The midnight heat created a film of sweat between me and my underwear. I couldn’t take it. I began dragging my mattress toward my parent’s bedroom. With my mattress pulled around me, I squeezed through their doorway. There was no door, just a sheet tacked over the threshold. My father’s grunts and moans drowned out… Read more »
As modern-day Americans, we’re all about convenience. We’re constantly striving to find ways to make it easier, get it faster, do it better. And nowhere is this more true than in New York City. After all, where else can you have your dog walked, your clothes cleaned, your dinner prepared, and your errands run, all… Read more »
Sure we love New York, but even the die-hards need to escape sometimes. Check out contributor Kelly Moore’s suggestions for the perfect summer weekend in Montreal… I was looking for a place to get away to for a long weekend before the end of the summer. I like to save my beach vacations for wintertime,… Read more »
It is an unfortunate reality, but, for whatever reason, certain members of certain societies find themselves unable to wrap their minds around the esoteric practices and customs and vernacular of other certain societies. As it turns out, I am one of these unfortunate certain members of a certain society. Maybe it’s the language differentiations that… Read more »
Next Tuesday, August 14th, Garland Jeffreys—one of my songwriting heroes—will perform at City Stories: Stoops to Nuts at the Cornelia Street Cafe. It’s a family affair: Garland, Claire, and Savannah Jeffreys will take the stage along with Robert Conroy, one of my favorite artists from the Loser’s Lounge. Jeffreys is a New York City treasure. Please… Read more »
Given the mobility of American families (making a nearby grandparent a luxury) and the absence of public day-care options, a significant number of children (and not only those born into the 1 percent) are raised—at least for a few years—by paid helpers. —Mona Simpson, The New York Times Magazine I came across Mona Simpson’s feature… Read more »
New Yorkers are known for needing their fixes, and they know just where to curb their cravings. In today’s edition, I bring you several new businesses that I predict will become favorites for people looking for coffee and comfort food. Blue Spoon Coffee Company, 90 William Street, (212) 809-8880 Tucked in between a nail spa… Read more »
Grandma’s House, 27 Peck Slip, (212) 472-6362 This cozy spot, which looks more like your grandma’s kitchen than a restaurant, is a throwback to simpler times when a big meal and a hug made everything better. Or maybe old-fashioned milkshakes and mac and cheese just delude us into thinking life is great. Either way, diners… Read more »
Oh the 2012 Olympics! I’ve been glued to my couch since the opening ceremonies in awe of these athletes. From the blood, sweat, and tears, to the bulges in the pants of the men’s gymnastic teams, the Olympics are right up my alley. I admire the hard work and dedication of these unbelievable people, especially since… Read more »
Oh the 2012 Olympics! I’ve been glued to my couch since the opening ceremonies in awe of these athletes. From the blood, sweat, and tears, to the bulges in the pants of the men’s gymnastic teams, the Olympics are right up my alley. I admire the hard work and dedication of these unbelievable people, especially since… Read more »
