Aug
31
2012
One Man, Two Guvnors
I can’t believe it’s been six months since I last saw a Broadway play. There was a time when I used to go see a play about once a month. But there just hasn’t been a lot of... Read moreAug
30
2012
Why Republican Political Posturing Should Not be Rewarded in November
Before I even set foot in America, I was in awe of this great country. America was the land of opportunity and social freedoms. America was the land of possibility. Despite the rough times of late, it remains... Read moreAug
23
2012
Quinoa Bolognese
My brother came to visit on Sunday. We went to dinner in the East Village but before leaving, I wanted to cook him a dish for lunch the next day. He loves quinoa. Looking at what I had... Read moreAug
22
2012
Saffron Chicken & Quinoa
I invited Michelle for dinner last night to catch up on her week-long babysitting vacation. Since we’re both trying to eat healthy, I came up with this recipe. It was easy and delicious, if I may say so... Read moreAug
20
2012
Ed’s Lobster Bar (SoHo)
Last Thursday I was having a really bad day, for no real reason at all. I hadn’t slept much the night before (again, for no real reason at all), I had little energy and just felt lost. Turns... Read moreAug
20
2012
Raoul’s (West Village)
Everyone has been to Raoul’s – or so it seemed when I would mention it to my friends. It’s been around forever, but I hadn’t been there until Tuesday, when I met Farnaz for dinner to hear about... Read moreAug
14
2012
Co. (Chelsea)
I had been wanting to try Co.‘s pizza for months now. I originally chose Co. for my Dinner Club pick but they only take reservations for parties of 6 or more and we only had five people that... Read moreAug
13
2012
Romney’s Tax Returns Matter
Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan sat down with Bob Schieffer for their first interview as Republican candidates for President and Vice President on 60 Minutes last night. It was a pretty soft interview with Bob Schieffer doing little to press... Read moreAug
09
2012
North End Grill (Battery Park)
After my visit to Parked in the early afternoon on Saturday, I met up with Michelle at North End Grill for dinner. Michelle had scored 8:15 reservations. The restaurant is elegant, more upscale than casual. I had figured... Read moreAug
06
2012