Bierkraft

The back patios of old NYC buildings have so much story and personality to them.  They also bring images of nice warm weather, which is when we get to hangout in them.  This is a detail of the patio at Bierkraft, one of my favorite places, on 5th Ave.  Beers and sandwiches.  Really good sandwiches!  The "Serrano" is my favorite.

The spot formerly known as Ozzie's

On 7th Ave. Closed. Where are we supposed to buy our trusses and belts now???

Prospect Park

Browsing a backup drive, I came across this shot of Prospect Park I took in the fall of 2006.  I love this park more than Central Park.  You know, it was designed by the same architects.  But... you probably knew that already.

Hark . . .

This is what I see every day, walking home from the train . . . This angel, perched atop St. Augustine church. 

Past & Present

I think the coin parking meters were installed in Park Slope in 2007 or 2008.  Now they're being replaced in 2011 by these machines.  Being a cyclist, I'm sad to see the old ones go 'cause they're the best place to lock a bike. The PS Civic Council says they're adding bike racks to make up for the loss, but I dont think they're installing enough.

Big dollar$$$

"Suggest Retail: $105.00"

Leaves are getting expensive these days. I found this on a stoop off of 5th Ave and just had to whip out my camera.

Fuji X100, 23mm, f/2.0, 1/17, -1 2/3 EV, ISO 1600

Ad Ghosts

I love these remanents of times past.  Painted ads on the sides of buildings.  This one's on 5th Ave.

The mad hatters of Park Slope

Inside the Goorin Bros. hat emporium on Fifth Ave. 

Le coucher du soleil

Sunset over Moutarde during the Taste of Fifth Avenue event

Canon EOS Rebel T2i, 28mm, f/3.5, 1/250, -2 EV, ISO 1600

El Viejo Yayo

Great Latin food, mainly Cuban style.  There's another Yayo on 5th Ave in North Slope, this one's at 9th St and 5th Ave.