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Phyllo or Filo? You Be The Judge!
There is a charming Greek coffeeshop on Ninth Avenue just north of 44th Street. It’s named Poseidon, and according to the behind-the-counter-lady, has been at that location for 88 years. That makes it, by my calculation, the oldest Greek coffeeshop … Continue reading
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Turn Left At Manhattan, and On Until Morning
I’m going to get a donut. There’s a place on Manhattan Avenue—which because it is not on Manhattan is about ten minutes from my apartment—named Peter Pan Donuts. I know I am not the first man to discover this establishment, … Continue reading
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Fruit 2.0
The sticker on a plastic basket of strawberries I bought yesterday is demanding I join something called “Berry Blast!” which claims to be “the on-line connection for berry lovers!” Just what does that mean? I suppose I am a berry … Continue reading
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Applenomics!
Apples! Apples apples! I’ve been eating an awful lot of them lately. In addition to bagels, they have been my chief sustenance and joy. After two weeks of this diet I’ve developed a skin with the texture of cream cheese … Continue reading
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Fruit Science
On weeks when the world has turned to shit—and this definitely was one—eating fruit is a quick way to make myself feel like a worthwhile person. The favorite food of supermodels and superheros alike, it comes in fun colors and … Continue reading
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Twerpishness
My appetite, and with it my blogging, has contracted the last week or so. Perhaps I miss the regular schedule that an internship provides my stomach. I slept until 1:30 yesterday, well past lunch time in most circles, and breakfasted … Continue reading
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Wild Man of Seventh Avenue
I darted out just now to stretch my legs and grab a bag of M&Ms to see me through the afternoon. (Also picked up a great big roast beef/turkey sandwich to see me through tonight’s ninth inning, whenever it arrives.) … Continue reading
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