It's the unofficial end of summer! The ladies sit down to talk on Labor Day about enjoying the last few moments of summer and fake Fall. Speaking of the cozy season, do you know what exactly is in a pumpkin spice latte? Coz they certainly didn't.

They indulge in a Love is Blind UK Reunion recap. Then, they segue into this week's Normal or Neurotic Nadya story about a mysterious Italian man in Whole Foods Nadya awkwardly interacts with not once but twice. Ciao, Bella!

Then, they talk about Nadya's summer dating recap, how she feels about being back in the game after a long hiatus, what's different this time and what she hopes to attract.

The episode ends with Marie's Munchies focusing on Fox Fire Mountain House, a beautiful 10-acre property in Mount Tremper in the Catskills, New York. The bohemian and charming place boasts of several fireplaces both indoor & outdoor, guest rooms, a cozy bar and restaurant whipping up farm fresh seasonal dishes.

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In this bite sized episode, M&N catch up over Love Is Blind UK as they wait in anticipation for the reunion episode to drop. Then, they jump right in to this week’s Mature or Manic story where Marie uses her voice to keep men from making unwarranted comments towards women (PSA: Women, don’t ever feel like you have to make yourself demure and cutesy in moments like these).

Speaking of demure and cutesy, the girls talk about how originality is dead, how trends have taken over (Brat, Taylor Swift etc). Marie also expresses some strong feelings about another high-earning platform she doesn’t deem original or inspiring. They also discuss how humans can be such herd animals in how they approach language/speech, clothing/fashion, activities, opinions etc and how sometimes it feels much easier to live with a pack mentality in order to feel accepted in society.

The episode ends with Nadya’s Nomnoms. This week’s rec is a special hotspot that opened this summer in Southampton: Ketchy Beach. From an original concept, to original dishes such as miso charred cabbage to watermelon tataki to dancing the night away on the banquets - this is where you'll want to spend the last weekend of the summer. Plus, don’t forget to check out its sister restaurant in New York City, Ketchy Shuby that's open and bustling with energy all year round!

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In this episode, the girls catch up over Nadya’s Normal or Neurotic story where she bids adieu to her youngest sister who is off to college. If that wasn’t emotional enough, she shares what happens just minutes after the send off. It’s a rather emotional encounter with someone who was a pillar in her life that she hadn’t chosen to see or speak to in almost three years. This is the first time we hear Nadya share a story like this for the segment where old wounds are opened leaving her world feeling a little shook this week. Mercury in retrograde, is that you?

Then, they jump in and try to cover as many bases as they can on whether or not we have to like our friend’s partner (boyfriend/girlfriend/fiance/husband/wife/romantic partner, life partner etc.). While most of this is contextual and situational, what are the general rules? How do you prepare to meet your friend’s partner for the first time? Should you say something if you don’t like their partner? How do you say it? What do you say? How do you protect your own sanity and peace while still being loving and empathetic? How do you manage setting tangible boundaries and the risk of losing friends or feeling less close to them along the way? The ladies draw examples from their own different experiences of being introduced to a friend’s partner.

The episode ends with an edgy hot spot in the West Village in Manhattan that opened last winter called Sip and Guzzle. It’s reminiscent of a cool Tokyo bar with fun delicious eats and craft cocktails. The spot is divided into two floors offering different experiences with a third secret area that Marie couldn’t stop raving about. Consider this rec the next place to introduce your new partner to your friend/s, a boys/girl’s night out or a romantic date! Enjoy!

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