January 30, 2011

Well, that's it for Chevy's , they closed the downtown North End Avenue branch because of a Goldman Sachs deal. Had to go to the 42nd Street establishment. The food is fresh and good for a chain. The service is , well , needs improvement. I liked the North End Avenue branch, it had a friendliness to it. No more for this chain.



The Union Square Train Station with a snow cap.



Statue of Jackie Gleason as bus driver Ralph Kramden in front of the Port Authority Bus Station.



Bought the DVD, will be one of the few times I will have seen an Oscar nominee before the ceremony. Watched SNL last night , "The Social Network" was spoofed as Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg joined actor Jesse Eisenberg and Andy Samberg all as Zuckerberg, a guy who thinks "The Social Network" was "interesting." Just saw Eisenberg in Zombieland.



Renewed my Barnes and Noble membership and happened to come across this new translation of Voltaire's Candide. Thanks to the New York State Legislature and Executives, my membership fee is now subject to Sales Tax. They won't raise Taxes but they will "Nickle and Dime" you to death with fees and such.

January 28, 2011

GreenPort Harbor Brewing Company Disorient IPA
This American style India Pale Ale features three of the finest American ‘C’ hops: Chinook, Columbus, and Cascade. Bold hoppiness is offset with notes of caramel sweetness from crystal malt. abv 6.2%



The Greenport IPA goes well with Guinness Draught.



Directions for a proper pour, I use a handy Guinness spoon to make a perfect Black and Tan.



This being a birthday week, plenty on tap for tomorrow: Mimosas, Breakfast, Best Buy Barnes and Noble and Chevy's Fresh Mex.

March 27, 2010

You know it is Spring, Forsythias blooming everywhere. All along main-traveled roads, a splash of yellow.



Next weekend is my annual downtown trip. Still amazed at the sloth-like pace of rebuilding. I read this week that an agreement was hashed out and the pace will quicken.When I see the site, I always start to well-up and hold back the tears.



As always, Margaritas and Final Four games will be in the mix.

March 14, 2009

You take a little Ale.



Your pour Guinness Draught over a large spoon. (Official Spoon above.)



Voila ! A Half and Half.
Sláinte! - "To Your Health!"

A real busy schedule ahead.



St. Patrick's Day Tuesday. Irish Coffees to start the day.
Céad míle fáilte -A Hundred Thousand Welcomes.



Now playing at The Theater for the New City:"The Lonely Soldier Monologues (Women at War In Iraq.)" This limited run is selling out quickly.



Phoebe Snow at Queens Theatre in the Park :March 28, 2009.
Only 31 seats left.




Also, a night downtown. A visit to Ground Zero and
the Tribute Museum. I used to work down there. I still have
a hole in my heart over it.



While downtown, I know it is a chain, but the North End Avenue
location is rarely crowded, the food is good and the
Margaritas are huge: Chevys.