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Rooftop bars
Inspired by my friend Amy’s forthcoming wedding celebration at the rooftop bar of The Library Hotel, as well as the burst of fabulous Spring weather, I thought it was time to start investigating the lofty lounges around the city. New … Continue reading
Central Park gardeners and their tips
Garden lovers of all varieties – workers, volunteers and viewers ( like me ), were out in force at the weekend. Sunday especially was spectacular. The warm weather and the full moon – and maybe a good dose of global … Continue reading
Raging Grannies and songs for Japan
To mark the anniversary of the tsunami in Japan, the Raging Grannies were out in force at Union Square on Sunday. While their appearance was intentionally cliche, there was no mistaking their conviction to the cause. In fact I love … Continue reading
Preparing for St Pat’s
You know Saint Patrick’s Day is going to be a big event in New York City when even the German butcher is making Irish sausages….
First signs of Spring
The crocuses were absolutely spectacular at the markets on the weekend. In their classic yellow, white and purple colors, they herald the first hurrah of Spring. Not that we had such a bad winter in New York this year, but … Continue reading
The road to Port Lincoln
Going back to Australia is always a much anticipated journey, with the patient people at Qantas revising my itinery time and time again to accommodate my greedy juggle to see special people all over the place. My schedule was to … Continue reading
Boogie on Bleeker
Most of my early memories of New York center around around Bleeker Street. It cuts right through the middle of the West Village, and I remember my fascination of the look and romance of the area. Small French restaurants, understated … Continue reading
Happy Australia Day!
Google turned up some interesting Australia Day activities in NYC this week, including a reunion of Adelaide University Alumni at the Yale Club, a BBQ at the Sunburnt Cow downtown ( or the Sunburnt Calf uptown ), a sidewalk sausage … Continue reading
Weegee photographic exhibition
An excellent exhibition has just opened at the International Center for Photography on 43rd and 6th called Weegee: Murder is my business. This isn’t the first time Weegee’s work has been shown at the ICP, the first was in the … Continue reading
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