New York 2022
Before leaving the PH - [ ] Call credit card companies - [ ] Call Fitzpatrick and inform them of a late check-in - [ ] Brief Henry on schedules of Electric Studio - [ ] Hire someone to copy files and upload regularly - [ ] Hire a photographer - [ ] Download NY Maps (Google + Apple) - [ ] Tell Hanna to make sure Josine brings a nice dress (and accessories) - [ ] Get Josine's size so you can buy a dress if ever
On Arrival: - get the train card from the JFK air train station - maps
Eat - Russ & Daughters (fish-based takeaway fare). - 179 East Houston St, Lower East Side - 127 Orchard St - Russanddaughters.com - Cafe Cluny - 284 W 12th St (West Village) - Cafecluny.com - Cafe Integral - 149 Elizabeth St (Nolita) - cafeintegral.com
Drink - Dynaco - 1112 Bedford Avenue - Hotel Chantelle - Lower East Side - Jazz. Tickets come with a 2-course dinner - 74 Wythe - Williamsburg, Brooklyn - glass-enclosed rooftop with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline - check concert sched - https://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/best-speakeasies-secret-bars-nyc
Shop - B&H - Modern Anthology - One-off pieces of furniture and other objects for men - 123 Smith St - Modernanthology.com - Chelsea Flea Market - 29th W 25th st - Every Sat and Sun, 8am-5pm - Collectibles - Bushwick Market - 54 Wyckoff Ave - Unique items. Plants, records, knick knacks,vintage cameras, etc - Hester Street Fair - 89 South St (between Pier 17 and Pier 16 on the Seaport Square) - Every Sat and Sun 11am-6pm - Queens Market - 4701 111th St. - Array of bites, art, merchandise from more than 80 countries - Free small-scale cultural performances
Culture - Aperture Foundation Gallery - Photography gallery that not only hosts exhibits but lectures and discussions and workshops - 548 West 28th St, 4th Floor New York - Aperture.org
Photography - Manhattanhenge - May 29, 2022: 8:13 pm (half sun) May 30, 2022: 8:14 pm (full sun) - The best streets to capture the event are the larger cross streets that ensure the best views of the west-northwest horizon (toward New Jersey), including 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, and 57th. Neil DeGrasse Tyson notes, “The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building render 34th Street and 42nd Street especially striking vistas.” -
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SHOPPING LIST - [ ] Small SSD that fits in the Orbit Nest - [ ] Small charger that fits in the Orbit Nest - Anker Nano II 65W? - [ ] DB Ramverk - [ ] Tethertools for Sony A1 - [ ] Phottix batteries / studio lights - [ ] SSD - [ ] Metal strap for Garmin Descent
To Bring - [ ] Aesop travel kit - [ ] Monocle pen - [ ] Harber card case - [ ] Philips razor
Tech to bring - [ ] Bose speakers - [ ] Apple Airpods Max - [ ] Apple Airpods Pro - [ ] Oura ring charger - [ ] Apple Watch
NY Movies - Serendipity - You've Got Mail - When Harry Met Sally - Begin Again - Wicker Park - How To Lose a Guy in 10 days - Bride Wars - Gangs of New York - Sunset Park - Devil Wears Prada - Enchanted - Two Weeks Notice - PS I Love You - Hitch - Friends With Benefits - Main in Manhattan - Home Alone - Music and Lyrics - No Strings Attached - West Side Story - An Affair to Remember -