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Stuff unrelated to food, wine & spirits that I just feel like posting.

Ciao Bello

“Fare thee well gone away There’s nothing left to say Farewell to New York City, boys” – from Body of an American by the Pogues A last look back, a last few nibbles, up, up and away…. In the financial district, apartment and office rentals. Do we really want to encourage them? The W Hotel,… Read More Ciao Bello

2011.Apr.25 Monday2018.Apr.12 Thursday Dan PerlmanLeave a comment

Between The ‘Ville and New York City

I couldn’t get out of Kentucky without having a bit of “local” cuisine – something other than the abominations that were served at the buffet mentioned in the last post. Imagine my surprise to find that in the Yum! Inc. capital of the country (i.e.,, the corporate headquarters for KFC, A&W, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell,… Read More Between The ‘Ville and New York City

2011.Apr.20 Wednesday2024.Oct.02 Wednesday Dan Perlman3 Comments

Up in the Air

Saturday was Thunder Over Louisville, a day-long air extravaganza that’s normally held the weekend before the Kentucky Derby (an extra week separation this year because of the timing of Easter) – basically a 6½ hour airshow followed by a half hour fireworks display along the river between Louisville and Indiana. Now in its 19th year,… Read More Up in the Air

2011.Apr.18 Monday2023.Jan.29 Sunday Dan PerlmanLeave a comment

Chicago Flying Sushi

I’ve been in lots of airports in the world, and most of them are not exactly the most pleasant places to spend time. So, I found myself stuck in O’Hare the other day having missed a connection to Louisville because of a “LaGuardia traffic jam”, i.e., 22 planes lined up waiting to take off, a… Read More Chicago Flying Sushi

2011.Apr.17 Sunday2018.Apr.12 Thursday Dan Perlman3 Comments

The Italian-American Job

Still reeling from a near one pound bacon burger (actually, given everything on it, it was probably over a pound) and mounds of fried pickles, it’s a wonder that I could even consider anything else food related for the day. But hey, it’s my life, right? A stop at Eataly, 200 5th Avenue, was a… Read More The Italian-American Job

2011.Apr.16 Saturday2018.Apr.12 Thursday Dan Perlman4 Comments

The Bold and the Beautiful

A short post – a building and a burger. Then again, what more does one need? This is The West Street Building, addressed at 90 West Street. Built in 1907 and designed by architect Cass Gilbert, it was a precursor work to his far better known Woolworth Building a few blocks away. Originally built as… Read More The Bold and the Beautiful

2011.Apr.15 Friday2018.Apr.12 Thursday Dan Perlman1 Comment

Frick’n Tacos!

These first couple of days in NYC are involving taking care of a bit of business and some minor medical things, and leaving next week after my return from Louisville as a complete play week. Still, that doesn’t mean all work and no play, and the chance to spend a day with my aunt and… Read More Frick’n Tacos!

2011.Apr.13 Wednesday2024.May.20 Monday Dan Perlman3 Comments

Back in the 212

It’s been the usual sort of trip to get to NYC. No, that’s not true, the flight was really special. Let’s see, we’ll start with the young muscle-bound thug in ‘roid rage who took a swing at a 60-70 year old man on the plane before we took off – near as I can tell,… Read More Back in the 212

2011.Apr.12 Tuesday2018.Apr.12 Thursday Dan Perlman2 Comments

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