The Saucer: Five Leaves

It’s the dead of winter, I almost slipped off the M train platform on black ice this morning, and there was frost INSIDE my bedroom windows last night.

Cue: Cocktail to ease my angst. Enter: Five Leaves.

A resounding favorite of the Catbirdettes, this place boasts the best truffle fries, like, ever, and my absolute stand by -- the bruléed grapefruit (I have a penchant for any foods your grandmother might have eaten, and am a Florida girl at heart so citrus is my jam - spring break 4 evr). They’ve also currently got our Kitten Candles burning, making me feel right at home.

I think the bartender, Chris, could sense my need for a mental escape, and, at 11 am on a Tuesday served me a Southern Belle - the ice around my heart melted and I may or may not have left him my business card. I highly suggest visiting the bar yourself, but if going outside is just not an option, (no judgement!) try the recipe at home and light a Kitten Candle for full effect:

Southern Belle

2 oz. Tea infused Vodka

1 oz Lemon Juice

.75 oz Simple Syrup

5-10 mint leaves

Shake, pour over ice, top with sparkling wine.

Cheers,
Charlotte

What We're Giving: Melissa

For mom, John Derian Little Birds Heart Dish, $88.00, because my mom loves to entertain& cook for her friends& she's expanded her circle to her teachers& students since she became a yoga instructor this year. It would be perfect as the centerpiece at their next dinner party together! 

Little Velvet Pumpkins, $12.00. The colors of these teensy pumpkins match the John Derian Dish perfect and would make a cozy compliment to any table centerpiece, My mom could easily arrange these on top of the plate with some glass votives, $8.00 in store, and a pretty bouquet to pull it all together.

For my sister, Stephanie, Seven Seas Candle, $12.00/travel tin - $32.00/full size, to burn to alleviate stress while studying for her exams at home. The scent is crisp& comforting all the same time, and a little candlelight always helps a new place feel more like home.

For my roommate, Grace, Lulu Organics Travel Hair Powder, $10.00, because she works as an actress/pastry chef/ mixologist at a restaurant in the West Village. She is always running to& from auditions on her days off or between shifts, and needs to be ready to look her best at the drop of a dime. This hair powder is small enough to fit in her purse, smells like fresh floral herbs, and is organic - an added bonus. 

Royal Cocktail Coasters, $18.00 and Royal Rose Simple Syrups, $11.00, because she is well-versed in her drink repertoire - she'd get a serious kick out of the cute little illustrations on these coasters, and the Simple Syrups are a great add on for a delicious cocktail!