Restoring faded stone pavers might seem like a Herculean task, but with the right strategies and professional help, your outdoor space can easily regain its former glory.Like we put effort into benchtop cleaning and protection for our indoor surfaces, our outdoor spaces also deserve some TLC. Proper maintenance not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also boosts property value.
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Shark Attack Murals!
Photo By Gail
This fierce predator of the deep was photographed while menacing the Smokers’ Patio out back at the Double Down Saloon on Avenue A near First Street.
This thirsty Shark was spotted on Mott Street near Spring on the exterior of the Spring Lounge. Shark Attack!
Black Flag Wall Mural, East Village NYC
Photo By Gail
What a nice surprise it was to find this huge mural by legendary Black Flag logo designer and flyer artist, Raymond Pettibon, adorning a wall of the backyard patio (reserved for smokers, although it was vacant when this picture was snapped) at the Double Down Saloon when we were there drinking happily last evening. Born Raymond Ginn in 1957, Pettibon is of course the younger brother of Black Flag guitarist and primary songwriter Greg Ginn. Trivia!
The Double Down Saloon is located at 14 Ave. A, just north of Houston, in the East Village, NYC
The Hudson Bond: Dining and Nightlife in Midtown
Photos By Anne Raso (Click on Any Image to Enlarge)
Tucked away on West 40th Street, midway between the Times Square Subway Hub and Port Authority, The Hudson Bond is a restaurant that’s ideally located to attract both an “after work cocktails” commuter crowd and the destination dating set. Seamlessly incorporating the best aspects of a hip, high-end lounge, a neighborhood sports bar and a comfortable mid-priced eatery, The Hudson Bond is welcoming and trendy at the same time.
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Pera Soho Offers an Elegant Sunday Brunch Experience
All Photos By Gail
There is a saying that “God is in the details.” Manhattanites can certainly find tasty Sunday brunch specials in any neighborhood on the island, but if you’re looking for delicious food that’s enhanced by subtle details such as fresh flowers on the table, a cup of coffee that includes your own individual French press, or a chill music mix of flamenco and Bossa Nova to soundtrack your meal, then Pera, on Thompson Street in Soho, is a destination to add to your list.
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