Second Avenue Deli

Had lunch today with an old friend from college at the world famous Second Avenue Deli... now, just off 3rd Avenue at 33rd Street.

When I first came to NYC around 1993 I lived (or rather, squatted, for a short time) across the street from the Second Avenue Deli's original location at 2nd Ave and 10th Street and only ate there once. I remember enjoying it a lot back then; the food, the staff, and the halvah! It was my first REAL introduction to learning what being a "New Yorker" was all about.

I hadn't been back since (I think the main reason was I that I had no money or job and it was too pricey). But today, I got a taste of all that back (literally). Matzoh Ball Soup, Pastrami Sandwich, pickles... all of it great and all of it reminded me of why I still love NYC so much. I may live in Jersey now, but I really LIVE in NYC.

I think my college buddy enjoyed it too.

New Headshots!

It's about time I got new headshots, and it's happening this SUNDAY MORNING! I'm pretty stoked about it for a couple of reasons. One of which is they're being done by an amazingly talented friend of mine Laura Rose. I know she's going to do an amazing job. But I think the reason I'm MOST excited is that later in the afternoon I'll be hanging out in NYC with my best & oldest friend Eric. MAN-DATE! No wives, no kids, just two guys hangin' out in NYC. Ummmm, after typing that, I feel kinda weird. Oh well, I'm sure nothing strange will happen if we go out and do a lot of drinking and stuff. WHAT AM I TYPING?! Well, I'm sure you'll find out what happens later...