Photo by myself at 15 East 15th, near Union Square. At the sushi bar of this relatively new restaurant was perhaps the first Caucasian sushi chef I've seen. Be aware, if you are...

Photo by myself in East Village around 10th Street and 1st Avenue. Rai Rai Ken is a tiny hole in the wall that seats just a handful of people. They specialize in delicious ramen noodles in...

Photo by myself from a high floor above Central Park. The buildings angled along the right are located along Central Park South, while the buildings directly ahead are located along Fifth...

Photo by myself at Rockefeller Center, around 50th Street and 5th Avenue. If you're interested in skating in New York, you'll have to act quickly! The open air skating rink is open until April...

Photo by myself in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. On a recent cool day, Mark, Rupert and I took a stroll through the park in Brooklyn, near where we live. (The cat didn't join us, preferring the sofa...

Photo by myself in Soho, on Spring Street between Greene and Mercer. A large portrait of Jay-Z in a Yankees cap drew attention from many passersby. On the right, Einstein is shown carrying a sign reading 'Love is the Answer'. The Opera...

Photo by myself at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. A giant illuminated star is suspended above a busy street. About a billion taxi cabs were going by. Dusk is such a special time of day. With lights aglow, the city comes to life. -- My...

Photo by myself in Union Square, around 14th Street and Broadway. As they are every year, the booths are set up in Union Square for all those in need of interesting holiday gifts. Many of the items are handmade or specialty items, like...

Photo by myself in Washington Square Park, in the Village. The 2009 SantaCon took place in full force on Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of people in red suits participated. Part food drive, part costume party, this Santa convention took place in five...

Photo by myself inside the Plaza Hotel, at 59th Street and Fifth Avenue. The interiors of the Plaza Hotel are all ready for the holiday season. A giant Christmas tree is tucked within the curve of a staircase. Presents wrapped in gold paper are...