September 2011
1 post
April 2011
2 posts
March 2011
3 posts
I bought a ukulele last night! One of two songs I...
February 2011
2 posts
Today, our 80+ year old accountant, and my favorite, Murray, went around telling each of my coworkers the same thing: “Remember, it’s the first 100 years, then it gets easier.”
January 2011
4 posts
Logo!
sorry bros, this is one again for hosting purposes. :P
December 2010
4 posts
November 2010
5 posts
Something about the crisp, chilly weather always...
October 2010
4 posts
Seattle Teriyaki in New York? O RLY? →
I hope this is the real deal. I also hope they have a sister restaurant for bringing Seattle pho to New York…
September 2010
2 posts
“The more profound question behind the scholarly intrigue is the one that really...”
– ROBIN MARANTZ HENIG, NYTIMES from the article, “What is It About the 20-Somethings?” (8/18/20100
July 2010
1 post
June 2010
5 posts
Sore Throat Home Remedies: Hoax or No Hoax?
Well, my throat finally decided to bust a move last Wednesday; you know, the kind where your whole mouth feels raw and you swallow, and the thing just hurts. Needing to get rid of this thing ASAP, I immediately turned to Google for “how to cure a sore throat quick.” I gots THINGS to do!
I immediately did the following; all of which, I’ve found largely ineffective:
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May 2010
4 posts
“Call it haute stoner cuisine.”
– NY TIMES
MEOWMANIA →
Go there. NOW!
April 2010
6 posts
Can’t stop listening to “Crash...
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Big AZ MEATZ
Brought to you by the same co-worker who tipped me off on The Modern Toilet restaurant in Taiwan, I am simultaneously intrigued and disgusted by this American product: DUN DUN DUNNNNNN! Exhibit A(Z): Big AZ Chicken and Big AZ Burger Kraft found a Big AZ Burger in the odd morning hours at the bodega near his place in Brooklyn and took a picture of it on his Blackberry. Showing our office the...
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Now, That's What I Call a Cover! Vol. 32
Record Club: INXS “Need You Tonight” from Beck Hansen on Vimeo. I pretty much think that anything St. Vincent touches turns to gold. I’m sold! Check out more about Beck’s Record Club.
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Crazy Flavored Kit Kat Bars: A Campaign to Bring...
Wow, this is unintentionally becoming an Asian food blog. Wamp wamp, what it do, what it doooooo? (Song popped into my head this morning…weird). Lyndsey, Kathleen, and I decided to explore Flushing, Queens this past weekend with high aims for soup dumps (Nan Xiang success!) and Asian food shopping. Little did we know what Candy Shop USA had in store for us… Exhibit A: Ginger Ale Kit...
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How Now Mantao!
It’s been a few days. I finally bought myself a pack of Orbit gum. Chomp chomp chomp. Chew chew chew. It’s another post about Beef & Kimchi! Oyyyyy Two plugs on this post… FIRST: Here, we have the amazing technicolor collective buying power that is Groupon. I was introduced to Groupon in my boss’ persuasion that our work bowling team (very short-lived) needed some...
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New York Hot Dog and Coffee!
I’ve been on such a beef and kimchi kick this week, someone buy this girl a pack of gum! >_< The scenario is happening more and more. I ambitiously try to run from show to show, and find myself scrounging for food. Or dare I say…not eating? This was an all too familiar story in my SXSW experience. The difference between Austin and New York is that New York actually has some...
March 2010
2 posts
Anecdote
I’m not that familiar with Ambulance LTD, but this song is sweeeeet. And, once again, I’m running a song into the ground by playing it on repeat until I get sick of it. The vocal line right before the “punchline” is killer! Thanks for this one, Ian!
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M Noodle! My Saving Grace!
The Asian selection off of Graham Avenue was a bit lacking until this joint popped up! 549 Metropolitan Avenue btw. Union Ave. and Lorimer St. I first passed by M Noodle on the way back from a show at Union Pool in December. It was around 2am, and M Noodle looked like MECCA. Took a mental note, and decided to come back that Sunday. Perfect rainy Sunday for soupadoup. Apparently, the place had...
February 2010
2 posts
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We'll Mine Our Sparks to Shoot Us Above!
I’ve already listened to “Excuses” 6 times this morning, which has probably been the average number of times I’ve listened to it per day since Monday. The Morning Benders have become my recent obsession after my roommate played this video for me on Monday. Lovin’ the 1960’s throwback/fun vocal harmonies. I can’t get over how such a strong voice comes...
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Polonaise Hollandaise
Though I had my fair share of learning some beautiful pieces, the one classical piano piece I wish I learned while I was still studying is this one, Chopin’s Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53. I bought the sheet music for this a couple of years ago with the hopes of one day teaching it to myself, and the process has been pretty slow going. Luckily, in the wonderful age of technology, I now...
January 2010
2 posts
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Ma Pechehhhhhh!
Expecting a great lunch or dinner and receiving lower than your great expectations might qualify as one of the “worst minor catastrophes” in the world, in the words of my co-worker. Ma Peche, aka “Mother Peach”, is the newest edition to the David Chang dynasty of pan-Asian cuisine that comprises the brand Momofuku, meaning “Lucky Peach.” As a regular follower...
If I Trust In You, Oh Please...
When I first started playing guitar, I ate up the two volumes of Beatles sheet music that my Dad had recently purchased at Barnes & Noble. There were two songs I remember him re-learning: “And I Love Her” and “If I Fell.” I recently remembered how much I love the vocal harmonies in this song—
December 2009
2 posts
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Surefire Ways to Have the Best Meal Ever
Don’t you love that feeling when you know you ordered better than the rest of the table? Or just knowing in general that you ordered the best dish on the menu without a server’s recommendation? Well, I’m half joking on both of those questions, but if I see any of these items on a menu, I will generally order that dish. This is my shortcut to achieving the best meal possible at a...