What fascinating places these are. I really enjoy the interweaving of the historical stories and your photography, Rob. You do an impressive amount of deep research for these posts. The restaurant review mentioning the "no-see-ums" had me in stitches! And who knew all eels came from the Sargasso Sea? Two thumbs up!
There are some incredible pockets left in the city. I never thought I would enjoy researching so much but it’s a lot like taking pictures, finding things that are interesting that you want to share with other people. Thanks Renato!
Soo much to unpack - loved it. The reviews- no-see-ums - LOL. I am also still not over "For the city to consider any street official, it must be 50' wide." And ..are those bucket wearing heaps scare crows? Fascinating!
Thank you! My hour long YouTube search on how to make that video that paid off. didn't think anyone would notice it though, of all people, it makes sense that you did!
Especially great photos this week. The straw shrub guys with the yellow bucket hats remind me of Nick Cave soundsuits, coastal Queens style. Love them — awesome capture.
Wonderful - like every episode of The Neighborhoods, thanks Rob!
The footnotes about Artie Bertram bring to mind Steinbeck and Cannery Row (particularly as I've just started reading it, for what must be the 20th time).
There's something about the water's edge that brings romance / birth / death into focus - and I love anywhere that has escaped development or "progress".
For such a small neighbourhood (sorry, I'm English) or two this is one of my favourites. Kevin Cooley and The Book of Eels are now bookmarked for later.
What fascinating places these are. I really enjoy the interweaving of the historical stories and your photography, Rob. You do an impressive amount of deep research for these posts. The restaurant review mentioning the "no-see-ums" had me in stitches! And who knew all eels came from the Sargasso Sea? Two thumbs up!
There are some incredible pockets left in the city. I never thought I would enjoy researching so much but it’s a lot like taking pictures, finding things that are interesting that you want to share with other people. Thanks Renato!
The research on each neighbourhood is indeed impressive.
Your photographs are stunning!
I feel I am there on those streets.
So nice of you to say, thanks Ana!
OMG this issue is incredible. I can’t tell you how hard I’m laughing at the ihop-airplane-parking lot photo.
Thank you! I love how you live blog your reactions!
The restaurant reviews!
Do you what’s the deal with those wheat buckets?
I’m going with Megan above - Nick Cave sound suit tribute
And the house on palettes. Totally legal I’m sure.
EELS
Amazing right?!
Soo much to unpack - loved it. The reviews- no-see-ums - LOL. I am also still not over "For the city to consider any street official, it must be 50' wide." And ..are those bucket wearing heaps scare crows? Fascinating!
You don't want to mess with those no-see-ums!
Great issue! And that Google Earth zoom-in is very snazzy :)
Thank you! My hour long YouTube search on how to make that video that paid off. didn't think anyone would notice it though, of all people, it makes sense that you did!
Damn- another part of NYC I didn't know existed.
Especially great photos this week. The straw shrub guys with the yellow bucket hats remind me of Nick Cave soundsuits, coastal Queens style. Love them — awesome capture.
Bravoooo roboooooo say helooooo to your very amazing daughterrrrrr
heloooooo
"... under the shadow of a 737 Dreamliner" -> 787 !
Fixed, thanks!
Wonderful - like every episode of The Neighborhoods, thanks Rob!
The footnotes about Artie Bertram bring to mind Steinbeck and Cannery Row (particularly as I've just started reading it, for what must be the 20th time).
There's something about the water's edge that brings romance / birth / death into focus - and I love anywhere that has escaped development or "progress".
For such a small neighbourhood (sorry, I'm English) or two this is one of my favourites. Kevin Cooley and The Book of Eels are now bookmarked for later.
Thanks again ;-)