Tuesday, February 28, 2006
A Trip to China in Brooklyn
A stroll through Sunset Park leads to lots of sweet baked goods, great Chinese toys, and an amazing variety of fish. Join in an exploration of this little-known Brooklyn neighborhood, one of New York's three Chinatowns.
Places Mentioned
Kai Feng Fu Dumpling House, 4801 8th Avenue
Gaoming Bakery, 5110 8th Avenue
Peng Cheng Trading Inc., 5102 8th Avenue
Long River Trading Inc., 5416 8th Avenue
Yee Sing Hing, 5520 8th Avenue
Fu Wang Food Store, 5724 8th Avenue
New Seawide Seafood Restaurant, 5810 8th Avenue
Ren Ten Tea, 5817 8th Avenue
Tien Lung Aquarium Shop, 5822 8th Avenue
Rico's Tacos, 505 51st Street (at 5th Avenue)
Neuva Victoria, 4803 5th Avenue
Sunset Park, between 41st and 44th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Skating on the Other Wollman Rink
Inspired by the Olympics to try some skating? Prospect Park's Kate Wollman Rink is a great place to practice your skills (or gain new ones).
Places and People Mentioned
Kate Wollman Rink, Prospect Park (718) 287-6431
Dinah Bazer, an instructor offering skating lessons for all ages, dbny9@aol.com
Sunday, February 19, 2006
A Game of Chess at Noguchi
The Noguchi Museum is a peaceful getaway and through March 5th it's also a great place for a game of chess. The Imagery of Chess Revisited brings together works from the historical 1944 exhibition organized by Max Ernst and Marcel Duchamp. And, of course, chess sets are available to play while you're there.
Museum Mentioned
The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Road (Vernon Blvd)
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Little Russia by the Sea
A trip to Brighton Beach is a great way to get a taste of Russian culture. This podcast offers suggestions for an afternoon stroll along Brighton Beach Avenue and the boardwalk.
Shops Mentioned
Taste of Russia, 219 Brighton Beach Avenue
Southern Gastronom, 239 Brighton Beach Avenue
M & I International, 249 Brighton Beach Avenue
St. Petersburg Books, 230 Brighton Beach Avenue
Russian Favorite Gifts, 292 Brighton Beach Avenue
Vintage Foods, 287 Brighton Beach Avenue
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Egon Schiele at Neue Galerie
It's a blizzard, so get out and enjoy the snow! And when you're ready to come in from the cold, consider going to the final days of the Egon Schiele exhibition at Neue Galerie. This podcast offers a look at Schiele and tips on planning your visit.
Museum Mentioned
Neue Galerie New York: Museum for German and Austrian Art, 1048 Fifth Avenue (at 86th Street)
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Three Downtown Romances
Looking for inspiration for Valentines Day? These pairings in three different downtown neighborhoods give you a choice of styles: Art and Culture; Traditional Romance; or Sweet and Sexy.
Shops and Museum Mentioned
Other Music, 15 E. 4th Street
Merchants House, 29 E. 4th Street
Polux Fleuriste, 248 Mott Street
Ceci Cela, 55 Spring Street
Babeland, 94 Rivington
Economy Candy, 108 Rivington
Saturday, February 04, 2006
Chelsea Gallery Tour (+ a little fashion)
A selection of current exhibitions can help you get started on your own gallery tour. You'll pass a lot of galleries while you check out the shows mentioned in the audio blog. So window-shop and if something catches your eye, drop in. In honor of Olympus Fashion Week, which opened yesterday in Bryant Park, I've also included a couple of fashion influenced exhibitions.
Exhibitions Mentioned
Andrea Zittel "Critical Spaces" through 5/17 at New Museum of Contemporary Art, 556 W. 22nd Street
Alec Soth "Niagra" through 2/25 at Gagosian, 555 W. 24th Street
Thomas Hirschhorn "Superficial Engagement" through 2/11 at Gladstone Gallery, 515 W. 24th Street
Roxy Paine through 2/25 at James Cohan, 533 W. 26th Street
One Hour Photo (pictured above) through 2/28, 112 W. 44th Street (see oneshotnewyork.com for open hours)
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
A Winter Day at the Bronx Zoo
A warm winter day at the Bronx Zoo can be a real treat. There are plenty of animals to snuggle up with and the summer crowds are no where to be found. You'll feel like you have the whole place to yourself! The audio podcast (recorded at the zoo via cell phone) gives some tips to make the most of your trip.
