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Jjimjilbang
I have never felt so clean in my life. At the end of a hectic week I travelled with two Russian women from the heart of NYC to the fringes of New Jersey and found myself in Korea. At the … Continue reading
Sweet Subtlety
What has long been a hallmark in the midst of increasingly hirsute hipsters in Williamsburg is about the meet a sticky end. Domino’s, once the biggest sugar refinery in the world and a working colossus on the banks of the … Continue reading
Spring in NYC
The flowers are not the only thing blossoming in NYC. Bears came out of hibernation last weekend, bubble makers had children chasing past Amish picnickers in Washing Square Park, and a friendly duo swung rope for anyone who could jump. … Continue reading
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
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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