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Matsugen, TriBeCa, New York, NY, United States ****

Posted in New York, Restaurant, USA on Nov 30th, 2009

Masa and Yoshi Matsushita are running the kitchen at Matsugen.
So, the question goes out to all of you: Is this Masa or is it Yoshi?

The Omakase menu at Matsugen: This is serving
number 4, the Sashimi plate. Yes, it was delicious.

Omakase – serving number 5: Shrimp Roll and Crispy Scallop.
One of New York’s best.
”I am thrilled […]

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Megu Restaurant, TriBeCa, New York, NY, United States ****

Posted in New York, Restaurant, USA on Nov 29th, 2009

Only in the main dining room at Megu: An 800-pound temple bell above an
ice-sculptured Buddah, (carved daily). Take a closer look and you’ll se the tables.

In the menu it was listed simply as “5 Kinds of Sashimi Tasting”.
Nobody said anything about it being served on top of blue neon light.

Visible in this picture: […]

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Thompson LES, Lower East Side, New York City ***

Posted in Hotel, New York, USA on Nov 26th, 2009

Bed, bathroom, balcony… If you want what you see, then request room #1400.

A nice, nightly Manhattan view from the balcony, looking north.

The first floor with concierge, bar and Asian restaurant Shang.
Is it a new approach to service?
Strangely enough, I was not greeted by an enthusiastic bellboy on arrival. Check-in was rather swift but it wasn’t […]

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The Standard Hotel New York, Meatpacking District, New York City, United States ***

Posted in Hotel, New York, USA on Nov 22nd, 2009

Through the curtains you can imagine the view from room #920.
Needless to say, it is not a bad view. Not at all.

If you were a TV-screen in my room, this is what you would see.

The aforementioned view from #920. During a sunny day it was even
more attractive. Barely visible in the background: The Statue of […]

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TSL, The Sound Library Record Store, Lower East Side, New York, NY *****

Posted in New York, Shopping, Top rated, USA on Aug 28th, 2008

There’s no scientific proof available but…
…this might be the best record store in the entire world. Suckers for Metallica and the likes will probably not agree, but any sucker for soul, funk, hip hop, jazz, disco, latin, beats and breaks or reggae most definitely will. Call your friends, tell them you’re happy and that you […]

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