Charles & Marie

Clock Bar at The Westin St. Francis is an upscale yet informal spot for ordering a few cocktails and finger food. Masterminded by inimitable chef Michael Mina (whose namesake restaurant is located across the historic hotel lobby), this spot draws crowds after work and late at night—mostly hotel guests or Union Square shoppers who come to rest weary feet. Cocktails range from the classic (think Sidecars, Mojitos and Dark and Stormies made with ginger beer) to the creative (like The Chartreuse Swizzle). The small but focused menu features such late night delicacies as lobster corn dogs, black truffle popcorn and tuna tartare.

You know that we have a knack for all things fine and precious. But right now, after seeing what has happened in Java, we need to take a break from consumerism and shopping therapy for a moment and think about how we can help. We like smaller organizations vs the big slow corporations because they tend to be much more effective. Our favorite one is Fortunate Blessings - they have most recently been included in American Express’ list of preferred charitable groups - and they are putting together a trauma team as we speak and if you feel that they are the right group, you can donate whatever you think is appropriate via PayPal right here. Just enter their email address: java at fortunateblessings dot org.

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