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My Nephew Rocks - Literally!
January 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Baby, The Alex
Down in DC this weekend visiting the in-laws, and more importantly, my 2 year old nephew Stewart. After helping my brother-in-law Rob set his drum set back up in their newly (and very nicely!) renovated basement, I discovered just how much Stewart likes the drums… in fact the only thing he seems to like more [...]
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Berrywild Fro-Yo
January 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · Quick Food, The Alex
Look everyone, it’s another fro-yo chain! Just what this city needs in this time of economic crisis and bone chilling cold. I don’t know much about Berrywild, but there do seem to be a few of them springing up. I came across this one after a visit to the acupuncturist and figured I’d give it [...]
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Merkley Lunch: Phil’s Pizza
January 22nd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Quick Food, The Alex
Ok, so I’ve been working at Merkley + Partners here on Varick St for a long time (8 years!) and in all that time I’ve never actually set foot in Phil’s Pizza, a tiny box of a place right down the street. While I love pizza, it’s never really been a lunch food for me, [...]
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Movie Review: Get Smart
January 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Movies, The Alex
I wasn’t expecting much from Get Smart, a big screen adaptation of the hit TV series from the 60’s about the super secret American spy agency CONTROL and their never ending battle with arch enemy KAOS. I never really watched the show, and given the usual quality of movie adaptations of TV shows…well let’s just [...]
Potbelly Subs
January 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Quick Food, The Alex
I’m a huge fan of Potbelly Subs. Head and shoulders above the other sub chains. Sadly, there are none in NYC - and as of yet no immediate plans to expand there (trust me, I checked - and they’re corporate owned not franchise based). However, whenever I’m in DC or Michigan visiting family, I make [...]
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The Baby is near!
January 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Baby, The Alex
Ok, so in case you hadn’t heard, we have a baby on the way. Everything’s been great so far (although the 15 hours of childbirth classes seem like a bit much), at least from my perspective - I’m sure E’s got a slightly different perspective since she’s the one carrying the bowling ball. Anyhow, I’ve [...]
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My Sister Sings!
January 17th, 2009 · No Comments · The Alex, Uncategorized
Hey all, check out this great new song that my sister wrote and sang. I even helped a bit with the final master. And before you say it…yes, she got all the talent in the family.
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Flash Review - Baby Mamma
January 17th, 2009 · No Comments · Movies, The Alex
Hey - a movie review. That’s 3 posts in one day for those of you counting. Which makes 3 more posts than in the past 9 or so months. Anyhow, to the film.
A Tina Fey vehicle, written and directed by Michael McCullers (best know for co-writing the Austin Powers films), Baby Mama is a sadly [...]
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Murray’s Cheese - Smores
January 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Quick Food, The Alex
Quickie Update. Said there would be frequent ones, let’s see if I can keep that up. Read about these smores on serious eats, my favorite food blog out there (Ed Levine is a foodie genius) and had to try them. Once again, Ed steers you right. These are incredible. The dark chocolate is rich and [...]
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Faicco’s Pork Store - The Italian Special
January 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Restaurants, The Alex
Ok, so it’s been about…oh, forever since I’ve posted anything to here. Let’s say it started with some technical glitches that translated into long term laziness. Well no more! I promise that from now on there will be frequent and probably largely meaningless posts.
Anyhow, down to business. It’s time to start blogging my work lunches.
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