Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Chinatown Noodles on My Mind

Looking for something new in Chinatown? Check out the New Peel Noodle Joint

Do you remember five years ago when peel noodles first arrived in New York? The idea behind peel noodles is that they are shaved with a knife (peeled) from a large cylinder of dough, creating worm –sized noodles perfect in soup, stir fries with egg or baby bok choy.

Still peel noodles never really got the recognition they deserved, and instead all the glory has gone to Lanzhou noodles, which are hand-pulled wheat noodles. The number of establishments serving Lanzhou noodles is up to about a dozen, while the appeal of peel (or knife) noodles has languished in only one restaurant.

Now that is all changing. Stop by Kuaile La Mian Hand Pulled Noodle, and you will find peel noodles also on the menu. If you visit and are brave, pay some attention to the peel noodles, you might be pleasantly surprised.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Marvelous Music in New York

New York is one of the world’s top cities for music. The town is bursting with clubs, concert spaces and a whole host of other venues for the most avent garde, contemporary or unusual music. Here is a list of just a few spots and what’s happening there today:
Chris Lemmon

1.    The Metropolitan Room is in the Flatiron area of Manhattan, on West 22nd Street. They are famous for a cabaret, pop atmosphere and hold amateur contests which are a great opportunity to discover the latest talent in the city. On Sunday, September 25th come on over and enjly the cool sounds of Chris Lemmon, son of Jack. He plays piano and will share stories of growing up with the funny, talented actor.

2.    Le Poisson Rouge is on Bleeker Street, which if you stop by you will notice is on the same spot where the iconic Village Gate used to be. Not only is this a venue for some of the most eclectic sounds around today, like John Cage, Deerhunter of ‘Crooked Disco,’ you will be challenged. Order some Cajun food or watch sports on the giant LCD screen for a bit of less cultured fun.

3.    The Black Eyed Peas will be in Central Park on September 30. Need we say more?

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Shimmie Horn’s Triumph Hotels Sparkle at the Washington Jefferson

Shimmie Horn’s Triumph Hotels are an integral part of the heartbeat and soul of New York City. Take for example the Washington Jefferson Hotel, located smack-dab in the center of the “Great White Way,” the wonderful nickname for New York’s theater district running along a small slice of New York’s world famous Broadway.

The Washington Jefferson is located at 318 West 51st Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, just under two blocks from Broadway, a five minute walk south to Times Square, five minutes north to Central Park, with Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle and Rockefeller Center not much more than a few steps away.

Shimmie Horn invites you to visit the elegant, but not overpriced Washington Jefferson Hotel and experience a real, quintessential piece of New York life. Like the other Triumph Hotels in New York, there is no detail which has not been thought of and attended to so that guests feel at home and pampered. With New York awaiting you, Shimmie Horn invites you to visit and experience the best of his Triumph Hotel chain at the Washington Jefferson.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

The JP Morgan Library and Museum on Madison Avenue

Want to learn about the famous industrialist J.P. Morgan in depth? Then get yourself over to the Morgan Library and Museum, located in the former home of John Pierpont Morgan. The recently renovated museum features his enormous art collection, but also showcases books, prints, and some ancient artifacts. Letters and documents are also on display, and the museum also holds special exhibitions of both historically and artistic relevance.

The facility also houses a theater showing a short film on the life and legacy of JP Morgan, and visitors can also enjoy themselves at the cafĂ© and restaurant on the premises. There is a Gutenberg Bible on display, which alone is worth the $15 entrance fee.  Go to Madison Avenue between 36th and 37th Street and learn about this amazing man and enjoy the artwork and other artifacts he collected throughout his lifetime.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

New York’s Trinity Church is a Taste of History

Are you thinking of visiting New York, or do you already live here but are just looking for something special to do which is a bit quirky?

Here is a visit that is certainly not an ordinary New York hot spot. How about a visit to Trinity Church on Wall Street? The first church built on this location was constructed in the late 17th century. The building that is standing there now is the third church on that spot, and it was built in 1846. But the interior has stayed true to its origins and has maintained a good portion of that classic English church look. There is vaulting galore, dark wood pews, low lighting, and of course wonderful stained glass windows. The doors are made of bronze and make a great, gorgeous impression. There is a lovely inverted-tree sculpture right outside, with an adjoining cemetery with some quite ancient graves, truly worth a look at.

Perhaps most kitschy of all is the sign outside the Trinity Church proclaiming that, “On this spot stood Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her gracious visit 9 July 1976. His Royal Highness the Prince Philip stood nearby.”

Thursday, September 1, 2011

The New York Yankees, a Living Legend

What would New York City be without the New York Yankees? The Yankees are unquestionably one of the most famous of baseball teams, but did you ever wonder how the Yankees became so well-known?
Well, believe it or not the team was first established in Baltimore of all places. They were founded in 1901 as the Baltimore Orioles (how confusing) but moved to New York only two years later where they took on the moniker of the New York Highlanders. In 1913 their name was officially changed to the “Yankees” and has remained that ever since.  From 1923 until 2008 their home field was in Yankee Stadium. In 2009 a new home was completed for them, and the Yankees moved into a new stadium going by the same name. After all, what else could it be called?

The Yankees have had some of baseball’s most incredible players on their team through the years, including such luminaries as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra. The Baseball Hall of Fame has inducted forty-three Yankees players and eleven managers. The Yankees leads their league in titles, including winning 27 World Series and 40 American League pennants. They also lead their league in income.

There is no question that the Yankees are a New York icon, helping to give New York its own special vibe.