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Atlantic gas @ night

Posted in Misc, Transportation, tagged , , , , , on November 28, 2012| 1 Comment »

The lines are gone and rationing is over. It’s business as usual at the local gas stations.

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The model at the gas station

Posted in Misc, tagged , , , , , , , on November 10, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Gas rationing is in effect; there were no lines at Shell on Atlantic. But there was a photo student and her model taking pictures in the bright light. She said, Sure, take some pictures. The cops keeping an eye on the gas station thought it was rather amusing.

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Keeping cool @ 61 Local

Posted in Misc, tagged , , , , , , , , , on July 18, 2012| Leave a Comment »

61 Local, on Bergen Street near the subway, calls itself a public house rather than a pub. It’s a bar that is community minded: a CSA pick-up location with lectures on composting. The space at 61 Local is roomy, with tall ceilings, bamboo picnic tables. The beer is cool and people were enjoying the simple food.

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Movies for parents & babies

Posted in entertainment, tagged , , , , , on January 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Parents with young ‘uns, mark your calendars for the upcoming screenings. If you’re really lucky, the theater will show a grown-up movie (non-animated) and no one will bug you or harrumph when your infant starts making sounds.

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Get to the important stuff @ The Chocolate Room

Posted in Food, tagged , , , , , , , on January 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »

There’s no real food at The Chocolate Room, just chocolate items, ice cream, coffees, teas, hot chocolate, some kid-friendly drinks, and wine. Judging from the crowds, it’s a winning combination.

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Too cold to laugh

Posted in Misc, tagged , , , , , , on January 15, 2012| 1 Comment »

You’d think we were farmers here in NYC, the way we carry on about the weather. But it really was cold today! I don’t think the temperatures made it above the mid-twenties. If it looks like someone’s laughing, his or her face probably froze in that position yesterday.

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What’s a Staubitz?

Posted in Food, tagged , , , , , , , on October 25, 2011| 1 Comment »

It’s a purveyor of meat, at 222 Court Street. I’m no fan of the carne, but I do like the neon. This shop, around since 1917, has such a loyal allegiance that it’s hard to find anyone who will say a negative word about this place and all the meat, game, and gourmet products it has for sale.

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What to call a burger joint

Posted in Food, Misc, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »

I find the name rather cutesy and confusing, since the burgers are not all made of beef, but since it opened a few days ago, people have been crowding Mooburger on Court Street. It’s organic and tastefully decorated, the anti-5 Guys.

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Come in, the food is fine

Posted in Food, tagged , , , , , , , on September 12, 2011| Leave a Comment »

All of a sudden it’s too cold for sidewalk dining. Shorts after dark are scant for many of us. The doors are flung open because the indoor temperature is about 90 from the tortillas on the flat-top grill.

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Twin beams of light

Posted in Misc, tagged , , , , , on September 10, 2011| 1 Comment »

The 9-11 anniversary is never far from our thoughts this weekend. Displays like the beams of light are there to remind us.

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