Month: July 2023
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Grey Giants – 20 Beautiful NYC Skyscrapers
When it comes to snapping photos of buildings, nothing suits me better than a cloudy day. The shadows and textures just seem to pop. In honor of this crazy, wet weather we’ve had this summer I’d like to share 20 of my best “grey giants”, NYC buildings that to me, show their best side on…
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The Magical SeaGlass Carousel at Battery Park
If you haven’t been to the SeaGlass Carousel in Battery Park you really need to put it on your NYC list. It’s ethereal music and luminescent “sea glass” fish will take you away to a magical world. The carousel opened in 2015 as part of the Hurricane Sandy recovery plan. They couldn’t have made a…
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Great food, shopping and culture at Japan Village in Brooklyn, NYC
Japan Village is a fast growing and exciting spot in Industry City, Brooklyn. The genius of Tadao (Tony) Yoshida, it opened in 2018 and offers Japanese dining, shopping and culture. Only a short walk from the 36th St. station, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Recently I returned to Japan Village to…
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Beat the Heat in Battery Park City
Does anything look more inviting on a hot July day than chilling on the Hudson River with a cool drink and maybe some apps? I hear the margarita’s are good, too. It’s Tartinery Summer House, Brookfield Place in Battery Park City. Perched on the Hudson River, the views are stellar and the breeze so refreshing!…
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Night Views from Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is an incredible experience. You could spend a whole day here and not see it all. The complex is 22 acres and takes up three blocks between Fifth and Sixth Avenues (48th – 51st). At the heart of it is 30 Rockefeller Plaza, once home to RCA, NBC, General Electric, and now Comcast.…
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A Year of Beauty in Bryant Park
Bryant Park is where I often sit for a spell before heading out. It’s the last chance to soak up the vibe of the city before catching a train. Sometimes it’s a place to eat and rehydrate, other times a chance to poke through bags and see what treasures I’ve found to bring home. Always…