May 7, 1990
I was a camper at JKST (Julian Krinsky school of tennis) based at Haverford college. I was playing golf in the mornings, squash or tennis in the afternoons. As part of the golf program, we volunteered at the Tylenol Kids Classic, a golf tournament held in the Philly Area. In the morning time, i held the sign behind Bill Glasson, showing his score. In the afternoon, we worked the ropes for a celebrity skins game between Michael Jordan, Frank Gifford, Joe Morgan and Mike Schmidt. Great field, but making it even better was the emergence of Charles Barkley caddying for MJ. Dressed to the nines with pom pom on head, socks raised, looking like Payne Stewart with no NFL affiliation, Barkley was reduced to a side show.
I have been a lifelong sixers fan and modeled my game after Sir Charles himself. So obviously i took a few pictures. Barkley sees this and turns to me, "kid, if you take another FBOMB'in picture of me, i'm gonna shove that FBOMB'in camera down your FBOMB'in throat". I WAS TRAUMATIZED. I can understand the frustration of not being able to participate (Barkley supposedly didn't have the game to play) , but if he was gonna be so touchy, he shouldn't have taken the gig. Guarantee you he'd remember this incident.
The real shame of this story is that i have no idea whatsoever what became of this roll of film. Barkley was traded the following year for Hornacek in a really bad deal, and i was probably the only Sixers fan happy about it.
Next Blog is going to be about a good celebrity encounter from my past.
Have a great weekend.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Robert, Landmarc, AT+T Wireless, Garage Sale Gold
The company i work for, Ark Restaurants http://www.arkrestaurants.com/ recently opened a new restaurant, Robert. It is located at Columbus circle on the top floor of the Museum of Art and Design. Kim (my incredible wife) and I went the other night for a cocktail and were both blown away by the sophistication of the view, the room and the service. We are excited to go back and try the food, the menu was great. This is a non-trendy, old NY kind of place. It is going to be a tough tough ticket. (this review would not have changed an iota if i were not affiliated with the company)
We then crossed the street to go to Landmarc at the TWC, a goto for us when we have no reservation. LOVE this place, as it is informal, the food is a solid B+ and the value on the wine list has no equal. Their whole concept is to mark up their wine less, and because of this they get product from vineyards that normally don't supply New York restaurants. We got a half bottle of Merry Edwards Sauv Blanc and it was unbelievable. Normally we go here with a group and share lots of stuff. Their risotto is pretty good, as are the marrow bones. They are known for their mussels and steaks though. This time, I ordered a burger and it absolutely blew me away. It was steaky, charred on the out and bloody on the in. It was served on an Onion Foccacia Roll that held everything in place perfectly. It was aged steaky meat and I can't wait to go back and have another!
I beat up my phones. So after a year and a half with the current one, i went to Fusion Wireless in Port Washington. The guy who helped me, Sandy Blane, knows how to serve a customer. In ten minutes i walked out with a new blackberry with my entire memory reprogrammed. I asked virtually no questions, he just let me know the best deal going on. I laid out $64 for the new phone and i have a $100 gift card on the way. But we all know how big a pain in the @ss getting all the paperwork together for a rebate is. Cut this, paste this, copy this and mail. He did it all for me, put it in a pre-addressed envelope and all i had to do was stamp and mail it. Very satisfying.
A house a few doors down from us was recently sold. They were having a garage sale this past weekend and i decided to check if they were selling some stuff we have been searching for. Lo and behold, the gentleman was selling his CD's!!! For $40 i picked up every Pearl Jam, STP, and Nirvana disc, as well as various Foo Fighters, Live, Alice in Chains, Journey discs. There were also like 10 soundtracks, some Richard marx (yippee, j/k) discs. All in all about 85 discs. Think i am going to start looking for more garage sales. Shame the couple is moving, they were very nice.
Til Next Time
And yes, i am avoiding any Mets discussions at the moment.
http://www.robertatmad.com/
http://www.landmarc-restaurant.com/
http://www.merryedwards.com/
Fusion wireless is at 65 Main St. in Port
We then crossed the street to go to Landmarc at the TWC, a goto for us when we have no reservation. LOVE this place, as it is informal, the food is a solid B+ and the value on the wine list has no equal. Their whole concept is to mark up their wine less, and because of this they get product from vineyards that normally don't supply New York restaurants. We got a half bottle of Merry Edwards Sauv Blanc and it was unbelievable. Normally we go here with a group and share lots of stuff. Their risotto is pretty good, as are the marrow bones. They are known for their mussels and steaks though. This time, I ordered a burger and it absolutely blew me away. It was steaky, charred on the out and bloody on the in. It was served on an Onion Foccacia Roll that held everything in place perfectly. It was aged steaky meat and I can't wait to go back and have another!
I beat up my phones. So after a year and a half with the current one, i went to Fusion Wireless in Port Washington. The guy who helped me, Sandy Blane, knows how to serve a customer. In ten minutes i walked out with a new blackberry with my entire memory reprogrammed. I asked virtually no questions, he just let me know the best deal going on. I laid out $64 for the new phone and i have a $100 gift card on the way. But we all know how big a pain in the @ss getting all the paperwork together for a rebate is. Cut this, paste this, copy this and mail. He did it all for me, put it in a pre-addressed envelope and all i had to do was stamp and mail it. Very satisfying.
A house a few doors down from us was recently sold. They were having a garage sale this past weekend and i decided to check if they were selling some stuff we have been searching for. Lo and behold, the gentleman was selling his CD's!!! For $40 i picked up every Pearl Jam, STP, and Nirvana disc, as well as various Foo Fighters, Live, Alice in Chains, Journey discs. There were also like 10 soundtracks, some Richard marx (yippee, j/k) discs. All in all about 85 discs. Think i am going to start looking for more garage sales. Shame the couple is moving, they were very nice.
Til Next Time
And yes, i am avoiding any Mets discussions at the moment.
http://www.robertatmad.com/
http://www.landmarc-restaurant.com/
http://www.merryedwards.com/
Fusion wireless is at 65 Main St. in Port
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Haitian Reality, Texting for charity, Our Country, Feeding America
What happenned in Haiti was TERRIBLE. My heart goes out to each and every person personally affected by this tragedy.
What was going on before the earthquake was equally tragic. Home of poverty, illiteracy, political instability, Haiti has been a bastion of all of the problems typical of a third world nation. They have been virtually ignored, despite the humanitarian atrocities taking place there on a daily basis.
The enormous death toll was exacerbated by shoddy building materials, overcrowding and a host of existing problems that have been virtually ignored by the world.
It is great that everyone is opening their wallets, texting relief and feeling genuine compassion for their plight.
That said, we have our own problems in this country. Why can't we all motivate to donate locally. There are millions of Americans living meal to meal. They call this food insecurity. http://www.feedingamerica.org/ is an organization focused on making sure our own residents are fed. You can donate $5 on your cell phone bill by texting FEED to 90999.
I am not saying that you should not donate money to Haiti, just while you are feeling generous, don't forget about our own people.
What was going on before the earthquake was equally tragic. Home of poverty, illiteracy, political instability, Haiti has been a bastion of all of the problems typical of a third world nation. They have been virtually ignored, despite the humanitarian atrocities taking place there on a daily basis.
The enormous death toll was exacerbated by shoddy building materials, overcrowding and a host of existing problems that have been virtually ignored by the world.
It is great that everyone is opening their wallets, texting relief and feeling genuine compassion for their plight.
That said, we have our own problems in this country. Why can't we all motivate to donate locally. There are millions of Americans living meal to meal. They call this food insecurity. http://www.feedingamerica.org/ is an organization focused on making sure our own residents are fed. You can donate $5 on your cell phone bill by texting FEED to 90999.
I am not saying that you should not donate money to Haiti, just while you are feeling generous, don't forget about our own people.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Them Crooked Vultures, Cooking Tips, Parking Links and More
Many have asked me why i am not writing about food.
Simple answer is that is what i do for a living, and that wouldn't be much of an escape.
Complicated answer is that i think that there are way too many people critiquing food and not enough enjoying it. Lots of work goes into cooking and serving meals, i'd rather not be the critical one.
Had a few meals recently though worth checking in on.
Sriprithai (number 1 rated Thai in NY) opened a branch in East Williston (next to Roslyn) and it is by FAR the best Thai I have had. HOT HOT HOT, if you are sensitive order mild. Delicious, can't wait to go back.
Trata of Hamptons and City fame opened in the old Buongusto space in the old town of Roslyn. Beautiful space, good vibe, great food. Expensive place, happy to have had a gift card (thanks Larry)
Cooking Tips in response to recent queries
Use chicken stock instead of water next time you make rice, you won't believe the difference.
If it was refrigerated when you bought it, put it in the fridge. If it wasn't, then don't. If you cut it open, put it in the fridge regardless of where it came from.
Mets got their man in Bay. Hope he comes through. Doug Davis and Benji Molina will hopefully be next.
If you are a rock fan and aren't listening to Them Crooked Vultures, time to get on board.
John Paul Jones (Zepplin), Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stoneage) comprise the group. The hit single, "Newfang" has a great beat and the other tracks are the kind that grow on you quickly.
Also, this video of Weezer covering MGMT and GAGA has to be watched. I am not really a weezer fan, but a fan of this song, it is really ON.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_8GNaEVCPU
Few helpful links before ending this edition
http://www.centralparking.com/ for discounted NYC parking vouchers
http://www.bestparking.com/ to find cheapest parking at time and place of your travel
Hope you had great vacations or got a lot done while everyone else was away.
Happy New Year
Simple answer is that is what i do for a living, and that wouldn't be much of an escape.
Complicated answer is that i think that there are way too many people critiquing food and not enough enjoying it. Lots of work goes into cooking and serving meals, i'd rather not be the critical one.
Had a few meals recently though worth checking in on.
Sriprithai (number 1 rated Thai in NY) opened a branch in East Williston (next to Roslyn) and it is by FAR the best Thai I have had. HOT HOT HOT, if you are sensitive order mild. Delicious, can't wait to go back.
Trata of Hamptons and City fame opened in the old Buongusto space in the old town of Roslyn. Beautiful space, good vibe, great food. Expensive place, happy to have had a gift card (thanks Larry)
Cooking Tips in response to recent queries
Use chicken stock instead of water next time you make rice, you won't believe the difference.
If it was refrigerated when you bought it, put it in the fridge. If it wasn't, then don't. If you cut it open, put it in the fridge regardless of where it came from.
Mets got their man in Bay. Hope he comes through. Doug Davis and Benji Molina will hopefully be next.
If you are a rock fan and aren't listening to Them Crooked Vultures, time to get on board.
John Paul Jones (Zepplin), Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters) and Josh Homme (Queens of the Stoneage) comprise the group. The hit single, "Newfang" has a great beat and the other tracks are the kind that grow on you quickly.
Also, this video of Weezer covering MGMT and GAGA has to be watched. I am not really a weezer fan, but a fan of this song, it is really ON.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_8GNaEVCPU
Few helpful links before ending this edition
http://www.centralparking.com/ for discounted NYC parking vouchers
http://www.bestparking.com/ to find cheapest parking at time and place of your travel
Hope you had great vacations or got a lot done while everyone else was away.
Happy New Year
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