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Saturday, November 30, 2019
We are celebrating the upcoming holidays and #smallbusinesssaturday by offering mounted 11x14 inch signed prints of many of our favorite #momandpopstorefronts
We are celebrating the upcoming holidays and #smallbusinesssaturday by offering mounted 11x14 inch signed prints of many of our favorite #momandpopstorefronts including Ralph’s for $99 including FREE shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S. Each individual #storefront is printed on Kodak Professional Endura Luster paper and signed by us on the bottom right underneath the image. Prints can also be mounted and FRAMED for $150 including FREE shipping to anywhere in the U.S.!
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• Please DM or email us at jandkphoto@att.net to order or send payment is via PayPal or Venmo to @ Karla-Murray 😊
Friday, November 29, 2019
We are thankful for all the love and support our friends and followers have shown us this past year!
To begin the celebration of the upcoming holidays, we are offering mounted and FRAMED 11x14 inch signed prints of many of our favorite storefronts including Zig Zag Records and CBGB (shown framed) for $150 including FREE shipping in the continental U.S. Each individual #storefront is printed on Kodak Professional Endura Luster paper and signed by us on the bottom right underneath the image and is mounted and framed in a white letterbox style frame with UV glass.
Prints are also available UNFRAMED for $99 including FREE shipping to anywhere in the U.S.A.
Please DM or email us at jandkphoto@att.net and payment is via PayPal or Venmo to @ Karla-Murray 😊
Prints are also available UNFRAMED for $99 including FREE shipping to anywhere in the U.S.A.
Please DM or email us at jandkphoto@att.net and payment is via PayPal or Venmo to @ Karla-Murray 😊
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Apollo Theater is recreated via #botanical architecture at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx as part of the annual Holiday Train Show.
Apollo Theater, the legendary African-American entertainment venue in Harlem is recreated via #botanical architecture at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx as part of the annual Holiday Train Show.
Full video: https://youtu.be/vXoUFNXuP2g
•We visit the #holidaytrainshow with its model #trains zipping by miniature #NewYorkCity landmarks and buildings crafted from all natural materials including bark, twigs, stems, fruit, seeds, fungus, pine cones, acorns and even cinnamon sticks in our latest YouTube video.
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Photo of Apollo Theater appears in our book "New York Nights"
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Full video: https://youtu.be/vXoUFNXuP2g
•We visit the #holidaytrainshow with its model #trains zipping by miniature #NewYorkCity landmarks and buildings crafted from all natural materials including bark, twigs, stems, fruit, seeds, fungus, pine cones, acorns and even cinnamon sticks in our latest YouTube video.
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Photo of Apollo Theater appears in our book "New York Nights"
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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Our latest video "NYC HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW: NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN" is live!
Full video: https://youtu.be/vXoUFNXuP2g
To read more about what goes into the creation of the NYBG Train Show and a slideshow of our photography from the show visit: https://www.6sqft.com/take-a-tour-of-the-nybgs-holiday-train-show-now-with-a-new-central-park-section/
We visit the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and see model #trains zipping by miniature #NewYorkCity landmarks and buildings crafted from all natural materials including bark, twigs, stems, fruit, seeds, fungus, pine cones, acorns and even cinnamon sticks! We also take a walk around the grounds of the New York Botanical Garden and see some of their #botanical collections including the tropical rain forest and the desert room at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
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To read more about what goes into the creation of the NYBG Train Show and a slideshow of our photography from the show visit: https://www.6sqft.com/take-a-tour-of-the-nybgs-holiday-train-show-now-with-a-new-central-park-section/
We visit the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and see model #trains zipping by miniature #NewYorkCity landmarks and buildings crafted from all natural materials including bark, twigs, stems, fruit, seeds, fungus, pine cones, acorns and even cinnamon sticks! We also take a walk around the grounds of the New York Botanical Garden and see some of their #botanical collections including the tropical rain forest and the desert room at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Photography from our visit to New York Botanical Garden's Holiday Train Show for 6sqft! Includes a link to our video tour too!
Full article: https://www.6sqft.com/take-a-tour-of-the-nybgs-holiday-train-show-now-with-a-new-central-park-section/
"The New York Botanical Garden’s 28th annual Holiday Train Show is back for the season, and this year it has an entirely new Central Park section, featuring iconic spots like Belvedere Castle, Bethesda Terrace, and the Bow Bridge–all made entirely from natural materials including bark, seeds, berries acorns, and cinnamon sticks."
"The New York Botanical Garden’s 28th annual Holiday Train Show is back for the season, and this year it has an entirely new Central Park section, featuring iconic spots like Belvedere Castle, Bethesda Terrace, and the Bow Bridge–all made entirely from natural materials including bark, seeds, berries acorns, and cinnamon sticks."
Our latest video "NYC HOLIDAY TRAIN SHOW: NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN" is live!
We visit the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx and see model #trains zipping by miniature #NewYorkCity landmarks and buildings crafted from all natural materials including bark, twigs, stems, fruit, seeds, fungus, pine cones, acorns and even cinnamon sticks!
We also take a walk around the grounds of the New York Botanical Garden and see some of their #botanical collections including the tropical rain forest and the desert room at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.
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Monday, November 25, 2019
We visit Moishe’s Kosher Bakery on Grand Street, a historic #Jewish bakery owned by the Perlmutter family in our latest YouTube video: JEWISH FOOD TOUR: LOWER EAST SIDE NYC.
Full video: https://youtu.be/xbnUWdl0lLA
Not only do we go inside and see the classic rye, challah and pumpernickel bread 🍞 they sell but also see in detail the freshly baked rugelach, danishes, Mandlebread, poppy cakes, and variety of cookies they sell. We also purchase bread and one of their delicious black & white #cookies and apricot-filled #hamentashen.
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Not only do we go inside and see the classic rye, challah and pumpernickel bread 🍞 they sell but also see in detail the freshly baked rugelach, danishes, Mandlebread, poppy cakes, and variety of cookies they sell. We also purchase bread and one of their delicious black & white #cookies and apricot-filled #hamentashen.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
We visit @michaelibakerynyc in our latest YouTube video: JEWISH FOOD TOUR: LOWER EAST SIDE NYC
Michaeli Bakery on Division Street was founded by Adir Michaeli of the famous Lehamim Bakery in Tel Aviv, Israel before he moved to NYC in 2013 to oversee the opening of Breads Bakery where his Chocolate Babka became known as the best in New York.
Full video: https://youtu.be/xbnUWdl0lLA
We visit @michaelibakerynyc in our latest YouTube video: JEWISH FOOD TOUR: LOWER EAST SIDE NYC. Not only do we go inside and see the classic #Jewish and Israeli items they sell including rugelach, babka, challah and kugelhopf but we also try a savory spinach bureka.
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Full video: https://youtu.be/xbnUWdl0lLA
We visit @michaelibakerynyc in our latest YouTube video: JEWISH FOOD TOUR: LOWER EAST SIDE NYC. Not only do we go inside and see the classic #Jewish and Israeli items they sell including rugelach, babka, challah and kugelhopf but we also try a savory spinach bureka.
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Saturday, November 23, 2019
Sammy’s Roumanian Style Restaurant, Lower East Side, NYC featured on our new Youtube video!
Sammy’s Roumanian Style Restaurant has a history dating back over 80 years & has been operating as a #Jewish steakhouse since 1975.
Full video: https://youtu.be/xbnUWdl0lLA
We visit Sammy’s and crash a party in our latest YouTube video: JEWISH FOOD TOUR: LOWER EAST SIDE NYC. Not only do we go inside but we film in detail the Jewish #comfortfood they specialize in including Chopped Liver prepared table side with #schmaltz! Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
To see more of the interior of this historic #jewishfood Restaurant where many famous people have dined at, including food critic Mimi Sheraton and Anthony Bourdain please watch and subscribe to our JamesandKarla YouTube channel.
Full video: https://youtu.be/xbnUWdl0lLA
We visit Sammy’s and crash a party in our latest YouTube video: JEWISH FOOD TOUR: LOWER EAST SIDE NYC. Not only do we go inside but we film in detail the Jewish #comfortfood they specialize in including Chopped Liver prepared table side with #schmaltz! Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse
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Friday, November 22, 2019
Our latest video "JEWISH FOOD TOUR: LOWER EAST SIDE, NYC" is live!
In this JEWISH FOOD TOUR of the LOWER EAST SIDE of #NYC, we visit some historic family-owned food businesses including a Kosher Jewish bakery and a classic Jewish steakhouse and also highlight a newly opened but highly acclaimed Israeli-owned bakery and try some #food from each spot.
We also stop in and speak with the Jewish owner of a long-standing menswear business on Orchard Street, which was one of the major shopping streets for the large Jewish immigrant population in the early 1900s.
Places we visit include:
1. Moishe's Kosher Bakery 504 Grand Street
2. Global International 62 Orchard Street
3. Michaeli Bakery 115A Division Street
4. Sammy's Roumanian Steakhouse 157 Chrystie Street
We also see interesting city street life and historic buildings in the Lower East Side along the way.
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Thursday, November 21, 2019
The Market Line - NYC at Essex Crossing commissioned us to provide large-scale photos of “Mom-and-Pop” storefronts.
The Market Line - NYC at Essex Crossing at 115 Delancey Street commissioned us to provide large-scale photos of “Mom-and-Pop” storefronts which tied into the diverse cultural and ethnic history of the Lower East Side.
Our 8 feet wide x 9.5 feet high life-size photo of a classic Newsstand has now been installed inside the main hall of the Market Line, which opens Friday, November 22nd.
Unique Visuals NY, a local independently-owned printer in Greenwich Village beautifully printed and installed our photo!
Our 8 feet wide x 9.5 feet high life-size photo of a classic Newsstand has now been installed inside the main hall of the Market Line, which opens Friday, November 22nd.
Unique Visuals NY, a local independently-owned printer in Greenwich Village beautifully printed and installed our photo!
The Market Line - NYC at Essex Crossing commissioned us to provide large-scale photos of “Mom-and-Pop” storefronts.
The Market Line - NYC at Essex Crossing at 115 Delancey Street commissioned us to provide large-scale photos of “Mom-and-Pop” storefronts which tied into the diverse cultural and ethnic history of the Lower East Side.
Our 22 foot wide x 14 feet high life-size photo of a classic Jewish Appetizing Shop has now been installed inside the main hall of the Market Line, which opens Friday, November 22nd. Unique Visuals NY, a local independently-owned printer in Greenwich Village beautifully printed and installed our photo!
Our 22 foot wide x 14 feet high life-size photo of a classic Jewish Appetizing Shop has now been installed inside the main hall of the Market Line, which opens Friday, November 22nd. Unique Visuals NY, a local independently-owned printer in Greenwich Village beautifully printed and installed our photo!
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
7 Bleecker Street, the home and studio of the iconic documentary photographer Robert Frank
7 Bleecker Street, the home and studio of the iconic documentary photographer Robert Frank (best known for his 1955 cross-country road trip documentary photography book “The Americans”). We highlighted the location of his and his wife, artist June Leaf’s studio in our latest YouTube video EAST VILLAGE FOOD & BOOKS TOUR, NYC.
Full video: https://youtu.be/88tpKcxi3oo
(You can even see June Leaf in the photo standing by the middle window). Sadly, Robert Frank just recently passed away in September 2019 at the age of 94. His #documentaryphotography work was a huge inspiration to us!
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Photography from our visit to designer Michele Varian's eponymous shop and Soho loft for 6sqft...
Full article: https://www.6sqft.com/my-1600sqft-in-her-eponymous-shop-and-soho-loft-designer-michele-varian-celebrates-creativity/
"For the design-minded, Michele Varian’s Soho storefront is a must-visit destination, stocked to the brim with her own designs alongside a rotating cast of 100+ designers. Since opening her first store in 2001, Michele has sought to create an oasis for quality pieces that straddle the line between tradition and modernity. Like a cabinet of curiosities, the shop offers an antidote to the increasing homogeneity of the retail experience in Soho."
"For the design-minded, Michele Varian’s Soho storefront is a must-visit destination, stocked to the brim with her own designs alongside a rotating cast of 100+ designers. Since opening her first store in 2001, Michele has sought to create an oasis for quality pieces that straddle the line between tradition and modernity. Like a cabinet of curiosities, the shop offers an antidote to the increasing homogeneity of the retail experience in Soho."
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Parisi Bakery on Elizabeth Street is a family-owned bread 🥖 bakery founded by Joe Parisi in 1903.
We visited this iconic #bakery which has had many famous customers including Frank Sinatra and Andy Rooney in our latest YouTube video EAST VILLAGE FOOD & BOOKS TOUR, NYC.
• Full video: https://youtu.be/88tpKcxi3oo
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• Full video: https://youtu.be/88tpKcxi3oo
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Monday, November 18, 2019
Schmackary's was founded by Zachary “the cookie monster” Schmahl out of his 400 square foot apartment before opening his #storefront in Hell’s Kitchen.
We visited this unique shop’s newer Cooper Square location which features many unique flavors of #homemade cookies 🍪 using natural gourmet flavors in our latest YouTube video EAST VILLAGE FOOD & BOOKS TOUR, NYC.
Full video: https://youtu.be/88tpKcxi3oo
Not only do we go inside this delicious #cookie shop but we also try their Funfetti Cookie Cake which has 5 layers of their Funfetti cookie which features a sugar cookie base, rainbow 🌈 sprinkles and vanilla cream cheese frosting.
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Full video: https://youtu.be/88tpKcxi3oo
Not only do we go inside this delicious #cookie shop but we also try their Funfetti Cookie Cake which has 5 layers of their Funfetti cookie which features a sugar cookie base, rainbow 🌈 sprinkles and vanilla cream cheese frosting.
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Sunday, November 17, 2019
Hudson and Karla over at Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks, which has been in business since 1997.
Full video: https://youtu.be/88tpKcxi3oo
We visited this unique shop which specializes in #cookbooks and other used #books on ethnic cuisines and #foodie and chef publications in our latest YouTube video EAST VILLAGE FOOD & BOOKS TOUR, NYC.
Not only do we go inside this adorable East 2nd Street Shop (Swipe left for 2nd photo of interior with our dog @hudsonpittienyc) but we check out some #vintage cooking memorabilia and antiquarian #books that are for sale.
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We visited this unique shop which specializes in #cookbooks and other used #books on ethnic cuisines and #foodie and chef publications in our latest YouTube video EAST VILLAGE FOOD & BOOKS TOUR, NYC.
Not only do we go inside this adorable East 2nd Street Shop (Swipe left for 2nd photo of interior with our dog @hudsonpittienyc) but we check out some #vintage cooking memorabilia and antiquarian #books that are for sale.
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Saturday, November 16, 2019
The Jones on Great Jones Street is featured in our latest YouTube video FOOD & BOOKS: East Village, NYC.
Full video: https://youtu.be/88tpKcxi3oo
We visit this historic restaurant which operated from 1983-2018 as the Great Jones Cafe, serving Cajun/Creole food (swipe left for old photo showing the original interior and menu board). The #cafe interior has been completely redesigned and the menu now is seafood-focused. The exterior #storefront of @the_jonesnyc remains the same and there still is the #elvispresley bust in the window and the neon EAT sign!
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We visit this historic restaurant which operated from 1983-2018 as the Great Jones Cafe, serving Cajun/Creole food (swipe left for old photo showing the original interior and menu board). The #cafe interior has been completely redesigned and the menu now is seafood-focused. The exterior #storefront of @the_jonesnyc remains the same and there still is the #elvispresley bust in the window and the neon EAT sign!
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Friday, November 15, 2019
Our latest video "Food & Books: East Village" is live!
In this Food & Books Tour of the East Village of #NYC, we visit a historic cafe, cookie shop, and iconic Italian bread #bakery and try some #food from each spot. We also visit two independently-owned used bookstores, one of which sells only cookbooks and books related to ethnic cuisines.
Places we visit include:
1. Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks at 28 East 2nd Street
2. Schmackary's's at 35 Cooper Square
3. Codex Books at 1 Bleecker Street
4. Parisi Bakery at 290 Elizabeth Street
5. The Jones at 54 Great Jones Street
We also see the home of two famous artists who resided in the East Village, plenty of street art and graffiti on the streets of the East Village as well as a beautiful community garden.
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Thursday, November 14, 2019
We are excited to announce our Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk: "Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York" Photographs by James and Karla Murray"
We are excited to announce our Exhibition Opening and Artist Talk: "Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York" Photographs by James and Karla Murray"
Friday, December 6: Exhibition Opening: 5-6:30pm
Illustrated Author Talk: 6:30-7:30pm
The opening reception will include live music and refreshments.
PROGRAM LOCATION: Tompkins Square Library, Basement
As part of the third annual East Village Arts Festival, we will be showing an exhibit of our photographs at Tompkins Square Library, from December 6, 2019 - January 31, 2020.
"At the talk, James and Karla will discuss their books Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York, Store Front II - A History Preserved and New York Nights. In this visual presentation, the Murrays take the audience on a photographic journey by spotlighting the ongoing story of New York's independent shops, bodegas, bars and more with vibrant photography and deeply personal interviews with the shop owners."
Friday, December 6: Exhibition Opening: 5-6:30pm
Illustrated Author Talk: 6:30-7:30pm
The opening reception will include live music and refreshments.
PROGRAM LOCATION: Tompkins Square Library, Basement
As part of the third annual East Village Arts Festival, we will be showing an exhibit of our photographs at Tompkins Square Library, from December 6, 2019 - January 31, 2020.
"At the talk, James and Karla will discuss their books Store Front: The Disappearing Face of New York, Store Front II - A History Preserved and New York Nights. In this visual presentation, the Murrays take the audience on a photographic journey by spotlighting the ongoing story of New York's independent shops, bodegas, bars and more with vibrant photography and deeply personal interviews with the shop owners."
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Our latest video "Dramatic NYC Sunset" is live!
This dramatic 1 hour sunset of the New York City skyline features cotton candy #clouds, open window soundscape, and stunning #sunset views of Downtown Manhattan including many notable buildings and water towers taken from our 10th floor studio in the East Village on November 12, 2019 from 4:48 - 5:48 pm EST.
This video and audio is NOT LOOPED, has NO FILTER, and is RECORDED ON LOCATION. The recording features calming sounds from the City including traffic sounds, sirens, people, construction noise, sirens, subway noise and plenty of white noise of the city to help you relax and can be used for a deep restful sleep, study or entertainment.
Notable buildings seen in our NYC #skyline view include City Hall, One World Trade Center, Woolworth Building, 40 Wall Street. 8 Spruce Street aka Gehry Building, One Wall Street, Manhattan Municipal Building, 23 Park Row, Beekman Residences and One Manhattan Square.
One of the reasons we chose this apartment in the East Village over 20 years ago, was for its amazing south facing views of the Downtown Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn including the Williamsburg Bridge, Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge. We also loved the preponderance of water towers in our view, something that is uniquely New York City.
We hope you enjoyed our sunset view just as much as we do!
Equipment we used includes:
Canon 5D Mark IV Body
Canon EF 24-105 mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens
Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 Tripod
DeityV-Mic D3Pro Microphone
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Dual Specialty Store, East Village, NYC
Dual Specialty Store (located right next door to the Indian and Bangladeshi Restaurants we highlighted yesterday on our feed) on First Ave by 6th Street, sells more than 400 herbs 🌿 and spices from around the world 🌎.
Full video: https://youtu.be/AjsYc6eOn-4
We feature this shop in our latest Vinyl Records & Food Tour of the East Village. We absolutely love that the shop’s mission is to make people more aware of Indian culture and #indianfood and cooking. To see more of the interior of this amazing shop and the wide variety of spices, rices, beans, legumes, flours and oils they sell, please watch and subscribe to our JamesandKarla YouTube channel.
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Full video: https://youtu.be/AjsYc6eOn-4
We feature this shop in our latest Vinyl Records & Food Tour of the East Village. We absolutely love that the shop’s mission is to make people more aware of Indian culture and #indianfood and cooking. To see more of the interior of this amazing shop and the wide variety of spices, rices, beans, legumes, flours and oils they sell, please watch and subscribe to our JamesandKarla YouTube channel.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
Milon Bangladesh on First Avenue is one of the few Indian restaurants that remain today from this area of the East Village, which was once known as Little India.
Full video: https://youtu.be/AjsYc6eOn-4
In our latest YouTube video, we go inside this family-owned restaurant specializing in Bangladeshi cuisine. We not only see the colorful and brightly decorated interior, but also go back in the evening to enjoy some delicious #Indianfood.
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In our latest YouTube video, we go inside this family-owned restaurant specializing in Bangladeshi cuisine. We not only see the colorful and brightly decorated interior, but also go back in the evening to enjoy some delicious #Indianfood.
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Sunday, November 10, 2019
Physical GraffiTea on St. Mark's Place is featured on our latest YouTube video.
Full video: https://youtu.be/AjsYc6eOn-4
This lovely shop is located on the ground floor of the tenement building featured on the #vinyl album cover for the famous Led Zeppelin album "Physical Graffiti”! We go inside and enjoy one of their Fall specialty blends from their selection of over 200 kinds of carefully sourced #tea 🍵 including black, white, oolong, herbal, #matcha and medicinal blends and also take some loose tea home with us to enjoy later.
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This lovely shop is located on the ground floor of the tenement building featured on the #vinyl album cover for the famous Led Zeppelin album "Physical Graffiti”! We go inside and enjoy one of their Fall specialty blends from their selection of over 200 kinds of carefully sourced #tea 🍵 including black, white, oolong, herbal, #matcha and medicinal blends and also take some loose tea home with us to enjoy later.
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Saturday, November 9, 2019
A-1 Records, NYC is featured in our latest YouTube video VINYL RECORDS & Food Tour of the East Village
A-1 Records, NYC is featured in our latest YouTube video VINYL RECORDS & Food Tour of the East Village where we go crate digging at this well-known vinyl record shop with our rescue dog Hudson.
Full video: https://youtu.be/AjsYc6eOn-4
@a1recordshop on East 6th Street stocks a very well curated selection of used #vinyl from a wide variety of genres including dance music, jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, disco, house and techno.
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Full video: https://youtu.be/AjsYc6eOn-4
@a1recordshop on East 6th Street stocks a very well curated selection of used #vinyl from a wide variety of genres including dance music, jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, disco, house and techno.
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Friday, November 8, 2019
Our latest YouTube video: Vinyl Records & Food Tour: East Village NYC is now live on our JamesandKarla channel!
In this Vinyl Records & Food Tour of the East Village in New York City, we go crate digging at a well-known vinyl record shop with our rescue dog Hudson, visit a historic block featured on a record album cover and visit food businesses nearby including a spice shop, a popular Indian restaurant and a beautifully curated tea shop.
We start our tour by visiting the block where the tenement buildings are located featured on the album cover for the famous Led Zeppelin album "Physical Graffiti".
We then take a short walk to A-1 Records, NYC on East 6th Street which stocks a very well curated selection of used #vinyl from a wide variety of genres including dance music, jazz, funk, soul , hip-hop, disco, house and techno.
After #cratedigging and listening to some tracks recommended to us by long-time employee Chef, we walk down 6th Street to First Avenue to visit Dual Specialty Store, which sells over 400 herbs and spices from around the world.
We then visit Milon Bangladesh on First Avenue, one of the few Indian restaurants that remain today from this area of the East Village, which was once known as Little India. We go inside this family-owned restaurant specializing in Bangladeshi cuisine. We not only see the colorful and brightly decorated interior, but go back in the evening to enjoy some delicious Indian #food.
To end the day, we visit Physical GraffiTea on St. Mark's Place and enjoy one of their Fall specialty blends from their selection of over 200 kinds of carefully sourced tea and also take some loose tea home with us to enjoy later.
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Thursday, November 7, 2019
Flashing back to Stanley’s Discount Variety Center in Queens.
We loved the vintage #signage this #storefront has and its wide assortment of hardware, houseware and other items it sold. We remember thinking back in the early 2000s that the shop was located directly underneath the elevated tracks and filth would drip down onto its sign.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Junior’s Restaurant on Flatbush Ave was founded in 1950 and is featured in our latest YouTube video: Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour!
Junior’s is celebrating their 69th Anniversary!
•Full video: https://youtu.be/8rli83OlVYk
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•Full video: https://youtu.be/8rli83OlVYk
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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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It has been so much fun leading our tours of New York City highlighting small independently-owned shops & unique places along with 1000 friends! Thank you all for the continued love & support!
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We hope everyone in NYC and on EST remembered to turn their clocks ⏰ back on Sunday morning as Daylight Savings Tine ended on Sunday, November 3rd!
One of the reasons why we love this #film photo of Claremont Liquors in the Bronx is that it highlighted the neon #signage complete with a #clock with no hands so no matter where you are, you will be on time! 😆
Monday, November 4, 2019
Junior's Restaurant & Cheesecake on Flatbush Ave. which was founded in 1950 is featured in our latest YouTube video!
Junior's Restaurant & Cheesecake on Flatbush Ave. which was founded in 1950 is featured in our latest YouTube video: Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour, where we highlight popular #streetfood options and American favorites including hotdogs 🌭 , pizza 🍕 and New York cheesecake.
• Full video: https://youtu.be/8rli83OlVYk
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• Full video: https://youtu.be/8rli83OlVYk
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Sunday, November 3, 2019
Fulton Hot Dog King is featured in our latest YouTube video: Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour
Fulton Hot Dog King is featured in our latest YouTube video: Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour, where we highlight popular #streetfood options and American favorites including #hotdogs 🌭 , pizza 🍕 and New York cheesecake.
•Full video: https://youtu.be/RpeVFEmTboM
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•Full video: https://youtu.be/RpeVFEmTboM
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Saturday, November 2, 2019
From our latest YouTube video: Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour!
From our latest YouTube video: Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour, where we highlight popular #streetfood options and American favorites including hot dogs, pizza 🍕 and New York cheesecake.
Full video: https://youtu.be/RpeVFEmTboM
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Friday, November 1, 2019
Our latest YouTube video: Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour: Street Food & NYC Classics is now live on our JamesandKarla channel!
In this Downtown Brooklyn Food Tour, we highlight popular street food options and NYC favorites including hot dogs, pizza and New York style cheesecake.
We start the day with a visit to the Fulton Hot Dog King on Fulton Street and share a classic street food favorite, an all American hot dog with our rescue dog Hudson.
We then take a short walk to Norm's Pizza on Adams Street where we watch owner, Noam Grossman make a classic cheese pie especially for us. We take our delicious pizza outside to eat and Hudson also is treated to some fresh mozzarella from Noam.
We then visit the iconic Junior's Restaurant on Flatbush Avenue, home of the world's most fabulous cheesecake! We go inside this huge corner restaurant and check out their retro seating areas, bars as well as their take out food counter and bakery. We get a whole original NY plain cheesecake to enjoy at home.
To end the day, we a special visit to see the interior of the landmarked historic Dime Savings bank, which is located right next door to Junior's. We were lucky enough to gain access to the interior of this neo-classical building and see its wonderfully preserved marble interior and the details of its main rotunda as the bank has been closed since 2002.
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