Tag Archives: NYC

NYC Right Now: The Food Diaries – Constant. Change.

Posted on October 9, 2021 by polloplayer

Pretty much every. single. thing in life changed in the last year and a half, so I’m not sure why I held on so tightly to my vision of NYC being EXACTLY the same. In my defense, this is a … Continue reading →

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NYC Right Now: The Food Diaries – Greek is Glorious!

Posted on October 2, 2021 by polloplayer

If I’d made a list of the things we missed about NYC during lockdown, Greek food might be very near the top. I’ve never been to Greece, so I can speak only to Greek food NYC-style. I’m sure it must … Continue reading →

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NYC right now.

Posted on September 18, 2021 by polloplayer

I can’t tell you how many times I googled it in the past few months. “What is it like in NYC right now?” Plenty of news stories. But I couldn’t get a sense of the pulse, Louboutins on the ground, … Continue reading →

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Family Album: the long road home.

Posted on November 9, 2019 by polloplayer

It’s been too much fun. Vegas with this crew already seems like a long time ago. Amazing time with them! Then NYC, special as ever. Best, of course, always, is seeing this kiddo. And wow, some other memorable moments, too… … Continue reading →

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The Calorie Count: 3 Great Meals in NYC

Posted on August 24, 2019 by polloplayer

As if we needed any more reasons to make reservations in NYC! Our “must go” restaurant list is a long one – and just got longer, thanks to these three memorable meals. One: Cookshop has been popping up on my … Continue reading →

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Signs of Spring, Central Park.

Posted on April 2, 2016 by polloplayer

No surprise, I suppose. The minute I start bragging about California, New York has to start showing off. I’ve been in the city for heaving snowstorms, 100+ degree scorchers and even for Hurricane Sandy, during which we nervously contemplated that … Continue reading →

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Doggone It.

Posted on February 21, 2015 by polloplayer

I have three words for you if you can’t think of a good reason to visit NYC in February:  Westminster Dog Show. Yes, you can see it well, and certainly closer up, on TV, but there is just something about … Continue reading →

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September NYC: Friends and Family

Posted on October 5, 2013 by polloplayer

Some visits are all about the culture; some (well, pretty much all) are about the food. This trip focused on the people we love in and around NYC. We’ve been lucky to have both of our boys in the city. … Continue reading →

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Danger: Calories Ahead!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by polloplayer

It was really, really cold in New York while we were there. Nothing will make you appreciate Southern California faster than walking down Broadway in 17-degree temperature with the wind in your face. Brrrr! So we spent a lot of … Continue reading →

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Re-wind Pt 2: Merry Merry Month of May WDC

Posted on May 29, 2011 by polloplayer

If I ever start to feeling overconfident about my grasp of the Apple Grande, a trip to Penn Station is  sure to inspire humility. Challenge number one is getting inside. Someone had the bright idea of co-mingling a behemoth underground urban transportation … Continue reading →

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