Demonstrating an incongruous alliance of incompetence and charity, the cashier at Sutton Place Gourmet once again forgot to ring up my bottle of La Casita Sangria. The label reads (below a compelling $4.99 price sticker): “Excellent served chilled as an aperitif at any time, and particularly good for parties, barbecues and picnics!” And underage college students, evidently. A toast, then, to the ham-handed cashier, for not only selling alcohol to minors but giving it to them, as well. Cheers!

Though the wage slave could not join us for brunch this morning, I will enjoy a Bellini in her honor.