http://www.nyceek.com The life of a novice New Yorker Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:28:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm sitting at my local Starbucks and I felt compelled to write. I'm surrounded by probably 60 people, a diverse group from all walks of life. There are a few sets of customers who have really captured my attention. To my right, there are a group of black men, about 8 ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=34 Ever since I saw a celebrity chef enter the elevator in my building, I've been on the lookout for evidence that he actually lives there. Today I think I found it. The picture below was posted on the twitter profile of the person in question. The moldings, walls, and hardwood floors ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=33 It always amazes me how many celebs I cross paths with in New York. It's probably the only place in the world where someone famous can walk down the street and not get harassed by paparazzi or photo/autograph seekers. So far I've seen: Debra Messing Mark Salling (Glee) Steve Earl Chuck Nice (Best Week Ever) Julia ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=32 Hot damn its been more than a year since you've been updated. No excuses, you deserve better than that. Its beginning to feel like I'm approach the end of my east coast adventure and I know I'm going to regret not keeping a journal. Starting today you will not be neglected. As ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=31 Blog - first of all let me say sorry for neglecting you for so long. The last few months have been so hectic with travel, fun, and work that I haven't found the time to sit down and jot down some thoughts. Honestly, it would have been many more months ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=27 Here is an except of Cracked.com's "5 Tiny Mistakes That Lead To Huge Catastrophes" My favorite being: One Switch Leaves New York City in the Dark Apparently because a conEd operator hit a few switches out of order all of New York went dark for 25 hours in the middle of July ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=26 Co-Ed Magazine just put out this article on best practices for tourists. It's so dead on I think a copy should be handed out to everyone stepping off a plane @ JFK. This is my favorite. "J-walking is not only allowed in New York, it’s both expected and necessary. If people ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=25 From Gawker "Dark Knight opens at midnight, and as the previews show, the city gets beat up pretty bad in the epic battle that ensues. New York is always getting destroyed over and over again in movies. Why? Because it looks awesome! Here are clips of the 15 best films featuring ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=24 It's been a minute since I've ventured up to Time Square but next time your in the area check out the new LED billboard by Toshiba. Apparently the resolution on this thing is top notch and it uses a lot less energy than comparable billboards. As fancy as that screen ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=23 I have no idea who Alan Richman is or why he's qualified to rate hamburgers but Gothamist just posted up his top burger joints in the city. Shake Shack - Never been but with that line the shit must be good Burger Joint - I think there was one of these on ... http://www.nyceek.com/?p=22