At the new-ish Keg 229 you can pour interesting craft beer from taps at your table! But choose a spot wisely—only beers at the two taps nearest you are accessible. Luckily one of ours was dispensing Abita Light. Near South Street Seaport, this place is totally hidden from tourists—and did I mention they serve fried food on sticks? Love a little.
A friend turned me onto the New York Public Library last year and it’s so convenient! Everything can be done online: You can search the catalog, reserve a book and request delivery to any branch in the city—for free. My latest “borrowing” is Jonathan Lethem’s The Fortress of Solitude, which is set in 1970s Brooklyn and spans two decades. It’s the story of two motherless boys—one white and one black—and how their friendship changes over time. I’m only about 100 pages in but am loving the characters, descriptions of NYC and exploration of race, gentrification, music.
Who knew? Baltimore has an impressive art museum. And it’s FREE!
Currently the museum is showing a photography exhibit. I discovered the work of Nan Goldin while browsing in the gift shop. I couldn’t stop looking at a book of her images. She is known for documenting friends and lovers in intimate, vulnerable moments.
Last week I was lucky to catch When I Come to Die, the latest play from Lincoln Center Theater’s LCT3 group. Connecting new artists with new audiences, LCT3 serves up quality theater for $20—that’s only $7 more than a movie.
When I Come to Die is a somber look at life and friendship on death row, as Damon Robinson (played by Chris Chalk of Fences) explores why he survived a lethal injection.
Photographed by Erin Baiano at The Duke on 42nd Street
Brillante!! See more of Buenos Aires photographer Irina Werning’s recreated photos from 20, 30—even 50 years ago—in her project Back to the Future.
© Irina Werning
I may not be rolling in the dough but I still have good taste. Or maybe just tastebuds. I love wine. Here is a great bottle we tried last night: Bodegas Triton Tinto de Toro (Tempranillo) from Castilla y Leon is a dark, delicious red.
NYC dwellers are in luck! It’s only $20 at Astor Place Wines & Spirits.
Get it here.
Her voice is always amazing but today I am digging I Follow Rivers (Dave Sitek Remix).
Remember He-Man? Well this dude in Brooklyn made a Castle Grayskull igloo in front of his brownstone during Snowmageddon. Take that, Snow Angels!
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