To those familiar with Mort’s Martini Bar, general manager Emma Russell needs no introduction. To those of you who don’t recognize her smiling face, either you’re not 21 yet (because Emma will kick you out, so don’t even try it) or you’ve been spending too much time at America’s Pub. Of the many, many (many) times that I have sipped dirty martinis at Mort’s, the times when I get to chat with Emma (or Mel, her sister from another mister) are my favorites. But, I wanted to know more about …

Ah, apartment living.
I remember when I was little, my mom used to talk about living in an apartment in her 20s, and I always thought it sounded so fun and glamorous. Growing up watching Melrose Place only made me more determined that someday, I too would call one of these fabulous complexes home. (Hopefully though, one of my neighbors would not try to burn the place down like Kimberly from MP did. Oh, and remember when she pulled off her wig to reveal her giant scar?! But, I digress.)
When I …