This weekend I spent some time in New York City and had the pleasure of attending the “Boozey Bluegrass Brunch” at Nolita House in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan (for those of you who are not familiar with this area, as I was, it means North of Little Italy).
Not only does this little restaurant boast a live bluegrass band on the weekends from 11:30-4:30 but all brunch selections come with a free drink (mimosa, bloody mary, soda or juice). Pretty sweet, huh? I suggest the brandy-soaked baked french toast or the croque madame. If you’re ever in the area, I definitely suggest checking it out-just make sure you get a reservation. Our party of four waited over 45 minutes to be seated!!
The Story of Mo
Told by Holly
Maureen (Mo) Sullivan is one of the three crows holding down the Jamaica Plain Nest. Originally from New Jersey, she is the first person to introduce the words “yuengling” and “taylor ham” into my vocabulary. Although she still enjoys these nostalgic tastes, her culinary palette goes far beyond these items. Mo is always ready to take on the challenge of a new dish, but is equally happy reinventing the classics. When it comes to beverages, Three Philosophers, Stone, La Chouffe or any other finely crafted brew will stop this crow mid flight. Her Kitchen philosophy is simple: no meal should be created without the accompaniment of great tunes and that the best dinner parties should end with dancing.
Living in a house filled with wonderful yet hungry roommates Mo has become a master at feeding the masses with home cooked meals. Some notable dishes include Vegetarian Chili, Vodka Sauce w/ Linguine, Baked Mac and Cheese, and who can forget all of the Pizza Plans! Mo also happens to be a member of the Crow Bake team, alongside Emily and Riane and has perfected the art of making cheesecakes. She never lets a friend’s birthday pass without whipping up a tasty treat; in return we jokingly refer to her as “Mama” Mo. It is her strong ties to family and friends as well as her inclusive nature that helps to keep us crows such a tight knit group.
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