When normalcy obscures even the deepest emotion. I heard myself ask in my head, "Why are those flags at half mast?" In an instant, my heart dropped....
<h2>Basic, delicious and something I never imagined</h2> The fried catfish sandwich was no real surprise, but the oysters? Seriously, who would've thought it?...
<h2>Where serving up food without spellcheck is funny</h2> I kinda feel for the owners of this place since--unlike a blog--fixing a sign like this is a major undertaking....
<h2>Here they come. It was bound to happen.</h2> For all you people that think Facebook is somehow, miraculously more secure than MySpace......
A fantastic weekend despite a few hotel shortcomings. Proof once again that a great trip is made by the people, not necessarily the destination....
<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)....
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>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....
<h2>Loud music, laser gnats, beer and a stripper poll</h2> This night turned out to be a crazier time than expected. Ears deafened and head spinning....
The night I didn't meet Johnny Depp at a fancy party. On the roof of the Night Hotel in NYC. Waiting, looking. Will he show? Is that...? No. How about...? No....
Welcoming the Green Fairy back to America. For the first time since 1912, authentic French absinthe is once again available in the US....
