THE CLOISTERS, NYC
Showing posts with label multi-culture beat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label multi-culture beat. Show all posts
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Oh Say Can You See?
The Fall 2008 ANTHEM is out!
Inside you will find Beck, Dennis Hopper, Ryan McGinley, Agathe Snow, Fleet Foxes, and my piece on NYC BIKE POLO (which includes photos by Jeff Vallee)!
Bonus: The above photo did not end up in the piece, because I never got this girl's info, but I thought she was cute.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Who do voodoo?
My friend has been in Zambia, Africa the past couple months working with the Lubuto Library Project, which is a program that built a library in Lusaka, Zambia and is aiding in bringing books and other learning aids to Zambia's street children.
She started a blog for the organization. Check it out at the address below:
http://hllp.blogspot.com/
She also started a separate blog detailing some other experiences in Zambia unrelated to her work, including a visit to a small village where she was the first white person the children had ever seen! A friend she met had grown up in the village, and took her back with him for a visit.
http://chilungugirl.blogspot.com/
All photos belong to Holly Morganelli.
She started a blog for the organization. Check it out at the address below:
http://hllp.blogspot.com/
She also started a separate blog detailing some other experiences in Zambia unrelated to her work, including a visit to a small village where she was the first white person the children had ever seen! A friend she met had grown up in the village, and took her back with him for a visit.
http://chilungugirl.blogspot.com/
All photos belong to Holly Morganelli.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Model Foreign Policy
I mentioned my friend about a month or so ago who is currently living the fabulousmodellifestyle in Taipei.
She just created a site with some videos documenting her time that are really beautiful, and sometimes heartwrenching. I seriously recommend checking them out.
http://www.symposed.com/taipei/
All photos by Shea Prueger
She just created a site with some videos documenting her time that are really beautiful, and sometimes heartwrenching. I seriously recommend checking them out.
http://www.symposed.com/taipei/
All photos by Shea Prueger
Saturday, June 28, 2008
C'est la vie
I don't know what it is about summertime that makes me want to do nothing but lounge around at cafes, sipping wine, eating cheese, and pretending I am proper Bourgeoisie, but that seems to be the case these days. A case, I might add that is driving me to the poor house! Ah! C'est la vie!
LAST FRIDAY:
I met Katherine at Cafe Gitane a teeny-tiny extremely popular, sometimes deemed trendy, French-Moroccan joint in Nolita. We arrived early, as the place always fills up fast, and actually got a table right away. I've had experiences where the staff has been slightly snobbish, but this time around our server was sweet as the honey atop our gorgonzola walnut crumble. The menu consists of several reasonably priced (Talking one to two dollar signs!) small plates, and a well-chosen, but relatively short wine list. I think Cafe Gitane is best for sipping wine, enjoying the night air (which drifts in frequently through the open door on nice nights), and snack until your tummy is full. Katherine and I started with a salad (a special that evening) then split a sandwich (Organic Roasted Chicken chipotle mayonnaise fresh parmesan roasted tomatoes on toasted baguette), and followed with some cheese for dessert.
I met Katherine at Cafe Gitane a teeny-tiny extremely popular, sometimes deemed trendy, French-Moroccan joint in Nolita. We arrived early, as the place always fills up fast, and actually got a table right away. I've had experiences where the staff has been slightly snobbish, but this time around our server was sweet as the honey atop our gorgonzola walnut crumble. The menu consists of several reasonably priced (Talking one to two dollar signs!) small plates, and a well-chosen, but relatively short wine list. I think Cafe Gitane is best for sipping wine, enjoying the night air (which drifts in frequently through the open door on nice nights), and snack until your tummy is full. Katherine and I started with a salad (a special that evening) then split a sandwich (Organic Roasted Chicken chipotle mayonnaise fresh parmesan roasted tomatoes on toasted baguette), and followed with some cheese for dessert.
Les Fleurs (and Mints)
Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Honey
Gorgonzola, Walnuts, and Honey
WEDNESDAY:
My friend Holly is setting off in a couple weeks for Zambia where she will be working with the Lubuto Library Project for quite some time. She didn't make it to my birthday party, so we had a joint nice-to-see-you-again/farewell dinner at Tartine, another tiny French establishment. This one is located on a quaint side street of the West Village, not too far from Carrie Bradshaw's house and the Marc Jacobs store (Don't be surprised if you get asked for directions to either while in the area.) Tartine is BYOB, so I brought my fave aforementioned rose, and arrived early, because this place fills up just as quickly as Cafe Gitane--And no, they do NOT take names for a wait list-- First come, first served! Luckily, Holly and I scored a perfect table outside, and shared a delicious Beet and Goat Cheese Salad and a heaping pot of Mussels. We ordered another item, but were too stuffed to eat it. (The server was extremely rude when we wanted to cancel the order, but eventually she relented, and cancelled it.) Little did I know, but Holly had brought another bottle of sparkling wine in celebration of my birthday, because she had missed my party last month. She also ordered us two desserts-- a blackberry cobbler, which was delicious served a la mode, and an intensely rich mousse served with raspberries. I can't say I'll be kissing the staff at Tartine on both cheeks any time soon, but I'll definitely return, and make them kiss mine.
My friend Holly is setting off in a couple weeks for Zambia where she will be working with the Lubuto Library Project for quite some time. She didn't make it to my birthday party, so we had a joint nice-to-see-you-again/farewell dinner at Tartine, another tiny French establishment. This one is located on a quaint side street of the West Village, not too far from Carrie Bradshaw's house and the Marc Jacobs store (Don't be surprised if you get asked for directions to either while in the area.) Tartine is BYOB, so I brought my fave aforementioned rose, and arrived early, because this place fills up just as quickly as Cafe Gitane--And no, they do NOT take names for a wait list-- First come, first served! Luckily, Holly and I scored a perfect table outside, and shared a delicious Beet and Goat Cheese Salad and a heaping pot of Mussels. We ordered another item, but were too stuffed to eat it. (The server was extremely rude when we wanted to cancel the order, but eventually she relented, and cancelled it.) Little did I know, but Holly had brought another bottle of sparkling wine in celebration of my birthday, because she had missed my party last month. She also ordered us two desserts-- a blackberry cobbler, which was delicious served a la mode, and an intensely rich mousse served with raspberries. I can't say I'll be kissing the staff at Tartine on both cheeks any time soon, but I'll definitely return, and make them kiss mine.
Remnants of the salad: Red Beets, Corn, Goat Cheese, Pine Nuts, Endive
Mussels in White Wine Sauce (One qualm: They needed more juice for dipping!)
Trying to hear a tiny ocean...
Mussel Beach
Surprise! Blackberry Cobbler and Chocolate Mousse
Oh, then we found this amazing hippie van right across the street from Carrie Bradshaw's house, and Holly just happened to look like she owned it. (I never even watched Sex and the City, btw.)
Monday, June 2, 2008
Crazian Azn!
My birthday was last Wednesday, and I like to celebrate for a straight week to 2 weeks. I stretched it out to a week and a half this time.
Here are pics from Saturday nights extravaganza beginning with dinner at Congee Village (soo good. you should go if you haven't!).
Pics from karaoke at Winnie's, and our brief moment at the party on Beverly's rooftop to come...
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It was obviously a Chinese Mob themed night.
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It was obviously a Chinese Mob themed night.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Samuel L Jackson's Got Nothing on Asia
My friend, Shea has recently been shipped to Taipei to be a glamorous fashion model.
Aww, isn't she cute? You can read all about her adventure on her blog:
http://redchardonnay.blogspot.com/
She hasn't been there long, but one of the things she notes most is the culture shock she has felt, and the frequency that words, mannerisms, etc are lost in translation. After reading a couple of her entries to the BF last night, he pointed me in the direction of this hilarious site:
http://engrish.com/
Why is Shaggy even dating her? What a loser!
I really hope this is an ad for an energy drink!
At least he has friends!
...in fucking pastels.
Do they at least have that (fucking) waterless hand sanitizer?
I mean, I'd suck at writing Chinese, Japanese, etc characters too, but WHAT is this obsession with English words on t-shirts-- and dirty ones at that?!
Aww, isn't she cute? You can read all about her adventure on her blog:
http://redchardonnay.blogspot.com/
She hasn't been there long, but one of the things she notes most is the culture shock she has felt, and the frequency that words, mannerisms, etc are lost in translation. After reading a couple of her entries to the BF last night, he pointed me in the direction of this hilarious site:
http://engrish.com/
Of course, the "Adult Engrish" category is the funniest
Personal Jesus/Nasty Bitch- Same dif!
NAMBLA t-shirt?
That bear is a liar. She was practically begging for it. Should have seen what she was wearing.
Why is Shaggy even dating her? What a loser!
I really hope this is an ad for an energy drink!
At least he has friends!
...in fucking pastels.
Do they at least have that (fucking) waterless hand sanitizer?
I mean, I'd suck at writing Chinese, Japanese, etc characters too, but WHAT is this obsession with English words on t-shirts-- and dirty ones at that?!
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