When Mindy Ferguson joined LearnVest in early 2017, she wasn’t just accepting a new role, she was accepting a new city. Almost two-thirds of the way through her first year, we chat with Mindy on food, sports, and surprises. We also talk rats.
eX: Where were you before LearnVest and New York, and how long were you there? Mindy: I was in DC, and then spent 16 years in Los Ange- les before deciding to join LearnVest and making the jump from the west coast to the east coast. eX: What was the most ex- citing part about moving to New York? Mindy: I live on the West Side, and, obviously, I pass what appears to be hundreds of restaurants. I’ve given myself the goal of eating my way down 9th avenue. It’s probably not the best thing for my life insurance plan, but it’s a great goal. It’s also motivated me to go to the gym, because eating your way through New York does have consequences. eX: What’s been the best restaurant so far? Mindy: Anejo is my favorite Mexican food place in New York.
It’s on 47th and 10th. It’s very nice place, great drinks, with a nice outdoor patio area in the summer time. I enjoy it. I’m also a regular at 44&X, which has a great wine list. My journey down 9th ave has been mainly around pizza. I think the biggest difference is learning to call it a “pie” and a “slice.” eX: What is most challenging part of the move? Mindy: Well, I moved in Jan- uary. I think anytime some- one does a cross country move in January the weather is a challenge. Now, the most challenging part, day to day, is getting to work without completely having all of your clothes drenched in sweat. I spent 16 years in an envi- ronment that has relatively no humidity, and am now re-acclimating to a place that really gets quite steamy in the summer. It’s...been a challenge.
MINDY FERGUSON In a NY Minute
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