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Take the Virtual Tour
Today we launched the online tour of HGTV Urban Oasis 2010, a luxury apartment located in New York City. Take a few moments to click around and explore each room. There are tons of great tips and behind-the-scenes details from Vern, so please read each caption (sorry, it’s the editor in me). Then, click on the Sweepstakes button to learn more about how you can enter to win the apartment and a vehicle – a grand prize package worth approximately $1.5 million!
A strange thing has happened, after reading your post, I have the unexplicable, uncontrolable urge to break out into Show Tunes! Ah the power of suggestion. Nice creative post Deerspring!
Hello Deery!!! we sang those show tunes as kids. I cant help that in the spirit of things that we have all created a persona closely akin to these Broadway shows. Maybe HGTV goes Broadway.
What a beautiful poetic comment Deerspring. I am feelin the music!!!!
Deerspring, This is so great!!! The entire post—–is dancing on stage,. I love it. Thanks for sharing. LOL
Coop, the Saugerties Lighthouse reminds me of Jack Nicholas's mansion in "Witches of Eastwick".The same tidal access situation. I bet one could have a "devil" of an experience staying in the lighthouse! Not for the claustrophobic traveler for sure!
Or anyone on a tight schedule!
Soney and his mom are in a dancing mood on this warm sunny day back in Seattle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvZcJ04k9Sw
I liked the cabinets – last one on the 2nd row with all the scroll design around the edges of the cabinets & the microwave built in to the lower cabinet. says it is Rose Hall Square maple in medium stain. nice really nice
Deerspring: Well, "Hello Dolly". Your are "Wicked". Maybe the winner will be "A Little Girl from Little Rock" or the gal "Who Cain't Say No" or "Little Orphan Annie". My postcard back to you is "Everything's Coming Up Roses" lyrics read "Light the lights…..". Well, they are lit at the amazing Urban Oasis. "New York, New York, it's a Wonderful Town". Good luck to you Deerspring!
We are going to have to roll out the red carpet as the star studded winner walks into this show place. Top hats, evening gowns, and Gail's magic stars thrown around like confetti.
Deerspring: I am a funny girl. In researching “You're the Top” I was stunned by the lyrics of Cole Porter. I've heard it a gazzion times, but to actually read them, wow! At the end of the verse I'll leave you with his words and my sentiment, “At least it'll tell you how great you are”.
— On Mon, 8/16/10, IntenseDebate Notifications <notifications@intensedebatemail.com> wrote:
Coop: Are you losing it? Ten posts of Lighthouses. When we are talking about the NYC Urban Oasis?. Are you trying to lure Marie Miller back to the blog? I miss her too. Dear friend, I will forgive you because you had a major glitz on your electrical system. I've had a glitz in my brain that says go to sleep, so I will.
This dog looks just like Soney. And we have stairs like this leading to the basement. Now that I know how to link (sort of) I need to learn how to post a picture. And how to use the new camera my son and daughter in-law got for me. Soney is so happy his tail wags like this all the time! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWKnfWtCvr0&fe…
Hi Alice! If Soney looks like that dog in the video then he is one big happy cutie! My liver-spotted Dalmatian, Gia, likes to sprawl out like that on the rug right after she eats sometimes — kind of reminds me of a person who loosens their belt after a big meal to "relax" their belly! Intensedebate gives good instructions on how to download a picture for your avatar (that grey face next to your name) and if you have picture files on your computer it is easy to load one of your own!
Hi C&E good to talk to you. How is Diamond and your husband and your horse and you how are you all doing? Soney is a cutie that is for sure! Soney sprawls out like Gia does when he goes outside and lays in the sun holding a ball in his mouth. It has been sunny here for a few days. Yesterday it was 91 degrees. Take care and talk to you soon.
I watched the range of emotions in a couple of utube films including the boxer, that one was hysterical. has Soney every done this–it's highly intelligent behavior.
Speaking of Stowe. How could you not love Stowe! Soney and I do! http://www.stowbiz.com/audio.htm
UOasis – did anyone else notice the dragon hanging on the wall in the living room – it's unique – & even the dragon loves the view. Also I zoomed on all of it as high as I could & that painting (or print) in the kitchen is really nice. But I like the lion closer to the kitchen than the one closer to the door – I like the yellowed look rather than the all white. wonder why they are not closer to the same color. I have heard that a lot of people in high rises have telescopes. With nothing on the windows, the only place to change clothes is on one side of the bathroom unless that is reflective glass. ??? It looks like there is storage at the window seat in the bedroom. I would like to lay blankets over that & sleep there & fall asleep watching the sights.
What a great comment joplays, watching the NY skyline as you fall asleep.
considering I am a small town girl – it would be like having fireworks every night. we didn't have fireworks this year for all the rain & flooding. what is ironic is that some of the people who live in a flood zone & can't get flood insurance got the worst of it. it looks like fema isn't gonna help them either cause they lived in a flood zone. that is just all kinds of wrong. don't know any of them personally – but cant help feel they are getting the short straw.
still not as bad as it is in Pakistan.
Oh yes joplays. You certainly need a place or be able to escape to a place where you can see fireworks every night. On a very small scale, I was taking a walk when I visited the mountains in Idllywild Calfornia. I noticed this little rumpledown house, where a family had the curtains opened and I peeked in slighly. They had tea lights on this scultpural looking tree and they were blinking like little stars. They all seemed so happy in the smallest and most modest place. I wonder if it was the blinking lights.
I was in my backyard trying to pick up a fence panel that had blown down & the people renting the little house behind me stated they didn't think anyone lived here. Kinda embarassed me but . . . I am a tortoise & slowly getting things done. But the estimate on a new fence was $4913 & a 3% upcharge for a charge card. – lol UH NO! Gonna have to get another estimate somewhere else. It's just a wood fence & that's not stained or anything. So . . . bit by bit my home will looked lived in. I love my old haunted house.
Here is a little humor, in the moment of a hard time, but something we all need. You remind me of a female version of Tom Sawyer with your fence. Now, you have to share a Tom Sawyerish adventure, that you were in recently.
this last weekend with no air cond shows me I am not as strong as I used to be. I can't handle the heat. considered getting me a kiddie pool – lol just to sit & cool off in. lol with my fence blown down the neighbors might complain hahahaha.
I live in a community with some HOA's and many folks are older than I am. No matter, I am also looking to get a kittie pool for pup, and may decide to climb in for a splash around. I am a grown woman, and if I want to swim in my kittie pool, it's too durn bad!!! Lol Like you ,I love getting a rise out of people, and have been known to say things with eagle eyes that raises eye brows. We as woman with our wildish nature, deserve to strut our tail feathers, desire, and have the pleasure of our lives. A friend of mine once said, "it doesn't matter where you live", even if its two walls and a roof, it's only a shell. The house is inside.
but after my divorce a few years ago – the man next door offered to help me out with the yard & anything else I needed done. I am a young 53, but I am not a floozy. I was shocked & said – no thanks with a shocked grimace. He is married with small kids – how dare he!!! So no kiddie pools for me without a fence up. His mother in law used to live there with her 2 little girls – one of them he married. Geez. So I am not trusting of too many people & keep pretty much to myself & my pups. You can count on pups to cheer you up – console you when you are down & always there for you.
I am glad you stay in your own back yard, and have drawn a line in the sand. I so agree about our dogs,cats and animals. They are quietly there to tell us how much we are loved, and no matter what's going on in the world they are always up for a conversation.
I wanted to be a vet when I was young – then I had my 1st allergic experience around cats – eyes swelled – whelps up & down my arms from holding my cousins kitties – uncontrollable sneezing itching all over – & that was that . . . still love most animals . . . kitties are ok if they don't rub up against me.
I've known some folks after many years of allergic reaction to critters, wake up one day unallergic.
and I do like the boldness of Maxine & try to be like her to some degree – I have earned it . . .
I love that Maxine, and joplays you have earned it!!!
This New York living area is so different from the current Stowe, Vermont "treehouse" dream home.
The Treehouse is also filled with many windows and also great views…….
but it has TREES inside the lower level!! OMG
It shows on the blueprints here….. http://blog.hgtvpro.com/dream-home/2010/08/13/flo…
Not sure that those are really trees, as he is standing in an empty concrete space in the video. I'm puzzled by the drawings on the blueprint.
I think it could be a space for a small atrium?
Interesting juxtiposition, back and forth back and forth, still deciding where I would want to be. Perhaps home is where you hang your RJMstone hat.
Are you sending me home dear Janice? Did I do a faux pas?
Where is home? HGTV has so many contests going on….. we just like to talk about them which ever Blog we are on. Wasn't that what everyone did when doing the clue Blogs?
* jux·ta·pose =
To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
No, you said nothing wrong, in fact everything right. I didnt fully finish my thought and didn't get the words out as I was rushing off. I was commenting as I have personally been jumping back and forth, in love with both of them. What I meant was, that for the moment we are on any blog, it becomes home. The little hat reference had to do with the cute little hat RJMStone wears on his/her head. Please forgive any misunderstanding
AH! The thrill of wondering if we could possibly win one of these HGTV dwellings is spinning our heads. LOL
If I was ever so lucky to have the dilemma of needing to decide if I wanted to live in the new residence of the HGTV home location or not ……. Oh boy!! ……. guess I would stay there for a couples of months and then decide YES or NO. If….NO…. then I would gladly sell to the certain someone who would love to purchase it in a hurry!
Such a great opportunity…. I could finally leave where I now live! Hmmmm… BUT I could then build my own dream home around here. A win-win situation!!
May the wheel of fortune, offer one of us lucky bloggers this fabulouso opportuniy. Hows about if HGTV could offer a three day/night stay in Vern Yip's NY condo. Maybe a Freeby Friday winning? Your expression-"that certain someone-wasn't that a line from one of the classic movies"? I think our decision making process would be real easy, if we could stay in the Urban Oasis in luxury for three days, and then report back to everyone on the blog. Stone– you also mentioned that five day stay in Stowe, offered by gostowe.com . I entered, by didn't get a confirmation on the entry. The wheels are turning, and will keep us hopping for many months to come.
A G.R.E.A.T and S.U.P.E.R idea Janzee! ! !
FILM that lucky someone! Going out to eat, exploring NYC, etc.
I think that HGTV has a few surprises up thier sleeves. The Stowe information center has that five day trip in the works, so it would seem reasonible to fuel the Urban Oasis well before the contest to have a few drawings for a trip in to see the "hood",
I missed the trees
I like the idea that HGTV now has something for everybody. I think that the Urban Oasis would definately accomadate a single person, or retired couple and would love to see unique rehabs and Urban Oasis opportunites around the country in the larger cities like LA. Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, etc.
I am a single person & feel it would be unfair to them to coop my dogs up in an apartment. Oh & I have Air conditioniong again after a week – been without in heat in the upper 90's. la ti da ti da – i am a happy camper & so is Newbie – I would tell him to drink more water – but he is dumber than dirt. Angel is smart & kept hydrated. So did I . I kept a water bottle in the freezer & it would be like a cold pack or take 15 minutes in the evening to go to the store in a one horse town that the whole trip would take that long. Air conditioning in the car just made coming back inside more miserable. gained 3 pounds eating ice cream for a week. the weekend was what was bad. It cost under $100 to get it & my toilet to quit running. I was thrilled!!!! still need to get all the plumbing replaced in this old house but . . . when he is less busy with his current project – that will be next – maybe for my birthday. My heat pump coil switch was stuck on heat was all .
I hear you joplays. Are there any lakes in your area? I think that after a week of work, maybe treat yourself to a day near the lake, bring the pups, and the posicles, and a bucket of ice. If I am going to gain weight, ice cream is my undoing. Recently, I started experimenting with first freezing almond milk in ice cube trays and then you put the whole kaboodle in a blender or a capped juicer. Add a touch of vanilla coconut chocolate nibs, or carob, the sky is the limit. You can even make a popsickle on those dog day summers. When in Vegas, I am learning to get out of dodge but fast, head up to the mountains and camp off the side of the truck. I get 20 cooler up there, and in some camp ground communites everyone shares fruit, food, and wood.
there is a small lake. after work I would do things in Lubbock before coming home & slowly get groceries & open the windows as soon as I got in. If I had known it was gonna be that easy to fix I would have called sooner. but they commented how old it was & surprised it worked at all & I was afraid they were gonna say I needed a whole new system. If you get really hot, you don't think as well. I could only inagine chocolate in here. not fond of coconut but i could use mint or some of my creme de mint liqueor. when my dad died in 85 – I got all the liquor – my sister is a teetotaller & I would drink occasionally. does it get old? I also have some creme de cocoa I am not sure what to do with. but the york minis I had in my candy jar went into the fridge this past week & they are now gone. disappeared with the gallons of milk over ice I drank.
It's comforting, to have those candy jars around, and some ingredients that you could pop into the blender just a drop is all you need of the creme de mint, and maybe some chocolate, a couple cups of almond milk, and lets say, some honey for sweeter. You then have your own homemade ice cream, as you set out on the porch on a night. Many a night over the years, I find myself in the silence of a backyard staring straight up at the stars. That's my best relaxation. Joplays you know the old saying "an apple a day, makes joplay grow her own apple tree in the backyard".
I love it. Call me crazy, but I couldn't find anywhere a "Sweepstakes Button" for this Urban getaway!
Hi Olivia, you have a lovely name, and it sounds very much like a writer. On the Sweepstakes button, the sweeps are not open yet. Click first on Urban Oasis, then move your cursor far to the right, and you will see a time panel: 15 DAYS13:10:46 I cut and pasted what I just saw. Sept. 1, is the first day of entry, and you can sign up for the news reminder which will alert you to the day to enter. I hope this helps.
Speaking of NYC can you see Soney and me trying to find our way in a big city. And living on the 34th floor and everytime Soney wanted to play ball or do his business up and down the elevator until we got dizzy. And where do you play ball? Lots of people fit into this lifestyle. We live in a small town compared to NYC. Thought we lived on a busy street but it is quiet compared to NYC. This is fun to watch http://abcnews.go.com/US/video/news-anchor-rob-ne…
Back to NYC at Starbucks. Anything can happen in NYC! http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/mobile-des…
UO – still no place for a piano – unless the lions go & put in the hall with track lighting above it. Cami's baby grand – nowhere for that. . . With the big tree in Lincoln Center – don't guess I need my own big tree. maybe a little one on the ledge in the living room. It would be good to go ahead & get rid of some of the old Christmas ornaments & go ahead & pass them down to the kids. It is time to downsize whether here or NY or Stowe or Bethel
"unless the lions go…"
Oh no joplays. What if you need to use the emergency evacuation parachute!
Could throw one of those heavy lions to break the window. Are the windows "breakable"? http://www.evacuchute.com/products_build_civilian…
Those lions could even be decorated for each holiday! Santa hats, "bachelor party" ties, Easter bunny ears, Valentine cupid arrow threw head headband, etc. etc .etc. LOL
There's a good reason Vern put those LIONS there! Hmmm what are they?
Letterman would have 10 reasons on a list by now.
1. The home of the King of the Urban Jungle
2. Be proud of your 2 vicious pets protecting your place
3. If your words' credability is ever questioned…. put your hand on a lion and say, "I'm not lion."
4.
Can anybody think of any more??
4. Drill a big hole up from the bottom of a lion for a secret place to hide stuff. Then cork it.
5.
If I really think about it – my style is more laid back – this old flowerpower girl would probably fit in better at Woodstock. In the open & see the stars – good reason for a telescope – but it is just too much property for one person to handle. I would like that apt in the country & have that barn on blog cabin made into guest quarters or a casita with a kitchette & a pool. Then I would be in heaven. Built into the back of the barn would be a 3 foot deep storage area for riding mowers, ski mobile (depending on the area), and storage cabinets for seasonal items. that would be ideal for me. really love those window ledges in the OA & the fireplace in the blog cabin.
This is supposedly the coming color trends … I wonder the color palette. http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/downloads/APLF-…
Urban chic …
I like the group of colors that are under the feel page .. on the following site
http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/downloads/APLF-…
So you think you know New York City? Have a picture in mind of life lived strictly in the fast lane? Well, if you haven't checked out this link yet (at frontdoor.com) about all the goings-on in Lower Manhattan, and the top 10 reasons you might want to consider it home, it's well worth a read. After seeing all that's fresh and new so smoothly interwoven with its 400 years of history, I'm more excited than ever about the chance to win the 2010 Urban Oasis.
http://www.frontdoor.com/Buy/Top-10-Reasons-to-Live-in-L...
Of course, one really big reason to look into the good life in Lower Manhattan is the dream of winning the HGTV Urban Oasis Sweepstakes. As for the top ten reasons listed in the frontdoor.com article, I've managed, with great difficulty, to pare my own list down to a mere 7 out of the top 10, and then added a few of my own. Hey, don't laugh—let's see how well you do! I mean, even admitting to just a hint of a spirit of adventure, it's impossible not to dream. So go ahead. I'm curious to know if I'm the only one who can't stop at just one, or two, or three….
Waterfront living, spectacular views, generous parks and green spaces, excellent restaurants, a plethora of entertainment choices any day or night of the week, great shopping (from designer names to bargains for hardly more than pocket change), fast food to fine dining, an exotic blend of ethnic food shops, superb art and architecture, great people watching, and did I mention all of the amazing dining options yet?
Yes, Coop, there are a lot of reasons to look into the good life of the Financial District or FiDi as we say. For me, the dream of winning the HGTV Urban Oasis Sweepstakes means hotel style living in a condo with an actual bedroom 46% larger than my current apartment–ah to dream.
Oh my gosh! And here we have people complaining that this Oasis is too small. Good luck Peter, I'm sure you would be one of the few that would actually live here.
thanks, Liz. you too!
It's really amazing when you stop to think about all of the square footage that Americans take for granted in their homes or apartments, other than in the biggest urban metro centers. Certainly far more than most any other country.
However, though it's taken a very long time to reach, it seems that the McMansions are now falling out of favor because of the recent economic fallout, the large number of empty-nesters in the US, and the smartest reason of all, the growing interest in eco-friendly building.
By the way, as often as I've seen the FiDi acronym, I've heard it pronounced a number of different ways—Fye-Dye, Fye-Dee (my preference), Fye-Duh, and Fee-Dee. It seems even native NYC denizens can't agree.
My preference is Fye-Dee too. It's funny that you mention it. I always see it in print but I cannot say whether I've heard it pronounced. The name won't stick until it becomes a destination. It seemed that The Meatpacking District name didn't get wide acceptance until about 12 years ago when development started with the opening of the boutique Jeffrey, which was to me the first sign of true transformation. Some long time new yorkers still call the Meatpacking District the Meat Market
That's interesting. Funny how words take on different connotations from one generation to the next. I guess I'd go with the Meatpacking District name. Otherwise who knows where you'd end up by giving the older nomenclature to a taxi driver after a few too many cocktails…
I think the theater and all forms of art would capture me, and the cultural diversity. There would be opportunities every night of the week in a city that never sleeps, to experience people and all the peopleish things they do, be it traditional programs, food, museums. What a lifelong learning experience!! LA has it's fashion, and it's "acunamatada" (no worries) but finds me running around in circles to try to make appointments and get things done, but NY is the starting place for making things happen and have warm childhood memories of this city.
Sounds like your place isn't much bigger than those overnight cubicles they rent out in Tokyo!
Now that you have learned how to get more things done with the California layed back attitude, you should be able to get twice as much done in NYC! And the beauty of it is you won't have to waste time running around in circles like they do in the big apple! ^_^
Okay, I'm a little jazzed about this whole new venture from HGTV…and I can't wait for September 1 to start entering. Come to think of it, I can't wait to get to NYC for a visit and check it out in person, even if only for a day.
Sweet Dreams of Midnight at the Urban Oasis!
Coop: Are you saying that Vern Yip might let you into the Urban Oasis to check it out in person? Or in your one day are you just going to prowl the W? OMG, can't wait for your report. Sweet midnight dreams. I love the lights of Manhattan as much as I love the lights in the sky.
Hey Katydiddle, just trying to catch up. When I read your comment to Coop, I smiled. What popped into my mind after reading his comment was Midnight at the Oasis. Check out the lyrics by David Nichtern.
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Wow..it's an great experience to watch the Virtual Tour the design is too awesome and it's one of mine dream house.
Wow, a red laptop computer on the clear table. Wonder if HGTV loaded it with their many programs? (home layout planning?…. landscape layout planning? (just for fun)…….. etc. )http://www.dnainfo.com/20100803/downtown/hgtv-shows-off-new-urban-oasis-apartment-downtown-w-hotel#ixzz0va664eBh
Where did this blog go? http://blog.hgtv.com/urban-oasis/2010/08/03/intro…
Great photos and videos.
Here are some more photos…. http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2010/08/03/inside_t…
" The Financial District may be gaining in popularity as a residential neighborhood, but come October 20th, someone will be able to say they didn't pay a dime for the new luxury condo seen above. But fear not, developers, someone is indeed picking up the bill: the suits at HGTV. This is the 1BR/1BA apartment on the 33rd floor of the W New York Downtown Hotel & Residences being given away to one random sweepstakes winner as part of the network's Urban Oasis special. The contest website has launched at HGTV.com/urbanoasis, but folks can't enter until September 1st……….which was designed by HGTV personality Vern Yip (and goes to the winner fully furnished). "
Click on the sofa picture for a bigger view. " In the living room the Dune sofa is cool. Each half pulls out to become a chaise lounge. Pull both sides out and you've got a bed for an overnight guest. "
RJMstone, thanks for all the links.
It's simply beautiful. Love the New York library picture and the lions — I was in there just this past June and the interior woodwork was so fabulous… Love the washer and dryer and all the closets and the view…it feels grand even from here.
I missed where the washer/ dryer set is. Is it like this stackable pair? http://www.flickr.com/photos/boschappliances/4050…
It's sleeker but it is stacked. Here's the link. http://www.hgtv.com/urban-oasis/hgtv-urban-oasis-…. You can click on thumbnails to see all the pictures at once and scroll down to the picture of the washer and dryer or just go through the pictures one by one. It's in the cabinet next to the fridge.
So creative! I enjoyed that!!
Wish the Urban Dream was on the 34th. floor, then I could say to Deerspring,
hope you get your "Miracle on 34th. _____". Keep on singing!
What floor IS the Urban Oasis really on you ask? Some news articles say the 33rd, with square footage of 794. However, this info directly from HGTV disputes that—click on the link, look at photo number 1, and read the caption: http://www.hgtv.com/urban-oasis/hgtv-urban-oasis-exterio...
It could be a "Miracle on 34th…Floor" after all.
Can anyone tell who that white statue is of in the living room?
Is that a wave at the feet of it? Could it be an American Indian? Or an early explorer?
I'm hungry. Where is the best place in New York City to eat?
Besides hot dogs, what other food is NYC famous for?
Is there really a soup nazi in NYC?
I hate to take this answer away from cheesecakelover, but I'd go with New York Cheesecake. Also, anything from a deli, especially a Reuben Sandwich, screams New York to me.
Yum thank you Wyo girl. Would you believe I just finished a bowl of rice Krispies. I hardly ever eat cereal, especially at 3pm. When you're hungry strange things sound good to you I guess.
Now if I had cheesecake, : ( It would already be gone. Sweets don't last very long around here.
Cheesecake and a cheesesteak sub sound good right now. Yep that is the order I would eat them in too. ; )
Cami – I like Krispies but I put Alpha bits in mine & no other sweetener needed. I call it krispies & bits & it is really good. Krispies get soggy before I can eat them & the bits don't – perfect combo.
Check out the Cheesecake recipe I left for Ed, on the hgtvpro site. It's one that Paul Newman fell in love with.
Janzee, is this your cheesecake recipe?
Hi Cams you know the story of the soup nazi guy, the character was inspired by Al Yeganeh, a New York City soup vendor who runs Soup Kitchen International in midtown Manhattan at 259A West 55th Street, near 8th Avenue, and The Original Soup Man chain of restaurants throughout the United States. He had a Stalinish mustache, and made everyone tow the mark, "do as I say do", but amazing soup. People came in the the shop, to be verbally brow beaten, but eat like a king. It was closed for awhile, but I hoid it its being reopen. And… I just got off the phone with Katz's on the lower east side, and asked them "where is the soup nazi, Cami wants ta know"? He said let me tell ya we ha have the usual, matzah ball soup, split pea, pastrami, and a belly full of sandwiches.
You heard right, Janzee. Edited from a Reuters article by Michelle Nichols dated 7/21/2010: In Hell’s Kitchen, fiery shouts of “No Soup For You!” are set to flare anew. A New York City soup vendor made famous after he inspired Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" character on the popular TV show reopened his original Manhattan stall on Tuesday, but Al Yeganeh did not show up for the celebrations. Six years ago, Yeganeh shuttered that eatery to open Original SoupMan franchises in eight states and Canada.
For 20 years Yeganeh — who calls himself "The Original SoupMan"— dished out soup with very strict rules: "Pick the soup you want! Have your money ready! Move to the extreme left after ordering!" If you did not stick to the rules: "No soup for you!" Other rules included no extraneous comments, no questions, no compliments.
Can you imagine if MARY had similar rules for the blogs? We'd all be out in the cold and the blogs would be thread bare.
No fury hath a soup scourched. I'll bet Yeganeh never burned a good soup, and people loved his ordering everyone about routine. Under his toot, soups gots made, and no nonsense. It's these billions and billions of stories that have made NY what it is today.You Coop, know the scoop, and as a citizen of the world, you tell a story.
Hi gang, as an all points to everyone on this blog, there is another opportunity to share information and get the latest on the Stowe DREAM HOUSE. If you go to HGTVpro.com, just click on blog and there is a current three pages worth of the latest and greatest.
So excited about the Vermont location. Can't wait to see the house.
Coop: And at least two of them were in Michigan. I'm sorry, I'm moving as fast as I can.
On Cami's inspiration, I started to compile some restaurants that have a good reputation in different parts of NY. The beauty about dining out is that you don’t have to drive, cook or deal with parking. Take the cab, or walk door to door. The New York City Restaurant Week occurs twice a year, in January and June, to entice New York City visitors and residents to experience some of New York City's best restaurants at a fraction of the usual price. Discount lunches and dinners are available at many New York City restaurants during the twice annual Restaurant Weeks. Babo, and was opened by Mario Batali and Joseph Bastianich in 1998 and has been impressing diners with high-quality Italian wine and food ever since. Address: 110 Waverly Place,Phone: 212-777-0303. One of my favorite things about eating out is having the chance to try a bite of many different dishes — and restaurants that focus on small plates for sharing are perfect for this. Try the truffled egg toast($9), but you won't want to miss out on their cheeses, charcuterie, salads or panini, accompanied by great wines (many reasonably priced) and outstanding coffee are a great way to experience the creative and delicious offerings at Babbo. Balthazar is Best Bet for Bistro Fare and Seafood, Since 1997, diners have been enjoying delicious steak frites and seafood at Balthazar. Balthazar has a wonderful vibe — everyone is welcome from young scene-seekers to middle-aged couples from the mid-west. The French Bistro is another one that I heard was terrif and located in Soho. Bond Street-cool name,is a Japanese restaurant and is minimal in décor, yet excitingly inventive on the plate. Along with Nobu (from which BondSt's chefs originally hailed), BondSt serves the best and freshest sushi in New York. Models, financiers and fish aficionados all flock to the perennially hip establishment to dine on sashimi and other Asian-inspired, minimalist dishes. I love this one, and would frequent B. Smiths Restaurant B. Smith is the Martha Stewart of Soul Food, in part due to the former's syndicated hit show "B. Smith with Style." B. Smith takes her upscale yet down-home recipes and adds an Asian flair that has become the (shrimp) toast of the New York, both up and down town.
I have already had two breakfasts this morning and you are making me hungry! So I'll go drink
a skinny caramel macchiato to hold me until lunch. I've been busy today! The convenience and
the variety of the restaurants is one of the great aspects of living in NYC.
We will probably get more hungry before the this quarter. I remember I gained a few pounds with the Sandia house. The travel and food talk made me want to try all of the recipes the Gail. Monica and Mary experienced. I want to see if I can find some healthy raw food, or vegetarian selections within a few city blocks, and begin to hone in on where we are. ,
Balthazar sounds good. I love steak fries, and steak and sandwhiches, it all sounds good. Probably because I'm hungry again. Here it is around 3pm and I just realized I haven't eaten yet, maybe I should just wait for dinner this time.
It sounds yum to me to Cami, and spread out all over the city. I wonder what we can find within one square city block of The W Residence. What does W stand for anyway and who owns W?
Hi, sorry to be a stranger. Seems to be a bad summer for blogger kids. (My 6yr old daughter -within the last 12 days- went to having no tics, to having all over body tics that are so bad she can't walk. Working now on neurologist appts and paperwork for home tutor. While I put on my "advocate" coat, I will peek in on all of you – to at least read the board.) Thanks to all for making this such a friendly spot. Hope to be able to blog you all soon
Oh my dear zipdedoda, I was bitten about fifeteen years ago during a summer vacation in Pemberton NJ. I had finished teaching for the year, and whamo woke up with at least three on my neck. There is a special protocol, that you can follow, vitamins for body building. Please check on line- we pray for your child's quick recuperation and healing.
Hi Janzee, sorry for the confusion. By tics, I meant Tourette's Syndrome tics (argh! Actually, the creepy crawly tics makes my post gross " all over body" ….lol. It's good to find humor in things) We have battled lyme disease, her twin brother was diagnosed with it when he was 4.
Thank you for your concern and prayers.
Thank God for our humor here. Check out Tourettes in association with sugar and wheat allergies. Check her also for LYmes. I know that sounds over the top, but vitamins like a B complex 100(no yeast) will help and look at blood work for cal, mag, and zinc, and potassium deficiency. Look intensely online for alternate help over and above doctor prescribed medication.
There is no better advocate than a determined mother. My wife has been a tiger advocate for our special needs kids. Don't let anybody buffalo you get what you feel you deserve for your daughter! I wish you luck and better health for your daughter!
Yes my dear Eddie, I am grateful for your words to fight!!!!1
If this is too personal I apologize profusely; are any of your kids foster kids? I was a teacher
of special needs kids and have had almost everything you can think of. It was such a shame
that so few parents advocated for their children so I had to. Most parents are just in denial and
this included my own daughter. I couldn't get her to accept for three years!! Now she is the
most ferocious mother of all. She is a lawyer and understands how to deal with the school
district!!!!!
We have had many foster children Sandy. We adopted seven special needs children. We also had one of our own children who developed problems later in life. If one is not advocating strenously for their children, they are not doing the job a parent should be doing! My sister is a lawyer too. She knew how to deal with the school district. She home schooled her three daughters. They were all in college by the time they were 13. All three of them have graduated from UC Berkeley. Two are working on advanced degrees. One in medicine and the other is getting her PHD in math. The youngest one is working as a CPA and plans to go back to college after she has more job experience.
I always knew this about you dear Edin Oregon, thats why I call you the Garden of Edin. It takes a rare people like you and your wife to be a foster parent, and you do it with such grace. Someday you'll have to share some information about an organization that supports foster parenting and offers educational supplies or business opportunities, and college grants etc…A special DH should be build just for you, you deserve all the best.Love Janzee
Thank you Janice. It's really nothing special. We kind of fell into it by accident and once you see how some of these children lived you can't help but continue. Then after you have them long enough you fall in love with them and adopt them. Then you fill up the house with them and you have to stop! ^_^
so sorry Zip – but they could be right – I have heard different foods effect many ailments. A friend of my son was out of control hyper until his mom figured out it was gluten & he was put on a gluten free diet. Also no sugars except natural like honey was allowed. She would add one thing at a time to see if it had any effect on him & that's how she found out – she changed the way she cooked & made her own breads. wish you the best with what you are to face.
You are a very brilliant girl joplays, and a great researcher. Thank you for sharing this!!!!
thank you for your kind words – but actually my friend Cheryl had to go thru a lot to help her son. He could focus & did exceptionally well in school because of that diet. Now that he is older & going to college he strays from that diet but as an older youth has more self control & realizes himself what triggers reactions. It is amazing that God gives us information we need when we need it. Points us to certain things – we just have to be open to realize that is what is happening.
joplays can your repost this under zippy's name. I think that your friend's story about her son is important to see, and I love what you said about God giving us information that we need to see when we need it.
Sorry to hear you and your daughter are dealing with this, I pray things can be resolved soon. I'm hoping it's something that will just quiet down with time. The human body is complicated, but often self healing. We are often left with no answers as to why our bodies do unexplained things, but are grateful for any improvements along the way. Stay positive.
We haven't had many illnesses in our family all school year and within the last month we have been in and out of ER's and doctors at least 10 times.. All is fine here, since we expect these kinds of things to happen, but I would rather spread things out over the whole year. Very strange.
I love your comment Cams about allowing the body to think as it heals and that it does unexplained things, that often simmer down, and given time the right doctors and the right health environment, so much can be healed. I am glad all is fine your way!!! Bless you Cams, every day and every way
Hi, Zipdedoda. I hope your daughter's tics will be treated. I think environmental, dietary, and
genetic factors are all related in a very complex way. I know your dedication and neurologist's
testing will giive you some insight into what's going on with your daughter. You sound like a
great mom when you mentioned your "advocate" coat!
Zippy, so sorry to hear about your little one's health challenges. I'll keep her and your family in my prayers, and hopefully, she'll be on a speedy road to recovery. The fact that she is so young will most likely assist her speedy recovery, and the younger one's tend to heal quicker, with less memory of the ordeal.
Dear Zip, My thoughts are with you also. It is so amazing how sympathetic and supportive all of these bloggers are. It is a wonderful group of people. <3
Dear, zip. God Bless you and your sweet daughter. I will certainly put you and her in my prayers. I have been away and trying to catch up here. I miss being here as much as I would like. Take care. JWmson
janzee asked me to post my reply to her to you . . .
thank you for your kind words – but actually my friend Cheryl had to go thru a lot to help her son. He could focus & did exceptionally well in school because of that diet. Now that he is older & going to college he strays from that diet but as an older youth has more self control & realizes himself what triggers reactions. It is amazing that God gives us information we need when we need it. Points us to certain things – we just have to be open to realize that is what is happening.
Hi Zip, I just saw your post since I don't get on the blogs very much lately. I hope your little girl is doing better and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Miss You
!!! xo
Hi, theshecreature. I feel compelled to defend not only MaryJanes but also chicken bones, raspberry filled candies and others too numerous to mention. Speaking as one over 50, when I was a child these candies were very tasty with' lots of filling 'and high quality more natural ingredients. I agree, todays candies taste like cardboard by comparison. Now, it's all about artificial ingredients and making a higher profit, resulting in an inferior product. Unfortunately, it's s sign of the times. Even butterscotch of today can't compare except maybe in color. Just thought I'd throw that in.
:):) Have a good one.
Hi JWmson, I am soooo happy to see you. This is the first time I have ever heard of Chicken bones. Were they jellys? The only thing I was allowed to eat was Mary Janes, but if there so much as happened to be any cookies in the house, I would grab handfuls.
Hi,Janzee!!! Hahaha,chicken bones! Actually, they are long slender, filled hard candies. Still available but no where near as much filling now, therefore not as good. Whenever I see older candies and am tempted to try them they are NEVER as good and it isn't my tastebuds. Sometimes the taste isn't so different but it's all in the filling. This is too funny,really! So, how are you?" I don't get around much,anymore", here. Good old song, though.
:) Cookie Monster???
There is enough space for treats in the Urban Oasis, but we would probably have to stash them under our sweaters in the ample storage in the bedroom. I'm sure you could find something like the old chicken bones in a penny candy store, if they still exist in NY. They never called me cookie monster, but no one knew I was snitchin the cookies.
For JW and Jan, did you gals hear that in Weston, Vermont and Rutland, VT. have
THE VERMONT COUNTRY STORE where they sell olde type candies, clothing, and
items for the house and garden. I have sent for some of the gum and candies that
were my favorites years ago. Do you have any idea when your grandson will be home?
I think I've had them chicken bones. Are they kinda like a butterfinger with a pb filling?
In a press release dated August 18, 2010: A bit of interesting info about the W Hotel and Residences—The glass-clad tower sits on a five-story, limestone and glass podium that features a subtle grid pattern of white, grey and clear glass panels. Inside, W New York – Downtown's design is based on the creative idea of a "ripple effect" or wave of energy. You will immediately experience this ripple effect concept with a spectacular light shower installation by UK light sculptor Bruce Munro. Suspended from the second floor ceiling and reaching down to the street lobby, the massive light installation is comprised of 1,260 individually hung clear Tear Drop diffusers, illuminated via fiber-optic projectors with the ability to reprogram colorations at any time. The sense of glowing waves of energy continues into W New York – Downtown's Living Room Bar & Terrace, the hotel's stylish lounge and sophisticated nightlife venue with wraparound outdoor space. For an outstanding cocktail, I'd recommend the Bond Street Sparkler, with St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur and fresh mint with Champagne. Cheers, fellow dreamers.
Gee Coop, this is amazing information, and the light scultpture is a very powerful force indeed. I think that Vern's design has probably carried forward the changing patterns of light and incorporated the theme of "light" in the Urban dream condo. I could watch this fiber optic light show every night with a new sense of fascination.
Talk about watching the light show every night—that would be an incredible way to enjoy an evening cocktail in the W Hotel's lounge. I could use the W's renowned Whatever/Whenever service to carry the leather chaise down from the Urban Oasis living room, enjoy a cocktail and the lights as long as I wanted, and then have the staff carry the chaise lounge back up to the unit. By that time though, I'd be so relaxed that they'd have to carry it up with me on it. The only problem I can foresee is when they have to turn it sideways to get it through the door….
All of the events of that evening would make for great comedy. I can see you glued to that couch with a entourage of harem girls, busboys and then trying to turn that couch around for a smooth entre and landing into the Oasis. What is this a mirage I am seeing or is it Coops flying couch?
The Residences at W New York — Downtown are the first ever W branded residences in Manhattan, offering a world-class lifestyle opportunity surrounded by New York's famous landmarks and breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan. The Residences feature 223 modern condominiums, including 64 fully furnished units and 159 unfurnished, designer-ready apartments. Residents have full access to all hotel amenities, including W's signature Whatever/Whenever(R) service, preferred dining reservations and seating at the hotel's signature restaurant BLT Bar & Grill, daily housekeeping service and 24/7 room service. Exclusive to residents is the 58th floor rooftop terrace, offering unparalleled 360-degree views of downtown and the surrounding areas, as well as a private residential amenities floor, located on the 31st floor, which includes a residents' lounge with a full kitchen/cafe, private screening room, spa treatment rooms, sauna, and residents-only SWEAT(R) state-of-art fitness rooms with workout balconies offering sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline.
Sweet Dreams of Midnight at The Urban Oasis!
Hi Coop, I was right in the middle of a BK fish sandwich, and had to run back to tell you a thing or two. I am very happy that you put us at the exact coordinates, on the street where the W Residences sits, and you have so eloquently described this location. I am sort of an urban wannabe at heart, and feel comfort knowing how to get from point A to point B, with an itinerary. Besides the aesthics of the building, I absolutely love your description of the rooftop terrace, a wonderful place to play the violin, have cozy late night get togethers.
Would like to see & meet the Operator (elevator man, right?).
Does he have a job there?
Whomever wins …….. they will see alot of him……. if he exists.
With arms full of bags of groceries and clothing items…… could
use some help to push a FLOOR # button, please.
Does the W Building of New York have one???
In all of the old movies, the elevator men are nonplused, and always manage to get people where they need to go with what seems like extra arms. Or maybe that was just a trick of film.
I'd need a job – lol
I have a question about actual closest space in the condo. I see alot of storage space in the crisp and clean bedroom, with a bed that you could dive right into, but did you all see a closet so the guys could hang a few suits, and we ladies can look at our succint new wardrobe from Sax Fifth Avenue
There are two single door closets as you enter the condo.
Thanks lovey,the closests offer enough room for a great choice of well chosen outfits for day time and evening wear. Recently I started to mark and label seasonal clothing in cardboard boxes, For the most part the winner could very easily store, everything sleek and succint in the generous storage area.
I love, love, LOVE this place!!!! Have only seen the hallway and bathroom, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it! Reminds me of my New York trip last summer. Whoever wins this deluxe apartment will be delighted.
Vern, you've outdone yourself!
Hello love,
I tried to get to your comment to me tonight about the cheesecake. Yes, it's my mother's that was inspired from NY Wolfies, and little cafe's around the country. She's a mathematician, artist, engineer, designer, but sure can cook. It's a bit of a deviation from the raw food recipe I gave you, high in calories and fat, but oh so good, and once a year would love to entitle myself,friends and family to this wonderful cake that tastes like the sweet air of Vermont, or the city streets of NY.
Vern, one suggestion….you forgot the CHOCOLATE! Please remember chocolate lovers.
I agree Lessie I wanted Lindor Lindt Truffles. What kind of chocolate did you want?
Cami, we're twins when it comes to chocolate. Lindor Lindt Truffles, of course! Since there's a Lindor Lindt store in Manhatten, our New York pad is the greatest get-away ever!!!! Would love to be near the theater district. Love, love, love the sights and sounds of New York!
never had one – sounds good – is it dark chocolate? I like dark chocolate.
Joplay, Lindor Truffles come in dark and milk chocolate. Heavenly!!!
They do have a dark chocolate flavor. They are usually royal blue wrapped round candies in a gold package. They are better if you keep them in the refrigerator so the smooth melty choc. in the middle doesn't melt too fast. The outside coating is a regular yummy choc.
That was really hard to write, I want chocolate soooo bad.
all I have in my fridge is a twix
Cami, what melts too fast? When one is gone, I pop in another. Yummy! Love those Lindor Truffles!
Thank you for that chocolate reminder Lessie, winning and chocolate go hand in hand.
Janzee, you have so many comments. Still trying to catch up, especially on your replies to Ed in Oregon.
Having more fun, than a stack of pancakes piled high with Vermont syrup and a side order of chocolate truffles!!
That doesn't surprise me at all, Janzee! Continue to have fun as you make an impact on others.
Thank you Lessie, it's such a joy to be included in this merriment.
I love you JWmson, and you would be a great friend because you speak your mind. Given time and more information, you may grow to love this place especially if you were surrounded by an extradinary group of friends. The beauty is that you can keep your place, and have a second residence. This seems to be a continued trend today.
O.K., Janzee. Let's make a deal! If I win the New York digs, I sell it to you on the cheap!!!! We both win and are both HAPPY!!!!
:):) lololol!!
Okay JWmson it's a deal, but I have a feeling that you may dig your NY dig. In the event that you decide to sell, it may be more than me standing in line for this prime property. It is quite a jewel.
Oh gosh, I was reading there and should have answered here! Check it out!
:):)
Hey Vern, where's the red in the bedroom?! A little too much white for me. I need some color! Guess if I won, I'd have to make some changes…..but I'd be happy to do that.
Are there any window coverings? You trying to show my valuables or something?
I L O V E the "added glamour" of the apartment "as the sun sets and the big lights of the city sparkle in the night sky." Now THAT'S New York in all its beauty!!!!
The winner is in for a super treat! Thanks Vern!!!
Vern, the carpenter did a great job on the six-foot-tall pedestals. Love how everything is so convenient!
Can you tell I'm sharing with you as I view the photos?
Dear debragilmour, boomer and Lynn Coggins please come back and take your rightful place on this roster. I love holding a warm place, but we all miss your great sharing information and presence. I have looked at the board I think twice since it's been up, but if it says anything it creates a cadence for whose been posting.
Yes you 3 girls, just because it's summer it's no excuse for taking a vacation, unless there are circumstances which keep you from us. Just know we miss you.
Dear Cam, everyone on this blog is leaving a footprint with words and thoughts that have become gold leaves on the HGTV blog. in the Vermont DH, these same footprints after a day of skiing and walking into the mudroom will be super big footprints.
Hi JWmson, you are right, you dont need a lucky wishbone for all the important things in life, and you described them all. !!!!!!!
I know I should be better, but all I can think about now are Lindt Truffles and cheesecake. New York City is too alluring for this recovering sweets "melt in your mouth" lover.
Speaking of chicken bones are these the ones you are talking about? http://www.milkandcookies.com/link/98961/detail/
I saw plenty of chocolate going into the making of those bones. I jarred a memory for the few times I tasted them, but I seem to remember peanut butter.
ok maybe this is the one. http://www.oldtimecandy.com/chick-o-sticks.htm
Chick-o-sticks I remember. Wow, alicesoneysmom you really know how to create great memories.
are they hiring? I love chicken but I don't want my chocolate to taste like chicken – ha
I couldn't think of what you were talking about "chicken bones". Then I remembered, I loved them. Only we called then chick o sticks. They were great.
Alicesoneysmom, that has got to be the best chicken bones ever! I've never seen or tasted them. Wonder how they compare to southern fried chicken?
The fact that this hostel is built so close to the Redwood Forest it is worth staying there in the private family area. What transportation do you take up the mountain. Is it driveable?