Photo by myself at Grand Army Plaza, in Brooklyn.
Food trucks representing various cuisines congregated Sunday in Grand Army Plaza, in Brooklyn. Folks can sample everything from artisanal ice cream to Korean-inspired tacos to angus burgers on a brioche bun.
Fortunately, we had a very sunny afternoon for this. Early in the morning there were thunderstorms and purple clouds hung ominously above. Mark and I shared a Philly cheesesteak and some pork and chive dumplings with a soy dipping sauce.
Luckily for all of us, the food truck rallies will continue on the third Sunday of each month, through October!
For a link to the Food Truck Rally, including participating food trucks, click here.
Waiting in line at the Frites 'n Meats truck, known for sumptuous burgers made to order.
Related posts: Brunch at Barbuto, in the West Village, 'I'll Have What She's Having, at Katz's Deli, and The Oyster Bar, at Grand Central Station.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Something for Everyone, at the Food Truck Rally, in Brooklyn
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Riding Around Soho
Photo by myself, in Soho.
A photo from a narrow street in Soho.
Not all the streets in Soho are cobblestone. Many are roughly patched asphalt. You can just imagine the winters here with snow piled up and people trudging through. In the warmer months, though it's just divine.
Almost all the buildings here have fire escapes running on the outside. They were all built before fire stairs were required by the city.
Related posts: Sign of Spring, in Soho, Watch Where You're Going, in Soho, and Behind the Curtain.
Friday, May 25, 2012
It's Fleet Week, on Sixth Avenue
Photo by myself, in Midtown.
Every year around Memorial Day, New York celebrates Fleet Week.
A ton of ships sail up the Hudson and dock. Almost all the ships hold free tours for visitors. And all over the place, you see sailors wandering around in their bright white uniforms, looking a bit lost.
The sailors above had just shopped at Bloomingdale's and were carrying around the telltale brown shopping bags. They walked in a v-formation.
Visitors can get access to the ships around 42nd Street and the West Side Highway.
For a schedule of events, click here.
Related posts: Ahoy, Matey!, Veteran's Day Parade, on Fifth Avenue, and Parading Down Fifth Avenue.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
A Dash of Color, Below Union Square
Photo by myself on Broadway and 12th Streets, near Union Square.
We had a brief glimmer of sun the other day, but it's been raining just about every minute this week.
I took this photo because of the building across the street looked European. The sunlight was hitting the windows, casting reflections everywhere.
Related posts: The New York Public Library, Awash in Blue, Portrait of a Skateboard Artist, on Prince Street, and Portrait of a New Yorker in Fashion.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Portrait of an Artist, in Washington Square Park
Photo by myself, in Washington Square Park.
While walking through Washington Square Park, Sunday, I met a chess player named Dawes. He was sitting with all his chess pieces out near the southeast entrance to the park.
Only Dawes isn't just a chess player. He also salvages pieces of wood from Washington Square Park and carves them into sculptures, giving the wood a new life.
Dawes gave me a history lesson of Washington Square Park, then showed me his work. He scrolled through hundreds of photos, on his phone. Then, after telling me about a book he plans to publish of his carvings, Dawes reached into his bag and generously gave me a carving of my very own. :-)
The artist named Dawes proudly showed me one of his hand-carved sculptures.
The Portrait Series is a once-in-a-while installment, featuring New Yorkers encountered on the street.
Related posts: Portrait of a Guy on Sixth Avenue, Portrait of a Skateboard Artist, on Prince Street, and Portrait of a New Yorker in Fashion.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Outside the Mondrian Soho, on Crosby Street
Photo by myself at Crosby and Howard Streets, in Soho.
Just off a narrow cobblestone street in Soho is the Hotel Mondrian, a recent addition to the Morgan Group hotels.
A European-inspired living wall encloses an outdoor forecourt. Vines are trained to climb a wall of mesh and cor-ten steel, making the court semi-private.
Cor-ten is a type of steel that looks as if its rusted. A chemical reaction with air and water actually forms a protective film on the surface, making it slower to corrode than other metals.
Related posts: On Hotels and Hype, Along Fifth Avenue and Beyond, The Royalton, Renovated, and Waiting, at the Gramercy Park Hotel.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Walking Tightrope, in Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Photo by myself, in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
A couple of people tried their hand at walking on tightrope, in Prospect Park.
We had a stellar weekend here, brightly sunny and breezy. Temperatures rose to 78 Fahrenheit or 25 degrees Celsius. Tons of people relaxed in the city parks. There were picnics and little league games and all else.
Some folks rode horseback. Others walked tightrope. That kinda thing.
Related posts: Look Ma No Hands, in the East Village, Stick em Up, in Madison Square Park, and Leg Lunges, 9:25am in Midtown.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Balancing Act, Near Union Square
Photo by myself at 14th Street and Union Square East.
A giant bronze statue of an elephant standing on its trunk has been located at the corner of Union Square. People lounged in the comfort of its shade, last week.
The statue was installed last September. It will only remain there another couple weeks, until the end of May. The statue has stood in Madrid and Barcelona.
The statue is the work of Spanish artist Miguel Barcelo. It stands 26-feet tall and weighs a whopping 5-tons. The artist worked with engineers to ensure that when erected, the elephant would not topple over (!)
For a bit more about the statue, click here.
Related posts: Zodiac Heads, Outside the Plaza Hotel, The Sign of the White Rabbit, on Houston Street, and Through the Looking Glass, in Midtown.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Free Massages, in Union Square
Photo by myself, in Union Square.
A fellow wandered around Union Square the other day, bearing a sign for free massages.
I didn't see a line forming around him and I couldn't figure out the catch?
