Archive for January, 2009
Nothing But Net: For the Week of Jan. 22 – Jan. 28
Most LIers have been to Penn Station at one time or another. And while it’s a great hub for transportation, Penn Station’s greatest strength is its range of musical performers. In the past month, I’ve seen an excellent blues guitarist, a pair of singers dressed like The Supremes, and a Stomp-like group.
IL Felice Ristorante
There is truly something great about dining at an Italian restaurant that is owned and operated by the chef—such as IL Felice (Fe-Lee-Che) Ristorante in Seaford, the same owner as the IL Felice Ristorante of Long Island City that is known for quality dining since 1986.
The Best of the Best 2009
Tens of thousands of people voted in our Best of Long Island 2009 competition, and in all, we handed out more than 500 awards in 175 categories.
Pilgrimage of Patriots
It’s Sunday morning at my friend Chris Twarowski’s apartment in the heart of Washington, D.C., two days before Barack Obama’s historic inauguration. Chris is brewing some Kenyan coffee in honor of Obama.
Wage Against the Machine
Personally I have never really given much thought to the pay of elected officials because we have the ability to fire them. But a few weeks ago, Congress actually gave itself a raise shortly after its public repudiation of Wall Street and the auto industry.
