Not everything; just the important things. I'm not sure what happened between the 2010s and now, but I've evolved (or devolved?) from a minimalist packer to a maximalist traveler even after I've pared down to the bare necessities. It's all subjective, of course, and I'm attributing the heavier ... Read More
Happier Grocery
A.k.a. the Erewhon of New York City. If you have an Erewhon membership and shop the Brentwood Farmer's Market, do pop into Happier Grocery. It's New York's take on the gourmet market, just a brisk walk from The Roxy Hotel if you're from out of town—and right on Canal Street should you want to ... Read More
Still Life
Every time I'm back on the East Coast, a part of me thinks about moving back. Jersey or trying my hand at Manhattan proper; I'm not picky so long as the city is within reach. The pang to return was stronger this time around, and it took a few days longer than usual to readjust after landing in L.A. ... Read More