Zooming with Friends: Georgia Vickerson

Welcome to the new feature “Zooming with Friends,” where I have a fun photoshoot via Zoom with my friends, and they answer some questions on how they're holding up and give us some suggestions on what to eat, drink and watch.

Name: Georgia Vickerson

Location: Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Do you live alone/who do you live with?

I’m staying with my boyfriend Nima at his apartment, with his angel demon cat Juno.

Are you working?

Yes, I’m currently still working in Public Relations. My agency specialized in hospitality (bars, restaurants) and travel which was obviously hit hard by Covid-19

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What show has been giving you life during quarantine?

All 21 seasons of Law & Order SVU, shout out to my girl Mariska Hargitay, and Ice-T duh. Also Selling Sunset Season Two was hilarious.

Song everyone should listen to?

Girlfriend by Christine & The Queens, I’ve been dancing around the apartment to it

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What’s the outfit you cannot wait to wear when the shelter-in-place is over?

Cute heels, palazzo pants, or a slip dress, and a night out with my gals

What was the best cocktail you made?

I love a Mr Black Espresso Martini, obvi. Also been enjoying Negronis, and some Daiquiris. And Bloody Marys… and wine every day. It helps my boyfriend who works in the industry brings home some incredible wines every day. I’ve been reading more up on wine so I can start to articulate what I do and don’t enjoy about each wine. It’s also a way to travel in a sip from orange wine from Georgia, pet nat from Austria, to some bonkers good wine made with whole stem grapes from the Yarra Valley in Australia.

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What's been the lowest point for you during the shelter-in-place?

When Trump talked out of cutting off immigration and the thought I and my friends might get kicked out of the country

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First restaurant you are going to when it’s open?

Kiki’s for a large serving of Moussaka, lemon potatoes, and crispy saganaki dripping in honey, carafe or two of wine.

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Any happy surprises about your current situation?

Finding contentment in my day to day life, enjoying small moments, truly appreciating wonderful friendships, and with my family, and partner.

One thing you could not live without during this shelter-in-place?

Sunshine and fresh air. For my sanity.

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What is your favorite way to keep in touch with people right now?

Facetime, so I feel I’m almost in-person with family and friends. I also just got cute stationery from Sunset Scribe so I’m excited to write some notes to friends in other states.

What is the best recipe you have made?

I love to cook and bake so finally going through cookbooks and trying things I haven’t made yet. I recently made a Meyer Lemon Tart, I could eat that curd for days, sour and sweet and oh so nice.

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What habits are you forming now that you will bring into the future?

I recently started starting a 360 program with a trainer, Thea Maxine, from one of my favorite gyms in the city, Session, in Brooklyn. It’s amazing as I’ve been doing daily individually tailored workouts, but also, I’ve been looking at nutrition and understanding it in ways I never had before with the help of Thea. Drink lots of water. Don’t restrict your eating. Eat smarter. Enjoy food and life!