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May 2, 2010

In Memory of Leslie Buck, Creator of the NYC Greek Coffee Cup

New York City's Greek Coffee Cup
Photo by Scott Bartolomei Edmonds.

The creator of New York's favorite coffee cup, Leslie Buck, passed away on Monday. Read NPR's article here.

May 10, 2010

Honoring the Empire Diner

Empire Diner when we first moved to Chelsea
Photo by Scott Bartolomei Edmonds.

This iconic Chelsea diner has lost it's lease and will be closing it's doors on 5/15/2010 after thirty years in business. Join them on 5/16/2010 for a farewell celebration. The owners hope to find a new location for the Empire Diner, so fans, do not despair. Read the owner's farewell statement here and some memories of the Empire diner here.

strolling by the Empire Diner
Photo by Scott Bartolomei Edmonds.

Empire Diner when we first moved to Chelsea
Photo by Scott Bartolomei Edmonds.

Empire Diner Closing it's Doors in Chelsea
Photo by Marta Bartolomei Edmonds.

Empire Diner's spaceship lights and iconic Eat sign
Photo by Scott Bartolomei Edmonds.

May 14, 2010

A Little Friday Food Humor

The New Yorker: Cartoon, May 17, 2010 Issue
Cartoon from The New Yorker: May 17, 2010 Issue.

You can always count on The New Yorker to deliver great content. This week's magazine features this cartoon that tickled my food-loving side. The signs under the fruit bins say:
"The Grapes of Wrath, The Oranges of Indecision, The Figs of Fear, The Kumquats of Longing, The Melons of Lost Dreams".


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