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Burger Overload at Peter Luger

hisonlyness — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:12:43 +0000

Before going to Peter Luger for a Steak Burger I would have said that I am strong enough to become a vegetarian and that I have the willpower to not eat meat. Now, I’ve gone to far. I can never be a vegetarian. Because I know how good a hamburger can be. The bacon cheeseburger from Peter Luger Steakhouse (which I asked for without cheese but came with cheese anyway) was the best damn burger I have ever eaten. And I will probably never eat it again.

We started out at the bar waiting for a table and polished off a few bloody marries complete with little delicious chunks of horseradish. We were seated after about an hour of waiting and ordered our STEAK BURGERS. Now, something you should know, steak burgers are the cheapest thing on the menu, weighing in at around 15 dollars with cheese and a quarter pound strip of bacon.

The first half went really well. By the time I started in on the second half I was sweating. The meat sweats are common and I’m not embarrassed about getting them. Incredible burger, I could have split it but it was worth being in pain for the next two days. Peter Luger, weekend brunch, try it.

Schwartz in the Wild

hisonlyness — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:25:32 +0000

this is real

Park in your Elevator Garage

hisonlyness — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:34:46 +0000

In this apartment you pull into your garage and it rises up to your apartment. You get of your car IN your apartment. The ultimate in laziness you say? Ultra-extravagance? Too over-the-top? Whatever it is, it’s pretty neat. Some might call it revolutionary, most would call it unnecessary, wasteful and maybe even the reason why babies cry.

I think it was on W. 24th Street near all the galleries. Go take a look for yourselves.

Video in Odd Places

hisonlyness — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:25:15 +0000

Asya Reznikov is a young artist who has done some very creative stuff with video and photography. She currently has a show at the Nancy Hoffman gallery at 520 W. 27th Street in New York. Her art portrays stuff like an open box with a video projected into it of the box being packed. She does the same thing with a suitcase. Check it all out after the jump.

This is one of my favorites. You can see her hand holding the cardboard collage of the bridge. It’s kind of whimsical.

LED Art

hisonlyness — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:16:54 +0000

Jim Campbell makes art out of LEDs. It’s some of the coolest stuff I’ve ever seen. This is a three dimensional array of a few hundred globe LEDs hanging from a frame made of what looked to be circuit boards. Check it out, it’s a man running.

There were a lot more pieces of his at the Bryce Wolkowitz gallery at 505 W. 24th Street. Here’s another, which up close, just looks like a bunch of lights.

ASUS EeeKeyboard

hisonlyness — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:47:06 +0000

This is awesome. The most advanced, awesomest keyboard ever? I think so. Check it out here.

Sunday Throwback: Japanese Mochi

hisonlyness — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:41:42 +0000

Mochi at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco

Blue Ribbon Brasserie, New York

hisonlyness — Sat, 01 May 2010 15:27:27 +0000

Ate at Blue Ribbon Brassserie last night upon arriving in New York. We got there, gave our name to the host and killed half an hour walking around the block. We sat at 10:45. It was well worth the wait; everything was incredible. I didn’t bring a camera so I’m using some pics from other spots to get the point across. You’ll just have to go and see for yourselves.

Courtesy of www.reallygoodfood.org

We started with the classic Beef Marrow & Oxtail Marmalade and the Grilled Sardines. Both were delicious. The marrow was so flavorful and the marmalade was perfectly done, slightly sweet and tangy. The Sardines were served with an anchovy puree that was actually one of the most amazing things I’ve ever tasted. I felt a little awkward dipping the sardine in his friend’s puree but you do what you gotta do.

The Bar

Next we shared the Sauteed Calamari and the Fried Oysters. Both of these were perfectly prepared as well. The calamari was sauteed just the right amount and done with a delicious lemony sauce. The oysters were also perfect, served on top of some kind of pickled or sauteed collard greens (I think). Increible!

Finally we shared the special entree, a Braised Pork Shoulder. Wow. Definitely up there with the best braises I’ve ever tasted.

Prosecco Valdobbiadene: very reasonable, about 45 for a bottle. Espresso: also very good.

Sunday Throwback: Slippery When Wet

hisonlyness — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:29:43 +0000

Saw this Driving down Wilshire one day. Don’t slip y’all.

Sunday Throwback: Friends

hisonlyness — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:40:28 +0000

They just looked so comfortable together.