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When All the Artists Align

When All the Artists Align

As the weather warms up in New York, I enjoy taking walks with my wife in downtown Manhattan and ducking into whatever art gallery presents an open door—not knowing what to expect and often ending up happily intrigued. But yesterday we made a beeline for Arcadia...
Fotografiska NY: An Eye-Opening Experience

Fotografiska NY: An Eye-Opening Experience

In the autumn of 2019, a chef friend of mine told me about a wonderful new photography museum that was opening up on Park Avenue South. It was a Swedish import with a restaurant to match, and he was developing the menu for what promised to be a wonderful addition to...
Museum Hopping when Little Else is Hopping

Museum Hopping when Little Else is Hopping

With indoor dining and theaters closed, destinations during the winter in NYC are limited. However, my wife and I have discovered that it’s the perfect time to visit the city’s abundance of art galleries and museums. It’s easy to keep one’s distance and stay safe,...
Sketching on the Train

Sketching on the Train

When introducing myself to non-New Yorkers, the easiest way to describe where I live is “about a 40 minute train ride from the city.” That train ride is a defining characteristic of the Long Island experience, and those precious 40 minutes must be productively...