June262011
How Hipsters Eat Apples (Taken with instagram)

How Hipsters Eat Apples (Taken with instagram)
April192011
Why are this douche canoe’s ads all over the Mount Vernon Square metro station???

Why are this douche canoe’s ads all over the Mount Vernon Square metro station???
April182011

In my continued anthropological study of hipsters, I have stumbled upon a most curious behavior: the hipster approach to making lemonade.

Unlike normal people who simply mix lemon juice, water and sugar, the hipster breaks out a POT and automatic citrus juicer to make this perennial Summer refresher.

The hipster makes a simple syrup, eschewing the commoner’s more pedestrian approach of stirring sugar into water. Taking things one step further, the hipster insists on freshly squeezed lemon juice, turning their noses up at store bought bottled juice. Watch as the hipster juices his beloved lemons for his lemonade.
April162011
The perfect bite (Taken with instagram)

The perfect bite (Taken with instagram)
April122011

http://theunconformingbridalfair.yolasite.com/

I’m not too sure how “nonconforming” an event hosted by a company called Pink Dot Concepts will be, but I’m intrigued enough by this self titled Nonconforming Bridal Fair to plunk down money for a ticket. Well two tickets actually since I’m dragging the Boy along. The event will be at the ARTiculate Gallery on 16th Street on May 1, 2011. Let’s see just how DC views nontraditional weddings. Or openly mock them for trying.

April102011
I am doing an intense anthropological study in which I explore the curious habits of hipsters. By following The Boy around with my iPhone. This is the first in a series of photos exploring how hipsters perform tasks similar to those of normal people. This is entitled “How Hipsters Watch Movies”. Because hipsters are too cool for a movie theater. Instead, they seek out alternate means of viewing the moving image. This was a mutoscope at the Museum of Moving Images in Astoria, Queens. It’s basically a flip book in a fancy booth but hipsters insist on using obscure words to describe their hobbies.

I am doing an intense anthropological study in which I explore the curious habits of hipsters. By following The Boy around with my iPhone. This is the first in a series of photos exploring how hipsters perform tasks similar to those of normal people.

This is entitled “How Hipsters Watch Movies”. Because hipsters are too cool for a movie theater. Instead, they seek out alternate means of viewing the moving image. This was a mutoscope at the Museum of Moving Images in Astoria, Queens. It’s basically a flip book in a fancy booth but hipsters insist on using obscure words to describe their hobbies.
April32011
At the suggestion of Kelly from eat make read (a fantastic NY food blog), we headed to Frankie’s 457 for my birthday dinner. And let me tell you, the woman knows her food! Everything was flavorful and hearty, with the house made cavatelli stealing the show. The roasted vegetable salad was another unexpected surprise: carrots, beets, spinach, cauliflower and asparagus tosses in a vinegary marinade and baked to a golden perfection. And since it was my birthday, we indulged in a bit of dessert. I had the ricotta cheesecake, which was good. But The Boy’s vanilla bean creme brûlée stole my heart. The rich custard screamed vanilla, with flecks of vanilla bean dotting the white, pillowy landscape. And the burnt sugar cracked beautifully under the weight of our spoons. I could have happily eaten this dinner as my last meal. And considering how scary our cab driver was taking turns, it almost was!

At the suggestion of Kelly from eat make read (a fantastic NY food blog), we headed to Frankie’s 457 for my birthday dinner. And let me tell you, the woman knows her food!

Everything was flavorful and hearty, with the house made cavatelli stealing the show. The roasted vegetable salad was another unexpected surprise: carrots, beets, spinach, cauliflower and asparagus tosses in a vinegary marinade and baked to a golden perfection. And since it was my birthday, we indulged in a bit of dessert. I had the ricotta cheesecake, which was good. But The Boy’s vanilla bean creme brûlée stole my heart. The rich custard screamed vanilla, with flecks of vanilla bean dotting the white, pillowy landscape. And the burnt sugar cracked beautifully under the weight of our spoons.

I could have happily eaten this dinner as my last meal. And considering how scary our cab driver was taking turns, it almost was!
1AM
I am obsessed with old typewriters. I wanted to buy this one but realized I didn’t have anymore space in my luggage. Contemplated leaving all my clothes in order to bring this back.

I am obsessed with old typewriters. I wanted to buy this one but realized I didn’t have anymore space in my luggage. Contemplated leaving all my clothes in order to bring this back.
April22011
I looooovvvveeeee beef jerky. It’s almost unhealthy really but I’ve probably eaten my weight in jerky over the course of my lifetime. So when I saw the Kings County Jerky Company booth at the Brooklyn Flea, I came to a screeching halt. I got to talking to the guys at the booth and found out KCJC started on their Brooklyn balcony back in 2008. Now they have a complete operation in a commercial kitchen where they butcher pasture raised beef from two local farms. All of their jerky marinades are made using fresh ingredients and aren’t the typical jerky flavors. My favorite? Their Korean BBQ jerky. The Boy bought me a bag and it’s almost gone. Luckily, they have an online store. And a new loyal customer.

I looooovvvveeeee beef jerky. It’s almost unhealthy really but I’ve probably eaten my weight in jerky over the course of my lifetime. So when I saw the Kings County Jerky Company booth at the Brooklyn Flea, I came to a screeching halt.

I got to talking to the guys at the booth and found out KCJC started on their Brooklyn balcony back in 2008. Now they have a complete operation in a commercial kitchen where they butcher pasture raised beef from two local farms. All of their jerky marinades are made using fresh ingredients and aren’t the typical jerky flavors. My favorite? Their Korean BBQ jerky. The Boy bought me a bag and it’s almost gone. Luckily, they have an online store. And a new loyal customer.
9PM
I can think of a few people from my past that should own this.

I can think of a few people from my past that should own this.
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