Zeno's Bar & Grill

Pull up a chair and pop open a Pacifico. It's time for Thirsty Thursday. Join us if you want, invite a friend, and/or come back next week when we'll have a new Special. Today’s theme…Shop ‘Til U Drop

Currently on the prowl for?

Melanie: Lightweight rolling kids backpacks to replace the Disney suitcases that (oh joy) were destroyed during our recent trip to Oregon.

Kelly: A black, boat neck tank. I was going to tell my friend/personal shopper about it tonight over dinner.


Love it or hate it?

Melanie: Used to love it. I can remember whiling away the hours after work when I was kid-free, just browsing at the mall, or at the venerable institution of Wanamaker’s (a classic old-style department store, complete with tea room and organ) in Philly. Now? Hate it. Leave it until last minute possible, then panic.

Kelly: Love it. I wish I had more time to go into the city and browse the boutiques. But alas, I’m stuck with suburban mom shopping.

Paper or Plastic (to pay)?

Melanie: Plastic—always. We are flying to Europe practically for free on the United Mileage card miles that we’ve been hoarding for years. If you wait long enough, all those yogurts and half-gallons of milk…and rent…and gas…and everything…actually add up.

Kelly: Same here. We use plastic for everything.