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Busy Times Photo Dump πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«

Love that Wegmans semi-sweet chocolate chips are vegan! Some Thai dumplings from Jai Dee by my job My custom-made vegan kicks while the train pulls in–the perks of my guy owning a skate shop A brisk and crispy morning in Brooklyn I love finding old cars Tofu doing its thing Read more…


Summit at One Vanderbilt

With a very special guest in town, a trip to Summit, an elevated observation deck with some stunning visuals. Highly recommended for a special afternoon! You’re required to wear these booties the whole time. Spectacular views. Reminded me of the Montparnasse Tower Panoramic Observation Deck in Paris I checked out. Read more…


The Little Island on the Hudson
Plus Vegan Options

Last time I was on Chelsea’s Pier 54, it was to see Guided By Voices‘ “last” show in 2004. Now the pier is Little Island, an innovative public space that was all the rage when it opened this Spring. With several attempts to check it out thwarted by various reasons, Read more…


Ferry Views

Before I head out of town, some shots of my ride down the East River. The best way to travel home from Queens, NYC Ferry gives you the best views for less than $3. Starting at Long Island City’s restored Pepsi sign and ever-growing skyline of high rises… to across Read more…


Passing Time
[January 2021 Archive]

Time is marked so awkwardly now; it’s disorientating. Without its usual structures, a day is still frame. A painting made in a day. Packed in words. Empire. Holy cannoli Keep it safe. Roadside attractions. Bus view of Bayley Seton. Those clouds though. Outfit of the day. Pantone 292. Homemade Chana Read more…


⛴️ Lost On My Ferry Way

Since the NYC Ferry landing is along my daily walk, I always get the idea of hopping on. So on this gorgeous day I followed through! Taking the ferry all the way up to the Bronx… seeing views of all five of New York City’s boroughs. Take a look at Read more…


Vacation in New York City

Oh that? That’s a steak tartare from the all-vegan French place in the West Village, Delice & Sarrasin. I took a vacation in my city, making an occasion of booking a hotel room in Times Square for a friend’s birthday celebration. On the way in… dystopian urban landscape that is Read more…


“But you’re still the one pool where I’d happily drown.”

Sometimes I go to… New York. Β And, despite our long history, I treat it like someone new–like how you are at the start of a relationship. I give it a new chance to win my heart (which, admittedly, I fork over and over and over thousands of times a day Read more…


I Love NYC Weekend: Staycation

This weekend marked Wok Man’s 1-year anniversary here in New York City. In light of the milestone, the events planner within grabbed the reigns for a fitting commemoration: A New York City Staycation. The celebration began with a New York food staple: the bagel. Although many states and locales attempt Read more…