By Carey Reed Zamarriego For nearly eight years, I scooped ice-cream at Heinchon’s Old Farm House on Rt. 22 in Pawling, on a stretch of highway connecting Manhattanites to their weekend homes in Connecticut and Massachusetts. It was hard work. Don’t laugh. Over the years I nearly sprained my wrist several times digging into the … Continue reading »
Category Archives: U.S. Travel
Falafel on Broadway: Life-changing hummus and hot sauce
By Carey Reed Zamarriego (una versión en español está abajo) I was first introduced to Falafel on Broadway by a colleague, whose boyfriend stumbled upon this Middle Eastern fare jewel by accident. Located in Harlem, near the 1 train station at 125th street on the West side, it opened several months ago. Occupying a slightly … Continue reading »
Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa: An upstate NY Secret Kept from Locals
By Carey Reed Zamarriego (una versión en español está abajo) Tucked away in the midst of a residential area caught between two sleepy Ulster County cities; a 1.5 hour trip from New York City and just a 30 minute drive from Dutchess County, NY; lies Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa. Until recently, the 16-room … Continue reading »
Mountain Side Gear Rental: Camping Equipment Rentals Delivered to YOU
By Carey Reed Zamarriego (una versión en español está abajo) I’m in the midst of planning a West Coast adventure trip. The fun will start at a close friend’s wedding outside San Francisco and continue with a road/plane trip with another friend coming in from Barcelona, Spain, to explore the vineyards in Sonoma and cities … Continue reading »
Goosepimp: Boston Funkliciousness April 16th at Vassar College’s The Mug
By Carey Reed Zamarriego (una versión en español está abajo) Goosepimp Orchestra, an 8-member music group from Boston is not involved in waterbird prostitution (as the name might imply), but works to make music that combines different styles, resulting in the creation of a Goosepimp, or “superbeing.” GPO will bring their unique brand of funk, … Continue reading »
David Sedaris: He had me at "Haven’t we met before?"
By Carey Reed Zamarriego (una versión en español está abajo) “Haven’t we met before?” “No, this is my first time,” I giggled. And that is how my meeting with David Sedaris began at his book signing post-reading at Proctors in Schenectady, NY (he is currently touring the US and then will be in the … Continue reading »