<h2>A tasty new take on cooking</h2> I can't even begin describe what I'm seeing. This is an amazing display of artistry and patience....
A fantastic weekend despite a few hotel shortcomings. Proof once again that a great trip is made by the people, not necessarily the destination....
Photographic proof of an amazingly fun weekend with friends in Atlantic City...
<h2>Noise, spice, beer and a mysterious stain on my shirt</h2> When smatterings of food plans were being made, I had almost decided to go home. Glad I didn't. ...
<h2>What happened when I ignored my impulse to say no</h2> I just wanted to go home, write a little and sleep a lot. But that's not how it would be. ...
<h2>Taking a NY break from Beijing life</h2> My friend Jennifer was in town for a visit before returning to her Chinese adventure....
<h2>Quaint, veggie friendly, organic goodness for lunch</h2> There are things on the menu most men never consider. Like mesclun greens and orzo (wtf)....
<h2>Featured Song</h2> It's shorts wearin', sandal tappin', feel good music ... and one of the most uplifting songs around....
An interesting idea, but what about illegal parking? I'd stop criticizing the Hoboken Police Dept's odd habits, but they keep coming up with new ones....
<h2>A cool chill party on Avenue C and then dancing</h2> Teneleven is a relaxed, hip little spot with funky drinks and good music. Lit is a hot, underground grind....
<h2>Celebrating 98 years of street food, games, music</h2> Why do we come to these things? Plush Spongebob Squarepants? Oversized 'Kiss Me I'm Italian' tees?...
<h2>NY'er smarty-pants expect too much from us?</h2> They say it's social commentary on how the republicans have been portraying Mr. and Mrs. Obama....
<h2>Featured Song</h2> Self-described as "Ween pumped up on Slayer ripping off Fugazi," it's stripped-down, raw inventiveness....
<h2>Celebrating America with fireworks and absinthe</h2> I was invited to be the absinthe server at a party by the lovely Jennifer and Amanda of The Lost Girls....
The traditional boom, boom, blast, bang captured in absinthe-inspired photos....