tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38094231386850134232024-03-13T18:44:21.440-04:00Country Boy, City Belle™Southern Hospitality with City StyleCountry Boy, City Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374780204314548890noreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809423138685013423.post-42282423933525502142013-05-21T08:00:00.000-04:002013-05-21T08:00:02.580-04:00Tiptoeing through the tulips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's finally Spring and the parks in NYC are filled with gorgeous tulips!</div>
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Everything is in full bloom and feels alive.</div>
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I can't believe we can actually Tip Toe through the Tulips in NYC.</div>
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Country Boy saw me admiring all the gorgeous flowers in the park,<br />
so he surprised me with some Tulips of my very own!<br />
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Happy Spring!<br />
~City Belle</div>
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As a book lover, I'm always picking up new books that are creative and inspiring. I recently saw the book "<a href="http://allthebuildingsinnewyork.com/" target="_blank">All the buildings in New York</a>" and loved the illustrations. </div>
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So, I brought it home.</div>
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I wanted to find out more about the book, so I did some research. Turns out, there is an entire <a href="http://allthebuildingsinnewyork.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> about it! </div>
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<a href="http://allthebuildingsinnewyork.com/" target="_blank">James Gulliver Hancock</a> is an illustrator and started a blog to draw all the buildings in New York. His drawings are amazing and he has been commissioned by all the major publications. So, the book deal was next on the list, and it does not disappoint.</div>
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I love seeing all the buildings through his drawings. </div>
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Fortunately, during my research on the book I found that James was having a book signing at <a href="http://www.rizzoliusa.com/" target="_blank">Rizzoli</a> books on 57th St. </div>
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I was so excited to meet the author/illustrator and get him to sign the book!</div>
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He even drew us our own little mini building in the book beside his autograph! </div>
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So sweet!</div>
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As if it couldn't get any better, James also drew my <a href="http://countryboycitybelle.blogspot.com/2013/05/grown-up-ice-cream-truck.html" target="_blank">favorite little ice cream spot</a>!</div>
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Now, let's hope he draws my neighborhood. </div>
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~City Belle</div>
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<i>All Images/Illustrations from <a href="http://allthebuildingsinnewyork.com/" target="_blank">All the Buildings in New York </a> James Gulliver Hancock</i></div>
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<b>Roy Lichtenstein Barneys NY</b><b>C</b></div>
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Country Boy and I ventured up Madison Ave to take in the sights of the Rich and Famous. <br />
Along the way, we saw the new <a href="http://thewindow.barneys.com/roy-lichtenstein-x-barneys-new-york-go-behind-the-scenes/" target="_blank">Barneys Roy Lichtenstein windows</a> and went inside to take a peak.</div>
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The 9th Floor at Barneys is known for it's Amazing Home Collection and this is the new Lichtenstein collection. </div>
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Perfect for Summer. </div>
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~City Belle</div>
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As a (sometimes (OK, let's face it) practically never) blogger, you aspire to be as great as some of the amazing Bloggers, Designers, Stylists out there. <br />
Enter <a href="http://blog.mrslilien.com/" target="_blank">Mrs Lilien</a>.</div>
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She is a talented & uber stylish Author, Graphic Designer, Stylist, Blogger, Extraordinaire</div>
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I love her style and was thrilled when my sister bought me the<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Liliens-Cocktail-Swatchbook-Kelley-Lilien/dp/0307955141" target="_blank">Mrs Lilien cocktail swatchbook</a> for Christmas. </div>
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I love Design Books and I kind of have a thing for Autographed copies. </div>
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Check out a few of my meet and greets <a href="http://countryboycitybelle.blogspot.com/2011/09/decor8-nyc.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://countryboycitybelle.blogspot.com/2012/06/sweet-designs.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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So, as I was riding the bus to work and I saw this on <a href="https://twitter.com/cboycbelle" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </div>
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I was on Cloud 9 at the thought of getting <a href="http://blog.mrslilien.com/" target="_blank">Mrs Lilien</a> to sign my book. </div>
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But, also I was worried she would think I was a little "stalker-ish". </div>
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So, Country Boy and I went to Soho after work to drop off my book. </div>
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Being Southern, I did not want to show up empty handed, so I stopped by </div>
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<a href="http://countryboycitybelle.blogspot.com/2010/10/cupcake-tour-part-2.html" target="_blank">Baked by Melissa</a> to pick up a little treat for <a href="http://blog.mrslilien.com/" target="_blank">Mrs Lilien</a>.</div>
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After we dropped off the book, I received the best tweet!</div>
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The next day we went back to retrieve the book and I was amazed at how thoughtful and sweet <a href="http://blog.mrslilien.com/" target="_blank">Mrs Lilien</a> was to take the time to sign my beloved book. </div>
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Although, I didn't get the opportunity to meet her, I was truly flattered!</div>
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Mrs. Lilien was back in NYC last night at Bergdorf Goodman's on 5th Ave for a Restorsea Event. #restorseaatbg</div>
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So, I ran to the event after work in hopes of finally meeting her. </div>
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(wow I look really tired) Mrs Lilien looks amazing!</div>
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She was so sweet! So glad, I finally got to meet her! </div>
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Country Boy and I saw the Giant Rope Art in <a href="http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/" target="_blank">Madison Square Park</a>. </div>
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The installation is Orly Genger's Red, Yellow, and Blue. </div>
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It's pretty cool in person!</div>
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Giant Mounds of colorful Rope!</div>
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Rope Backdrop anyone?</div>
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All tied up! </div>
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Knowing how much we love sweets around here, we finally made it to <a href="http://www.laduree.fr/en/maisons/monde-details" target="_blank">Maison Laduree</a> on the Upper East Side for their famous French Macarons. </div>
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We went on a Saturday, so there was line to get in, but it was definitely worth the wait. </div>
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The boutique is so Chic and French in every way. The Macaron trees were gorgeous. </div>
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Everything was pastel and perfect. </div>
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Everything was so gorgeous, it was so hard to chose what we wanted. </div>
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We bought a small box of these flavors:</div>
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Dark Chocolate </div>
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I was tiptoeing through the Tulips on Park Ave with my Laduree bag in tow. </div>
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Have you tried <a href="http://www.laduree.fr/en/maisons/monde-details" target="_blank">Laduree</a>? </div>
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My grandfather had a General Store and I grew up as a Kid in a Candy Shop. <br />
He had candy and treats and best of all...Ice Cream. <br />
Hence my love for ice cream began.<br />
So now that Spring is here and Summer is approaching I thrive for that<br />
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In NYC, there are tons of ice cream options, but <a href="http://www.vanleeuwenicecream.com/" target="_blank">Van Leeuwen</a> is top on the list. <br />
It's an Ice Cream truck for Grown Ups!</div>
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They are an Artisan Ice Cream establishment using only the freshest ingredients and all natural flavors. The Flavors are absolutely pure and delicious. </div>
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They Van Leeuwen truck was parked outside my office the other day and I ran to get some ice cream, unfortunately it was a private event, so they wouldn't serve me. :( </div>
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But that's OK, I'm destined to have my ice cream fix very soon. </div>
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Do you love ice cream as much as me? <br />
Have any favorites in the city?<br />
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<span style="background-color: #fefdfa; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Happy Mother's Day to our favorite gals! </span></div>
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April 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, Black Sabbath threw a super secret private party for a hand-picked group of media members and VIPs to get the first listen to their upcoming album, ‘13.’ </div>
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The event began with Jack Osbourne, who welcomed the crowd and showed a mini-documentary about the making of the album. After the film came the preview. In total, eight of 13's songs were played, and, based on their perceptions – both of which were very positive – here is a track-by-track breakdown of what can be expected when it is released on June 11. </div>
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‘<b>End of the Beginning</b>’ — At eight minutes, it’s a little long for an album opener. Still, the “understated, melodic eeriness” of it, coupled with the musical interplay of Geezer Butler and new drummer Brad Wilk over some vintage Tony Iommi riffs, make it a winner. </div>
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‘<b>God Is Dead</b>?’ — This was the song featured in the 27-second video of the album art. The lyric concerns “a bleak future and questions the existence of a higher being, given some of the hard times on Earth” and also scored points for its B-section, with a riff reminiscent of ‘Holy in the Sky.’ </div>
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‘<b>Loner</b>‘ — A “more traditional rocker” in the vein of ‘N.I.B.,’ with Iommi and Wilk singled out for their work on it. </div>
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‘<b>Zeitgeist</b>‘ — The mellowest and, according to black-sabbath.com, weakest song of the eight played, who finds it “evocative of Planet Caravan.” However, Ozzy Osbourne‘s vocals and the “stark and desolate imagery” were noted by Loudwire. </div>
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‘<b>Age of Reason</b>‘ — Arguably the album’s strongest song, and one that the entire audience loved. It features several time shifts, a breakdown and a killer guitar solo. </div>
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‘<b>Live Forever</b>’ — A good song, but not great, with another lyric about mortality (as if that’s a shock) and several “fist-pumping, headbanging moments.” </div>
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‘<b>Damaged Soul</b>’ — Black Sabbath doing what amounts to a nearly eight-minute heavy blues jam. Your feelings about the song will be contingent upon your willingness to hear that. </div>
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‘<b>Dear Father</b>’ — This was featured in the video of the band in the studio, where producer Rick Rubin asks Osbourne to do another take. One riff evokes the song ‘Black Sabbath,’ which could be deliberate. The song ends with the sound of a thunderstorm and church bells...just perfect.</div>
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Following the preview, the three members of Black Sabbbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler – appeared onstage and thanked the audience for attending.</div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia;">"It's different altogether now," Butler adds later. "We have much more of a thing going than what it was [in those] days." Ozzy also feels invigorated with their current incarnation, which features Rage Against the Machine drummer Brad Wilk as replacement for Bill Ward (who dropped out of the reunion in May). "I wanted to sound current," says Ozzy, "yet still have that Sabbath vibe." 13 will be released in June and is produced by Rick Rubin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hey y'all! It's Country Boy and just wanted to let you know I've lived in the City for 1O years, and have watched in vain the runners who gallop throughout this concrete jungle. I always sort-of laughed at them in a way. Thought they were nuts ya know? But times are a changin' as I am down 5O pounds....from running. But the 1st thing you must do is invest in your foundation(feet). I rec something like this:</span></div>
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They give you medals for goals you set. Like 24 miles a week. It's up to you as to how hard you want to push yourself. Yes, it's very addictive. Download the app <a href="http://nikeplus.nike.com/plus/products/gps_app/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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This morning as I was walking to work they were doing construction on our floor. I asked the painter if I could come in and take a shot with my iphone; he kindly obliged. </div>
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Recently I've started to <a href="http://mdk5aday.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MDK5ADAY" target="_blank">Tweet</a>. </div>
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Follow City Belle <a href="http://city-belle.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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CB~CB here and we'd like to apologize for being gone. We are still here in NYC, working and living in our pursuit of happiness. Above is a photo I shot in <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g29220-d106161-Reviews-Black_Rock-Maui_Hawaii.html" target="_blank">Hawaii</a> a few months ago. We went for City Belle's birthday. We've been super-busy and again would like to apologize for our absence.</div>
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My friend recently let me borrow his bike so I took it for a spin. It's insane biking in Gotham, but drivers (sortof) give you space and no one honked at me, so I feel like I did pretty good. I was really nervous at 1st, but once you get into the flow of traffic it's just balls-to-the-wall and you're OFF! Here are a few of the photographs I took with my iphone.</div>
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Jersey City and the Hudson River where Sully landed the plane.</div>
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Above is a map of my bike-map. I used the <a href="http://runkeeper.com/activity?userId=11898670&trip=111229538&fb_action_ids=4093711392809&fb_action_types=runkeeper-og%3Acompleteactivity&fb_source=action" target="_blank">RunKeeper App</a>, but you can also make it so it keeps track of your bicycling. I did about 19 miles in 1 hour and 40 minutes. Not to shabby for my 1st time out. </div>
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My boy who sells tickets owed me a favor. Favors are an ideal creative force here in Manhattan. Often leverage or doing things for others will enable you to get more in the long run than charging them money. Basically what goes around comes right back around. We've all heard it for years. </div>
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There's <b>BIGGIE SMALLS </b>on the right flanked by a plethora of random graffiti.</div>
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The building with the 45 degree angle is the Citigroup Center at 601 Lexington Avenue.</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Kennedy" target="_blank">Jamie Kennedy</a> threw the opening pitch. Ironic considering I'm a Kennedy as well. </div>
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It was a gorgeous night in Gotham for a baseball game. The Mets fans were pretty nice considering I had on a bright <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">RED</span> Atlanta Braves jersey at CitiField. I even met a few North Carolinians who had driven up from Raleigh to watch the 3 game series. (fellow Braves fans) It was a father and his 9 year old son. Sorta made my night.</div>
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There's my favorite baseball player of all-time <a href="http://www.chipperjones.com/" target="_blank">Chipper Jones</a>.</div>
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I've seen the Braves play 4 times in NYC. Twice against the Yankees and twice against the Mets. And every. single. game. he has gone Oh for whatever. I have never seen Chipper get a hit or even on base in all the times I have watched him play. I was literally sitting right next to 3rd base so I <strike>watched</strike> stalked him all night. I even screamed at him a few times and called him Larry, his real name, if you can imagine that. The Braves lost the game though they had won the 2 games prior. It sticks, but that's life sometimes. Ya can't win em' all ya know? </div>
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There's the kid's hat from North Carolina. He was okay with the loss. The kid took it in stride. </div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_McDowell" target="_blank">Roger McDowell</a>- 86' World Champion with the Mets.</div>
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and was the winning pitcher in the deciding Game 7. His major league record of decisions was 70 wins and 70 losses. He's currently the Atlanta Braves Pitching Coach.</div>
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After the photo he told me he sucked in his belly on that one. Made me LMBO.</div>
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Six Flags New Jersey is an awesome place to take your family and friends. With the constant pressure of NYC, it was a pleasure getting out and we really appreciated Sebastian driving. We did the Flash-Pass after we entered the park. It enables you to pass everyone in line. They give you this electronic device you carry with your group all day and you literally make reservations on it, thus enabling you to pass everyone when you get to your destination roller coaster. One of the absolute best decisions we made of the day. </div>
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Behold SIX FLAGS!! </div>
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I've been in NYC for nearly a decade and during that time I've developed a core group of amazing friends. Real friends who do what they say and say what they do. We are all 5 from different ethnic backgrounds and that's what makes us so unique. We never dwell on our differences, we dwell on our similarities, like ROLLER COASTERS!</div>
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Abiy Paulos,(left) next Fits Netsanet, Country Boy, Josh Fernandez(right)</div>
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We're all a little pensive prior to boarding the roller coasters. 5 grown men scared crap-less. As New Yorkers we like to think we can handle just about anything thrown at us. We are extreme men who indulge, play, and work our asses off, so a roller coaster should be easy right? </div>
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<b>NO</b>, but it was a lot of fun. </div>
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They wanted an arm and a leg for a picture, so we worked out a <i>system</i>. A few guys would distract the computer operator while I snapped a few pics they posted. Our "system" worked out just fine as you can see. </div>
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This was my favorite....BIZARRO!! It had water and fire flames and upside down turns and twists w/ a huge drop-off. NUTS! </div>
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SUPERMEN!<br />
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Meet <b>NITRO</b>!<br />
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Yep, that's right good ol' Pat Benatar was performing at 6 Flags. </div>
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These were the prizes they were giving away if you hit your free throw. I thought it was cool that Six Flags in New Jersey was giving away North Carolina Tar-heel basketballs as prizes.</div>
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Red Tailed Boa named Sally...11 years old 6 1/2 feet long. </div>
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Reminded me of HE-MAN</div>
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THE BULL</div>
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3 Stooges.</div>
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I hit my free-throw.</div>
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(only took 6 shots!)</div>
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Six Flags in NJ is serious fun. We all brought Coke cans and saved $20 bucks a person. If you ever get a chance to go to Six Flags in NJ, please do. </div>
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~Country Boy </div>Country Boy, City Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374780204314548890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809423138685013423.post-28451358699387898692012-08-10T12:09:00.000-04:002012-08-10T14:34:43.290-04:00BK: Man on a Mission<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://countryboycitybelle.blogspot.com/2012/06/interview-with-chef.html" target="_blank">Ben Kacmarcik</a> is a man on a mission. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he's an up and coming celebrity chef who was recently featured on the Food Network's hit show <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/chef-wanted-with-anne-burrell/the-re-launch/index.html" target="_blank">Chef Wanted</a>. He placed second and I honestly think it was the editing b/c you could tell who they wanted to win. I've been on many sets and I've seen it done many times. Ben was robbed but I'm glad he didn't win, b/c now he has taken it upon himself to implement his order of operations and systems at another amazing New York City restaurant. </div>
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That restaurant is <a href="http://www.ililinyc.com/" target="_blank">Ilili</a>. </div>
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Tucked just under the Flatiron Building at 236 5th Avenue we have Ilili. A Mediterranean marvel located right in the heart of Manhattan. They boast a magnificent cocktail list that includes a Poison Sumac Margarita and a <i>NOT SO</i> Bloody-Mary that appears clear when served. Also, they have a plethora of spices from all over the globe, thus allowing Ben's creativity to shine through on the plate. </div>
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There's the Flatiron Building in the back. </div>
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<b>Cocktail List</b>:</div>
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<i><u>Fresh Meadow</u> gin / st. germain / mint / cucumber / ginger </i></div>
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<i><u>Poison Sumac Margarita</u> tequila / orange liqueur pomegranate juice / lime </i></div>
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<i><u>Phoenician Lemonade</u> citrus vodka / orange liqueur / mint lemon / orange blossom </i></div>
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<i><u>St. Germain Cocktail</u> cava / elderflower liqueur </i></div>
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<i><u>From Beirut with Passion</u> basil cilantro mint infused vodka sparkling passion fruit </i></div>
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<i><u>Black & Blue Bubbles</u> blackberry sorbet / stoli blueberry vodka / cava</i><br />
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Ilili is 3 blocks North of The Flatiron Building.</div>
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I had the Poison Sumac Margarita and it was great. It had a kick of spice and wasn't too strong. Just enough to take the edge-off during a lunch break in New York. Also they have really great Natural Sparkling water. Simple yet very effective. </div>
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For starters we had the Baba Ghannouj with eggplant / tahini / olive oil and a few pomegranate seeds for topping. This is served with in-house freshly made pita. It is one of the best things I have ever put in my mouth and I've been all over the world. Ben is doing an incredible job at executing his vision. He sees himself as the grease that makes the engine run properly and smoothly. Ben incorporates a step-by-step approach. He's a cohesive unit inside the insane restaurant world of Manhattan. </div>
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Black Iron Shrimp jalapeno / garlic / cilantro</div>
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This dish is a great way to start your meal, especially if you're sharing. Sharing is caring and that's the philosophy at Ilili. The ambiance is warm and engaging and you can tell the place is ran by people who care and who aren't corporate drones. NYC is slowly being taken over and it's nice to see something like Ilili do well and remain successful in the City. </div>
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THE STAR of the SHOW</div>
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Here we have the Branzino Escabeche served with tomato / basil / radish and red onions in a light tomato fumet broth. Yes, this tasted just as great as it looks. </div>
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Finally we have the Pistachio Financier with banana ice cream / tahini fluff and topped with a sugar croquant. I can't tell you how many restaurants I've been to in NYC and this one is one of the best I have ever been to. The atmosphere is perfect and they basically have no competition; if you want fresh ingredients, a warm ambiance with great drinks and good food then go to Ilili. Ben Kacmarcik is doing amazing things on the scene with his implementation of an organic and natural approach. Ben is going to take partial responsibility with turning Ilili into a brand. They are looking to grow, and fast. I see Ilili having a sister location opening up sometime soon. Maybe in a neighborhood near YOU!<br />
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Ben said, "If I'm is going anywhere....it's too far."</div>
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~Country Boy </div>
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Rock n' Roll is back and it's in full force in New York City. Alive and well we have 5 lads from all over the globe who have formed an undeniable force called <a href="http://theblackfires.com/" target="_blank">The Blackfires.</a> </div>
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Here we have 5 international Renaissance Men from all over the planet. We'll start with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut" target="_blank">Beirut, Lebanon</a> then we'll hop the pond to Central Valley, New York then back to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leeds" target="_blank">Leeds</a>, England and Israel; last but surely not least we have Moscow, Russia.</div>
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( <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">I think the lead singer may be from outer space.</span>) </div>
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Meet Andrey Cheggi Chegodaev from Moscow, Russia who is seriously one of the most talented lead singers I have heard in the New York Rock n' Roll scene in almost a decade. Yes Country Boy has been in New York City for nearly 1O years.</div>
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I'm just kidding about the outer space thing. Cheggi is following his bliss by coming to America to pursue his dream of becoming a rockstar; and he's doing a mighty fine job at it. He has no ego and is extremely approachable, nearly shy in a way. But as soon as he gets on stage those vocal cords rip and all hell breaks loose. It's a sight to behold for all, or shall I say sound? </div>
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These guys have teamed up to form a great band with great sounding tracks that are sure to hit the radio waves soon. </div>
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Chris(left) carries his own bags and Cheggi as well. </div>
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They move their own equipment too. They're as real as it gets. </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/chrisdaou" target="_blank">Chris Daou</a> on his Les Paul. This man speaks 3 languages, writes programs for computers and does technical design work for a firm in Manhattan. Oh yeah he's in a rockband and plays lead guitar while writing riffs, messing around on the keyboard and singing. These guys are going to make it. </div>
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It is written.</div>
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Cheggi and Ryan practicing before the show. </div>
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Ryan Egan on bass. </div>
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SHOUT-OUT to <a href="http://countryboycitybelle.blogspot.com/2011/12/alekhines-gun.html" target="_blank">Alekhine's GUN</a> and a slew of other stickers inside Trash Bar. </div>
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The Blackfires have a rehearsal studio they allowed me exclusive access to in Hells Kitchen, NYC. It was extremely hot b/c you can't open the windows due to the noise. It was worth it though. </div>
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Chris and Ryan discuss the nights approach. </div>
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Don't do it Chris!</div>
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I found a North Carolina plate inside<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thetrashbar" target="_blank"> Trash Bar</a> where they played on </div>
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Wednesday August 8th 2O12. </div>
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13 is a good number. </div>
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Right Cheggi?</div>
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Chris moving his own equipment. </div>
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This is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anthony.mullin" target="_blank">Anthony Mullin</a> who went to Oxford and is currently studying clinical psychology at Columbia University. Yep he's a brainiac, but he's cool as Christmas and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. The ladies love him. I couldn't imagine why? He can play the crap out of the guitar and he's 6 foot 5. </div>
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Sometimes life ain't fair is it? </div>
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3 PIRATES before the show.</div>
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Chris and Cheggi</div>
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Ryan and Anthony</div>
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Ilan Harel has a much tougher job than he gets credit for. With dueling lead guitars it's very important for the drummer to keep tempo so as to keep unison and harmony within the band. Ilan does a phenomenal job at maintaing balance and beat. I like the job he does on drums as a fan. He's a super nice guy as well. Somebody who would be there for you if you needed him. </div>
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Ilan has been in and around auto mechanic shops all his life and is an Italian and Asian food kinda guy. He's multi-talented too and finds time to be a photographer on the side. </div>
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So Ilan's a grease-head drummer shutter bug! </div>
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Chris and Ryan harmonizing vocals. </div>
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Chris and Anthony on dueling lead guitars make way for </div>
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Cheggi's lead vocals and it's a perfect fit. </div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ryan.egan.587/info" target="_blank">Ryan Egan</a> is another Renaissance man with many talents. He teaches kick boxing in the City and went to Binghampton University in New York. He also is an avid outdoorsman who once stayed in the wilderness for 4 days just b/c he's a badass. Oh yeah he plays bass for the Blackfires. </div>
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Ryan slapped the bass so hard he broke the string. Not to fret he didn't miss a beat and a few folks eventually helped him get his other one. </div>
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HARMONY</div>
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A long strange trip home it was. </div>
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That's actually a photograph of the Empire State Building out of the window from a cab on the ride home. </div>
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Listen to The Blackfires and buy their new CD when it comes out.<br />
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This is actually a shot of the World Record for Bikram Yoga in <a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120620/times-square-theater-district/worlds-largest-bikram-yoga-class-hits-times-square" target="_blank">Times Square</a>. </div>
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Recently I've implemented yoga as part of my workout routine. It's much harder than you think, and they have all different types. Bryant Park does a great job of facilitating the Yoga Instructors. In fact each week is different. They have free classes on Tuesdays at 1O AM & Thursday evenings. </div>
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Bryant Park behind the NYC Public Library under the trees. More Zen than you think in this crazy town. We even had a fan club watching us. </div>
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Country Boy's view in Times Square breaking the WORLD record. </div>
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The class, a set of 26 postures and two breathing exercises, was ran by Rajashree Choudhury, a five-time winner of the All-India Yoga Championship and wife of Bikram Choudhury, the founder of Bikram Yoga.</div>
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They have mats laid out for you to put your mat on so you have double padding on the concrete. I usually bring a green towel to put my knees on. Go to Bryant Park. They do a great job and it's an underrated part of Gotham. </div>
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When one thinks of a New York City chef they think of <i>sleeve</i> tattoos, big hair, and an even BIGGER EGO, but not Ben Kacmarcik. On the contrary, upon arrival he wore a white V-neck and some blue jeans. Very quiet and reserved, yet you can see the subtle confidence; by good observation the only thing that shows a sneak at how successful he actually is, is his <i>watch</i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px;">.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span>I had the opportunity to interview Ben, an up-and-coming NYC chef. He is immensely talented, completely driven and goal oriented, yet he's also humble and reserved. Ben's mantra is <b>Hard Work & Dedication</b> and by the looks of his <a href="http://compare.ebay.com/like/180792923510?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar" target="_blank">Rose Gold Hublot</a>, it appears to be paying off. It's his subtle way of saying,<br />
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Lemon-Caper Sauce, Baby Lettuce and Frisée</div>
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Ben said, "I take great pride in understanding what operationally makes things function at their highest level without exuding tremendous amounts of energy. I'm always thinking, is there a better way to do this or are we taking the necessary steps to get the best results?"<br />
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Ben told me that he enjoyed the quote I used "A truly wise man knows he knows nothing," Ben said, "I may be in a great position with all things considered, and I know a lot operationally that goes into making a restaurant group, not just a single restaurant function. B/c of this I strive to move up the latter and get better each and every day." Ben is a genuine person who's proud to have been emotionally supported by his parents throughout his life, but Ben is a self-made man who has been producing results based on the ever-changing New York City culinary jungle for years. </div>
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Ben dismembering a <b>CHICKEN</b>!</div>
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This blog post is way over due. I was so thrilled that <a href="http://www.amyatlas.com/" target="_blank">Amy Atlas</a>, the Sweets Stylist, released her book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Designs-Bake-Craft-Style/dp/1401324401/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336186651&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Sweet Designs</a>. I have been an Amy Atlas fan for years. The dessert bar trend has grown to include weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, etc. I was so inspired by her work, that I designed my own dessert bar for our wedding. It was a hit! I was dying to get my hands on a copy, </div>
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Even if you can't make it to the book signing, you have to get a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Designs-Bake-Craft-Style/dp/1401324401/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336186651&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Sweet Designs</a>. </div>
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I was so excited about the <a href="http://countryboycitybelle.blogspot.com/2012/05/trina-turk-br.html" target="_blank">Trina Turk/Banana Republic</a> collaboration. So, I was thrilled that I had the chance to attend the launch party at the <a href="http://www.banarepublic.com/" target="_blank">Banana Republic </a>on 34th St. The visual merchandising was amazing. The colors and prints made you feel like you were in a tropical oasis, and the lemonade margaritas didn't hurt! </div>
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The store windows were very impactful.</div>
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I'm obsessed with the Pisces print top. </div>
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The ad campaign is flawless, the styling, the printed frame, the location- AMAZING!</div>
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I was so excited to see the full collection in person. </div>
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Of course, I had to bring a few pieces home with me. I'm a sucker for a bold print, plus I received a complimentary Trina Turk enamel bracelet with my purchase.<br />
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It was a truly a fun night!<br />
~City Belle</div>Country Boy, City Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374780204314548890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809423138685013423.post-32466413337032414972012-06-10T20:34:00.002-04:002012-06-10T20:34:03.451-04:00Weekend Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had a pretty fun-filled weekend. </div>
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hung out with Lady Liberty</div>
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went to a concert in Tompkins Square Park</div>
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caught the sunset</div>
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took a boat around the city to celebrate our friend's birthday</div>
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danced by the NYC skyline</div>
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had a yummy brunch</div>
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tried the Crumbs Cosmo Cupcake-it's PINK!</div>
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got up close and personal with the Brooklyn Bridge</div>
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Happy Monday!</div>
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~Country Boy, City Belle</div>Country Boy, City Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374780204314548890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3809423138685013423.post-72523392564831033752012-06-06T11:08:00.004-04:002012-06-06T11:08:54.930-04:00Blood Ties NYC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Lifetime original movie featuring Clive Owen and Mila Kunis was filming in Tudor City this past weekend and we had a front row seat. They had all these old-<i>timey</i> cars parked throughout the neighborhood- so I thought you guys might like to check them out. </div>
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Here they are, the production crew, circled up before the BIG CHASE SCENE! </div>
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Always runnin' from the Boyz-in-Blue! </div>
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My favorite was the GMC pick-up truck. </div>
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but the Ford Mustang is a nice touch</div>
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1966 DODGE</div>
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The film crew were nice and accommodating. </div>
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That's a <b><i>purdy</i></b> truck...</div>
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YES SIR!</div>
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Rollin' deep in the Caddy</div>
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They even changed our street names. </div>
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leave it in the comment section.</div>
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until next time,<br />
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~Country Boy</div>Country Boy, City Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374780204314548890noreply@blogger.com1