December 26, 2023
Being in Brooklyn again had a refreshing familiarity. This is Daphne; I stayed at her place for a couple of days while I celebrated an extended holiday of all-me time. I made her pose for pictures in the beautiful light of Kensington. The Comet. I wanted to drive it home… Read more…
November 8, 2021
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn has a magical eatery… an eatery with high standards–ingredients, technique, presentation. Labeled as “farm to table” and “New American,” Beets & Carrots never disappoints. A late celebration of our respective birthdays was all the occasion Ang and I needed to treat ourselves to a special meal. Here Read more…
October 16, 2021
A special birthday weekend on Eastern Island meant some delicious vegan eats. Under a gorgeous, crisp autumn sky, a lunch at Westhampton Beach’s Flora, a space as pretty as its menu. Some vegan options marked, but I just wanted a small bite as my host was making me dinner soon Read more…
February 3, 2021
Vegan options in my own neighborhood are pretty exciting. When I heard of Bay Ridge’s Louie’s Gyros‘ partnership with Staten Island’s Vodega, I knew I’d be strolling on down to try the vegan version of their gyro. Because this is an authentic Greek joint… not a vegan joint trying its Read more…
October 21, 2015
For as long as I have worked, I have always taken off my birthday. It’s a gift I give myself–to be under no obligations but my own. So I do the things I enjoy… driving and finding new places to take pictures of. Shrine of Our Lady of the Island in Manorville Read more…
April 10, 2012
Ariana Restaurant in Huntington Village, Long Island has the word vegan on its menu. These kinds of things excite people like me. It has been on my list for quite some time. Ever since I read their vegan menu. And ever since my friend nabbed a Groupon deal. But with Read more…