4 WTC is the second skyscraper currently under construction at ground zero. It is expected to be completed in 2013. To date, the budget to rebuild the trade center area totals a whopping $24B, which includes infrastructure, retail space, subway stations, security centers, the memorial, the ferry terminal, the PATH transit hub and the […]
1 WTC, Ground Zero
I visited ground zero yesterday, the eve of the most horrible, memorable day in NYC history. I knew it would be hard if not impossible to go down today, since security would be increased and streets would be closed for the memorial ceremony. It’s always hard to visit the 16-acre area, which is now […]
Nick & Toni’s
Nick & Toni’s is one of our favorite go-to spots in East Hampton. The menu is comprised of simple and delicious dishes made with fresh local ingredients. The interior is designed to resemble a Tuscan farmhouse, though during the busy summer months you’ll never get a glimpse of the actual structure through the crowd. The […]
Southampton Publick House
If your wallet needs a break from the other Southampton eateries, try Southampton Publick House. It’s a casual, affordable dining spot with craft beers from the on-site brewery. Try the Double White, the Altbier or one of the seasonal beers. 40 Bowden Square, Southampton, NY
Babette’s
This is my favorite Hamptons breakfast spot. The food is delicious, with a focus on local, organic and seasonal, and you can sit outside for optimal people-watching. I always order the Jo Mama, a bounty of sweet and savory components (whole wheat pancake, French toast, one egg, fruit, oatmeal, oven roasted new potatoes). For healthful […]
Mercer Street Books and Records
Another Greenwich Village fixture, this NYU-centric used bookstore has a great stock of photography and art books, literature and vinyl. Remember vinyl? This is a deliciously old-fashioned bookstore with cramped shelves and stacks of overflowing inventory. It’s impossible not to lose yourself in here for a few hours. 206 Mercer St., New York, NY
Three Lives & Company, New York City
One of the last remaining independent bookstores and a Greenwich Village fixture, Three Lives is a living room/gathering spot/haven staffed with knowledgeable bookworms. Although the store has been enchanting the city since 1968, it has operated for 10 years under the helm of veteran bookseller and publishing house marketer Toby Cox, who bought the bookstore […]
PJ20, Day 2
Or, Greatest Hits Night. Pearl Jam continued strong through Day 2 of its 20th Anniversary Festival at Alpine Valley Music Theatre and played many of its early hits. They played for three hours and brought out muscle such as Chris Cornell (who performed some Temple of the Dog songs), Julian Casablancas, John Doe, Liam Finn, […]
PJ20, Day 1
Pearl Jam’s 20th Anniversary Festival at Alpine Valley Music Theatre was without a doubt the best show I’ve ever seen. That’s saying a lot since I’m ho-hum on Pearl Jam, have seen them before (completely underwhelming at Madison Square Garden) and have seen some pretty high-energy, big-budget shows by bands I worship like the Rolling […]
The Highlands, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva, WI
Is it weird that I keep expecting to see Baby and Johnny when I turn the corner? There are two championship golf courses here: The Brute, a 7,000-yard par-72 killer course and the Highlands, a 6,200-yard Scottish-style par-71 course. Guess which one we played? Actually, we played the front nine twice since massive thunderstorms interrupted […]
