Monthly Archives: April 2014
Roosevelt Island
Franklin D Roosevelt is considered to be one of the greatest presidents of the United States, so in some ways it is a little strange that in NYC his name has been stamped predominantly on a relentlessly busy highway and … Continue reading
Orthodox NYC
Saturday was one of those perfect Spring nights. No wind, clear starry skies and almost balmy air. As Sean and I swept down from the Grand Central overpass on our bikes, the scent of hyacinths met us on Park Avenue … Continue reading
Zeppieri and Zeppoles
A hot tip from a well connected Italian friend sent me almost to the end of the line yesterday. The word was that her family bakery was making hot cross buns in the Bronx, and while the Buhre Avenue location … Continue reading
Merveilleux
If there is a Belgium word for pavlova then this should be it. Merveilleux names the new bakery on the upper east side, as well as their signature sweet, a tower of whipped cream wrapped around the delicate crunch of … Continue reading
Norman Rockwell
There aren’t many men I would go to New Jersey for, but this was an exception. The Newark Museum was hosting a hero that even Manhattan could not lure. The creator of Rosie the Riveter and the receiver of the … Continue reading
International Pillow Fight Day
World diplomacy took a feathery but firm direction last weekend with the celebration of International Pillow Fight Day in Washington Square. Students from nearby NYU took a modern movement to a mosh pit of mirth. Comfy cushions were swung and … Continue reading
NY Historical Society
There is more to the New York Historical Society than chronicles. Last Friday night Abe Lincoln was standing on the front steps to welcome me as I dashed past in the rain, blurring a photo op but not able to … Continue reading
FYI FWC BB NYC
FYI Breads Bakery has taken flat white coffees off the chalk board. Do not be deterred. This was the result of a discrepancy between the coffee supplies and team of baristas about how the unique offering should be brewed. So … Continue reading
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