Monthly Archives: July 2017

Hungry in Manhattan: The Prix Fixe Lunch, Part II

Posted on July 29, 2017 by polloplayer

“But doesn’t it feel like you’re in the middle of Grand Central Station?” Well, yes. And no. Perched on the west balcony of Grand Central Terminal is Cipriani Dolci, a tiny jewel in the crown of the famed string of … Continue reading →

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Hungry in Manhattan: The Prix Fixe Lunch, Part I

Posted on July 22, 2017 by polloplayer

The best-kept dining secret in NYC is really no secret at all – like leaks out of the White House, everyone seems to know the scoop: the best way to enjoy snazzy Manhattan restaurants is to skip the exorbitant dinner … Continue reading →

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I Spy: how well do you know Manhattan?

Posted on July 15, 2017 by polloplayer

According to the CE’s calculations, with all of our sojourns strung together, we’ve spent almost two of the last fifteen years here in the city. But I still can’t shake off the tourist glow; I snap photos everyplace I go. … Continue reading →

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Manhattan, all to ourselves.

Posted on July 8, 2017 by polloplayer

Midsummer, and they’ve all fled to the Hamptons. Perfect time to be in the city! How empty is it? Well, not empty enough to get a reservation at the new-ish Union Square Café but you can definitely walk the streets … Continue reading →

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June…or Junior?

Posted on July 1, 2017 by polloplayer

Had a chat with a neighbor who is a fellow chicken keeper. We’ve swapped notes about our birds before and we’ve consoled one another after the coyotes roared through, treating our coops as the neighborhood KFC’s. Always look forward to … Continue reading →

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