Fall is the perfect time for a Metro North train ride up into the Hudson Valley and worth spending a full weekend day outside the city. With apps like All Trails you can get information on a number of hikes to easily plan your trip in advance.
Dreamstates is currently on a limited release tour across the United States and was shown at Harlem Stage on Friday. The film, written and directed by Anisia Uzeyman and starring both the director and Saul Williams engages the audience with it’s imagery of the United States, limited dialogue but puissant interactions between the two main characters and a deeply thoughtful soundtrack.
Harlem Stage kicked off their fall season with an incredibly welcoming open house on September 16th. Performances included spoken word, dance, jazz and even a drum circle.
5 cities, 5 incredible experiences as my dad and I traveled through the Apulia Region of Southern Italy. In addition to the food (which alone is reason enough to make the trip) the walking, history, architecture and people make this an adventure to consider for future travel planning.
An 8 hour flight from New York JFK into Rome Leonardo da Vinci airport. A 4 hour train ride southeast into Bari. Another 2 hour train ride further south into Lecce. And a 45 minute cab ride over to Otranto on the Adriatic Sea.
A bit of a trek, but well worth it to explore and eat my way through the Apulia Region of Italy.
Mizuna is a versatile leaf that can be added to a salad such as this or lightly sautéed. I like the shape and texture of the leaves because they have a slight crispness to them. The hearts of palm, goat cheese and artichoke hearts round this dish out nicely.
Citrus and pork go so well together. I like the mix of earthly oregano and tang from the orange juice in this dish.
This is a rich and full bodied soup that is perfect for a chilly fall afternoon. An additional benefit is it’s made in a slow cooker and perfect for people who are busy but want to come home to a delicious meal.
Another tribute to the Union Square Greenmarket for having some of the best ingredients around.
This is a flavorful and easy to make dish that is sure to please friends and family alike.
