We are in the middle of another fantastic season of our Carnegie Hill CSA. I pick up organic fresh fruits, veggies, honey, flowers, meat and poultry weekly from the Church of Heavenly Christ on 90th Street & Fifth.
Delivery Schedule: The 2009 vegetable delivery season will run for 24 weeks starting June 9 and ending November 17. Members are welcome to pickup the weekly selection between 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
CSA Pickup Church of the Heavenly Rest, inside front wooden doors on 5th Ave. at E. 90th St.
This week's pickup: http://www.chycsa.org/wp-content/uploads/carnegie-hill-csa-_9.pdf
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Young Carnegie Hillers
The Phillips and Forbes kids waiting for the thin crust pizzas at Bellini.
Bellini is currently running a BYOB special Mon-Thu... Chase Forbes loves his pizza!
Bellini is currently running a BYOB special Mon-Thu... Chase Forbes loves his pizza!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Carnegie Hill elite venture "downtown" for meatballs
Spotted at Elio's for spaghetti and meatball night:
Ralph, Ricki and Dylan Lauran w/ her bfriend!
And the Forbes family dining with the Phillips family. Our spy says the Forbes and Phillips families shared multiple orders of meatballs for the table.
Ralph, Ricki and Dylan Lauran w/ her bfriend!
And the Forbes family dining with the Phillips family. Our spy says the Forbes and Phillips families shared multiple orders of meatballs for the table.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Museum Mile Festival
The 31st annual Museum Mile Festival takes place on June 9th. Fifth Avenue will be closed to street traffic from 6-9pm, rain or shine.
There will be 23 car-free blocks from 82nd - 105th street. Festival activities will include live music, chalk drawing, face painting, juggling, free access to all museums and more.
Opening ceremonies at 5:45pm at the Guggenheim.
http://www.museummilefestival.org/
El Museo del Barrio
Museum of the City of New York
The Jewish Museum
Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution
National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Neue Galerie New York
Goethe-Institut/German Cultural Center
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
There will be 23 car-free blocks from 82nd - 105th street. Festival activities will include live music, chalk drawing, face painting, juggling, free access to all museums and more.
Opening ceremonies at 5:45pm at the Guggenheim.
http://www.museummilefestival.org/
El Museo del Barrio
Museum of the City of New York
The Jewish Museum
Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution
National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Neue Galerie New York
Goethe-Institut/German Cultural Center
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Meat your local butcher
Holland Court Meat Market Interview
The small town feel that many people cite as one of the reasons for their devotion to Carnegie Hill (and certainly mine) is strengthened and in many ways created by the retailers who line our streets. We favor The Corner Bookstore over Barnes & Noble, Raising Rover over PETCO, and my friends at The Holland Court Meat Market for meat, poultry and fish.
I've been buying exclusively at Holland Court since the day I moved in to Carnegie Hill. They pound thin (to order) my boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut a beautiful top round for my winter pot roasts and always have an assortment of fantastic cuts of steak. For my first time hosting Thanksgiving last year, I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else for my turkey, which came cleaned tied and ready to brine.
Anything their customers want is prepared perfectly and if you call ahead, will be waiting for pick up or delivered to your door. They are great guys, and I sat down with them for the first ever Our Carnegie Hill interview to learn more:
OCH: What are your names?
HCMM: Evan Kemp and Joe Dimaggio
OCH: Joe Dimaggio?
Joe: Yes, people don't believe me, some name to have in NY...
OCH: Are you two related?
Evan: No. Joe and my father-in-law, Frank, were partners. I used to work for them, then bought my father-in-law's half of the business in 1995.
OCH: How long have you been butchers?
Joe: Since the Early '60's
Evan: Since the Early '80's
OCH: How long have you had this space, on the S.E. corner of Lexington & 93rd?
HCMM: April of 1995. Before that we were on Madison Avenue & 92nd Street. We were there since the 1930's.
OCH: What do you get in terms of products and services that separates Holland Court from what you can get at a supermarket?
HCMM: Top Quality Meats & Seafood. Our meats are all either Prime or Choice grade and are all aged on premises. Our fish are always the freshest available. Plus you get us and our combined experience of over 75yrs.
OCH: Who is your clientele?
HCMM: Mostly Carnegie Hill families. We also have a large following of people that used to live in Carnegie Hill but have since moved out of the neighborhood. They come back to see us.
OCH: How has the business changed over the years?
HCMM: Years ago people didn't go out to eat nearly as much as they do today, so there were many more butcher shops. Also, rents weren't out of control. Today, not many of us are left.
OCH: What is the most popular order today?
HCMM: These days Salmon & Chicken. People watch what they eat more these days.
OCH: What do you sell that people don't know about?
HCMM: We cut everything to order, so nothing is displayed in the show case. Some people don't even know that we carry meat!
OCH: Was the Superbowl weekend big business for you? What were people making for the big game?
HCMM: We are closed on Sundays. The Saturday before the game was a normal day. A lot of people made chili, so we did lots of ground meats.
The small town feel that many people cite as one of the reasons for their devotion to Carnegie Hill (and certainly mine) is strengthened and in many ways created by the retailers who line our streets. We favor The Corner Bookstore over Barnes & Noble, Raising Rover over PETCO, and my friends at The Holland Court Meat Market for meat, poultry and fish.
I've been buying exclusively at Holland Court since the day I moved in to Carnegie Hill. They pound thin (to order) my boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut a beautiful top round for my winter pot roasts and always have an assortment of fantastic cuts of steak. For my first time hosting Thanksgiving last year, I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else for my turkey, which came cleaned tied and ready to brine.
Anything their customers want is prepared perfectly and if you call ahead, will be waiting for pick up or delivered to your door. They are great guys, and I sat down with them for the first ever Our Carnegie Hill interview to learn more:
OCH: What are your names?
HCMM: Evan Kemp and Joe Dimaggio
OCH: Joe Dimaggio?
Joe: Yes, people don't believe me, some name to have in NY...
OCH: Are you two related?
Evan: No. Joe and my father-in-law, Frank, were partners. I used to work for them, then bought my father-in-law's half of the business in 1995.
OCH: How long have you been butchers?
Joe: Since the Early '60's
Evan: Since the Early '80's
OCH: How long have you had this space, on the S.E. corner of Lexington & 93rd?
HCMM: April of 1995. Before that we were on Madison Avenue & 92nd Street. We were there since the 1930's.
OCH: What do you get in terms of products and services that separates Holland Court from what you can get at a supermarket?
HCMM: Top Quality Meats & Seafood. Our meats are all either Prime or Choice grade and are all aged on premises. Our fish are always the freshest available. Plus you get us and our combined experience of over 75yrs.
OCH: Who is your clientele?
HCMM: Mostly Carnegie Hill families. We also have a large following of people that used to live in Carnegie Hill but have since moved out of the neighborhood. They come back to see us.
OCH: How has the business changed over the years?
HCMM: Years ago people didn't go out to eat nearly as much as they do today, so there were many more butcher shops. Also, rents weren't out of control. Today, not many of us are left.
OCH: What is the most popular order today?
HCMM: These days Salmon & Chicken. People watch what they eat more these days.
OCH: What do you sell that people don't know about?
HCMM: We cut everything to order, so nothing is displayed in the show case. Some people don't even know that we carry meat!
OCH: Was the Superbowl weekend big business for you? What were people making for the big game?
HCMM: We are closed on Sundays. The Saturday before the game was a normal day. A lot of people made chili, so we did lots of ground meats.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Crumbs Bake Shop
Crumbs Bake Shop, on the South West corner of Lexington & 93rd has been a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Cupcakes in various sizes, shapes and colors are available at a beautifully renovated shop. Coffee, hot chocolate, cakes and other goodies are available, but really there's only one reason to walk in the door.
Here are a few pix from their display window. Go eat a red velvet cupcake, its good for you!
Happy Superbowl Sunday.
Here are a few pix from their display window. Go eat a red velvet cupcake, its good for you!
Happy Superbowl Sunday.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Paola's Restaurant moving to 92nd & Mad
Paola's Restaurant moving to the Hotel Wales
A fantastic location in the heart of Carnegie Hill has seen restaurants come and go. Joanna's Restaurant moved to this large space across the street from their cozy original home on the South West corner Madison & 92nd, only to recently shudder their doors. Prior to that, a personal favorite, 92 had a few strong years in the space, but couldn't survive despite their amazing ice cream sundae.
Next up, Paola's - currently located at 245 East 84th Street, where it has a loyal long term following. The website claims that February 2nd is opening night. They make their pastas in house, which is a great start and the menu looks diverse with a nod to the classics which is critical to success in this part of town.
We're excited to welcome them to Carnegie Hill's restaurant row (Madison between 92nd - 93rd) and are excited to sample their fettuccine bolognese, the real test of any Italian joint... Oh, and this asparagus ravioli looks spectacular!
A fantastic location in the heart of Carnegie Hill has seen restaurants come and go. Joanna's Restaurant moved to this large space across the street from their cozy original home on the South West corner Madison & 92nd, only to recently shudder their doors. Prior to that, a personal favorite, 92 had a few strong years in the space, but couldn't survive despite their amazing ice cream sundae.
Next up, Paola's - currently located at 245 East 84th Street, where it has a loyal long term following. The website claims that February 2nd is opening night. They make their pastas in house, which is a great start and the menu looks diverse with a nod to the classics which is critical to success in this part of town.
We're excited to welcome them to Carnegie Hill's restaurant row (Madison between 92nd - 93rd) and are excited to sample their fettuccine bolognese, the real test of any Italian joint... Oh, and this asparagus ravioli looks spectacular!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Carnegie Hill Neighbors has produced and published this gorgeous 400 page guide to the Architecture of our neighborhood. They should be commended on this tremendous achievement. Pick one up for friends and family that live in Carnegie Hill or for your own coffee table.
My personal favorite is the self guided beaux arts town house walk through the neighborhood.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Crumbs coming to Carnegie Hill!
On the SouthWest corner of 93rd & Lex that was briefly, and unsuccessfully occupied by a tapestry shop, we are getting a Crumbs bake shop. All signs in the windows indicate it is ready soon. This continues the trend of high-end retail coming to the part of Lexington from 92nd to 94th streets. The Asian Laundromat on the corner of 94th & Lex has been leased. I hear a kitchen design supply shop has taken the corner space.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Carnegie Hill in Brokers Weekly
Carnegie Hill was recently featured in Brokers Weekly's Neighborhood watch:
Monday, February 18, 2008
Carnegie Hill Security Town Forum
Thursday, February 28, 2008 7 - 9pm
Hunter Auditorium - 71 East 94th Street
- An update on crime and prevention facts from Carnegie Hill 19th Precinct NYPD officers
- Hear about improved security including foot patrols
- Preview new projects to ensure Carnegie Hill remains a most desired neighborhood
- An opportunity to discuss important issues and new initiatives that concern Carnegie Hill
Refreshments will be served
Sponsored by Carnegie Hill Neighbors 212.996.5520 chn@carnegiehillneighbors.org
Sales office for new luxury condominium in Carnegie Hill
The developers for 180 East 93rd Street - a luxury condominium featuring 9 homes on 93rd Street between Lexington & 3rd avenue have begun to build out their sales office at this location.
Early word on the project is that the building will be 6 stories high and house 9 apartments that will be half and full floors with asking prices of around $2,000 psf.
More details on this new development to come, as we will follow this project throughout its development. This is the first boutique luxury condominium in Carnegie Hill to be located in the 90's, east of lexington, we wish them the best of luck.
What's next?
The signficant improvement of the retail shops on Lexington Avenue between 90th - 94th Streets continues.
The northwest corner of 94th & Lex, which housed Asia 94 Laundromat & Dry Cleaners has recently closed their doors.
Hopefully the trend of high-end owner operated retail that makes Carnegie Hill unique will continue. Over the last few years, the overhaul of this retail stretch has been spectacular: Sfoglia, edit, Raising Rover and many others have come into the neighborhood and flourished.
Please post here if you have any inside scoop on the next tenant.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Park Avenue Tree Lighting
December 2, Sunday 6:30 p.m.
Park Avenue Tree Lighting and Carol Service.
Join The Brick Church as it hosts the annual lighting of the trees on Park Avenue and leads the neighborhood in Christmas carols. This annual kick-off to the Carnegie Hill holiday season is always a special time of year.
Park Avenue Tree Lighting and Carol Service.
Join The Brick Church as it hosts the annual lighting of the trees on Park Avenue and leads the neighborhood in Christmas carols. This annual kick-off to the Carnegie Hill holiday season is always a special time of year.
The Candlelight Carol Service is scheduled for Sunday December 16th.
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