A Brand New York

Sunset on the west side (at 14th Street PATH Station)

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:49:00 -0400

Sunset on the west side (at 14th Street PATH Station)

My drink’s on fire yo! (at Abe & Arthur’s)

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:18:00 -0400

My drink’s on fire yo! (at Abe & Arthur’s)

Tarte flambée on a Tuesday (at La Tarte Flambee)

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:14:00 -0400

Tarte flambée on a Tuesday (at La Tarte Flambee)

Cherry blossom palooza (at Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:46:00 -0400

Cherry blossom palooza (at Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

Bloomin’ (at Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:40:00 -0400

Bloomin’ (at Brooklyn Botanic Garden)

"New York had all the iridescence of the beginning of the world."

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:28:39 -0400

“New York had all the iridescence of the beginning of the world.”

- F. Scott Fitzgerald

Early spring sunset, Brooklyn.

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 19:21:00 -0400

Early spring sunset, Brooklyn.

Gueros, Brooklyn.

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:50:00 -0400

Gueros, Brooklyn.

Ode to Gueros

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:10:00 -0400

After titling this post, it briefly occurred to me that I could actually write an true-to-form poetic ode in about Gueros. And it would be snappy and cute. But in the end, I uncovered the dark truth that not that many things rhyme with taco.

So, in the plainest of English, Gueros is a taco place in Crown Heights, just off Franklin Ave. It’s always busy, it’s always delicious, and I want to spend all my life there.

Such a simple, cheap and ingenius menu: $3.50-4 for a taco of your choosing, and other add ons like guacamole or hot queso. I usually order two and then sheepishly order a third. Not to mention giant $8 frozen margaritas made with REAL LIMES. REAL LIMES EVERYONE. They’re not too sweet but they pack a punch. The best kind of punch.

The cooks, wearing shirts that read “Converting Vegetarians since 2001,” are constantly in motion—preparing tasty meats every way imaginable.

My personal faves: Hanger steak with refried beans, avocado, cliantro cream and pico de gallo (UGH GIMME). Also, the Brisket with cheddar, rajas, roasted onion, and green salsa (MMMMMMMM).

Grab a stool, a lot of napkins, and find your new happy place.

New neighborhood, new grub.

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:49:00 -0400

New neighborhood, new grub.

El Anatsui (at Brooklyn Museum)

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:51:00 -0400

El Anatsui (at Brooklyn Museum)

El Anatsui (at Brooklyn Museum)

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:48:00 -0400

El Anatsui (at Brooklyn Museum)

A German Saturday night (at Landbrot Bakery & Bar)

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:31:00 -0400

A German Saturday night (at Landbrot Bakery & Bar)

"Cut off as I am, it is inevitable that I should sometimes feel like a shadow walking in a shadowy..."

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:24:26 -0500

“Cut off as I am, it is inevitable that I should sometimes feel like a shadow walking in a shadowy world. When this happens I ask to be taken to New York City. Always I return home weary but I have the comforting certainty that mankind is real flesh and I myself am not a dream.”

- Helen Keller

Fountain on a Monday night, Rockefeller Plaza.

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:12:00 -0500

Fountain on a Monday night, Rockefeller Plaza.

Chandeliers at the met. They raise them towards the ceiling...

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:11:00 -0500

Chandeliers at the met. They raise them towards the ceiling before the curtain goes up.

Locanda Vini e Oili, an amazing Italian restaurant in an old...

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:37:00 -0500

Locanda Vini e Oili, an amazing Italian restaurant in an old drugstore.

Sashimi for days (at Sugiyama)

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 12:01:00 -0500

Sashimi for days (at Sugiyama)

Winter tree, Central Park

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:53:45 -0500

Winter tree, Central Park

McSorley’s Old Ale House. One of the oldest saloons in...

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 11:52:47 -0500

McSorley’s Old Ale House.

One of the oldest saloons in New York City. Only opened it’s doors to women in 1970. Abraham Lincoln went there back in the day. The only drinks on the menu? One light ale, one dark ale. $5 for two mini steins. Communal tables. The walls are stacked floor to ceiling with memorabilia that would be enviable at any antique store. Really cool spot.