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Author Archives: Craig Nelson
Harlem Architecture, Inside and Out
Spending a sunny day walking through Harlem is hard to beat. There’s incredible architecture everywhere you look, the street life is thriving, and a sense of history hovers over it all. This summer we had the chance to get an … Continue reading
Pizzeria Regina: Anchovy Pie with a Live Soundtrack
Growing up just outside of Boston, one of the most memorable summer activities was venturing into the North End with my family for the Italian-American festivals that seem to take place almost every weekend during the hot summer days of … Continue reading
Posted in Eat, Drink & Be Merry, Road Trippin'
Tagged Boston, Fisherman's Feast, Italian culture, live music, North End, pizza, Pizzeria Regina
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Lazy Days of Summer. On a Boat.
“I’d rather be on a boat.” That’s my mantra for the summer of 2013, and my brilliant idea for a bumper sticker. For all of us New Yorkers jammed onto the subway, stuck on Broome Street getting into the Holland … Continue reading
Dog Days of Summer
Apologies in advance for the cheesy title, but sometimes you just have to pull an old cliche out of your doggie bag of tricks — especially when you’re walking down 23rd Street in Chelsea and come across this guy:
Peek Inside the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower
Have you ever looked up and seen that massive 1920’s skyscraper looming over Atlantic Avenue and the new Barclay’s Center? Yes, the really phallic one. Well, if you ever wondered what the inside looks like, I recently snapped a few … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring New York City
Tagged architecture, Brooklyn, historic preservation
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A Multi Cultural Family Party Center
Here it is: The most descriptive business awning in the beautiful borough of Queens–Club SANM. It looks a little run down from the street, but on the inside, it’s completely decked out as a local events center. Families? Come on … Continue reading
Afternoon Lunching on a Budget: Motorino
Have you ever imagined getting a free, gourmet lunch everyday in your office? Well, I lived that dream for 16 months at a little search engine company that doesn’t hold back when it comes to feeding their employees. Those days … Continue reading
Posted in Eat, Drink & Be Merry, Exploring New York City
Tagged East Village, Motorino, pizza
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Cars in the Modern Metropolis
Cars in New York. They come close to running you over on the city streets every three blocks, they’re expensive, they pollute the air, they’re really hard to park, and most models produced today are just plain ugly. Just compare … Continue reading
Bloom Town City
Ahhh… spring has finally taken hold in New York, and the city is showing off that extra dash of color that seems to put everyone in a good mood. Well, maybe not everyone, but at least the ones that can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring New York City
Tagged Central Park, Chelsea, Conservatory Garden, East Harlem, Hell's Kitchen, High Line, Manhattan, New York City, spring
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