Posts Tagged ‘New York’

Feb 14

Happy Valentine’s Day

Posted by Leslie in Photography

New York City Heart

I’m still not sure… but maybe New York does have a heart.

New York City Heart

Happy Valentine’s Day

New York City Heart

xoxo

Leslie

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Feb 13

A Valentine’s Weekend

Posted by Leslie in Escapes

Valentine's Day

For many of us Valentine’s weekend will start with flowers, chocolates and the Olympics.

Valentine's DayMine started with fresh baked cookies from a friend.

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Weekend!

Valentine's Day

xoxo

Leslie

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Geisha Doll My neighborhood is not just home to Grand Central it’s also home to what I call Tokyo Central.

In the dark abyss of Midtown East food choices Japanese markets, restaurants and a culinary center have been quietly taking over, squeezing in almost unnoticed between the newsstands, Irish Pubs and check cashing stores.

Oms b Rice Balls

There are so many places to enjoy but as I’m on a budget one of my – transport me to Tokyo – budget favorites is Oms b omusubi for rice balls (white rice traditionally formed in the shape of a triangle, filled with various fillings, and often wrapped in seaweed). (more…)

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Tarallucci E Vino I haven’t been writing as much about food these past few weeks, possibly due to my tight fitting pants.

But after a recent lunch with two friends who freely admitted to carrying some extra baggage on their waistlines (and no holding back on dessert), I thought “I need to get back in the game”.

Tarallucci E Vino

One of these friends lives halfway around the world, in a bone dry climate, and when he visits New York there is always a pilgrimage to Tarallucci E Vino, on 18th Street, between 5th Avenue and Broadway.  Whether stopping in for a meal, coffee, or an aperitivo here’s why this restaurant is a perennial favorite.

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Nov 24

Bike Benefit in Brooklyn

Posted by Leslie in Bicycling

Bicycle Series

I wanted to wish a happy 15th birthday celebration to the organization Recycle-A-Bicycle.

Recycle-A-Bicycle is a community-based bike shop and non-profit organization that partners with New York City public schools to provide education and job training programs to NYC youth.  Through programs such as Earn-A-Bike, Ride Club, Cycle Craft, and the Summer Youth Employment Program, RAB teaches young people the importance of cycling, recycling and more.

Bicycle Series

To celebrate their 15th birthday I have donated three framed bike series photos that will be auctioned at their Annual Benefit Auction

Monday, December 14th 200, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

at Superfine: 126 Front Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn

If you are in the market for a bike, twelve orange NY400 Batavus Bicycles were generously donated to Recycle-A-Bicycle by the Government of the Netherlands and will be auctioned and raffled off at the benefit.

I won’t be in New York for the event but I encourage you to attend and kick start your holiday shopping with the purchase of a bike or bike themed artwork, as jewelry, lamps and more.

Admissions start at $20 and all proceeds directly support Recycle-A-Bicycle’s youth and environmental programming.

Enjoy and Happy Shopping!

Leslie

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