GASTRONOMICA: Take a look at pp 79-83 of the current Winter 2006 issue of GASTRONOMICA, a highly regarded food and culture journal. They printed the "Back of the House" series, a project of mine about the lives of chefs and kitchens. Send them an email and show your support. I will accept accolades and criticism as well.

"Bird on a Wire", in the Red Hook area of Brooklyn. Sometimes it's that simple.

A graffiti wall dedication to Pope John Paul II, on the NE corner of E Houston and Clinton Street in New York. His email address was john_paul_ii@vatican.va. You can contact the present Pope (Benedict XVI) at benedictxvi@vatican.va.

ORGANIC UMBRELLA: Photographing for a raw foods company in the DUMBO region of Brooklyn, called THE PLANT, which serves an, manufacturing plant, an eatery, and offers cooking classes. It's part of Matthew Kenney's raw food revolution (ORGANIC UMBRELLA), which includes a vegetarian restaurant called HEIRLOOM and BLUE GREEN (organic juice cafes).

Sixpoint Craft Ales, the best beer in Brooklyn.
SIXPOINT CRAFT ALES

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