to be open minded about this, are there possibly some expensive Chardonnays that are okay?? Am I just getting handed the cheap crap?? Nope, I decided it is the wine... because (leading into my next wine rant - I will not pay stupid prices for wine).
Okay, I know I can be cheap, I mean frugal, but I just can't fathom paying ridiculous prices for wine. Especially the amount I consume. Maybe it is the advent of Trader Joe's (oh how I love thee) or the fact that I have been to the vineyards in Spain and bought wine out of gallon plastic jugs from the local gas station (another post there - I stayed with a lion tamer). I am convinced that there are cheaper wines out there that are pretty damn close to being as good as the more expensive versions. For example I used to love Moet White Star, but it kinda killed the pocket book. Then I discovered Sofia.... mmmm love it and it is just a fraction of the cost.
So today I discovered an article in the Daily Mail that makes another valid point. How do we even know what we are getting behind that fancy label. So I leave you with this (read the comments too - very enlightening!)
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1251887/Gallo-fooled-18-million-bottles-cheap-wine.html
Cheers!!
Ugh VD!!
This weekend really blew... Didn't make it to the clubs... but have great plans for this weekend!!
Okay, so why did I try to make such a stupid big deal about Valentines Day?? I should have known it would all blow up in my face. I think I am annually trying to redeem Valentines Day after the time I was dumped by phone while preparing to get ready for my wonderful VD date. Next year, screw it. I am tired to returning VD presents and getting that look from the salesman... it's a mix between curiosity and sympathy. I will never forget the sweet guy at Borders who tried to tell me that I should keep the book of love poems by Rumi, because it was a really good book. Yeah, cause that's what I need after being dumped... to read love poems, no thanks - I prefer vodka! It soothes!!
Saturday was when I was going to head to the clubs, as usual I have plenty of excuses for not going out!! 1. Spent way too much money on aforementioned VD present - will be returned shortly. 2. Started partying a little too early as was very excited about the abundance of snow we received on Friday (in Atlanta this is a BIG deal - felt like Christmas all over again)! I felt the need to drive around and look at the snow and decided to make lunch plans.... yeah. I was also starting to feel down as my VD plans were already starting to fall apart and I was maniacally trying to cheer myself up, this resulted in hitting the sweat nectar a little too early, ahhh sweet sweet nectar! Anywho, by the time 11pm hit I was just freaking drained and it was damn cold outside. Us Atlantans do not respond well to the cold, we love that we get off work as soon as a snowflake hits the ground but the accompanying snow forces us to hibernate. And anyway, I needed to be refreshed the next day for my wonderful Valentines, right?? Not so much. But I'm not going to dwell on it, because I have a kick ass weekend planned - and this weekend nothing will stop me!!!
I love my friend Sarah, she is one of my many bartender friends but she is by far my favourite! Sweet as pie (which is difficult when you are forced to deal with the intoxicated on a constant basis). She made my week when I received her text stating that The English Beat are in town this Friday night, and she is taking me - her treat! HELL FUCKING YES! And it is not just my sweet Sarah that is going, oh no half the bar is going as a huge group. This will be very entertaining. I can't wait, anytime I am near a jukebox 'Mirror in the Bathroom' is always one of the first songs I play... very excited! Sarah and I have previously been to see the Pogues together and had a freaking wonderful time, which actually ended with my inebriated ass forgetting how to get home. Seriously, I had to make her boyfriend get on the highway because all the little roads were confusing me. Hmm hope he doesn't offer to pick us up again, this could be embarrassing.
It WILL be fabulous. And the next day... Oysterfest at the Steamhouse! I love the Steamhouse, great people, great food, close to home, their tag line is 'The Best Little Dump in Midtown' - love it! It will also be close to 60 this weekend so I won't freeze! Hopefully the bf will get off early, if not he can meet my ass there.
Here is the link for Oysterfest for any ATL people: http://www.steamhouselounge.com/oysterfest.html
YUM!
So between these two events I just have some great tales... hopefully I can remember them... Oooo the blackberry has a video recorder, this will be interesting!!
Finishing now as I need to work on another post - I know two in one day!
We are very slow at work, and well Cafe World is currently having technical difficulties.... I know, I know!
Okay, so why did I try to make such a stupid big deal about Valentines Day?? I should have known it would all blow up in my face. I think I am annually trying to redeem Valentines Day after the time I was dumped by phone while preparing to get ready for my wonderful VD date. Next year, screw it. I am tired to returning VD presents and getting that look from the salesman... it's a mix between curiosity and sympathy. I will never forget the sweet guy at Borders who tried to tell me that I should keep the book of love poems by Rumi, because it was a really good book. Yeah, cause that's what I need after being dumped... to read love poems, no thanks - I prefer vodka! It soothes!!
Saturday was when I was going to head to the clubs, as usual I have plenty of excuses for not going out!! 1. Spent way too much money on aforementioned VD present - will be returned shortly. 2. Started partying a little too early as was very excited about the abundance of snow we received on Friday (in Atlanta this is a BIG deal - felt like Christmas all over again)! I felt the need to drive around and look at the snow and decided to make lunch plans.... yeah. I was also starting to feel down as my VD plans were already starting to fall apart and I was maniacally trying to cheer myself up, this resulted in hitting the sweat nectar a little too early, ahhh sweet sweet nectar! Anywho, by the time 11pm hit I was just freaking drained and it was damn cold outside. Us Atlantans do not respond well to the cold, we love that we get off work as soon as a snowflake hits the ground but the accompanying snow forces us to hibernate. And anyway, I needed to be refreshed the next day for my wonderful Valentines, right?? Not so much. But I'm not going to dwell on it, because I have a kick ass weekend planned - and this weekend nothing will stop me!!!
I love my friend Sarah, she is one of my many bartender friends but she is by far my favourite! Sweet as pie (which is difficult when you are forced to deal with the intoxicated on a constant basis). She made my week when I received her text stating that The English Beat are in town this Friday night, and she is taking me - her treat! HELL FUCKING YES! And it is not just my sweet Sarah that is going, oh no half the bar is going as a huge group. This will be very entertaining. I can't wait, anytime I am near a jukebox 'Mirror in the Bathroom' is always one of the first songs I play... very excited! Sarah and I have previously been to see the Pogues together and had a freaking wonderful time, which actually ended with my inebriated ass forgetting how to get home. Seriously, I had to make her boyfriend get on the highway because all the little roads were confusing me. Hmm hope he doesn't offer to pick us up again, this could be embarrassing.
It WILL be fabulous. And the next day... Oysterfest at the Steamhouse! I love the Steamhouse, great people, great food, close to home, their tag line is 'The Best Little Dump in Midtown' - love it! It will also be close to 60 this weekend so I won't freeze! Hopefully the bf will get off early, if not he can meet my ass there.
Here is the link for Oysterfest for any ATL people: http://www.steamhouselounge.com/oysterfest.html
YUM!
So between these two events I just have some great tales... hopefully I can remember them... Oooo the blackberry has a video recorder, this will be interesting!!
Finishing now as I need to work on another post - I know two in one day!
We are very slow at work, and well Cafe World is currently having technical difficulties.... I know, I know!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Mama's Watching!!
Okay, so I was very hyped about starting the blog then I completely fell off... for a couple of reasons. Mainly I was dealing with some deaths last week and the subsequent wakes etc - and who wants to read about that?? Last week was hellish and I just couldn't think of anything positive to write about. I really want this to be a fun blog and not me moaning about my life so I just took a week or so off.
Okay the other reason - I have become ridiculously addicted to Cafe World on Facebook, I fought it for so long but I finally succumbed. It is bad, I time things so I know I will be able to serve the food and I have started taking the laptop to the bar... I CAN'T STOP. Damn you Facebook! I actually have it open on another tab right now and keep pausing to go check on it... I need help. I was forced to attend to my blog though as my mother complained that I hadn't updated it (after I had forced her to set up her laptop so I could check in on Cafe World... I have serious problems).
Love Mama... she rocks, I got in a fight with the boyfriend last night (totally my fault) and showed up at her condo at 2am. Of course the dogs went crazy and woke her up. Bless her, all she did was tell me not to do any laundry because the machine was broken (cause you know I was just hankering to do laundry at 2am! too funny), and then tried to convince me to take the day off work... ahh love her! So I have to step up my blogging game as Mama is watching!!
I should have some good foder this weekend as I think I am actually gonna hit the clubs!! Yes, my old ass in going to venture back into club world... I will keep you all (all 2 of you!) posted. Now I must head back to the Cafe as the Turkey needs to be served... I think I might need an intervention...
Okay the other reason - I have become ridiculously addicted to Cafe World on Facebook, I fought it for so long but I finally succumbed. It is bad, I time things so I know I will be able to serve the food and I have started taking the laptop to the bar... I CAN'T STOP. Damn you Facebook! I actually have it open on another tab right now and keep pausing to go check on it... I need help. I was forced to attend to my blog though as my mother complained that I hadn't updated it (after I had forced her to set up her laptop so I could check in on Cafe World... I have serious problems).
Love Mama... she rocks, I got in a fight with the boyfriend last night (totally my fault) and showed up at her condo at 2am. Of course the dogs went crazy and woke her up. Bless her, all she did was tell me not to do any laundry because the machine was broken (cause you know I was just hankering to do laundry at 2am! too funny), and then tried to convince me to take the day off work... ahh love her! So I have to step up my blogging game as Mama is watching!!
I should have some good foder this weekend as I think I am actually gonna hit the clubs!! Yes, my old ass in going to venture back into club world... I will keep you all (all 2 of you!) posted. Now I must head back to the Cafe as the Turkey needs to be served... I think I might need an intervention...
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
My First Blog!!
This is sooo overwhelming! I've been wanting to start a blog for so long, and now I can't think about anything to write/rant about.... crap.
I know, I will explain (ramble) about the title of my blog. I LOVE dive bars - there is no where else I feel more comfortable, any city, any country - sit my ass in a dive bar and I am at home! This could date back to my early days in England when I would follow my father around to all the local pubs and working mens clubs... I have strong memories of begging to play on the slot machines and bacon flavored crisps. Now he is a bartender - really sweetens having to visit the family when you know they will be serving you the sweet nectar... hehe.
I have progressed though - I have made my way across the big pond to America and now I visit my boyfriend at the dive bar where he works... yeah... big changes! So you see I am forever destined to be the Diva at the dive bar.
Now for the Diva part... I'm not sure I totally qualify to be a total Diva. I don't think I make enough money... But the bf has frequently pointed out that I am incapable of simply walking into a room/bar. Apparently I strut in like I own the place and flip my hair... whatthefuckever. I will admit that I do prefer to enter wearing my biggest shades and then whip them off when I suddenly (totally calculated) realise it is too dark inside to wear them... ah crap he's right. Oh well own who you are - I'm the Diva of the Dives!!
I know, I will explain (ramble) about the title of my blog. I LOVE dive bars - there is no where else I feel more comfortable, any city, any country - sit my ass in a dive bar and I am at home! This could date back to my early days in England when I would follow my father around to all the local pubs and working mens clubs... I have strong memories of begging to play on the slot machines and bacon flavored crisps. Now he is a bartender - really sweetens having to visit the family when you know they will be serving you the sweet nectar... hehe.
I have progressed though - I have made my way across the big pond to America and now I visit my boyfriend at the dive bar where he works... yeah... big changes! So you see I am forever destined to be the Diva at the dive bar.
Now for the Diva part... I'm not sure I totally qualify to be a total Diva. I don't think I make enough money... But the bf has frequently pointed out that I am incapable of simply walking into a room/bar. Apparently I strut in like I own the place and flip my hair... whatthefuckever. I will admit that I do prefer to enter wearing my biggest shades and then whip them off when I suddenly (totally calculated) realise it is too dark inside to wear them... ah crap he's right. Oh well own who you are - I'm the Diva of the Dives!!
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