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Sheep station NYC
The High Line runs like a river of artistic inspiration through the lower west side of Manhattan. While the park meanders along full of color and people, architectural extravagances in the form of hotels and new homes flow over and … Continue reading
Jazz and Colours
There was a stereophonic level of cool in Central Park on Saturday with the annual Jazz and Colors Festival. 30 jazz bands in 30 different parts of the Park simultaneously playing the same set. Can you imagine?! I thought if … Continue reading
Halloween and the whey forward
After discovering new favorites to indulge in over Halloween – raspberry & licorice skulls being at the top of this list, and crispy bacon chocolate being a bit further down, it was time to even up the scales with some … Continue reading
Happy Halloween!
Just another day in New York City….
Peeking at Poughkeepsie
Over three years ago I read a heartwarming story in the Times about the restoration of a massive footbridge that brought new energy to a recession clouded community upstate. The bridge crossed the Hudson at Poughkeepsie, about an hour and … Continue reading
A dog’s life
Halloween has gone to the dogs this year amid much jocularity. At the annual Tompkins Square Park canine costume competition, lions were the trending look, with the dog-as-cat scenario a popular crossbreed choice. Dog-as-lunch was also on the menu, one as … Continue reading
Crispy on the west side
It was a weekend of great crispness. Firstly because of the summer finally giving way to Autumn, encouraging a brisk pace across Central Park, and secondly because of the nature of our destination. I had been looking forward expectantly to … Continue reading
Fabulous fig
The fourth ( and final ) fig tasted just as fabulous as the first. Imagine the ficus fortunes we can foresee for 2014….!
On the street with Bill Cunningham
I’m hip! I’m groovy! I have made it in New York City!! There I was early on Saturday morning, sauntering through the pumpkin filled Farmer’s Markets with my bike, the front box spilling over with groceries and spiked with ears … Continue reading
Open House NYC
Open House NYC opens doors once a year to places and spaces that would normally remain inaccessible to the public. Architectural masterpieces, landmark buildings, bike sheds, closets and cloisters join a worldwide movement to share an appreciation for our built … Continue reading
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