427 Graham AveImagine this: iced coffee, filled with crushed iced coffee that’s been run through a gelato maker, topped with milk. Mmmmmmmmm… Sounds delicious and it is.
Caffe Capri has been boasting about their coffee since 1974 and it’s truly excellent.
Caffe Capri is one of those old school neighborhood gems that make you happy to live in Brooklyn and that you just couldn’t find anywhere else.
I am just kicking myself that it took so long for me to come here.
Ohmygosh!If you get off on wiggles, you may want to watch this Rainbow Sponge infomercial in private.
AppWelcome to my latest dumb obsession, Draw Something. Sure, like all game apps I’ve recommended here, I’ll tire of this Pictionary-esque game in the not too distant future but for now draw some is awe some.
(Oh, and for the record, just writing the word is cheating and beside the point and I end games with such swindlers.)
314 Bedford AvenueFresh hot donuts made right in front of your eyes? Welcome to happy morning deliciousness.
These fluffy, sugar dusted treats from Dumont Burger are worth the trip even if you’re not nearby, just be sure to get there before 11am.
At $3 for four and $6 for nine, they’re also a steal for a breakfast so fresh and tasty.
There are several sugar flavor options. We tried lemon which was lovely and subtle.
Van’s Newest CousinThis weekend my little brother welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Aurora Grace Hague into the world. We already love her to pieces!!
February 26–June 11, 2012While I was excited about the MoMA’s Cindy Sherman exhibit, I walked out an even bigger fan than I did going in. There’s something significant about seeing such a huge collection of her work.
I have always loved the film still series, which I was most familiar with, in which as photographer and model she took on manufactured archetypes from movies.
Later, however her work becomes arguably even more interesting – taking on existing archetypes like society women and Los Angeles hopefuls who come to life with great attention to mundane details. You can read one of her characters instantly in the way her hair is done, the scarf she has round her neck, the way she smiles at the camera.
It reminded me of one of my favorite parts of film making, when you’d find just the right accessory to make a character complete.
Visually I was most enamored with the centerfold series which boasts incredible color and are infinitely intriguing; her most mysterious works. I also adored the masterpiece portraits, lovingly displayed like the pieces that inspired them would be at the Met. Like all her work, there’s a great sense of humor to them.
Less visually appalling were the gross out ones. Vomit, plastic body parts, decay – these got the most reaction from viewers and the consensus was “grody” (some teenage girls were particularly disgusted). I however, had a much harder time with the giant creepy clowns.
This is one of the most anticipated museum exhibits this season so don’t be surprised by crowds, though we didn’t find it overwhelming.
Be sure to browse the rest of the museum too. Its worth the trip to see the feet on a pedestal in the lovely sculpture garden area.
60 W 56th StI was glad that part of Sunday bordered on chilly because I had ramen on the brain. And you can’t really do ramen when it’s 65 degrees. Men Kui Tei is a hole in the wall midtown staple, but a clean, friendly hole in the wall that fills up quickly and has slurping ramen lovers coming in and out all day.
Since the downtown ramen explosion it’s hard to call Men Kui Tei the best but it’s a hearty yummy bowl. I enjoyed rich tonkastsu broth and perfectly toothsome noodles and liked customizing with the chili oil and vinegar. Mike had the spicy ramen that wasn’t mouth numbing but gave a kick in the back of your throat with each bite.
Yes, broth and noodles were excellent, the only thing bringing it down were the toppings. I may have become spoiled by Ippudo’s perfectly roasted pork, but here it was a touch tough and bland and the veggies didn’t taste fresh.
Still, my ramen thirst was nicely quenched and it was a perfect filler before braving crowds at the Cindy Sherman show.
by Saul Bass and Leonore Klein (1962)Ever wonder what Saul Bass would do with a children’s book? Well, wonder no more because he illustrated one called Henri’s Walk to Paris.
It’s predictably delightful with unique designs and charming colors.
It’s also quite fun to read to Van saying “Hon-reee’s walk to Par-eeee!”
Thanks to Brain Pickings for calling our attention to this tiny masterpiece.
272 Driggs AveIt’s been one whole year since friends, neighbors and all around greats Adriane and Greg opened Caribou Baby!
In that time it’s become an invaluable resource for local moms.
Stop by this weekend to say congrats!
We dropped by today to get Van bigger shoes (the kid’s got gigantic feet) and tried them out on the dance for at the WNNS Beach Ball party at Warsaw where Greg was spinning. (Hence photo of Van doing his signature squat dance).
by Léo Delibes (1883)
It would be difficult, I imagine, to explain to Léo Delibes what’s become of his Flower Duet, possibly the most beautiful piece of music ever written.
I would explain that it was just far too beautiful for the modern world to handle without being tempered by violence.
Honestly, can anyone listen to this and not envision some violent scene? Whether it’s Walken and Hopper in True Romance (which makes me wonder – is it as awesome as the teenage me thought? I’m remembering Gary Oldman as a rastafarian drug dealer and thinking, yes) or the latest shoot em up video game trailer, or it’s surely memorable inclusion in Garfield: Tale of Two Kitties?
Joking aside, this is the kind of music that makes your heart and soul soar.