LouisianaLady

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Bought a dress from CUPSHE and it doesn’t fit. Will probably give it away rather than bothering returning.

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Too big? You're petite like me. None of their clothing ever fits me. Weirdly, all of their swimsuits are perfect and 99% of the swimwear I own.

Almost never. It's too much of a pain in the arse.

That being said, I bought a formal gown for a black tie event and also a whole new summer wardrobe yesterday without trying on, so I'll probably suck it up and make the return in person at the local location if this stuff doesn't fit just due to how high in cost it all was.

I should clarify that I buy the majority of my clothing in person at local boutiques or Dillard's where I try on, so returns aren't really needed.

Made a batch of chicken salad for the week. Today I'm having it on multigrain.

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We understand this as needing water, a bite to eat or a restroom break.

It kinda works. No one wants to picture you taking a leak or a dump while your thumbnail is on the screen.

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Why.. wouldn't you just say "Be right back"? Or.. if you're not speaking anytime soon, turning your screen off and walking off for 5 minutes?

We always have something in the pantry, but neither of us actually eat snack food unless we come home intoxicated and hungry.

I've never been one of those people who can't have it in the house at risk I'd eat it all. I'll have chips pass their expiration date without being opened sometimes. :lol:

Thank you.

I’m going to be honest- I’m a left bank Bordeaux girl right now and I’m okay with what they charge for the fact that I’m there. I know it’s outrageous but I’m just happy to be there.

This is bucket list for me the way many landmarks and whatnot are for others so I’m just so incredibly grateful to go and experience it at its best.

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for TFL the wine list is intimidating and overwhelming.

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Dude thank you for saying this. 97 pages!

I have been using ChatGPT as my home sommelier or for when I’m somewhere without out but I’m fully prepared to use the right language to explain to the house somm what we love.

Thanks. He's not the type to be in shorts anyway for this, but men don't seem to have the range of acceptability we women do so I wasn't sure if jeans or lightweight nice pants and a button down would be okay or if they'd shoo us out.

Looking at Yelp pics, I think we will be more than fine.

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including Auberge lunch after Chappellet

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Can you speak to attire for men at Auberge for lunch?

It looks pretty nice and I did not book the bar/lounge that stated it was more casual. I did the main restaurant with the 3-course lunch option. We have no issue dressing however -- we just also want to be comfortable at the wineries before/after. Just so happens this lunch follows a 4x4 tour :lol:

We do have a car, so we can change shoes or whatever as needed.

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Starlite is good for Moscow mules. Born and raised is good. Herb and wood is good too.

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It's been years since I went to Starlite, to the point it was previous owners, but it was such a cool vibe inside.

Born and Raised is absolutely gorgeous both inside and on the rooftop patio. Food is great, and they at least used to do a very solid happy hour. (I stopped getting sent to San Diego around Covid when I changed roles, so it's been a minute)

Herb and Wood actually surprised me with how fantastic it was. I was there for a conference, and we have a lot of diverse eaters in our group. They had something for everyone, and all were executed perfectly. Nice atmosphere too.

I'll throw out False Idol, a speakeasy inside of .. I believe Craft and Commerce? Which is a cool spot in itself because they have a taxiderm mountain lion or something like that, but False Idol is just cool to see. I went by myself and had a great time.

Prohibition Lounge is decent. A band from New Orleans was playing when I went! Noble Experiment (VERY small).. and Young Blood good speakeasy bars. Young Blood and Noble Experiment are both located inside of Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar -- another place that's great in and of itself. I like a speakeasy where the place you're waiting to get in is also really solid. I got so caught up enjoying Neighborhood that I almost declined when it was time to go into Young Blood.

These speakeasies take reservations - I recommend them.

Lion's Share is a chill bar spot. Bar vibes, but I guess technically a restaurant. Dark and easygoing. They serve bison, frog legs, venison, boar, elk, etc. if you like that sort of thing. I do. This place is literally across the street from the convention center, so an easy cross the street walk.

My favorite Little Italy spot is Bencotto, but they're all highly raved about and all good.