just a random Friday night in NYC

Last night I went to happy hour with some friends at Byrant Park. Unlike our usual happy hours, this definitely was an "after work" scene. Most of the crowd had that professional look. We mingled around looking for interesting people to meet. By that I mean, single men. While we didn't have the success we had hoped for, it was still a good time with good friends and cold beer.
After happy hour, we decided it was a good idea to eat some dinner before moving to another bar. My friend knew a "great" restaurant not too far away. Apparently, she forgot that it was somewhat fancy which means somewhat pricey. I guess that happens when you go on a date and someone else pays. However, they were participating in Restaurant Week. I had actually wanted to go to Restaurant Week, but it didn't seem to happen. Suddenly I was at Restaurant Week completely unexpectedly. Deciding to make the most of it, I went not only with the Restaurant Week menu but also the wine pairings. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. I don't often go to the fancy restaurants of New York so it was a fun way to spend the evening.
After our random Restaurant Week dinner, we went to the Gingerman and enjoyed some beers and conversation with several strangers. This was more like a typical Friday night for me. In the end, it was pretty much a perfect way to spend my Friday.
Oh, and I had bought a new dress to wear out that apparently made me look hot.