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New York

Overlooked New York: Cookbooks

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** “This place could be dangerous,” I thought as I pushed open the wooden door of Joanne Hendricks’ bookstore, located on part of the ground floor of her home at 488 Greenwich Street in Manhattan. I’d written down the address on a slip of paper and stuck it … Continue reading »

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New York’s Super Bowl Celebration: Photos

Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo ** Watching the Super Bowl isn’t half as interesting as shooting the celebration on the streets the day after.

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The most creative cemetery I’ve ever seen

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** We don’t actively seek them out when we travel (well, not usually), but when we happen upon them–and we generally do on our trips– we tend to wander into cemeteries. They’re excellent for giving a quick read about the geography, politics, and social relationships of a place. … Continue reading »

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Marea: Restaurant Review

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photos: Francisco Collazo ** Before I actually tell you anything about Marea, I should tell you about Francisco’s “window of pleasure” theory. I should also acknowledge that eating a meal with me can either be the most sublime experience you’ve ever had or one of the most challenging. So first, the … Continue reading »

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Overlooked New York: Floyd Bennett Field

Text: Julie Schwietert Collazo Photo: Francisco Collazo ** One of the articles I’m researching took us to Floyd Bennett Field, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, earlier this week. I’d wanted to go out to Gateway for a long time, but it’s not the easiest place to reach for a New Yorker without a … Continue reading »

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