Doing it for the Gram
COLIN CAMAC, Blackbird Labs; resyguynyc
CULTURE & LEISURE • Friday Routine
COLIN CAMAC, sales, Blackbird Labs; resyguynyc
Neighborhood you live in: West Village
It’s Friday afternoon, how are you rolling into the weekend?
Have a fairly leisurely Friday today. Meeting with some of our favorite partners (Principe) about some new collaborative opportunities, followed by a few pitches to restaurants in NYC. Earlier this year, I started at Blackbird Labs as the lone representative in sales, which has been a ton of fun. We’re building what I really believe will change how guests connect with their favorite places. It's been a very busy week, so the slower-than-usual Friday is welcome.
Where are you dining this weekend?
On Instagram, for a long time, I just posted random things I ate and didn't really think about it much. During the pandemic, I decided that I wanted to try to use Instagram as a marketing tool for work, so I started over, and now resyguynyc has a following. The truth is, I’m still just posting what I eat — I really just love going out and being part of the restaurant world.
Speaking of: I’m going to Bangkok Supper Club tonight, which I can't wait to try. Tomorrow, I have a friend in town and we're planning on a solid one-to-the-other (my own term, as I hate saying "bang-bang") of a rare mezcal tasting at The Cabinet in the East Village, followed by dinner at either Hanoi House, Claro or Foul Witch (whichever has walk-in space after 9 pm). Probably followed by a late stop to PDT, which I go to often.
How about a little leisure or culture?
For better or worse, I’ve had Giants season tickets for the last 12 years. I'll be headed to the game bright and early. I have a fairly serious tailgate that tends to lose some steam as the season goes along and we don't win, but this week still seems like we have some folks coming. I’ve assumed the role of bartender at these events, and usually make a cocktail from the opposing team's city. Thinking of Gin Rickeys for this week (DC), but still doing some research as it feels like a cop out.
Any weekend getaways?
I try to get upstate every once in a while to see my brother, who owns two really solid restaurants up there (Heritage Food & Drink in Wappingers and Primo Waterfront in Newburgh). Really want to check out Stissing House next time I get up that way, though.
What was your last great vacation?
My last trip was probably my favorite trip I've taken to LA. That's a city that took a while to grow on me. I feel like you need to just pick an area and stay/hang there, otherwise you end up in traffic the whole trip. Pijja Palace was definitely a highlight.
I also took a 10-day trip for my 40th birthday to Paris/Lyon earlier this year that was incredible. Got to meet some great people in Paris, which inspired me to start Duolingo, so that I could actually understand them next time I'm in town. So far I'm 229 days in and still not confident enough to speak in public, but it's a start. Can't wait to go to the new Le Rigmarole next trip, and Mokonuts was totally deserving of the hype.