Sunday, August 26, 2012

Saturday Night Downtown Melange




Canal Street and all those souvenirs of New York. None made here, I'm pretty sure. 


Africans selling 'designer' handbags from cotton containers which can be removed in an instant if the police appear. Saw exactly the same thing in Milan.


A very excellent dumpling from Excellent Dumpling. Lafayette and Canal. Outstanding scallion pancakes.


Serious bling...


It happened on Mulberry Street. A party like atmosphere with people eating in the street at casual places


and more upmarket ones.


Warning! Smoking cigars will turn your face yellow.


I'm not sure what eating nougat from Vinny's Nut House will do to your teeth, but am not about to risk it.


Better to ponder which gelato to try.


The designer bag! the cell phone!


Glad to see that Balthazaar got an 'A'.





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11 comments:

  1. FrancesAugust 26, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Elizabeth, you've captured the atmosphere of the neighborhoods you visited very, very well.

    Isn't it good to know that at least it's still possible to buy food that is made in NYC? That dumpling looks delish!

    xo

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  2. TitusAugust 26, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    I think I'd like a ring, please...

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  3. bea's blogAugust 26, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    ♥ these pix!!! :)

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  4. angryparsnipAugust 26, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    So glad the dumpling from Excellent Dumpling was excellent !
    I love scallion pancakes....serious food envy right now.

    cheers, parsnip

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  5. OlaAugust 27, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    what a vivid report! I liked it a lot!

    Blog about life and travelling
    Blog about cooking

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  6. DenizAugust 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    To quote a certain someone I love: tee hee hee! It was a fabulous time indeed ;-) xxxx

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  7. LeslieAugust 27, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Oh, the humor you bring to the streets of New York. Thank you for your wonderful eye and wit!

    xo

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  8. LeenieAugust 27, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Evidence of how a good eye and a camera can make even the ordinary very extraordinary. Enjoyed the comments too. Staying away from cigars, looking all over for Balthazaars.

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  9. rivergardenstudioAugust 28, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Elizabeth, your photographs of the city are always breathtaking... I love the colors and the whimsy here. I hope that maybe you can take me exploring when I visit!!!
    sending love,
    roxanne

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  10. BarbaraSeptember 24, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    The beach and tea and everything else, such interest as usual.
    I am taking you at your word and not commenting of every post today although I have visited all.
    Life has been particularly busy and even trying to catch up with you I have been interrupted with phone calls.

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I look forward to hearing from you!

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