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Corner Booth

Where to dine, drink and linger, told through stories and scenes from the corner booth.

Newsletter · By Courtney Presley · Official site

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Jul 17, 2026
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  1. Issue · Jul 17, 2026

    Dreaming of abalone skewers (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Nothing like suffocating wildfire smoke and contaminated lettuce to put a damper on our spirits after what has otherwise been one of the best summers to be in New York. It’s been so good here that spending several weekends away has started to feel more like a downside rather than a welcome escape. So I was extra excited to finally have a full weekend back in the city, to chase down bars I’ve been wanting to try, check out new openings and splurge on celebratory meals with friends. Those individu

  2. Issue · Jul 10, 2026

    Sharp turns (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    Be prepared for some whiplash this week. One minute I was sitting beneath antler chandeliers surrounded by taxidermy bears and cowboy boots in Jackson Hole. A few days later, I was deep in a Pennsylvania lake with a beer in one hand and grilled clams in the other. Then, I was tucked into a leather corner booth in the East Village, sipping martinis with my sister.This week’s dispatches span three states and wildly different vibes, but they all left me feeling grateful for who I got to share that

  3. Issue · Jul 3, 2026

    We have a lot to catch up on (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    I blinked and somehow it’s already Fourth of July weekend. I hope you’re reading this from somewhere with a breeze and a body of water to keep cool, preparing to indulge in as many hot dogs as your heart desires. I also blinked and realized I took an unintentional hiatus from my beloved newsletter for a couple weeks, sucked into the mayhem of friends’ weddings, weekend trips and big projects with my full-time job. Needless to say, we have a lot to catch up on.Join me

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