tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38591377892054067952024-03-05T21:48:50.118-05:00Spam Is Better FriedI'm not talking about Hawaii's pastime, although that is good too. I'm talking about the junk in your email and from the web. Spam sucks.Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-13360418920834496142016-11-10T00:00:00.000-05:002016-11-15T23:12:59.680-05:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Day 5 Iceland- Blue Lagoon Geothermal Spa</b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Blue Lagoon- a geothermal spa</td></tr>
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Our last day in Iceland included a day trip to the hot springs Blue Lagoon. This was part of the package we bought on Icelandair. We found it to be a very good deal and if you happen to come across a deal as good as this one, by all means go for it. The Blue Lagoon trip included a van/bus pickup from Reykjavik to Blue Lagoon, Blue Lagoon Spa Comfort Experience pack, and bus transfer from Blue Lagoon to Keflavik Airport.<br />
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Everyone on our bus was also on their way to the airport. This meant that everyone on the bus had to check in their luggage for storage at Blue Lagoon. The line was hideously long as was the line to get into Blue Lagoon. Luckily, it was pretty organized and the lines moved at a reasonable pace. Please note that these lines do cut into your pool time. Overall, our pool time ended up being about an hour and a half. It wasn't long enough but just long enough to experience and want to return. <br />
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If you want to save money, bring your own towel from home or
your hotel. Our package included a towel so we only had to
carry our bathing suits with us. The Blue Lagoon Spa Comfort Experience pack included entrance fee, use of Blue Lagoon towel and bathrobe, skincare samples, one drink at the swim up bar, and a skincare voucher which we ended up not using. The Blue Lagoon also issues a high tech bracelet that opens and locks your personal locker and keeps track of purchases. It's a little tricky to use the bracelet to lock your locker since it is extremely sensitive to all the lockers nearby but there are available attendants to help you if you have trouble.<br />
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The locker room can be quite chaotic. My suggestion is to get in and get out as fast as possible. This requires you to pick a locker where it isn't crowded, strip down and put your things away, and take a quick shower for cleanliness. There is free shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and hairdryers on hand. You really don't need to bring any personal products. If nudity bothers you, there are some private stalls available. Being American, nudity does make me feel uncomfortable but in Iceland, it didn't matter. I even passed up the private stalls and just showered in the open. It was more efficient and no one cared. I went out to the pool but did not have a good plan to meet up with my partner. It took awhile to find each other but didn't hinder the fun. There isn't a lot of towel hangers to keep up with the ratio of people. Also all the towels are white. Just remember where you hang your towel and all should be fine. People were not into stealing from what I observed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See where everyone hangs their towels and robes in the back?</td></tr>
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Now the water! The water is hot but you get used to it. It is like a very hot bath or jacuzzi. The water is quite shallow. I'm 5'2" and the water came up to my chest. I am not a swimmer but at no point did I feel unsafe. The grounds are pretty big and even though it was crowded there is still a sense of privacy and intimacy. People are very respectful and polite. The line for drinks at the swim up bar takes awhile but its worth it to be able to sip a cold smoothie made with Skyr in the warm pool.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">His and hers smoothies.</td></tr>
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There is a lot to do at the pool. You can book yourself a massage that takes place in the water. There are also sauna rooms, smaller pools, and pots of free mud available for your skin. It's pretty fun. A note about the water: it's salty. I thought I was doing myself a favor by wearing contacts but it turned out to be a horrible idea as some of the grainy water got into my eyes and it felt like my contacts and eyeballs were getting scratched. Next time I will just wear my glasses and deal with the fog. If you have long hair, definitely put it up. The water kills your hair. For weeks after, my hair felt coarse. I knew the water would damage my hair so I made it a point to get a haircut after Iceland instead of before the trip.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mud mask!</td></tr>
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The Blue Lagoon was such a fun experience and a great way to finish off an Iceland trip as well as relax muscles after a glacier hike. Once we got past the check in process and were in the water it was really relaxing. Everyone had a good time. There were a few with their gopro. Just shows how unique the experience was and everyone wanted to capture it. There are also Blue Lagoon employees walking around with an iPad taking pictures of people but we didn't come across them on our session. Last but not least take note of the time. There are clocks everywhere. Make sure you give yourself enough time to clean up and retrieve your luggage from storage. You don't want to miss your bus to the airport! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The steam.</td></tr>
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Photo Credits: Desmond Chow<br />
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<a href="http://www.bluelagoon.com/" target="_blank">Blue Lagoon</a><br />
240, Grindavik 420-8800<br />
Iceland<br />
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<br />Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-10776897864983975932016-11-09T14:17:00.000-05:002016-11-15T23:06:41.505-05:00A Visit to Murray's Cheese CavesWe were invited by Google to have a tour of Murray's Cheese Caves on Bleeker Street. Did you know that Murray's makes their own cheeses?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Murray's Cheese Shop</td></tr>
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It's a very interesting process. From start to finish there are a few steps.<br />
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<li>Collect milk from cows and goats. </li>
<li>Heat the milk. An agent called rennet must be added to the milk which will cause the curds to separate from the whey. </li>
<li>Cut and cook the curds. Drain and salt. </li>
<li>This state is then molded and pressed into the shape of cheese needed. </li>
<li>Dry the cheese and take to the cheese caves!</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Compliance with sanitation and food safety first! Hairnets and lab coats.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Safety socks for shoes.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheese comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Burrata!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheese can get very stinky. Stinky cheese is kept in a separate part of the cave.</td></tr>
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Like fine wine, cheese needs to age. It can take a few weeks, even months, to get the desired taste. This aging process can get very smelly and moldy. A cavemaster will have strict watch over the cheeses and do additional steps to preserve the cheese and get it to perfection.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished product.</td></tr>
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There are many different styles of cheese to choose from. Sharp, mild, soft, crumbly, blue, stinky, the choice is yours to what tickles your fancy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pair cheese with nuts and dried fruit to enhance flavor.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.murrayscheese.com/" target="_blank">Murray's Cheese</a><br />
254 Bleecker Street<br />
New York, NY 10014<br />
<br />Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-5997767575011584082015-10-03T10:29:00.000-04:002015-10-03T10:29:12.034-04:00Graffiti in ReykjavikOne of the things I loved while exploring Reykjavik was seeing the artwork and murals on the buildings, being bombarded with colors, and finding graffiti in every nook and cranny. Almost no alley or building facade was untouched. Here is what we saw while we walked around town.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mountain poetry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How to tie a tie</td></tr>
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<br />Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-64704440077899992562015-09-19T13:36:00.001-04:002015-09-19T13:36:32.433-04:00Food and Snacks in IcelandHere is a sampling of the food and snacks we came across in Iceland.<br />
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1. <b>Baejarins Beztu Pylsur</b><br />
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Baejarins Beztu Pylsur is the #1 hot dog stand in Iceland. It is located across the street from Harpa. This makes the hot dog a popular quick dinner or pre/post concert snack. It's a great way to sober up and in general an affordable anytime meal.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Typical night at Baejarins Beztu Pylsur</td></tr>
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The hot dogs are lamb with a mixture of pork and beef. They are commonly served with ketchup, sweet mustard, and fried onions called cronions.<br />
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2. <b>Hlollabatar</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best sandwich shop located next to our hotel.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We usually shared a sandwich because each sandwich cost about $13 USD.</td></tr>
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We ate at Hlollabatar twice due to time constraints between our day tours and night Northern Lights tours. It's fast food and located in Ingólfstorg, the main square of Reykjavik. We call these sandwiches submarines in the States. Icelanders call them boats.<br />
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3. <b>Noodle Station</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When you see this sign, you've come to the right place.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Noodle Station</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chicken with extra noodles and topped with peanuts and chili pepper flakes.</td></tr>
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Noodle Station may be the most popular noodle soup restaurant in Reykjavik. It's popular amongst the locals, the tourists, and those who stay nearby in the hostels. During peak hours, the restaurant can get very crowded. The soup is Thai style and offers a choice of beef or chicken with the option of an extra serving of noodles. We ate here twice on our trip because it was so good.<br />
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4. <b>Nudluskalin</b><br />
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Nudluskalin is the other noodle shop in town. I wouldn't call it a competitor of Noodle Station, rather an alternative if Noodle Station is too busy. It is located down the street from Noodle Station. Nudluskalin offers more varieties of noodle soup. The hours are limited compared to Noodle Station. They close early.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nudluskalin Menu</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Coconut Noodles with Turkey Meatballs</td></tr>
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5. <b>Drinks</b><br />
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I'm sure this was for kids. It was rich chocolate milk.<br />
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These were our berry smoothies made with Icelandic yogurt Skyr at The Blue Lagoon. They were more tart than sweet.<br />
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6. <b>Hakarl</b><br />
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Fermented shark is a national dish of Iceland. I was too wimpy and squeamish to try it.<br />
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7. <b>Horse</b><br />
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Horse in sausage form.<br />
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8. <b>Eldur & Is</b><br />
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Eldur & Is is an ice cream and dessert shop. Their ice cream is delicious and they sell cakes made out of candy bars.<br />
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9. <b>Candy</b><br />
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This candy shop at the Kolaportid Flea Market was very popular with the children. They sold chocolates, gummy candy, and lots of licorice.<br />
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10.<b> Sandwiches</b><br />
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This is a typical sandwich I bought from a convenience store or bus stop. We were on the go so much we had to have emergency food in our backpacks just to get us through the day. These sandwiches were also a lot cheaper than the food at the cafes in the tourist spots.<br />
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Photography Credits: Desmond Chow, Roxwriting<br />
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Baejarins Beztu Pylsur<br />
Tryggvagata 101<br />
Hafnarstræti, Reykjavík, Iceland<br />
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<a href="http://www.hlollabatar.is/" target="_blank">Hlöllabátar Ingólfstorgi</a><br />
101 Reykjavík, Iceland<br />
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Noodle Station<br />
Laugavegur 86<br />
Reykjavík, Iceland<br />
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<a href="http://www.nudluskalin.com/" target="_blank">Nudluskalin</a><br />
Skólavörðustígur 8<br />
Reykjavík, Iceland<br />
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<a href="http://www.bluelagoon.com/" target="_blank">Blue Lagoon</a><br />
240 Grindavik 420-8800<br />
Iceland<br />
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Kolarportid Flea Market<br />
Tryggvagötu 19 , Old Harbour, Grófin<br />
Reykjavík, Iceland<br />
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Eldur & Is<br />
Skólavörðustígur 2<br />
Reykjavík, IcelandSpam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-78522292626107610412015-08-24T00:00:00.000-04:002015-09-19T13:21:20.935-04:00Day 3 Iceland- Volcano, Glacier Hike, WaterfallsOn Day 3 of our Iceland adventure, we fell victim to jet lag. We woke up late (at the time we were supposed to be downstairs for our shuttle pickup) and got ready in a record 5 minutes. The travel Gods seemed to be on our side. Our shuttle was running behind schedule and we found it down the street at the next hotel.<br />
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One word to the wise. If your bus stops for a restroom break, take advantage! Many of these bus tours are a whole day and there may be limited access to a restroom. There is no bathroom on the bus. On the pit stop, I also took advantage by buying a sandwich to put in my backpack. Pack snacks, energy bars, and food and water if you can. Sometimes there will be no option for a food break or rest break during these tours.<br />
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Our first stop on the way to our glacier hike was the Eyjafjallajokull volcano. This volcano erupted in 2010. We caught a glimpse of the farm that withstood the eruption. We were also able to touch the ash remnants of Eyjafjallajokull.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eyjafjallajokull Volcano</td></tr>
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Once we got to the Solheimajokull glacier, we put on our safety gear and got a quick lesson on how to walk on a glacier and follow your crew. We were given crampons and an ice axe for better grip on the glacier. We had our snowboots on (Timberland and Sorel). I recommend a good hiking boot or snowboot when you go on the glacier hike. If you only have sneakers or other improper footwear, the tour company is well equipped to lend you a pair of hiking boots.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Safety Lesson</td></tr>
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While hiking Solheimajokull is for "beginners" I would say it is a little intense and can be difficult at times. Walking in bulky winter gear up a hill with the sun in your eyes can be challenging. Definitely get in shape before doing this. With that said, the hike can really be done by a beginner but it is not a cake walk.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layers of ice upon ice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Going up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solheimajokull</td></tr>
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The glacier hike tour was very educational. We learned about ice tunnels, the effects of global warming, the history of the glacier, and how to maneuver on a glacier. Did I mention on top of it all, the glacier is beautiful? It's massive and the ice crystals have the most amazing colors.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Learning how glaciers change and evolve.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moulin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One with the glacier.</td></tr>
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After the glacier hike, our bus stopped at two waterfalls: Skogafoss and Seljalandfoss. Skogafoss was my favorite waterfall of all the waterfalls we saw on our trip. You could walk up close to it and it was massive. The water gave way to rainbows and to the side on the hill you could see some Icelandic horses. Seljalandfoss was a smaller waterfall that you could walk behind to catch a view of the running water. At the time we went it was winter and the water on the ground had turned to ice. We had to hold on to the chained path to avoid slipping. I was looking from a different vantage point and slipped by the bridge. Be careful out there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite moments in Iceland</td></tr>
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Photography Credits: Desmond Chow and Roxwriting<br />
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<br />Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-10213026739937943122015-08-23T16:40:00.001-04:002015-08-23T16:40:40.157-04:00Rijsttafel in Amsterdam<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BAMfHkcyjE4yYJfJwZdOzFR3PNv4Oa4J8z9bCLaiYz6twhThx1dEp7AAb8P8R9ig0BNLCJ7MubKKB0mGuote37molpYR_kg_wlIVNyB5HTPxjHrjlENfBjy13BHp4G8TvDvX6y8pvqI/s1600/IMG_8598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4BAMfHkcyjE4yYJfJwZdOzFR3PNv4Oa4J8z9bCLaiYz6twhThx1dEp7AAb8P8R9ig0BNLCJ7MubKKB0mGuote37molpYR_kg_wlIVNyB5HTPxjHrjlENfBjy13BHp4G8TvDvX6y8pvqI/s200/IMG_8598.JPG" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sama Sebo Restaurant</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">When in Amsterdam, it is essential to try Indonesian food. I found Sama Sebo restaurant through the Fodor's guidebook. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Reservations are highly recommended for rijsttafel (an Indonesian banquet) dinners. A traditional rijsttafel meal consists of a plate of rice with a variety of side dishes to accompany it. These dishes can be noodles, stew, various meats, vegetables, and egg rolls. Basically anything that has different flavors, sauces, and textures to create a meal out of the rice plate.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">We did not have reservations for dinner and were lucky to secure the last two seats in the house (at the bar) at Sama Sebo. We were seated around 9:30 PM. The couple next to us in line were told that the kitchen had closed. I couldn't believe we arrived at the restaurant just in time. We were this close to drinking beer and eating peanuts for dinner. It was a rainy night, late, and all the decent restaurants were packed.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The rijsttafel we had originally come for was 31.50 euro per person. After going over the menu and realizing we wouldn't care for half of the options, I went a la carte and ordered a few dishes to build our own custom rijsttafel. My menu reading skills served us wisely and what we ordered turned out to be the perfect amount and the right combination of food for us. We had a little bit of everything from beef and pork to goat and tofu. We ate everything with noodles and had the obligatory vegetable dish (which turned out to be really good). All of the flavors and sauces were fantastic. We had crunchy textures, savory meat, sweet sides and a topping that just went well on everything! Coconut! Our meal turned out to be half the price of the tasting menu since each dish ranged in price from as low as 3 euro to as high as 8 euro. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our rijsttafel spread</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Serundeng (fried coconut)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Bami (Noodles)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Pisang goring (fried bananas)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">babi sateh (pork skewers)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Kambing sateh (goat skewers)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Gado-Gado (vegetables)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Daging Madura (meat in madura sauce)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Tahu Goreng (fried tofu)</span><br />
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What I love about tapas are that the portions are small enough just for a taste but large enough to share with one or two other people. Sure, you only get a bite or two, but the point is to sample your way through a variety of tastes and textures until you are full.<br />
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At Tapas Barinn, we specifically went to try the Icelandic Gourmet Feast Tasting Menu. Instead of getting two portions for ourselves, we opted for one only and added a dish of kangaroo. There was so much to choose from on the menu. We wanted to try something we have never tried before. Hence, the kangaroo to round out our dinner.<br />
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Our meal started with shots of Brennivin, the Icelandic liquor nicknamed "Black Death".<br />
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We were served bread with two spreads, one of which was an olive tapenade.<br />
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Our first dish was smoked puffin with blueberry Brennivin sauce. Yes, those cute and cuddly tiny birds are served for dinner. The texture was like raw fish and the taste was definitely enhanced with the blueberry sauce.<br />
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Icelandic sea trout with a pepper sauce was a more familiar taste. No complaints or anything exotic here.<br />
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Lobster tails baked in garlic sauce was outstanding. The lobster was on the small side. Perhaps it is due to the temperature and location of where it came from.<br />
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Pan fried blue ling with lobster sauce was another delicious fish dish. We had no idea what a blue ling looked like so we googled it. Not the prettiest of fish.<br />
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The grilled lamb Samfaina was so juicy and flavorful. Not gamey at all.<br />
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Minke whale with cranberry sauce is not a dish I would like to have again. I just couldn't stomach the whale and enjoy it. The flavor was just not for me.<br />
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The kangaroo was like steak.<br />
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For dessert, the white chocolate skyr mousse was phenomenal. Skyr is Icelandic yogurt and they whipped it into the mousse until it was airy. It was served with a side of sorbet and passion coulis. Absolutely amazing.<br />
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Photography Credit: Desmond Chow and Roxwriting<br />
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<a href="http://www.tapas.is/en" target="_blank">Tapas Barinn</a><br />
Vesturgata 3B<br />
101 Reykavik, Iceland<br />
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<br />Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-68786176872844109332015-07-20T22:36:00.000-04:002015-07-20T22:36:03.124-04:00Day 2 Iceland- Golden Circle TourDay 2 was our Golden Circle Tour. We waited for our pickup at the hotel patiently as they were running a little bit late. Once we were picked up we went straight to the bus depot where we transferred to a luxury coach liner. Iceland has the tour thing down where everything runs smoothly and is pretty comfortable.<br />
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Our first stop on the tour was the Friðheimar greenhouse. Here we learned all about how farming is done locally in Iceland. If you have a chance, try the Friðheimar tomato soup which is made from the tomatoes grown on the premises. Iceland tries to grow their own food as much as possible so they don't have to import from other countries.<br />
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We continued on to Gulfoss waterfall which looks triangular and is fed by the waters of Iceland's second largest glacier Langjökull.<br />
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Throughout the ride on the side of the road we saw many horses. Icelandic horses are so special as they are pony sized and walk with five gaits.<br />
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The second part of the Golden Circle tour is to visit the geysers. Strokkur Geysir and the geothermal pools were so stunning to look at. The colors were beautiful, steam came out of the ground, and water exploded into the sky.<br />
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To conclude our Golden Circle Tour, we ended at Thingvellir National Park. Thingvellir National Park is where the American and Eurasian tectonic plates are separating from each other a little more each year. It was a center of parliament in the beginning, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and most recently a backdrop for Game of Thrones.<br />
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Photography Credits: Roxwriting, Desmond ChowSpam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-46130931492615949682015-07-19T00:48:00.000-04:002015-07-19T11:12:16.794-04:00Day 1 Iceland- Tour of Reykjavik<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We took a trip to Iceland in February through an amazing package deal sold by IcelandAir. Weekend trips to Iceland were a bit of a trend with New Yorkers for a bit. We extended our trip by adding a few extra days to our vacation. We had high hopes of viewing the Northern Lights, looked forward to enjoying Valentines Day in Iceland, and couldn't wait to climb a glacier and experience The Blue Lagoon. It was time for some adventure and relaxation.<br />
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Our trip began with going through JFK airport. We were greeted by many airport security, who when they saw that our boarding passes were for Iceland, gave us funny looks and joked with us that we were leaving cold New York City for an even colder place. Iceland does sound like a cold and remote country but the weather forecasted for that week was to be slightly warmer there than in New York. We'd see for ourselves soon enough. Our friends' trip to Iceland just a few weeks before us showed pictures of them in snow bundled up and with waterproof windbreakers to protect themselves from harsh rain. It was a breeze checking in and going through airport security. We arrived at the gate with plenty of time to spare.<br />
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IcelandAir was such a nice airline to ride. The seats were spacious, the food was decent, and there were tvs with movies and television shows for each seat. Each seat also had an Icelandic greeting to teach you a few simple Icelandic words and cultural bits.<br />
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We arrived at Keflavic airport after a five and a half hour flight. Keflavic was a really nice airport, very clean and modern looking. The bathrooms were high tech and each stall was its own private bathroom. I had booked our transportation to our hotel in Reykjavik with Flybus. Flybus was a luxury coach liner and the ride was about 45 minutes into the heart of Reykjavik. Everything went smoothly. I was just really surprised with the epic winds we met outside of the airport walking to the bus. The winds were so fierce that they would push you. We even saw a few suitcases escape from their owners and end up on the other side of the street. Hold on to your bus vouchers, luggage, and children if you have any!<br />
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We did not have any specific plans for the first day except to get on a boat at night to go on a Northern Lights tour. We took advantage of the free time to see the city of Reykjavik.<br />
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Our self guided walking tour included visiting Harpa, Sun Voyager, Hallgrimskirja, Perlan, and walking through town. I'll elaborate more on the Northern Lights in a separate post.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: justify;">Concert hall Harpa. I didn't get a chance to go inside because it was so early but the building itself was really nice to walk around. The lights on the outside change colors ever few seconds. Here you will smell the sulfur off of the water. Yay for rotten eggs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the path we followed along the water to see many of the sights.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Sun Voyager sculpture by Jón Gunnar Árnason. This boat was massive and looked different depending on the lighting. Take many pictures. They will all be beautiful!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The colorful houses of Reykjavik.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We went to the top of Hallgrimskirja church. It costs 700 kr to go up, roughly $7 USD.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The view from the top.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">We saw Perlan in the distance from the top of Hallgrimskirja. It looked close enough to walk to. Bad idea. The route was not direct and the hill to climb to it was slippery from the ice and snow.</span></div>
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Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-16946181508126868282015-05-19T21:12:00.000-04:002015-05-19T21:12:00.114-04:00Snacks in AmsterdamIt's very easy to get the munchies in Amsterdam. Even if you don't partake in the cafe culture, there is plenty to snack on in Amsterdam. Here are a few treats we came across on our trip.<br />
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Photography Credits: Roxwriting, Desmond ChowSpam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-17673660676726007012015-05-17T13:43:00.002-04:002015-05-17T13:45:20.219-04:00Scenes from AmsterdamAmsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities I have visited. It's also one of the most interesting. I loved the vibe of it all and could see myself living there if I had a choice. Here are some pictures we took along our daily walks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skinny and tall houses </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bicycle parking along the canal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cheese everywhere</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Tulip Museum</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moving day. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the outside from the inside of a houseboat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I amsterdam</td></tr>
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Photography Credits: Roxwriting, Desmond ChowSpam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-79158966227467208792015-05-17T10:58:00.000-04:002015-05-17T11:00:10.532-04:00Scenes from ParisParis is lovely for strolling. It's a walking city and you have to find those special areas, alleys, restaurants, bakeries, and nooks that will make it your own. Here are a few of my favorite images from my Spring trip.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paris homes and beautiful flowers.</td></tr>
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Photography Credits: Roxwriting, Desmond ChowSpam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-73514724292049557412015-01-02T13:17:00.002-05:002015-01-02T13:17:44.145-05:00Green-Wood Cemetery Visit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Green-Wood is a famous cemetery in Brooklyn. For me, it is the Pere Lachaise of the United States. It's filled with famous people, historical figures, and beautiful tombstones. Even if you don't know someone buried there, there are reasons to visit. It's a tourist attraction complete with bus tours and trolleys. It is large enough where if you are on foot you may be caught out of breath. If you have your own car, I highly recommend bringing it so you can drive through the cemetery and just park whenever you feel like walking around.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Since Green-Wood is a cemetery, first and foremost, be respectful. I have visited the mausoleum and it is well maintained and very clean. There is plenty of room and seating to take a moment to pay respects. There is an area outside where you can burn incense or set up offerings to your ancestors. Funeral services are kept in line with culture and religion.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Upon entering, you will receive a map. Visit the graves of the Morse family, Jean-Michael Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein, the Tiffany family, and more.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">If you are into letterboxing, Green-Wood is a great location to scavenger hunt.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Climb the highest natural elevation point in Brooklyn: Battle Hill.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Set aside a good three hours to view the cemetery. It is subway accessible. There is a small bakery deli across the street. Have a picnic. There are a few benches scattered and a nice lake. Watch out for the birds and wild parrots and hold on to your map so you don't get lost.</span><br />
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A car is needed to get to Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns since it is pretty far out. At night, the roads are completely dark. Don't speed. It gets extra spooky around Halloween. There will be a long line but the tickets are a timed entrance so that there is a steady crowd control. Expect to walk around for an hour. Bring a jacket because it gets cold and bring a camera. You won't believe your eyes!<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNF00Gp7a04-kTnkHl2PQjnJjuBjLxK3egFdPouOf_vR4wkJsuYeEHyM_B7kud5rTSfV6nqsyFFkiS3SU_i9v0JlJioARSy0fptFWyxE1wve6pxX3jmJuUP5W_HpiV5Sf7HFLMiHa5WvA/s1600/IMG_1932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNF00Gp7a04-kTnkHl2PQjnJjuBjLxK3egFdPouOf_vR4wkJsuYeEHyM_B7kud5rTSfV6nqsyFFkiS3SU_i9v0JlJioARSy0fptFWyxE1wve6pxX3jmJuUP5W_HpiV5Sf7HFLMiHa5WvA/s1600/IMG_1932.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spiderman</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCi4jBrb4KJLidSHKyLjrsEyL20jc3YRn1HXgI_jn00xd_PLlUwrmNKMUqN08Pu6iX6NwWHqWfZVp8283di7C2EF5ECgvspnttZlXGkQis772ZCCVfDyZ7wZr62n2qhturgAuUYTJATM/s1600/IMG_1939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZCi4jBrb4KJLidSHKyLjrsEyL20jc3YRn1HXgI_jn00xd_PLlUwrmNKMUqN08Pu6iX6NwWHqWfZVp8283di7C2EF5ECgvspnttZlXGkQis772ZCCVfDyZ7wZr62n2qhturgAuUYTJATM/s1600/IMG_1939.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shakira</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizTa34jKfPeIxp4u-x4Lg329tSzzVflhO65gxRBfCKYkdrvSqtMC_mxRj5XkCb2ZB6OaLZr0EMk3GrRRdWdaawFP9SKTWqrr2nmyugTzxhP5QUN8qUfgcBaG9_j7FPhME6f92lHNp0bA/s1600/IMG_1942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjizTa34jKfPeIxp4u-x4Lg329tSzzVflhO65gxRBfCKYkdrvSqtMC_mxRj5XkCb2ZB6OaLZr0EMk3GrRRdWdaawFP9SKTWqrr2nmyugTzxhP5QUN8qUfgcBaG9_j7FPhME6f92lHNp0bA/s1600/IMG_1942.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Legend of Zelda</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.therise.org/" target="_blank">Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns</a><br />
71 Old Westbury Road<br />
Old Westbury, NY 11590Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-13885801614527588362014-09-27T19:28:00.001-04:002014-09-27T19:28:55.769-04:00New York Secret: Film Biz Recycling & Prop Shop<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyl4qxq4DUB23PzPW4ntqnIMnPT3MNtKKM07Ui6IA4NbRk6xASpGWybhcIREU9FV3yQci3vHab2jPGPvkWdNySSZcVIZjBID3Vp2935BOJGvU3HnWNzamYHx5X4MAN9hWG3l_Kg7z7PM4/s1600/IMG_0361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyl4qxq4DUB23PzPW4ntqnIMnPT3MNtKKM07Ui6IA4NbRk6xASpGWybhcIREU9FV3yQci3vHab2jPGPvkWdNySSZcVIZjBID3Vp2935BOJGvU3HnWNzamYHx5X4MAN9hWG3l_Kg7z7PM4/s1600/IMG_0361.JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Follow the Arrows</td></tr>
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The Film Biz Recycling & Prop Shop in Gowanus has got to be one of New York City's best kept secrets. It's a great reason to venture out to Brooklyn.<br />
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If you really want to make the trip worthwhile, follow this itineray:<br />
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Brunch at Dinosaur BBQ<br />
Some adventure exploring Film Biz
Recycling & Prop Shop<br />
Dessert on a rooftop at Ample Hills Creamery<br /><br />Getting
into the Film Biz Recycling & Prop Shop is like making your way to the Wizard of Oz. Ring the doorbell, have
them buzz you in, and then follow the arrows and zig zag through the warehouse maze to Film Biz.
Once you open those doors, it's like a land of make believe. Let your imagination run free. <br /><br />Film Biz is really meant for
movie sets and theater. It's where you go when you need period pieces
and décor. Cell phones as big as your face? Fake food? Gurneys and IV
fluid? They'd have you ready for your film set in no time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dessert Food Props</td></tr>
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For
people like me (and maybe you) who like to putz around and take goofy pictures, it's
like a giant playground. Plastic turkey legs. Baby dolls. Shag carpet. A
churro stand. Each corner represents a different scenario.<br />
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I recommend visiting a few times. Film Biz decorates for the seasons. For Halloween, it's like a miniature haunted house!
They also have all sorts of costumes which you can rent or purchase. Care to be a fireman? Corn? Carmen
Miranda? A football player? The options might surprise you. Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scary Skeleton</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpmGlRNycuNej0bFSZU77axzrfooKype3A5lO_tfy4Ur8_oepNB2A03rqleiKXab3ZlQaB1ZR6Xfoe2ZB1yy0rZye4PknxOMnb0BLqj9CRWl9gQtXzXr0DjXyLQIwJwphjBA0QVsWhlE/s1600/IMG_1337.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpmGlRNycuNej0bFSZU77axzrfooKype3A5lO_tfy4Ur8_oepNB2A03rqleiKXab3ZlQaB1ZR6Xfoe2ZB1yy0rZye4PknxOMnb0BLqj9CRWl9gQtXzXr0DjXyLQIwJwphjBA0QVsWhlE/s1600/IMG_1337.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween Display</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9c3Pq1ThGAwmfnHAdg1HrikZr-4oa2LeJ0BHVqY0W4k_kyloIgjQO-pTv5Xjb3QaRJbooXDSu7AG86NwPpG2qf65jFrMSZM6eAK_16KneNPdV0ZUApZ9J1aglKuDSS16S355EezX7Qw/s1600/IMG_1339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9c3Pq1ThGAwmfnHAdg1HrikZr-4oa2LeJ0BHVqY0W4k_kyloIgjQO-pTv5Xjb3QaRJbooXDSu7AG86NwPpG2qf65jFrMSZM6eAK_16KneNPdV0ZUApZ9J1aglKuDSS16S355EezX7Qw/s1600/IMG_1339.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween Display</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBmkGi1JJ7FpnN9RyMkUZ1Wx4Pr7CVPFzVujvKVprSjV2Ldug4ZCVW7JNX5OyKp1nJNglMY0lu8A6W_m0hV-04H5kpyc78NpgI-gm9ExEo21ZrGQJYO0H-c20lJdMMSxdL_LvJ3QBkTk/s1600/IMG_0347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBmkGi1JJ7FpnN9RyMkUZ1Wx4Pr7CVPFzVujvKVprSjV2Ldug4ZCVW7JNX5OyKp1nJNglMY0lu8A6W_m0hV-04H5kpyc78NpgI-gm9ExEo21ZrGQJYO0H-c20lJdMMSxdL_LvJ3QBkTk/s1600/IMG_0347.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cake Costume</td></tr>
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<br />
<a href="http://www.filmbizrecycling.org/" target="_blank">Film Biz Recycling & Prop Shop</a><br />
540 President Street<br />
Brooklyn, NY 11215Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-40144350287085321612014-09-04T21:56:00.001-04:002014-09-04T21:56:49.562-04:00Amsterdam- Go for Van Gogh<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGk2jUhkXdf10enUDAfkWYq32b6fHqQs-UONLqUETZB2SdcgA_93OANP9gm0rgizu_qGkeMEiOW8xZDzSFEvl287D4EjPATKksflbjGWqwAei-_8oFrd6FHrlx-P0ZngfPDAbL82kI84/s1600/IMG_8282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdGk2jUhkXdf10enUDAfkWYq32b6fHqQs-UONLqUETZB2SdcgA_93OANP9gm0rgizu_qGkeMEiOW8xZDzSFEvl287D4EjPATKksflbjGWqwAei-_8oFrd6FHrlx-P0ZngfPDAbL82kI84/s1600/IMG_8282.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Street Mural</td></tr>
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The Netherlands is proud of Vincent Van Gogh. He was Dutch and throughout the city there are many murals and artwork dedicated to him. Since he was Dutch, it is noteworthy to know that the Dutch pronunciation of Gogh sounds more like "hoff". <br />
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Amsterdam is home to the Van Gogh Museum. The Museum houses the largest collection of Van Gogh's works in the world. Here are some helpful tips in visiting the museum.<br />
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<b>Plan Ahead: </b><br />
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The museum closes at 5 PM. If you arrive at 3 PM, it may be too late! The Van Gogh Museum has high traffic at all hours of the day and they close down admission when the museum reaches full capacity. Go first thing in the morning or buy tickets online for a reserved visiting hour. The line to get in is long regardless. The average wait time in line is about 45 minutes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tickets</td></tr>
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Friday night boasts extended hours. The museum is open late night and has more of a party atmosphere. There is a dj spinning music until 10 PM.<br />
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<b>The Floorplan: </b><br />
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Despite the large and busy crowd, you should have no problem viewing the works of art. The museum is separated by periods of work and divided through a few floors. There is
enough space that you could view Van Gogh's self portraits, The Potato
Eaters, The Bedroom, and still life paintings in comfort. Make sure not to miss his early work, sketches, and artifacts. His journal,
letters to his brother, and easel with paint have also been preserved and are on view.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpty0_RZUF071W9wHQ4QWUxG_6BJs0kTyfGDMttg_VRgSDZKfVamCuWGpt4Uv6drlK-daH0257aKF_TuWVvUtW7XXzinZYEWvy0hKVMOMSQ3NYjr-C9GOf7hQJnMXypKtVwXit_3Qc6Pg/s1600/DPP_2199.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpty0_RZUF071W9wHQ4QWUxG_6BJs0kTyfGDMttg_VRgSDZKfVamCuWGpt4Uv6drlK-daH0257aKF_TuWVvUtW7XXzinZYEWvy0hKVMOMSQ3NYjr-C9GOf7hQJnMXypKtVwXit_3Qc6Pg/s1600/DPP_2199.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">De aardappeleters, 1885</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-utp4IG6T-tI4t77qxGTHYhvhD_oDccNqPtQtSiCZ6CFzPYdHpcc7MfQBiJjxare3HcmRW9vjtqNj7PoTuyyQOCvxdr5ALz9Et0X33Rc8OC7RhtTAL1rMB7sMTt_fptP3p0riyVgt8U/s1600/IMG_8431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-utp4IG6T-tI4t77qxGTHYhvhD_oDccNqPtQtSiCZ6CFzPYdHpcc7MfQBiJjxare3HcmRW9vjtqNj7PoTuyyQOCvxdr5ALz9Et0X33Rc8OC7RhtTAL1rMB7sMTt_fptP3p0riyVgt8U/s1600/IMG_8431.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Journal</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5sqQb1E-3zHKYMUvw_NQ6HjyuQN_SMFf7tHDETnzXS5IA7DfEyVX8Og8YzNlqLVvlw5aLXX6tkHZKaBikT_DAr6Bu8mttMob0Pvw0OmzPBJKsnLb6NBCuk0VdI-wQMZxHoBIKhNfYEfY/s1600/DPP_2156.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5sqQb1E-3zHKYMUvw_NQ6HjyuQN_SMFf7tHDETnzXS5IA7DfEyVX8Og8YzNlqLVvlw5aLXX6tkHZKaBikT_DAr6Bu8mttMob0Pvw0OmzPBJKsnLb6NBCuk0VdI-wQMZxHoBIKhNfYEfY/s1600/DPP_2156.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Writing and Drawing Tools / Materials</td></tr>
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<b>Experience:</b><br />
<br />The museum is interactive. There are wall sized
prints of Van Gogh's work that serve as an excellent backdrop for
picture taking. If you want to test your own art skills and paint
in the fashion of Van Gogh (grids), there are computers and overhead projections so
that you can see your own drawing come to life. The museum is great
for children as it is hands on in some areas. See the paintings through a
microscope to check out the technique in stroke and materials. There is much to see and do at the museum. <br />
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Photography Credits: Roxwriting and Desmond Chow<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en" target="_blank">Van Gogh Museum</a><br />
Paulus Potterstraat 7<br />
Museum District AmsterdamSpam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-89520373319927798902014-09-04T00:09:00.000-04:002014-09-04T00:09:37.429-04:00Amsterdam- Borough of NoordOne of the best tips we got from our Amsterdam guidebook was a one sentence description about the free ferry system. The NDSM-Werfveer line is a 15 minute ferry ride that runs every 15 minutes on weekdays. As New Yorkers with the Staten Island Ferry, we were confident that getting on the NDSM-Werfveer was a pretty safe gamble to see and experience something new and very local about Amsterdam.<br />
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We followed the signs to the ferry behind Centraal Station. It's a short walk and a clear path with little room for error to get lost. Once we got to the pier, we were greeted with an electronic clock that counted down the minutes until the next ferry arrived.<br />
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The boat was comfortable and spacious enough to fit everyone from the crowded dock. The ride was smooth and we saw a nice view of the city and the EYE Film Institute Netherlands. Before we knew it, the ferry had landed on NDSM, the largest shipyard in Amsterdam. The borough of Noord is a growing city of residents, bars, art space, and creative markets.<br />
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We were clueless and knew nothing about Noord. What we found was a peaceful and desolate area home to some wild graffiti. There were a few people hanging out, taking pictures, and drinking at a local outdoor bar. We wandered into an empty warehouse that is transformed during the weekends into a giant market. The Noord is a great area to explore if you love something edgy and raw.<br />
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Photography Credits: Roxwriting, Desmond ChowSpam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-80179501678896013172014-08-08T23:54:00.001-04:002014-08-08T23:54:16.240-04:00Hello Kitty, Hello Art Pop Up 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was lucky enough to catch the short pop up art show of the book <i>Hello Kitty, Hello Art</i> at Openhouse Gallery Winter 2012. This post is long overdue but in my opinion timeless, especially for those who love pop culture and all things Sanrio.<br />
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The show featured works by famous fashion designers like Betsey Johnson and Paul Frank and artists Cat Cult, 64 Colors, and Kendra Binney. It was interactive with giant cutouts of snowmen, ladies dressed in Lolita fashion, and Hello Kitty prancing around. There were Hello Kitty lamps and cute tea pots and dishes. Artists Tim Conlon and Aiko were present to sign copies of <i>Hello Kitty, Hello Art</i>. It was a fun show with bright colors and cute pictures complete with a gift shop.<br />
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My favorite images were done by Justin Hager. Here is his spin on Sanrio and samples of his typical artwork.<br />
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<a href="http://justinhager.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Justin Hager</a>Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-91560977144608280182014-07-06T11:25:00.000-04:002014-07-06T11:25:33.758-04:00Kara Walker's Marvelous Sugar Baby<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If anyone told me there was a giant duck sphinx looking thing made out of sugar in Brooklyn, I probably wouldn't believe them. It sounds ridiculous. Then again, this is Brooklyn and there is a huge buzz about it. The famed Kara Walker did an art installation at the Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg and sadly, it is closing today. I hope you got a chance to see it.<br />
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The exhibit brought out droves of Brooklynites, arts enthusiasts, families, and even power couple Jay Z and Beyonce complete with baby Blue Ivy.<br />
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The line to get in was long but went quickly for there was a vast amount of space inside the factory and the line traffic was due to everyone signing mandatory release forms (just in case sugar were to fall on your head).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugar Machines</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brown Sugar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brown Sugar and Broken Bones</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;">Front View</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side View</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Sugar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back Side</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sphinx</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marvelous Sugar Baby</td></tr>
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I stepped in the sugar factory and immediately took a whiff of the the sweet sugary air. It was thick! The building was old, airy, and decrepit. The walls were full of peeled paint and the equipment was stale and retired. The whole building was full of history and tales of a different time and life. And then I was greeted by a great many melting sculptures of brown sugar boys and the one and only Marvelous Sugar Baby which was larger than life. You have to see it to believe it.<br />
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<a href="http://creativetime.org/projects/karawalker/" target="_blank">A Subtlety</a><br />
Domino Sugar Factory<br />
South 1st Street @ Kent Avenue<br />
Williamsburg, Brooklyn<br />
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Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-32153845179813753402014-02-08T16:37:00.001-05:002014-02-08T16:37:02.901-05:00Stella & Dot Fall Trunk Show<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ivie Drops earrings top left. Kimberly Necklace bottom left.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt;">Baubles, shiny semi-precious stones, bracelets, dangly
earrings, and lariats. I had a grown woman’s jewelry box and more at my
fingertips. It was like being in a jewelry store and being able to touch the
merchandise without a retail clerk telling you no or looking at you in a
condescending manner. I was amongst friends and we were all playing dress up.
This was the Stella & Dot experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt;">Stella & Dot is like a modern Tupperware
party. The jewelry is sold through word of mouth, usually hosted at someone’s
home or catering to a New Yorker’s schedule and at a bar. Guests pick out what
they want, pay on the spot, and within a week get their orders delivered. Each
piece of jewelry comes in a cute box wrapped with tissue and a fortune mantra.
The feeling is uplifting and happy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt;">I am by no means a girly girl. I rarely ever
wear jewelry. I don’t get excited by the color pink or having to dress up for a
fancy party but I felt at home with Stella & Dot. The pieces were versatile
and understated. They are what you make of them and can become more of a
statement piece depending on how you wear them or understated for the simple
amount of flair that you need just to call a little attention to your outfit
and personality. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top right Wanderlust Triple Wrap. Bottom right Hudson Leather Wrap.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt;">In between trying on jewelry and getting
opinions from each other we noshed on cupcakes, fruit, and crudite while
sipping on wine and soda. It was a relaxing environment and laid back. We had
an abundance of natural light being in a high rise apartment and had a photographer
present. At first I felt it was a little odd that someone was snapping pictures
of us in our jewelry but then I got into it. I didn’t ask what the pictures
would be used for or if I would get to see the final pictures. All of a sudden
I felt like a model, beautiful, and glamorous. My friends and I posed for the
camera, held our wrists out to showcase our leather bracelets, and slung bags
over our shoulders. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Union Square Scarf (left). Madison Tech Bag (right). </td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt;">I never felt pressured to buy anything or even
participate but if you lingered long enough at the trunk show inevitably you’d
try on something. I found myself gravitating towards colorful stones and chunky
necklaces. Our stylist Jennifer Sutton went around the room showing us how to
wear pieces and encouraged us to try things on by draping pieces on our wrists
and necklines. I only had to tell her a firm, “No.” once to stop. We all have our own personal
tastes and comfort levels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stella & Dot display</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt;">I will admit I did not know how to maneuver some of the
pieces of jewelry and wondered how I could even pull off wearing certain
things. The nice thing was that it was a very supportive environment and our
stylist really pointed us in the right direction using herself as an example
and showing us Stella & Dot tutorials on how to wear scarves, how to jazz
up a little black dress, or how to dress up from day to night. The videos were short
and fun. I left with the feeling that I had gained a little more style over the
past three hours. Overall, my first Stella & Dot trunk show back in August
“Fall into Effortless Chic” was a great experience. I got to catch up with
friends and do a little shopping. It was a treat for me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Modeling jewelry with Agnes.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.5pt;">Stella & Dot trunk shows are exclusive and
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Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-29972243616450324502013-12-24T22:18:00.000-05:002013-12-24T22:18:00.150-05:00San Francisco Ferry Building<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">San Francisco Ferry Building</td></tr>
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The San Francisco Ferry Building is one of my favorite places to visit when I am in the Bay Area. It's a good place for lunch, a quick snack, and just a stroll. The building was transformed into a retail space filled with bakeries, seafood stalls, plant shops, and food vendors. It's similar to Pike Place Market in Seattle and Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. In short, if you love food, this is a must visit in San Francisco! <br />
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If you really want to experience the space in all of it's glory, I recommend visiting during the farmer's market hours. The farmer's market happens three days a week. The smaller markets are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 2 PM. The Saturday farmer's market is the largest of the three days. The space occupies the front of the Ferry Building as well as the backside. There are lots of tables to enjoy your purchased food and coffee all while overlooking the San Francisco Bay Bridge. You can even watch the ships and sailboats pass by. The Saturday farmer's market happens much earlier in the day from 8 AM - 2 PM. Get there early to avoid long lines. You can park along the Embarcadeo or in one of the nearby lots. You can also take BART or the streetcar to Embarcadero.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Streetcar to Embarcadeo</td></tr>
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Once you are at the Ferry Building, enjoy! Remember to sample all the fresh fruits and veggies. Don't double dip. Use a fresh toothpick each time. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Community Supported Agriculture!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eat up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kale Chips</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Falafel and Dips (tahini, hummus, baba ganoush, etc.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best pie ever from Frog Hollow Farm</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shishito Peppers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Squash Blossom Recipe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hybrid Fruit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rainbow Chard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best brittle ever from G. L. Alfieri</td></tr>
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San Francisco, CA 94111Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-33164881126009459822013-12-23T21:42:00.002-05:002013-12-23T22:00:11.609-05:00California 2013<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab" height="425" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-ui.swf"/><param name="flashvars" value="configXMLURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/config/config-share.xml&slideshowModuleURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-module.swf&projectGUID=0AbMXDlq0bNW6Ohg&swfName=slideshowFlashContent&showReplay=true"/><param name="menu" value="false"/><param name="quality" value="best"/><param name="wmode" value="transparent"/><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"/><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"/><embed width="425" height="425" align="middle" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" name="wrapper" quality="best" menu="false" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" flashvars="configXMLURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/config/config-share.xml&slideshowModuleURL=http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-module.swf&projectGUID=0AbMXDlq0bNW6Ohg&swfName=slideshowFlashContent&showReplay=true" src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/slideshow/slideshow-ui.swf"></embed></object><br />
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Most of the cooking classes offered are for a fee. Once a month, they offer a free cooking course entitled Small Budget, Big Flavor. There are only 20 slots available for the course. Everyone can bring a guest. I felt like I won the lottery by getting a spot in this class, especially in New York City.<br />
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Small Budget, Big Flavor focuses on what is on sale during the week of the class. It encourages people to shop at Whole Foods and use Whole Foods products to create a tasty meal while keeping to a budget.<br />
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This particular cooking class was not hands on experience. It was more seminar like. Seating was bar style in the front. If you didn't get a seat in the front, there were individual tables set up classroom style. They have
tv screens with cameras positioned so you can watch them cook. This is
actually a better view since it is difficult to see what food is in the
bowls, etc.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whole Foods Cooking Instructors</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cooking Demo</td></tr>
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We learned how
to make spicy sweet potatoes, bread dressing, and Salmon Wellington. They jazzed up the meal with hot sauce, a wine sauce with butter and shallots,
and chai tea with almond milk. It all turned out very good and tasty. Best of all, easy enough to make at home.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thanksgiving Sides</td></tr>
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I left inspired to cook and was very impressed. Over Thanksgiving, my sister and I made the Salmon Wellington. It was a success and simple enough.<br />
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<b>Salmon Wellington Recipe</b><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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2 salmon fillets<br />
defrosted frozen puff pastry<br />
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry <br />
thyme<br />
pepper<br />
salt<br />
1 shallot<br />
1/4th lb. mushrooms<br />
2 tablespoons butter <br />
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<b>Directions:</b><br />
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the mushrooms, shallot diced finely, pinch of salt, pinch of pepper, and a sprig of thyme. Cook until mushrooms are tender. Add in the spinach and heat over the flame until the liquid of the ingredients have cooked off.<br />
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into two rectangles (7 x 8 inches). Place the salmon fillet in the middle of the pastry, top with mushroom and spinach mixture, then fold the pasty around the salmon completely covering the it like a package and press to seal. Place on the baking sheet and chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top the salmon with spinach and mushrooms like so.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fold the puff pastry over like you are wrapping a present.</td></tr>
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush the top of the puff pastry with an egg wash. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baked to golden brown perfection.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Salmon Wellington with Red Wine Sauce</td></tr>
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<br />
<a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/service/bowery-culinary-center" target="_blank">Whole Foods Bowery Culinary Center</a><br />
95 East Houston Street<br />
New York, NY 10002 Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-24445214122187662952013-11-17T14:46:00.000-05:002013-11-17T14:46:01.227-05:00Dining In The Dark- Camaje New York<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dark Dining Blindfolded</td></tr>
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I have seen dining in the dark many times on television and in the movies. I was finally able to experience it in New York thanks to Google. What an experience it was!<br />
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Camaje, a French bistro in the West Village, takes their Dark
Dining very seriously. Till this day I have no idea what the restaurant
looks like. At Dark Dining, we
were lead into the restaurant, seated, walked to the bathroom, and
walked out all blindfolded. <br />
<br />
Dark Dining at Camaje was a multi-course meal
with wine and entertainment.<br />
<br />
This is what we ate and drank.<br />
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Crunch Course One:<br />
- Toasted Stirato (Italian baguette) with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Garlic<br />
This opening course was meant to experience the scale of the room. Everyone took a bite of the baguette and we listened to the crunches echo. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One Fallen Bread</td></tr>
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Course Two:<br />
- Chilled Avocado & Cucumber Soup with Herbs<br />
- Creyssels 2010 Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France<br />
The soup was delicious, cool, and refreshing. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To Sip or Spoon?</td></tr>
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Course Three: <br />
-
Arctic Char with Garlic Scape-Arugula Pesto over a Raw Salad of Rainbow
Swiss Chard, Tuscan Kale, Napa Cabbage and Toasted Pine Nuts<br />
- William Cole 2009 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile<br />
While the fish was tasty, it was already cold from sitting out for awhile. Some thought it was salmon.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arctic Char</td></tr>
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Course Four: <br />
-
Spice-Rubbed (Cumin, Coriander, Cinnamon & Smoked Paprika) Grilled
Pork Tenderloin with Israeli Cous Cous & Lentil Salad<br />
- Les Violettes 2011 Côtes-du-Rhône, Rhône, France<br />
The pork tenderloin was also cold, as well as dry. I didn't finish the dish since I didn't care for it much. A lot of people thought it was beef. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cold Pork Tenderloin</td></tr>
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Course Five: <br />
- Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (oats, spices, dark brown sugar, toasted coconut) with Our Homemade Mint Ice Cream<br />
- Casa de Sta. Eufemia Tawny Porto<br />
Dessert was quite yummy and I am glad the meal ended on a high note. I just wish there was more of it. The serving portions at Camaje are very small. It was enough to taste what you were eating but not enough to get full from or really appreciate when it was good. Many thought the rhubarb crisp was apple and the ice cream flavor was unidentifiable since it was very faint. Nonetheless, the texture and flavors of the dish paired well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mint Ice Cream and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp</td></tr>
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Throughout the meal, we had a singer and a masseuse. We were asked to sing with the singer quite a
few times and the massager went around touching everyone.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Singing Opera</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sense of Touch</td></tr>
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The
food was meant to heighten your senses. Since we did not have sight, we relied more on our sense of taste, touch, and hearing to experience the meal. It was difficult and uneasy as it just sounded like chaos around the room. Within 15 minutes of the meal, I had already spilled a glass of wine on my date. Apparently, I was waving my arms in the air to high. Camaje graciously excused my faux pas by cleaning up the mess immediately and explaining that it happens all the time. I would not recommend dining in the dark for first dates.<br />
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Dark Dining happens twice a month. Check the website for event dates. Reservations suggested. Meals are $120/pp and cocktail parties are $75/pp. Taking pictures and video is allowed, however they will be blindly taken and the results can be a hit or miss. <br />
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<a href="http://camaje.com/dark-dining/" target="_blank">Camaje</a><br />
85 MacDougal Street<br />
New York, NY 10012<br />
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<br />Spam Is Better Friedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13222226615860332484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859137789205406795.post-27633978863341610622013-11-08T22:44:00.001-05:002013-11-08T22:44:53.064-05:00NYC Food- Cheap and TastyI'm always on the lookout for reasonably priced and delicious food in New York City. If you don't go to the right places, you could end up broke or even worse, with a tummy ache! A group of my friends at Zicklin School of Business at Baruch started this website Cheap and Tasty NYC as a class project. Check it out for some great places to eat in Manhattan and the outer boroughs.<br />
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