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Archive for May, 2010

A midtown gem

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Tom Sachs' Hello Kitty @ Lever House

I’ve been a bad blogger. Between work, travel (a trip to Denver I’ll share more on soon!), and more work, I’ve been off the blogoshere for too long. And my brain is somewhat spent.

I did, however, want to share a small tip for the peeps that work and play in midtown NYC. I was at a conference at LIM College the other day. Heard of it? Neither had I, but apparently it’s coming to rival FIT and Parson’s for a spot in fashion academia’s limelight. Anyway, it happens to be located just around the corner of the Lever House. The 1950s structure is a New York architectural gem and it becomes extra special during the warmer months when you can take your lunch to the courtyard. Filled with frolicking white collar types on break from their cubicles, it’s a refreshing spot to people watch. You’ve got a clear view of Park Ave.

Right now it’s made a little more fun thanks to a giant Hello Kitty statue overlooking the courtyard. Kitsch art meets corporate world. Only in New York.

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Cinco de Mayo, oh boy

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Photo courtesy Brandi666/flickr.com

Wednesday was Cinco de Mayo, and like most misguided Americans, I took to the nearest Mexican watering hole to to celebrate. What were we celebrating? Not entirely sure. Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican version of 4th of July. That would be Mexico’s independence day, which happens in September. It’s not even a national holiday in Mexico, I don’t think. It is indeed a celebration in the town of Puebla, Mexico, where in the 19th century the Mexican army beat the French in the aptly named “Battle of Puebla”.

How it came to be an American event, I have no clue. It probably has something to do with a penchant for tequila and tacos (ironically that is also more tex mex than authentic Mexican, much like the holiday :) )

Anyway, despite an insanely crowded downtown Dos Caminos, my friends and I had a great time on one of the first truly summery days of the year. We drank, we talked, we laughed, and probably danced at some point… Some prickly pear margaritas and a terrible McDonald’s meal later (I forgot to eat, didn’t even get Dos Caminos yummy guacamole!), I had my first real hangover of the year also. Viva Mexico!

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