Sips, Week 3 - Table 31

There is no question that Wednesdays are sizzling due to the overall hotness (is that a word?!) of the Sipsters, however this week really turned up the temperature gauge!  With summer's official arrival barreling in with a major heatwave and sunny weather, we took to the shady outdoor patios of Table 31 for this week's post-work consumption.  


However, before I start raving about all things Table 31, I must discuss Wednesdays in general.  Named 'Hump Day' for a reason...and not the reason that we all wish...Wednesdays for the other 39 weeks of the year are grueling.  We struggle through Monday and Tuesday, only to see much of the same on day three of the work week.  Though, once you're over the hump, it's smooth sailing into the weekend.  When Sips begins, Wednesdays start to look a bit brighter.  However this particular Wednesday was especially sunny (and not because of the stifling weather).  You know why?  Wait for it.... because LISA LOEB started following ME on Twitter.  Yep, in a day that I was simply looking forward to drink specials and good company, Lisa comes into my Twitter life and finds me simply interesting enough (or entertaining enough) to follow on Twitter!  This may not excite any of you, but I'll tell you that it was a game-changer for my Wednesday.  Not only are we in the prime Wednesday time of the year, but now Lisa ratcheted up my Wednesdays to resemble the scorching temperatures of the outdoors!!


Ah, I digress.  Yes, I realize that this blog is about Sips but I couldn't explain my excitement for all things Center City happy hour without first describing my sheer delight over the all-time best Pop-Up Video artist.  Table 31 brought its typical A-game for week three; here's my overall assessment:


- The specials were good, or at least I think they were, since Blue Moon was on....and then it was off....and then Sierra Nevada was on....and then it was off....  Once we figured that out, we were good to go.  I chose to go the cocktail route this week, which is never the best idea.  However, whoever Mia is, her punch was amazing.  Kusy - could it be THE Mia?!  Maybe....
- Due to the expansion of the seating area outdoors, the area was not over-crowded at all.  Major win for Table 31.  I love the set up with the tables and cozy benches, but when a billion people are standing on top of you or leaning on your chair, it's hard to enjoy.  Absolutely no issues with that this week!  Score!
- Our waiter was awesome despite our largely spread out Sipsters group.  
- The girls guarding the entryway were a bit militant.  Frankly, they scared me.  So, you got a wristband on me -- now what?!  It didn't seem to make any difference.
- The ratio of men to women was much better for us single girls this week.  A cold drink in hand and some worthwhile eye candy makes a girl's Wednesday ever so sweet.  

Thanks to Table 31 for another successful Sips week.  A huge Happy Birthday to Lisa Barbaccio today, as well.  I hope that turning 21 [again] is as eventful as it was last year.  


...until next week, Sipsters!