The wait is over!!! Only 3 more days until BSG season 4!

On April 4th, Battlestar Galactica returns for it's final season (10PM / SciFi).

We haven't been this excited to watch TV again since the season finale of the Sopranos last year, or the return of Nip/Tuck, or the return of The Shield...

If you need a recap, watch this most excellent short Battlestar Galactica: What the frak is going on? The first 3-seasons recapped in 8 minutes!

Hummus, haydari, babagounoush, muammara & dolmas!

Having sunday dinner at Turqua Turkish Grill.

Too crowded at Abraco this afternoon

Too crowded at Abraco this afternoon
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No espresso for me today :(

Espresso and cappuccino

Espresso and cappuccino
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Celebrating Tina's birthday at Il Carrallo on Prince Street. Wish I took a photo of the seafood fettucini - it was beyond amazing!

Trying another portuguese wine

After an intense spin class, having vietnamese and vino at Lan Cafe.

Wine: Fonte Serrana, regional Alentejano, 2004 (tasty red table wine, a bargain at under $10)

Last night's dessert

Last night's dessert
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Ah, it arrived Wed night and already two slices of the beloved vegan red velvet cake were sold!

(Old) Parking lot, (New) Hotel

(Old) Parking lot, (New) Hotel
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The parking lot on bowery and E 4 street will be the location of a high rise condo, while the new glass Cooper Hotel should be opening by Fall 2008.

Beer, Love and Happiness

Beer, Love and Happiness
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Outside the beer room at Whole Foods Bowery.

Monday Lunch at Rice

Monday Lunch at Rice
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Quick set lunch at Rice on Elizabeth St.:
-black beans & lebanese rice
-soy meatballs & thai black rice

Monday: late lunch at Rice NoHo

(3pm) Sweet serenity...it's quiet here..only one other table...ella fitzgerald playing on the stereo...life is good!

Guilty as charged...that slice was mine!

I admit...I am addicted to the vegan Red Velvet cake that they serve at The Bean Coffee and Tea on First Avenue.

Dave Gahan sighting explained

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I've been telling friends about my recent sighting of Depeche Mode frontman, Dave Gahan, in the West Village. Each time people ask, how does he look now...well, to be honest -- he looks exactly the same as I remember during the "Music For The Masses" tour in the 80s. But check out this video for the most excellent song, "I Feel Loved" -- you'll get the idea how good he and the rest of the band still look -- and sound.

Seen on stanton street

The return of alfresco dining (and drinking). (Epsteins)

Bathroom line at starbucks delancey

The line for the one bathroom at this starbucks is over 15-people deep. Glad I have a trained bladder...the secret is out...starbucks = public restroom.

Sticks out like a (blue) thumb.

Sticks out like a (blue) thumb.
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(Seen on Delancey Street) The Blue condo: the impetus of gentrification on the Lower East Side.

Thursday lunch main dish recap: shrimp pad thai

Thursday lunch main dish recap: shrimp pad thai
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I was quite impressed...lots of fresh shrimp (at least 10)!

First day of spring!

Yesterday it was raining like a mutha...winter went out on a wet note. So today, the first day of Spring, I start the listening with "Spring" from the Four Seasons by Vivaldi.

Thursday lunch app: shrimp tom yum

Wow, that was spicy!

Post yoga indulgence..vino

Sharing dinner with our friend C at Lan Cafe....after a grueling yoga class...we're indulging in wine and vegetarian vietnamese food!

(wine: monte das a nforas, alentejano 2006...awesome portuguese wine)

Alleyway on rainy day

Alleyway on rainy day
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View from the silk building. nyc

@ counter restaurant: wow...$665 martini!

Tuesday lunch

Healthy turkish vegetarian combination at Istanbul Grill in w. Village:
Baba gounoush, shepherd salad, hummus, tabouli, tabouli and grape leaves.

Sunday night dinner: Una don at Sobaya

Sunday night dinner: Una don at Sobaya
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Small portion $9

Sunday dinner: Yasai soba at Sobaya

Sunday dinner: Yasai soba at Sobaya
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Beverage tonite: green tea

After a heavy weekend of intoxication.....exersizing judgment and going with hot green tea....and coconut water at home.

Its back....the return of the vegan red velvet cake!

Second cake they delivered to the Bean this week!

My dog bit me...b/c he wuvs me. :D

It was totally my fault (hard play)...bit it hurts like a b***!

Almost gone...vegan red velvet cake from The Bean

Almost gone...vegan red velvet cake from The Bean
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This time i only had one slice i swear!

Spring is around the corner...

Spring is around the corner...
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Despite it being a grey day out...the yellows of the mini cooper and the flowers forsythias really stand out.

My blogger bad: updates!

Been on a roll updating until now...

I guess it's because I've been having too much vegan red velvet cake!

Monday dinner: Yakitori heaven

Monday dinner: Yakitori heaven
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(the racks of skewers....soon to be grilled!)

Back at oh! taisho....nicer interior, but different menu from the original yakitori taisho.

But just as delish...and cheap!

Live vlogging at Gimme Coffee

Raw video recap of the "gilbraltar" the "secret" espresso drink at Gimme Coffee (it's not on the menu!!!).

A cross between a macchiato and a cappuccino....but PERFECT...so balanced, so smooth yet robust.....no need to add any sugar!

Rice on elizabeth street

Rice on elizabeth street
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The cozy, minimalist interior at the latest incarnation of rice ... Still great asian inspired comfort food.

Sunday midnight supper

Sunday midnight supper
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Have been addicted to Yakitori Taisho - at $1.25 to $2.50 a skewer...you can eat like a king/queen for less than $12!

Lively at DBA

Lively at DBA
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Wow, even on a sunday night, dba in the East Village is lively and packed at the bar!

Enjoying a pint of Boddington's courtesy of the best bartender in NYC on a Sunday night.

Lazy sunday

Taking mugsy shopping in Nolita....

Pizza horder

Second slice.....2 bros pizza

Surreal pizza moment!

@ st. Marks and 2nd ave

Pizza yum...

Appetizer: margarita slice at vinny vincenz

BFF

Amen to that!

Le petit dejeuner

At MoJo coffee in the west village...stopped in for a coffee and pain au chocolat & to review daily target praxis before work.

Wed lunch: Chipotle Mex Grill

Wed lunch: Chipotle Mex Grill
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I couldn't resist!

Mid-day lunch

Mid-day lunch
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Philly seitan sandwich and a boylan cola. Tastes gooey like philly cheese steak....but then i remember how much i don't like the messiness of philly cheese steaks.

Wish I were here

Cancun
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Cancun!

Lunch: Veg curry and saag paneer

At madras cafe: $6.95 lunch special

Scene of the crime

Scene of the crime
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Had way too many yakitori sticks at yakitori taisho. Plentiful yes, scrumptuous definitely!

Labels: yakitori taisho nyc

Late dinner

Late dinner
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Plate of vegetable yakitori at yakitori taisho on saint marks place.