July 2011
11 posts
The American Gardens Building (AND Dorsia – What a...
Just got done scouting the American Gardens building on West 81st Street and CANNOT WAIT to post pictures. Unfortunately, don’t have time now, as I finally got a lunch reservation at Dorsia (tip: just keep calling).
Full post Monday!
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PS – Really surprised they haven’t gotten rid of the stains on the 11th floor carpet. But very cool to share an elevator with Tom Cruise!
A 19th Century Candy Store Hidden Near Wall...
Though you can’t see it from the street, go into the plaza at 77 Water Street…
…and nestled in the back near the lobby entrance, you’ll find a 19th century penny candy store, open for business!
77 Water Street has a bunch of surprises like this - find out more in my full post here!
Scouting NY: A 19th Century Candy Store Hidden Near Wall Street: The Many Surprises At...
Why Neil Patrick Harris Is The Coolest Guy Ever
It was my girlfriend Emily’s 30th birthday, and we had big plans…Then, at the last minute, the filming schedule changed and I suddenly had to work a 16 hour shift that day.
BUT! NPH was on set, and saved the day with this birthday message!
Check out the full story of what happened that day here! Scouting NY - Why Neil Patrick Harris Is The Coolest Guy Ever
How To Land A Plane On A New York City Skyscraper
For over 40 years, a mysterious World War I fighter plane perched on the roof at 77 Water Street has been fascinating Wall Street denizens and Google Map explorers alike.
Yet despite having been mentioned in numerous articles about unusual New York oddities, to my knowledge, not a single person has ever actually been on the roof to see the plane up close, or contacted the plane’s ...
We’re Beginning Our Final Approach Into New York...
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Ladies & Gentlemen, This Is Your Captain...
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Getting Closer
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Teaser!
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Forget It, Gweilo - It's Chinatown
Next time you’re passing through Chinatown, take a look at some of the business signs on buildings and you’ll notice that most have a phone number posted, many with two or even three.
I never gave it a second thought until a few years ago, when I was working on a film shooting in Chinatown. Everyone on the block was really cooperative about everything from window dressing to closing down...
Exploring An Empty Hundred-Year-Old McKim, Mead &...
Seems like just an ordinary wall…but look closer…
And you’ll find a secret compartment!
Just one of the many hidden treasures to be found in this hundred year old McKim, Mead & White mansion that’s been empty for seven years…
Want to go exploring? Scouting NY: Exploring An Empty Hundred-Year-Old McKim, Mead & White Mansion
Pool Rules Signs Leave Nothing to the Imagination
This one was seen at a $30k/year country club…
More here! Scouting NY: Pool Rules Signs Leave Nothing to the Imagination
