Just when I thought the world was going to shit, I had some wonderful bright moments last week where I smiled and thought, “damn do I love NY.”
I made the rounds of the Gotham stores this week. I loved seeing the store photos in the back.
On Friday evening, Gotham was the sole sponsor of Performance Space New York. Founded in 1980 in an abandoned school in the East Village, this organization has supported all artists’ experimentation. It was one of the best gala’s I have ever been to, and I am thrilled to support their work. We had a Gotham cannabar at the event, which was a true hit.
Martin Scorcese spoke about Fran Lebowitz before presenting her with an award. One of his favorite quotes is, “Think before you speak, read before you think.” Good advice.
Debbie Harry was a surprise guest. She’s a goddess.
Saturday morning we went to the MOMA, to see the Jack Whitten show. I did not know of Whitten’s work until this retrospective. An incredibly prolific artist, and a wonderfully curated show.
Definitely work getting up there before it closes on August 2nd.
The weather was perfect, so we walked through Central Park from the east side to the west side. People were out in force.
Relaxing and fun.
Saturday evening, we went to Kabawa for dinner. What is lovely is most of the seats are around the kitchen so you can see what is coming out, and what you want to eat. I noticed a few women in the kitchen, which is always a bonus and makes me happy.
Paul Carmichael, who hails from Australia, has worked for David Chang for years. He took over the old Ko spot as the head chef and cooked his vision of Caribbean food. It is delicious. They start you off with roti and condiments I could eat all night.
The fried chicken is cooked to perfection with just enough kick from the Scotch Bonnet in the crust. What is lovely is most of the seats are around the kitchen so you can see what is coming out, and what you want to eat.
The flan is rich, dense, and intense.
Over the weekend, I received a few texts from people about events happening in other locations in NYC. Spring has arrived in NYC.
