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Archive for October, 2007

…is Grand Central.
I’ve had to take the subway to Grand Central and grab a Metro North train for work quite a bit this month, and I love the complete nuttiness of navigating the concourses during rush hour.  The whole place is an agoraphobic nightmare, but I love to dodge and sweep through lines of travelers [...]

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Pimp my taco

In a city full of great places to eat, it almost feels like a crime to return to a restaurant rather than try something new.  Unless the restaurant is Taco Chulo, of course, because the delightful eats can be strategically had for cheap (and this is important, as your resident Savage is now on a [...]

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Local greene scene

How do I love Fort Greene Park?  Let me count the ways… beautiful trees, well-maintained walking/jogging paths, a cozy weekend farmers market, tennis courts and, yes, a fort.  Great dog walking and watching action, too.  In a city full of great parks in which to stroll, I’m lucky to be able to call Fort Greene [...]

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Beacon of brilliance

Dia:Beacon is, by far, one of the greatest art experiences I have ever had.
Housed in a small rural town just south of Poughkeepsie, Dia:Beacon has all the makings of a perfect art pilgrimage and day trip: a lovely train ride along the Hudson, river, a staggering array of thought-provoking and stunning modern art and sculpture, [...]

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Lots of bars do bingo or trivia or live music or readings.  Pete’s Candy Store does all of that – and more.  (Like Scrabble and spelling bees and BBQs).  All conducted in a friendly, beautiful bar with a most excellent patio.  There’s not much else to say, except that I really, really like Pete’s Candy [...]

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