Category Archives: Hot Tips

BRIDGE WALK, FISK & JULMUST

One of those lazy days after Christmas, we took a walk across the Willamsburg Bridge. On the Manhattan side, a few blocks down on Delancey Street, is a tiny shop named Fisk. They sell various Swedish goodies like crispbread, chocolate … Continue reading

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SPITZER’S CORNER

Making plans to meet a friend for drinks tonight and thinking of good casual spots to have a beer. One place I like is Spitzer’s Corner on the Lower East Side (101 Rivington St). Lots of beers on tap, good … Continue reading

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A YEAR OF ME

This present came for me in the mail a month or so ago, courtesy of Vulkan. It seems 2011 will be my year after all! Now, I’m not really someone who would walk around with a calendar with my own … Continue reading

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TINY (CUSTOM) CUPCAKES

I’m not a huge fan of baked goods. That said, I will eat a cupcake if it is offered to me. Then I’ll feel guilty and overindulged, swear not to do that again, and forget all about it the next … Continue reading

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BARADAT’S HAVANA

A few weeks ago, I spent a lovely night attending an art opening. My dear friend Sergio Baradat shot a series of extraordinary photos on a trip to his native Cuba over a decade ago. They are finally ready to … Continue reading

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