Rabat: Part 2 – Rabat Medina

We left the tower to explore the Medina of Rabat. The initially sparsely populated, narrow streets of medina offered fruit, shoes, and various types of bread cooked on large griddles.  Stray cats lurked or fought in the streets to the entertainment of feline friend, my Studly Hubby.
In the main part of the markets, were souks [...]

Rabat: Part 1 – Planes, Trains and Jackie Chan

Upon arrival at Casablanca Mohammed airport, I discovered that my luggage never made it on the plane.  Through the limited English of the luggage officer and the limited French on my part, we came to the conclusion that Royal Air Maroc has no <bleep>ing clue where my suitcase is.  Their level of concern ranked little [...]

Louis Vuitton Party Celebrating Stephen Sprouse

Hey!  Let’s pretend I am still 19 and still have the energy to party all night on the Lower East Side.  Let’s also pretend this rockin’ concert by Debbie Harry is actually 1982, and not being sponsored by big luxury label Louis Vuitton.   The grande dame herself was doing the same, acknowledging the change of [...]

Guadalupe – Lost in the (In)Woods

Some friends and I had dinner at Guadalupe on 207th street for New Year’s Eve.  It was a pleasant find for the neighborhood.  The decor was cozy, chic and low key, (though some describe it as “cheekily sacrilegious”).
Unfortunately, the service left a LOT to be desired.  The restaurant was more than half empty, and my [...]