Friday, March 12, 2010
Classic Esquire Covers
George Lois talks about his most controversial covers in NY Mag, and I thought this one was so interesting. This is the Native American who originally posed for the nickel in 1913. In this 1964 issue, Esquire was running two Native American related articles and Lois decided to see if he could track down Chief John Big Tree. He found him on a reservation in Syracuse, 87 years old, "six foot two, in good health, and beautiful." So neat.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Some NYC Recommendations
Bar Bao on 81st and Columbus. I finally got to eat a meal here last week with my family, and we all agreed that it's great. Vietnamese with a French influence, they're open for late night dining, and it's rustic and romantic. Dates on the UWS!
My family also has a tradition of going to a jazz show at the Lincoln Center club in Columbus Circle. It's such a great spot, we've never been disappointed. There's a $35 entrance fee with a one drink minimum, and they play three sets that you can choose from. This year we sat one table away from Tony Bennett!
My family also has a tradition of going to a jazz show at the Lincoln Center club in Columbus Circle. It's such a great spot, we've never been disappointed. There's a $35 entrance fee with a one drink minimum, and they play three sets that you can choose from. This year we sat one table away from Tony Bennett!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
I heart Chris Cooper.
It's Oscars week, which I think is kinda sorta just a lot of show. I like learning about foreign and documentary films that I might not have previously considered, but overall I tend to disagree with the nominations and wins. In this spirit, I wanted to do a little post about Chris Cooper, just because. He's not up for anything this year, but he's a great actor, and not someone that people regularly reference, or that I ever really think about, but then I'll see him in something and I'm reminded of how much I like him. He makes good decisions, and is pretty prolific. It would be great if awards season celebrated more Chris Coopers, and fewer dress designers.
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