We first visited New York in 2007. The charm of the old fashioned Deli shops was something that caught our fancy and endeared this city to us. The Deli next door to our hotel, Club Quarters, and the Metro Diner were two of our favorite places. They are gone. The sites have been shut down... Continue Reading →
My introduction was through James Brown and the Famous Flames. An album was released in the early 60’s, titled “Live at the Apollo” and the Godfather of Soul splashed right into the middle of the exploding young American music scene. I remember the Buddy Holly movie when Holly and the Crickets were booked into the... Continue Reading →
Staten Island. I have heard about it for most of my life, mostly from baseball stories, but I really didn’t know anything about it. I had heard of the Staten Island Ferry and in the few trips to visit here, I had seen the giant sign spread across the South Seaport Terminal reading Staten Island... Continue Reading →
We had a list of things we felt were obligatory for anyone spending only a year in NYC. 4th of July fireworks, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and New Year’s Eve in Times Square. One down. We will decide on the others later. This week Joyce Wright, a dear friend is visiting us from the Metroplex. ... Continue Reading →
Joyful that we had survived our Ukrainian food experience we ventured out on the recommendation of our concierge and a young Asian girl who was visiting with him. They provided a list of Vietnamese restaurants that they highly recommended. Several people had suggested Pho and recommended the Cha Pa's restaurant on 52nd St between 8th... Continue Reading →
Several things went into our decision to experience a different lifestyle in NYC. One was the desire to break some of our long-standing boundaries. None was stronger than the food we eat. While we always liked spicy and well flavored food, my diet avoided anything found in the ocean, any meat other than white meat... Continue Reading →
Times Square is probably the one image that comes to mind when thinking of New York City. The shoulder to shoulder sidewalk traffic, the bumper to bumper street traffic full of yellow cabs with constantly blaring horns, the huge stories-high neon signs and video screens advertising the Broadway shows, the iconic wedge shaped building where... Continue Reading →
An invitation to share my window...
Good friends are a gift you don’t appreciate until they are not there anymore. We came to New York 101 days ago and the only people we have seen are each other. We’ve met others and visited with them, but as wonderful as it is meeting new friends, nothing can replace longtime friendships. The Long... Continue Reading →
Zoo York City….I have heard that before. I hadn’t seen it….. but that was before Saturday! There is a major happening each year at Coney Island where over 100,000 people show up. It’s the Mermaid Parade! And we were told it was really interesting. We were excited, not knowing what to expect. We got up... Continue Reading →
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Tip and JAM in Wonderland 