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2019-03-02 20:02
Another location brought to you by the bald mad scientist of chocolate, Max Brenner!
Located steps away from Union Square in NYC, Blue Stripes Cacao Shop is a small bistro that spec… Read More
2018-12-23 19:28
Sometimes you just have to follow the leader.
My boss at work suggested we hit up a food truck for lunch. Close by where I work in the Financial District the trucks are lined up fast and f… Read More
2018-11-26 01:08
Some of the best falafel I have had in NYC!
This was such a memorable meal that I had to give it some love here on the blog. It’s been months since we visited this little slice of del… Read More
2018-11-16 16:39
Damn, it’s been a while since I have cracked open the computer to scribble down my thoughts and meanderings of life. Seems as good a time as any considering the elements outside have… Read More
2018-08-12 14:55
This summer season has been brutal to runners along the upper Eastern part of the U.S. Here in NYC it has been constant rain and humid conditions. Not sure about how the rest of the country… Read More
2018-07-27 16:45
Quoting some lyrics from my favorite band, Iron Maiden – “Run to the Hills! Run for your lives”!
This past week I ran in two more racing events put together by New York Ro… Read More
2018-07-15 18:57
Cilantro is one of those upper west side eateries that has been around for about ten years now, but is easy to dismiss as just another poser Mexican joint. Yeah, we know Californians like t… Read More
2018-05-28 18:13
It’s been a week later now, yet I still feel waterlogged.
Running half marathons was something I swore I would never do. I still have this love/hate thing going on with running. I mea… Read More
2018-05-18 17:50
Gadzooks, that was one long, drawn-out Winter season.
Here in the NYC area it seemed like the Winter that would never end. Like Cousin Eddie in those “Vacation” movies he arrive… Read More
2018-04-03 18:30
Yeah, that’s right! Like Thanos conquering worlds, and crushing Avengers, this kid crushed his second half marathon in two weeks.
In fact, this was only my second half marathon, and a… Read More
2018-03-23 15:34
Over the past two years that I have adapted a running regimen into my fitness training I have overcome many obstacles. Every person who runs goes through the same mental and physical stumb… Read More
2018-02-18 19:36
Saint Vitus was the God of Heavy Metal love on Valentine’s Day!
In my never-ending search for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal Venues in and around the NYC area, I can now at least say there… Read More
2018-02-14 16:20
Eat up kids! Yummy yum yum!Why do I put myself through this?
That was the thought that ran through my mind as the wind ripped across my back, and sent a shiver down to my bones, as if Mother… Read More
2018-02-04 23:28
Wonderful food and service up in El Barrio, NYC!
Delicious guacamole, and the salmon special on a bed of plantains was just perfect. I scarfed it all down while enjoying a damn fine Mojito… Read More
2018-01-22 19:08
The fear of the unknown, or just the love of food?
We had just finished dinner the other night after work at one of our favorite pizza joints. It’s a local’s spot that serve… Read More
2018-01-03 16:12
First things first. Happy New Year! Here’s to a healthy, happy, safe, and prosperous 2018!
I don’t know where you all live, but it’s freaking cold here in the Northeast. A… Read More
2017-12-21 17:29
Holy crap, what the heck am I doing out here in 26 degree weather? I think I’ve made a huge mistake!
My slightly warped mind always seems to head back to that episode of Seinfeld. Whe… Read More
2017-12-14 15:45
Has anyone noticed the world is going a bit nutty lately?
I mean, really, some idiot tried to detonate a makeshift pipe bomb strapped to his chest in the NYC subway? Then, pretty much almo… Read More
2017-12-07 04:22
Well, that was a fun ride!
When I started to pursue a running regimen, I had little clue as to where it would take me. I have always exclaimed that I am one of those who has a love/hate rel… Read More
2017-11-12 18:30
First of all, I want to give a big shout out to all of my friends who ran in and completed the NYC Marathon last weekend. Quite an accomplishment. Well done!
Perhaps, this will be a future… Read More
2017-10-31 02:39
Just like death, taxes, and the Jets always losing there is one constant in life for New Yorkers. That, my friends, is the NYC MTA subway system breaking down on a Monday morning!
It never… Read More
2017-10-26 18:02
“I think I might have made a huge mistake.”
That was the first thing that crossed my mind as the alarm went off at the unholy hour of 4:30 am. Yeah, you read that correctly, 4:3… Read More
2017-10-17 03:56
Food. Just the word, thought, and sight of it, elicits many emotions and viewpoints. Happiness, insecurity, comfort, hate, and many more.
If you are a fan of, or know of, Lisa Lampanelli an… Read More
2017-10-01 22:44
I swear, there is nothing more infuriating to a New Yorker than being held captive by a mass transit system constantly on the verge of major collapse.
We here in the NYC area, millions of u… Read More
2017-09-20 11:45
It’s no secret that I truly enjoy a good 5K run. At this stage and era of my life it seems to fit me quite well. It’s a perfect run length for staying fit, burning calories, and… Read More
2017-09-02 02:59
Mmmm…….Beeeeer.
So much beer. As soon as I walked into Draught 55 in NYC I knew this joint lives up to its name. The beer list itself takes up two pages. I might have to… Read More
2017-08-23 06:22
I had a chance to attend a performance of Curvy Widow as part of a Yelp Night event recently.
Now, I know my rating might seem a bit lower than many who also viewed it, but I need to go wit… Read More
2017-08-12 18:47
Look at all these runners. Even more were in front of me!New York Road Runners (NYRR) is a NYC based running organization that puts on many races throughout the year, and are the main organi… Read More
2017-08-05 17:40
Rock and Roll, baby!
Hard rock. Heavy metal. Brews served in humongous chilled goblet glasses. Old school beer memorabilia, classic rock star photos, shuffleboard, and 70’s style wood… Read More
2017-07-31 19:51
This place is the work of the Devil I say!
The desserts here cast a spell on your soul.
They make you want to come back and try all of them against your wishes. The temptation is such, and… Read More
2017-07-12 22:22
As I am turning into a human bathhouse walking the streets of NYC I look around and view people of all types seemingly oblivious to the NYC summer heat and humidity. I don’t get it. T… Read More
2017-07-11 06:23
The Avocado Smash!Then as the skies opened, and the rain subsided, the Lord said “let there be light”!
Such was the weather recently when I was nearing the end of a rainy 5 mile… Read More
2017-06-29 00:01
This past weekend featured a personal accomplishment for me as I just completed my 21st official 5K race!
Man, I have come a long way since last March when I ran in my first 5K. Sure, I di… Read More
2017-06-19 17:12
The man himself – Ray. (photo credit – Ray’s Candy Store)Gritty. Cheap. Cramped. A bit worn and grimy. Love.
Ray’s Candy Store is just perfect and a true representati… Read More
2017-06-12 14:35
I love a good dive bar with all kinds of kitschy stuff on the walls!
This is one of those spots that you find now and then in the NYC area which makes you wish was closer to your apartment… Read More
2017-06-06 23:30
Time for a new section to be added onto this blog of my life’s adventures. Even though I mainly write about what I do around the NYC area, there are times when I do venture outsi… Read More
2017-05-29 22:04
Cupcakes and wine? Sure, deal me in! After all, living well is Sweet Revenge, and since this was the name of the place in NYC it’s kind of appropriate.
We were on a cheat day when it… Read More
2017-05-23 00:07
4DX is an awesome way to see an action or sci-fi movie! It’s like being on a ride at Universal Studios for two hours! A bit pricey at almost $30 a ticket but worth it for a specific f… Read More
2017-05-14 02:13
So, I went to meet my gal at Penn Station the other night after she went out to spend the day with relatives and the first thing she says when she sees me?
“Someone took a huge dump o… Read More
2017-05-09 00:00
Wandering around the Upper West Side of NYC recently I was looking for a spot to meet a friend for a few happy hour cocktails. I happened to discover Osteria Cotta nestled in spot off 85th… Read More
2017-03-29 15:56
Wow, this place brought back amazing food memories of their old sister location that used to be up by me on 88th and 2nd ave in NYC. We were craving some of their wonderfully tasty plates a… Read More
2017-03-22 20:41
The 10th annual Taste of the Upper West Side is making an exciting return this spring to bring one of the city’s most exciting culinary events to the UWS on Friday, May 19th… Read More
2017-03-21 23:15
This is so much more than a comic book store, as it’s a total NERDGASM universe!
Just an amazing place to let your inner and outer nerd run wild! Live like the Big Bang Theory on ster… Read More
2017-03-17 05:44
As the cast took their bows and the curtain dropped I knew I had just witnessed brilliance.
Wow. I have no words. Stunning performance. Damn onions under our seats making me cry. This… Read More
2017-03-11 05:14
Some days you just crave a big, huge, thick, and creamy burrito to shove into your mouth. The kind that leaves you panting, coated in sweat, with drool rolling down your chin. The kind that… Read More
2017-03-01 23:37
Considering I just worked out at the gym a block away, and then walked into this place to buy some delicious pastries I can pretty much say that workout was a waste. But these treats were s… Read More
2017-02-28 06:12
Even this beer guzzler of a dude can enjoy a libation made from the finest ingredients now and then. The boozier the better I say. Living well is so choice.
Attaboy NYC! I could not believe… Read More
2017-02-12 23:58
Am I weirdo magnet?
That is a question I ask myself constantly while living in NYC. Well actually, just not here but it seems pretty much everywhere I travel. I just don’t get it. The… Read More
2017-02-02 20:52
Sushi burritos? Heck yeah! The Salmon Samba Burrito is really good.
I decided to check this joint out recently while shopping in the area and needed some sort of healthy lunch. Yet, I wante… Read More
2017-01-12 19:40
Well, hello fellow bloggers and avid readers. It’s that time once again when I look through my spam filter to discover all the wonderfully weird and lascivious comments I re… Read More
2017-01-05 19:25
Here’s wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy New Year. 2016 for many was just a total abomination of a year, and as we head into 2017 there is much trepidation and uneasiness of… Read More
2016-12-27 16:33
Christmas has come and gone once again. It wasn’t too bad this year, and no one was injured during the family get together. No blood was spilled or limbs torn off. That’s a plus… Read More
2016-12-23 16:23
Substance with no soul. Yet, it feeds on the souls of all those who died horribly across the street on 9-11.
A few days ago I paid a visit to the Oculus in NYC to check it out. Had not been… Read More
2016-12-17 19:38
I’m a busy man lately. Been running all around Manhattan performing errands, getting some dreaded Christmas shopping done, dropping off a few coats for charity, and also squeezing in… Read More
2016-11-30 02:07
Back to being my old self. Fit and confident. Living well is the best revenge.
Whew. Now that was a grinding run I thought to myself as I crossed the finish line of my twelfth 5K race of the… Read More
2016-11-22 05:33
Well, here comes the holiday season. There is no avoiding it as we are already being bombarded with commercials, mailings, and advertisements from every angle and media outlet. Still, not a… Read More
2016-11-15 22:34
There are those days when I just don’t feel like eating all healthy and nutritious. We have all had those days. When you just can’t eat another salad or baked fish plate. You&rs&helli…Read More
2016-10-29 17:53
Yelp Night at Les Liaisons Dangereuses had me living in sin and plotting my revenge in NYC!
I have to admit that I love Broadway productions. I’m more of a musical fan but there is no… Read More
2016-10-06 19:53
Gotta love a speakeasy happy hour 4-6 pm Mon-Fri! $10 cocktails, smooth music and some old school flapper era jazz to set the mood. Terrific atmosphere and dimly lit ambiance. Such was the w… Read More
2016-09-29 19:35
So here I am all hot and sweaty in NYC. Tired feet and an achy shin. Yet, drinking a cold beer and feeling fine!
In fact, after many cold brews I was feeling no pain at all!
Such was the w… Read More
2016-09-16 04:49
Drinking in the park with a riverside view is just the best way to have a beer!
In my never-ending quest to brutalize my body with ongoing 5K races this year my most recent endeavor led me… Read More
2016-09-06 05:47
Enjoying my Funemployment with a beer sitting outside on a beautiful warm Summer NYC day at the Bryant Park Cafe patio bar!
Yupper, I have had some major life changing developments over the… Read More
2016-08-28 03:56
Black Linguini w/ Frutti di Mare – Just Perfect!
Delicious handmade pasta in my belly!
Frank in NYC is a cozy and homey Italian kitschy looking place with some outside seating. Ca… Read More
2016-08-15 18:28
Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box lunch special!
It’s a steamy swamp-assy Sunday afternoon in NYC and I was starving. Did not want to walk far in this heat wave. Looked around for a tasty new… Read More
2016-08-08 04:09
Hudson Hil’s – country-style dining ambiance. Photo credit – Yelp.
Once in a while the need to escape NYC beckons. Don’t get me wrong as I love my city but there is a… Read More
2016-07-25 16:28
The Brew Hop
First Annual 5K + Craft Beer Festival
Set To Take Place On Sunday, September 18th
On Randall’s Island
Featuring 12 Local Brewerie… Read More
2016-07-11 23:32
Doing it my way with a veggie burger and salad combo. Pineapple for the win!
Yeah, yeah, I know. Here’s a guy who has quit eating red meats, steak, pork, bacon (my one regret), and bur… Read More
2016-07-07 01:28
Made the mistake of sharing this pizza. Wanted it all!
Sitting outside and eating pizza on a beautiful Spring Day in NYC. One of the joys of life here in the big city.
We have all been there… Read More
2016-06-25 14:36
Wow!
That’s the word that came to mind when we stepped in here last night to see the Whitesnake concert in this beautifully renovated theater.
The Kings Theatre is easy to get to… Read More
2016-06-22 04:21
Colorful & Cheery Interior! Photo credit – Avenida Cantina.
Avenida Cantina? Why does this place seem so familiar?
Cheap, filling, and tasty Tex Mex in the space Idle Hands bar use… Read More
2016-06-07 15:05
Escaping NYC for a few days and heading to Las Vegas for a biz trip. Normally, that would be all fine and dandy except for the fact that it’s a raging inferno of heat there this week!… Read More
2016-05-27 17:33
Well, the past few months have been quite a change for me. I don’t think many people saw that coming. Not even myself!
Who the heck would have thought that I would make a major life c… Read More
2016-05-17 20:04
Mekelburg’s – a hidden gem. Photo credit – Yelp.
I am still daydreaming about the Mek Muffin at Mekelburg’s……..
I’m all about a good egg sandwich… Read More
2016-05-09 19:20
Now, here in NYC we all love the cool events and happenings that are afforded to the fair citizens of this metropolis. We also love brunch. Especially if booze is involved. Oh, booze must b… Read More
2016-05-02 02:18
Celebrating another successful 5K race finish! Lean and mean. With a brunch cocktail of course.
Life can be cruel when you can’t view your penis anymore!
Yeah, I have been kind… Read More
2016-04-24 19:15
Oh Bloody Hell! Now I discovered another spot for brunch on the Upper West Side with a resto called Machiavelli.
Hey, I must admit it was a solid choice for brunch after competing in a… Read More
2016-04-10 16:44
Setting my Sony Walkman on auto-playback to go see this again!
Highly recommended! If you’re a fan of the book, movie, or an 80’s NYC buff you’ll love it and get all the p… Read More
2016-04-02 20:10
Mmmmm…..fresh made pasta! Carbs Carbs Carbs! Wonderful Carbs! Joyous carbs!
Hey, even though we are eating healthy and employing a more nutrition based intake nowadays doesn’t… Read More
2016-04-02 20:10
Mmmmm…..fresh made pasta! Carbs Carbs Carbs! Wonderful Carbs! Joyous carbs!
Hey, even though we are eating healthy and employing a more nutrition based intake nowadays doesn’t… Read More
2016-03-23 19:49
A major life change is somewhat scary unless you have a plan to tackle it head on. I did, and am now taking life by the throat and laughing at fear’s face. Challenge accepted!
Ju… Read More
2016-03-18 17:44
Well, Hola Everyone!
It’s been a while since I posted here as things have been in flux with my life. Job has been a bit stressful lately, but that seems to be the story with most of u… Read More
2016-03-05 18:45
Bowl o’ fries done right!
Hot dang, even though I have been here a few times now I’m finally writing a review for Joe’s Bar. What the heck is wrong with me? This is one of… Read More
2016-03-02 16:52
Dropped in this relatively new spot for some eats on the Upper West Side of NYC after seeing Deadpool again. Yes, I went and saw it again. I had an excuse this time as I took my gal who lov… Read More
2016-02-24 17:26
Kimchi Fries. Do I need to say more? Look at that!
NYC seems to have an endless array of eateries of all styles and origins that take up residence here year in and year out. You can literall… Read More
2016-02-18 19:11
I just devoured the juicy awesomeness that is the Manly Burger. I am all that is Man. And then some!
It’s kind of surreal that just a few weeks ago I dined at Umami Burger here in NYC… Read More
2016-02-12 17:58
Holy crap what is going on with this weather in NYC? I’m gonna freeze my nuts off tomorrow running outside in the Cupid’s Undie Run! It’s for a great cause so kids wi… Read More
2016-02-01 03:46
Butter cookies!!!
Not many of these old school family style bakeries are left in NYC so when I happened upon this one in the neighborhood that I work in I had to drop by for some cooki… Read More
2016-01-24 20:09
Epic NYC snowstorm that was a blast from the past!
Some of you spoiled millennials whining and crying about the snow, the harsh winter, the sudden cold, and not being able to go out… Read More
2016-01-22 00:37
Oh, come on now people! They are talking a little snowfall and everyone is acting as if in panic apocalypse mode at the supermarkets!
We have had nothing but mild weather thi… Read More
2016-01-15 20:30
Oh, the bromance! Can you feel the love?
Yes, I’ll admit I am a cheeseball at heart. Even as a dyed in the wool New Yorker I’m not all that sophisticated, and certainly not above… Read More
2016-01-09 21:05
Pretzels as big as your head!
Great new bar where the mediocre Neely’s BBQ used to be. It’s always a joy when my beer swilling cohorts alert me to a new craft beer discovery righ… Read More
2016-01-03 19:22
Happy New Year to all! It’s been one a heck of a ride in 2015 hasn’t it?
Well, here we are fresh into the New Year and with 2015 in the rear view mirror I am looking forward to… Read More
2015-12-28 16:12
Blondes, brunettes, and redheads. There can be found quite the variety here in NYC, but there is just something to be said when you bump into a sexy redhead.
After hanging with a bunch of f… Read More
2015-12-24 14:26
Christmas, yes, we are here again. There are those who embrace the holidays and those who shudder at the thought of them. Hey, at least it’s almost hitting 70 degrees here in NYC. In… Read More
2015-12-16 19:27
Such tasty olives, hummus, and babaganoush. Photo credit – Yelp
Walked by this place many times and we finally decided to try it out on one of those evenings when we could not make up… Read More
2015-12-06 14:06
I’m on vacation! Hand me a frozen cocktail and don’t be stingy with the rum!
Finally going on a real vacation out of the country for a week. Heading out on a Caribbean cr… Read More
2015-12-04 18:41
If you love a solid selection of quality craft beers then Amity Hall in the Greenwich Village part of NYC is a terrific choice to start off your night. It you can’t stand the yuppy, p… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
There is nothing more terrifying than having your cell phone die on you! In this day and age of being connected 24/7 the ability to tap a few aps, access a phone list, use social networking… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The Fat Man strikes again! After dinner not too long ago on the LES we decided to take a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. My girl’s family actually grew up in this hood so we… Read More
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