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A visit to Max Brenner

June 21st, 2009

Max Brenner HugMug

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Just in case you didn’t know , Max Brenner has a location just off Union Square. A few friends and myself decided to indulge in all things chocolate.

Food then chocolate
I had a burger with the secret bbq sauce that contains chocolate no doubt (DUH!) while me friends had the lemon chicken with gravy. I also had waffle fries with chili and chocolate power with a spicy mustard, YUM!

I topped off the evening with a cappuccino with a shot of mint in the HugMug, while my friends had chocolate martinis and one of the Chocolate Hearts.

Overall, a sweet experience and I can’t wait to try brunch there.

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Found at:: Max Brenner
Intersection: Broadway and East 14th Street
Subway Lines: 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W to Union Square, 14th Street

Pelham 123, see where it all began

June 14th, 2009

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I was reminded that a local TV station is airing the original version of “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
” from 1974 starring Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw. This is in conjunction no doubt to the release of “The Taking of Pelham 123″ starring Denzel Washington and John Travolta.

So if you missed tonight’s broadcast, you can always rent it or buy it for less than the cost of going to the movies now.

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Central Park

June 8th, 2009

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Central Park

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After starting to feel like if I live in another city, like Seattle or London, the rain finally lead up.

Some friends and I decided to have a potluck in Central Park. The weather was gorgeous for picnicking.

Sometimes, there is nothing like getting out and enjoying the great view and weather.

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Subway Lines: B, C to 59th, 72, 86, 96, 103,or 110 st; A on some weekends.
Intersection: Central Park West

South’s

May 3rd, 2009

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Nothing like an Easter Sunday afternoon and an impromptu call from a partner in crime to get you out of a funk.

My friend invited me to see a play (more about that in a later post). After wards, we went to South to grab a bite.

I opted for cobb salad since it rare that we have salad one in our neck of the woods. My friend had the Mac and Cheese with Spinach.

Other friends came and they had nachos.

Overall, a solid American Fare restaurant.

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Subway Lines: A, C, E at Canal St.; 1 & 9 at Franklin St.; 6 at Lafayette St.; 6, N, R at Canal St.
Found at:: South's Bar and Restaurant
Intersection: Church Street between White & Franklin
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Awash Fine Ethiopian Cuisine

May 2nd, 2009

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It was another work afternoon in the city. I had intentions of going home and scraping up leftovers when I got a call from a long-time friend. She was going to see an Off-Off-Broadway play and wanted to know if I wanted to come along. She also recommended that we eat Ethiopian.

I had to wait for my friends for over 20 minutes, but it was worth the wait. We decided to have a vegetarian platter and a combined meat and veggie platter. We also decided to top it off with red honey wine.

We got full pretty quickly. Now that’s a good sign of a restaurant.

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Subway Lines: 6 to Astor Place, F, V to 2nd Ave
Found at:: Awash
Intersection: 6th Street near 1st Avenue
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Want to know how the MTA service cuts are going to affect you?

April 19th, 2009

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Cuts may mean longer wait times or potentially elimination of lines.

Go to the MTA Cuts section on the NYC Comptroller’s Website and find out for yourself.
Thanks to The Streets Where We Live for the hookup.

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Havana Central

April 5th, 2009

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Its always nice when friends from out of town come to the city. Its a good excuse to go out and explore new restaurants. Today was no exception.

We went to Havana Central to have a “typical” Sunday brunch. The brunch was anything but ordinary.
My friends had the shrimp salad, french toast and chorizo mash while I opted for the Ropa Vieja that contains Beef, Peppers & Onions. I also had a bit of the Classic Cuban Sandwich. All I can say is that it wa well done.

We can’t forget about dessert. At the time, I couldn’t see or feel how I could squeeze dessert in, but somehow I found a way. I shared the Latin Lover’s Chocolate Mud Cake with my friend, while my other friend had the flan.

The verdict, I can’t wait to go back to try something more with chorizo in it.

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Subway Lines: 1 Train to 110th Street
Found at:: Havana Central
Intersection: Broadway and 112th
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Blast from the last century

March 30th, 2009

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A client of mine posted an old subway ticket from over 100 years ago on his site. Check it out here. It makes you wonder and think how did we get to this point.

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Having “the talk” with your child

March 27th, 2009

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Talk to you child about travelling alone

There comes a time in every NYC parents life when its time for the talk. Traveling alone on the subway and/or bus.

This literally landed on my lap yesterday as I was taking a bus to a local appointment.

However, this topic is not a new one for me. Being a native New Yorker, the process was more of a gradual process of me going everywhere with my Mom and Grandma, so by the time it was time to go solo. I was fine.

Colleagues have asked me when is the right age for their kid to use public transportation. The answer is that there is no right answer. Most kids in my day tended not to travel along until middle school age. Its ultimately up to the parent(s)

Nowadays, little ones in elementary and pre-school have to travel miles due to the jungle that is now the NYC public school system. Most friends have told me that applying to a elementary school today is as stressful as applying to college, but let me not get too off the track.

So what’s your opinion?

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Just Shades

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I recently got ordered by the powers that be to find “finials” for somebody’s lamp. Now the normal person is not going to know what “Finials” are.