Never Walk Out on You

This song is amazing. I have been listening to it over and over. Be forewarned it is addictive.

Never Walk on You

Enjoy

I love this Sunscreen

I picked up some of this (Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist) at Ricky's. I was looking for something else and got this instead. I love it. It goes on fast and is really weightless. It works very well and stays on even after a lot of physical activity.

I got the SPF 70, not the 30 pictured above. I was used to use Hawaiian Tropic Ozone SPF 70. That's what I went into Ricky's to buy, cause they are the only people that stock it (although not consistently). This is a far better product. Although Hawaiian Tropic has reformulated the 70 since Mexoryl was approved by the FDA. I think a trip back to Ricky's, and some comparative testing is in my future.

Gelati Quest

This summer I has been about a couple of things for me:

1. Cheap Chinese massage
2. the falafel at Taim, and
   
3. finding the best gelato in the city

So far I have hit three palces, there are more in the cards, I just need to do some cardio to work off the first three.

1. L'Arte Del Gelato

I have been going to the 75 7th ave location (between Bleeker and W4th). The have great traditional gelato. The flavors like panna cotta, tiramisu, and Nutella. Some of the flavors are a little more on the fun side (like yogurt) but really they are all time tested winners.

They also have a location in the Chelsea Market.

2. Cones



Cones (272 Bleecker St) is not gelato, but ice cream. I went at the suggestion of a friend. It was great classic American style ice cream. It was dense for ice cream and fatty. It was some of the best ice cream I have tasted (the mocha chocolate chip was excelent), but in all I prefer gelato. It has less air, less fat and is served 15 degrees warmer. All these things help give it a stronger flavor.

3. Il Laboratorio Del Gelato


I have been meaning to go to this place for a while (95 Orchard St. between Broome & Delancey Sts). I got an assignment from Conde Nast yesterday that got me in the neighborhood and I couldn't resist. I went with my editor. The guy behind the counter was like a gelato sommelier. It took 7 minutes and twice as many tastings to decide on a flavor. I went with fresh fig. My editor went with tarragon with pink pepper. Both were amazing. The fig started off as nothing much, but after 15 seconds the flavor grows and becomes intense.

The place is true to it's name. They are a lab with strange and fantastic flavors like buttermilk and Guinness. If you are in the mood for a wild experience stop by and have whatever odd flavors they have out.

Yetta Kurland Pride March

Yesterday was the Pride March in NYC.

My dear friend Yetta Kurland is running for City Council in District 3. I photographed her and her supporters as they made their way down 5th ave. Below is Yetta on 5h with her two Italian Greyhounds.


One of Yetta's biggest supporters is Chef Josie from Top Chef. She came out to march and throw the football around a bit. There were times that I feared for the people on the side walk, that girl has one hell of an arm.


It was a crazy day. The weather was intense. It poured right as we started and then a few hours later as we hit the West Village the sky opened up again.


Despite the rain the crowds were enthusiastic and supportive. It was a great time.

Maddie's Bat Mitzvah

I want to say Mazel Tov to Maddie and her family on her Bat Mitzvah.

It was a great day and the party was amazing.

Yael's Bat Mitzvah

This weekend I got to shoot Yael's Bat Mitzvah. It was a joyous celebration. I had a great time as did all the guests.

Mazel Tov Yael, Mayrav, Saul, Noa, Yael's grandparents, and extended family.

Etienne De Crecy- Le Patron Est Devenu Fou!

I was looking around for something else by this French house act that debuted about 10 years ago and I came across this.



It has been stuck in my head ever since.

I like that it is simple but elegant. It also has a little bit of tension, with a nice payoff.