When I go to the Lincoln Center, it's usually in the evening, to watch the New York City Ballet do their stuff. I don't go all that often - certainly not as much as I would like - but that didn't stop me wanting to live close to the Lincoln Center, in what's called the … Continue reading An Afternoon at the Lincoln Center
I was in Soho having lunch with some friends the other day – or at least I think I was. I'm pretty sure the restaurant we went to is in Soho, but it's right on the outskirts. Walk east, and you quickly find yourself in the Lower East Side, or Chinatown, or Little Italy, or … Continue reading Where Downtown Collides
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, there's nowhere I'd rather be than New York City. The whole city gets into the holiday spirit. Midtown is obviously where most of the action is, but all the neighbourhoods do an amazing job of making it feel festive - especially the Upper West Side. All the shops … Continue reading Christmas lights in New York City
One of the things I most love about New York is that it's got such a deep and vibrant history. Since it was founded, this city has been an interesting place, and a difficult place, and (for some) a hugely privileged place, and a place with quite possibly an inflated idea of its own importance. … Continue reading The historic blocks of New York
Yesterday it was three years since I first arrived in London. When I arrived in London it was the 1st of September, but only just. My flight got in about 11pm, and by the time I had picked up my bag and cleared customs it was pretty close to the end of the day. I … Continue reading Three years in London
