Photography
Here are some random snaps I took in April and May. A nice break from all the food photos eh? Everyone should really take a moment and just take in all the great scenes and architecture NYC has to offer. Try not to walk too fast or you'll miss some things like the beautiful reflected lights on the library or the intense shadows during sunset or a group of women dancing at night.
Chris and Beth, the day the sign for their store, Eastern District, went up.
So it's been two years since I started my photo project, Foodaissance. Well actually I started this back in the summer of 2010 but didn't really get the name and site together till April of 2011. It's been quite a journey since when I first started. Obviously the best thing that came out of this project, is the chance to meet all the wonderful food people I have met and happy to call them my friends! This was one of my main goals for this project, to meet the people behind the foods I eat on a regular basis. And to try and keep that relationship going because I want to support them even after I finished my project.
The second best thing that came out of this project was my solo show at the James Beard House. That was totally crazy and really couldn't have done it without all the support from family and friends.
Thanks everyone for going on this journey with me and looking forward to meeting many more passionate people!
Nate Smith and Sophie Kamin of Allswell, Melissa and Emily Elsen of 4 & 20 Blackbirds at their Pie for Dinner event.
Melissa Weller at Roberta's
So did you pick up a copy of New York a la Cart yet? No? Then do it now! (Also you should be able to get a copy at a non-digital bookstore now.) We, Siobhan, Alex, Clay and I, had worked on the photos last summer and it was many trips around Midtown, East New York, Red Hook, STATEN ISLAND that included long drives around NYC with Siobhan and Alex singing really bad radio songs.
I absolutely had the best summer last year. Obviously it didn't feel like work, it was more like road tripping around NYC with good friends, eating and photographing. The best part about it was meeting all the different food vendors and hearing their stories.
I really hope you go and get a copy. We worked really hard to bring you, I think, what makes NYC unique from other cities. I have included below book signing and panel discussion dates that I'LL BE ATTENDING. Free hugs for all! Siobhan and Alex aka Blondie and Brownie will have more dates so be sure to check out their site and Twitter for updates. Now go visit a food truck/cart.
Tuesday, April 2nd 12:30p Posman Books at Grand Central Terminal
Wednesday, April 3rd 6-9p 61 Local in Cobble Hill An informal, unofficial book launch party. Come drink with us. Oh and there might just be a sprinkles cake.
Sunday, April 14th 1:30p Panel at Housing Works Cafe for the Downtown Literary Festival
Ok, this is a big one. Tuesday, April 16th 7-9p the powerHouse Arena in DUMBO Besides chatting about the book, The Treats Truck and Morris Grilled Cheese will be there with their trucks from 6 to 7p.
Wednesday, April 17 6:30-8:30p NYPL Mid-Manhattan Library A panel hosted by Siobhan and Alex about food and social media.
Saturday, April 27 (in the afternoon-ish) BookCourt in Cobble Hill
What do you see if you're in Midtown for a day, standing at one spot? Here's Midtown (looking south on 3rd Ave and 44th St) morning, afternoon and night.
