NYC Life
There are countless things I love about NYC. So much to do, not enough time. The streets are humming late at night or early in the morning. There are activities for everyone based on what rocks their boat. Gotham had a Poetry Reading at our Chelsea location, and 50 people came. I love it.
The last two weeks have been busy. We had dinner at the Grill to celebrate the birthday of one of our oldest and dearest friend. There is something that makes my heart sing walking up the steps into the Grill’s room. There is nothing else like it.
We went to see Giant. John Lithgow plays the children’s book writer, Roald Dahl. It is the type of theater that I love. Dahl’s career is incredible; he was also childlike and egotistical, and he calls himself an anti-Semite. Watching this play today defines how history repeats itself. I am still thinking about it.
It is the end of the Knicks season as they move into the playoffs, so a few games are always in order for the fam. I am last on the family totem pole for the games, but it is always fun.
Happened to be doing something in Astoria, the best spot for Greek food, and had a quick bite at Gregory’s 26 Corner Taverna. Greek salad and grilled calamari were the perfect order. Such a great spot.
Had a nibble at Deans, the latest spot from Jess Shadbolt and Annie Shi, for British pub food. The Scottish egg is perfect. Definitely going back.
We went to see the AI Documentary: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist. There was nothing I didn’t know, but the film laid out pros, the cons, and all of them mixed together. Daniel Roher, the filmmaker, who is about to become a father, explores what it means to bring a child into this world right now. Roher and Charlie Tyrell put together the best and brightest to interview, and hearing their takes is worth it. AI is here, whether you want to embrace it or not. The question is, how will this change the world?
Blackbird, if you don’t have it, get it. You can pay with Blackbird, so you don’t have to wait for someone to check you out. Restaurants also pay a much smaller fee than Amex and Visa, so you are helping your local spot. The margins in this business are slim, so a few more points can make the difference for the month. Blackbird has rewards, and you can pay using cryptocurrencies. There are multiple community perks, which I went to this past week. Dinner at Cleo, a new spot in the hood, on the first night for friends and family. NYers love that!
A friend of ours produced Lost in Del Valle, a true story of sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll, and redemption. A 65-minute play based on the true story of a Texas actor who finds himself in jail. The story of his roles in theater, movies, TV, living in the Chelsea Hotel, hanging with Syd and Nancy, and his unfortunate addiction to heroin. Ned Van Zandt, whose life this is based on, plays every single character. He is brilliant. The tales of yore are so completely different than today’s generation. Absolutely worth going, it is at the Soho Playhouse (an oldie and goodie) through May 3rd.
We had dinner again at Kiko, our new fave on rotation. The food is creative and absolutely delish.
Another week ahead, where I need to get uptown to see the Klee and Duchamp exhibits, so much to do.
(A lack of pictures here due to uploading issues)