* MCDONALD'S *
(Fort Hamilton Pkwy @ approx 36th St)
sausage mcmuffin w/egg
hash browns
coffee
We had a bunch of errands to do, so we stopped on our way into the city. It had a been a long time since I had this breakfast - and it tasted good!
* VLADA / SOSA BORELLA *
(51st btwn 8th & 9th / 8th Ave & 50th St)
fried calamari (Vlada)
fish (Sosa Borella)
tequila
Because of the drinks at Vlada, my memory of the dinner is kind of a blur. I can't remember exactly what it was I ordered - but it was delicious!
* SOUP KING *
(Penn Station)
chili
sun chips
The chili was good - but not enough for me today. I had to get a bag of sun chips for dessert.
* HOME *
turkey
coffee
Just grabbed a couple slices of meat from the fridge - I know, I know, but it's quick & better than nothing.
* YEN YEN RESTAURANT INCORPORATED *
(Church Ave & E. 4th St)
hot & sour soup
chicken & shrimp dumplings
hunan beef (w/brown rice)
bourbon
We ordered in for an awesome night of TV. Delicious!
...Brenda Dickson?
(formerly Jill Abbott from "Young & the Restless")
Most of you have probably seen this fantastic video:
And, some of you may have read the sad news of her Hawaiian incarceration a couple months ago.
But, I just discovered a March 11th press release on Brenda Dickson Today entitled:
WHAT IT WAS LIKE IN PRISON
Here's an excerpt:
"After seventeen days in prison and I contracted lice, was running a 104 degree fever. I was ill and frightened. All my rights were taken away by Jan’s friends in the Hawaii courts. I was so ill that I fainted at my last court appearance when the press appeared. I had been locked up with out shampoo or creams and my hair we put oil in our hair to avoid lice and tied it up. I was given only a bar of soap and a toothbrush. I didn’t eat for almost seventeen days, as the food was not at all my usual diet. I simply did not want to eat the prison food. Nor did I sleep, I was in a dorm-type setting with 60 women. The women I was incarcerated with had been convicted of murder, assault, knife threats, drug possession, dealing ice, and prostitution. It was a dangerous place to be!"
"It is a disgrace to use Gestapo tactics to take womens' children away if they set foot on Hawaii soil and have them arrested, or bake cookies at a school to use the police to intimidate them and to threaten to arrest them if they continue to bake cookies and force them to sign a statement, to take away rights, it is disgusting. Yes! That is right. I am talking to other victims of this police abuse!"
"While barefoot in shock, she was taken out of her home by police, awaken out of a sleep in her bed at 7:30 a.m., as they grabbed her precious gowns, pictures and personal effects, and put them in uninsured public storage."
* GARDEN CAFE *
(7th Ave & 35th St)
chicken
corned beef
turkey
broccoli
string beans & mushrooms
lo mein
Well, I did the same breakfast 2 days in a row, so I figured it could work for lunch too (at least in terms of the place.)
* HOME *
leftover chicken
coffee
Just like yesterday... this was quick & good!
A Chorus Line
Where: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
With: Tom, Colleen, Sean
Snack: Slivken's (pre the show @ the Ritz - no intermission)
Wow - what a fun show! From the songs to the dancing to the story - it was thoroughly engaging and wonderful. The only parts that were a little boring were the long Cassie & Paul sections. I guess they were supposed to be emotional, touching, whatever - but I had a hard time caring (or staying awake). I think it's a must see & I'm glad that I finally got a chance to enjoy this legendary show in the setting that inspired its creation.
* CHICKEN BAR *
(8th Ave & 45th St)
grilled chicken fajitas
diet coke
A slight change of pace from the normal pre-theatre routine - this one is a winner!
* ARCADE FIRE *
concert review
When: Tuesday, 5/8
Where: United Palace Theatre (175th & Broadway)
With: EQP
Bandsite: www.arcadefire.com
Loud, Loud, Loud... oh, and great! I thought the show was incredible. I've been listening to (and loving) the new album almost daily since it came out, so I was really excited to see them live. We had great seats (1st row, balcony) and the venue was crazy, ornate. The staging was very cool, lots of live camera feeds on screens and curtains.
Win, the lead singer, didn't talk to the audience a lot, but when he did he was relatively engaging. After the first (or second) song - he told everyone, "you all paid the same price - come closer, it's not a movie." I enjoyed that it felt like a very fan-based, appreciative audience too.
Here's the set list from the show (look closely at the last song):
Keep The Car Running
No Cars Go
Haiti
Laika
Black Mirror
In The Backseat
My Body Is A Cage
The Well And The Lighthouse
Ocean of Noise
ATB
Power Out
Rebellion
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Intervention
Wake Up (with audience members onstage)
Yes - as they started the last song, Win invited the audience to join him on stage... and the ones who could, did! They filled the entire stage - look:
It was really fun to watch, although I would have been scared if I were the band. In fact, some of the members (especially the littler ones), ran for higher ground towards the back of the stage. Below is a great video of the scene:
In the end, it was a great night. The only downsides were that it really did seem too loud (maybe I'm getting old,) and the guy sitting next to me was so big that when he got up to dance(!) the whole balcony started to shake - I felt like I was on one of those vibrating motel-beds.
If you aren't already a fan - do yourself a favor and check them out today!
* GARDEN CAFE *
(7th Ave & 35th St)
california roll
dumpling
seafood salad
avocado salad
broccoli
bulgulgi
spicy chicken w/string beans
Just wanted to try something new, so I sampled this lunch buffet. It was good and is worth at least another trip.
* HOME *
leftover chicken
coffee
Tom's special broiled chicken thighs are extra good in the morning (especially when I didn't have one the night before!)
* EL MALECON RESTAURANT *
(175th & Broadway)
ensalda de aguacate
papas fritas
arroz amarillo y frijoles negras
mofongo de camarones
medio pollo a la brasa "estilo malecon"
It was a Dominican feast! This bustling 24/7 spot is a must try if you're ever in the neighborhood. Sabor!
* SEATTLE ROASTERS CAFE *
(Penn Station concourse)
lentil soup
It was a big soup & it was good!
* HOME *
hot turkey roll-ups
coffee
I rolled up some cheese in some slices of turkey meat (with a little mustard), and then heated them in a pan until the cheese started to melt a little. It was yummy!
* HOME *
chicken salad
club soda
We've still got chicken leftover, so I thought this would be a good thing... and it was!
* CAFE EUROPAN *
turkey
roasted vegetables
sauteed mushrooms
Yay - they had turkey today! MMMM
My good friend Ken happens to be a past racer on "The Amazing Race." He invited me & Tom to join him at this season's finale party Sunday night!
We had a great time & saw lots of racers. Here are some of the photos - enjoy!
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