Was in Havana and NYC recently, still get overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the buildings in both cities. You need to 'escape' to smaller pockets (and avoid weekends if possible) in order to breath and enjoy what are still amazing cities.
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a just review of Isabel's Allende's Island Beneath the Sea.
New Yorkers Jazz - David Lopez Ximeno (in Spanish) - poetry that dives into the writer's relationship with both NYC and Cuba.
Poesia de la Ciudad de La Habana - Angel Augier
[Déja Vu]
Incendie - excellent film based on the play by Wajdi Mouawad.
W - although watching the Bush family for 2hrs is torture, James Brolin does a good job.
Marie and Bruce - surprise find about the breakdown of a marriage based on a play.
[Yum via NYC]
Luckily on a late Monday night, a local gal pointed us to Meme in the West Village
On Tuesday,
Lunch in Harlem at the Society Cafe -excellent meal and good vibe.
For diner decided to re-visit Brown Cafe - which I like because they focus on organic, seasonal menu that changes weekly. And who knew! 1/2 price on all wine tues-thurs (a now more common practise in the city - yay). They also have a great private dinner space next door.
Wednesday - Lucked out again at Bianca in NoHo - a small albeit loud Italian restaurant that has locals buzzing. Incredible value for deliscious regional dishes. Afterward (if you can move) check out Von next door, a wine/beer bar.
Next time - an annual event called "choice eats" curated by Village Voice food critic Robert Sietsma: food from more than trendy 'ethnic' and obscure restaurants. Tix were only $30 incl. drinks and sold out :-)
[Pages]
a just review of Isabel's Allende's Island Beneath the Sea.
New Yorkers Jazz - David Lopez Ximeno (in Spanish) - poetry that dives into the writer's relationship with both NYC and Cuba.
Poesia de la Ciudad de La Habana - Angel Augier
[Déja Vu]
Incendie - excellent film based on the play by Wajdi Mouawad.
W - although watching the Bush family for 2hrs is torture, James Brolin does a good job.
Marie and Bruce - surprise find about the breakdown of a marriage based on a play.
[Yum via NYC]
Luckily on a late Monday night, a local gal pointed us to Meme in the West Village
On Tuesday,
Lunch in Harlem at the Society Cafe -excellent meal and good vibe.
For diner decided to re-visit Brown Cafe - which I like because they focus on organic, seasonal menu that changes weekly. And who knew! 1/2 price on all wine tues-thurs (a now more common practise in the city - yay). They also have a great private dinner space next door.
Wednesday - Lucked out again at Bianca in NoHo - a small albeit loud Italian restaurant that has locals buzzing. Incredible value for deliscious regional dishes. Afterward (if you can move) check out Von next door, a wine/beer bar.
Next time - an annual event called "choice eats" curated by Village Voice food critic Robert Sietsma: food from more than trendy 'ethnic' and obscure restaurants. Tix were only $30 incl. drinks and sold out :-)
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