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Things to Love About New York City

I could sing the praises of our visit to New York City and I will, trust me, I will. Today I thought I would share a bit about our hotel and all of the delicious food we tasted on our delayed anniversary trip. First off, our family arranged all of our fun and it was perfect. From the hotel, to the anniversary dinner to the Broadway show…it was all perfect and so appreciated. Chris thinks we…

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@stevansubic: Finally, we meet. A bottle of wine before we go to…

Stevan Subic, illustrator of Riddler: Year One, and Paul Dano dine at Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in Manhattan, NYC, on October 14 2023 | Via Stevan Subic

#paul dano #pd.2023 #stevan subic #riddler: year one #riddler year one #SORRY FOR LACK OF UPDATES HE HASNT BEEN DOING SHIIIIT

[zorlok-if]

I got an ask recently inquiring about any suggestions I have on learning to write/improving your writing. Since then I've been trying to come up with a helpful, coherent, and relatively concise answer, but that's taking a long time.

So, for now I'd say my biggest piece of advice is the cliché: if you want to become a better writer, read (or watch/listen to/etc.) everything you can. Everything. Engage with media from as many different creators as possible and from as many different backgrounds/experiences/cultures as possible. Seek out things you don't know a lot about. Venture into new territory and always try to expand your horizons. This includes engaging with media you would never drift towards naturally, even towards things you don't expect to enjoy (which isn't to say read things that will disturb you or be dangerous for your mental health, more that you should try reading things you know you won't love or that fall way outside your genre comfort zone). You can learn a lot about writing from things you don't like or aren't blown away by. I imagine it like XP farming in a video game. Even if some of what you're doing/reading isn't particularly exciting or interesting, it'll level up your writing skill all the same. You may come away with a better understanding of what you don't like and don't want to do. You may come away with some new idea you wouldn't have thought to include in your normal body of work. You may discover a love for something you never expected. Who knows?

This advice applies to more than books—watch shows or movies, play games, listen to podcasts or free YouTube lectures/video essays, whatever you want. Just try to reflect critically on what you encounter (for example, "how can I incorporate (or avoid) ___ in my own writing?").

If you want any recommendations, I'm more than happy to give some. If you want me to clarify any of these points, just let me know. And since it may interest someone/provide a point of reference as to what stuff I'm reading, here's an incomplete, visual (and hopefully somewhat helpful or interesting) snapshot into some of the media I'm engaged with. I present to you...

All the Items I Currently Have Checked Out from the Library:

(A Cautionary Tale)

Currently Reading:

Hainish Novels & Stories, Volume One by Ursula K. Le Guin, Frank Herbert's Dune the Graphic Novel, Book One by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (illustrated by Raúl Allén and Patricia Martín), Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir, American Gods (graphic novel) by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, and Scott Hampton, The October Country by Ray Bradbury, The Books of Earthsea, The Complete Illustrated Edition by Ursula K. Le Guin (illustrated by Charles Vess)

Just Read In or Found Through My Current Courses:

Nat Turner (graphic novel) by Kyle Baker, Beloved by Toni Morrison, Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn (play adaptation of the novel), Bad Indians by Deborah A. Miranda

Fun Stuff/Miscellaneous:

How to Slay a Dragon by Cait Stevenson, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019), Neuroqueer Heresies by Nick Walker, Unmasking Autism by Devon Price, PhD, 100 Prompts for Science Fiction Writers by Leslie and Jarod Anderson

Writing Books:

How to Write a Mystery edited by Lee Child with Laurie R. King, On Writing Romance by Leigh Michaels, How to Write a Damn Good Thriller by James N. Frey, Writing Fantasy & Science-Fiction by Orson Scott Card, Phillip Athans, and Jay Lake, The Art of Time in Fiction by Joan Silber, Writing Without Rules by Jeff Somers, Fabulous Monsters by Alberto Manguel, The Art of Description in Fiction by Mark Doty, The Essential Guide to Freelance Writing by Zachary Petit, Beginnings, Middles, & Ends by Nancy Kress, Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot by Jane K. Cleland, 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt

Cooking/Food Books:

Pure Vegan by Joseph Schuldiner, The Soup Book (new edition), Neuroenology by Gordon M. Shepherd, The Italian Vegetable Cookbook by Michele Scicolone, Wine Simple by Aldo Sohm with Christine Muhlke, Cook Korean! by Robin Ha (graphic novel)

Coding Books:

Sams Teach Yourself JavaScript in 24 Hours (7th Edition) by Phil Ballard, CSS: The Definitive Guide (4th Edition) by Eric A. Meyer & Estelle Weyl, CSS: The Missing Manual (4th Edition) by David Sawyer McFarland, Learning JavaScript (3rd Edition) by Ethan Brown

#36 books and 1 video game #(this is what working at a library does to you I guess) #on writing #resources #recs #queued #albie's corner

[storiesofsvu]

Her Everything Ch 6

Warnings: Language, Fluff, probably some horribly translated Spanish. I used google translate, don’t at me. My second language is French….

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Rafael couldn’t help the small smile that broke across his lips when he pulled the tickets out of the envelope, finally noticing the purple post it stuck to the back of them. ‘Don’t enjoy the bend & snap number too much’ with a small winky face and a heart scrawled across it. The little notes were still very much a part of your communication, not only in case files, but you’d left a pad on his kitchen island, both of you using them when one of you had to run off, or to make a note about dinner plans, or working late. Anytime he saw a little piece of purple paper he felt his heart flutter, knowing that you were thinking about him in that moment. He’d noticed you used post it’s in other case files, or for other work related things, but they were always a different colour, the purple reserved specifically for him.

When the show ended you’d arranged to meet Rafael around the corner at Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, it had a quieter, more relaxed, though still upscale enough of an ambience that you figured it would be a good middle ground for everyone. You were distracted on your phone, replying to an old friend’s facebook post, not noticing the three of them approaching the bar. Rafael certainly noticed you, feeling his heart nearly skip a beat when he noticed you in a semi-professional knee length dress, a warm cardigan wrapped around you, your hair curled, half pinned back from your face. You looked absolutely radiant, the small smile on your distracted face making him smile himself. They were only a few feet away when your ears perked up at the sound of his voice, your head glancing to their direction, bright smile on your face as you pocketed your phone.

“Hey.” You greeted Rafael, letting out a soft giggle as he pulled you in for a small kiss, murmuring about how beautiful you looked.

“Mami, Abuelita, this is Y/N.”

“Hi.” You greeted softly, feeling your pulse skyrocket. Meeting the parents (so to speak) wasn’t exactly something you did on a regular basis, and never with people who you desired the approval from as much as the most valued people in Rafael’s life. As if they could feel your nervousness, (especially since Rafael hadn’t brought home anyone in years) they were very quick to make you feel welcome.

“Call me Lucia.” His mother smiled, pulling you into a tight hug as Catalina turned to her Grandson.

“Rafi! You didn’t tell us how beautiful she is!” You blushed at that, letting out a slightly embarrassed laugh before the older woman pulled you into a hug. “It’s wonderful to finally meet you.”

“Likewise.”

Rafael quickly ushered them into the bar, making sure to give your cheek another gentle kiss as you were being seated. You all settled in, you got a glass of rose, a charcuterie and cheese board were ordered for the table as you fell into conversation.

“How was the show?” You began, taking a small sip of wine, thankful for the feeling of Rafael’s hand on your thigh, grounding you, reminding you that you didn’t need to freak out over this.

“Wonderful.” Lucia replied, “Even better than the movie.”

“You know, I didn’t even know there was a musical.” Catalina continued, “Thank you so much Y/N.”

“I just pulled a few strings.” You shrugged, “I’d already seen the show, figured you deserved the birthday treat.” Catalina smiled brightly at you, giving your hand a soft squeeze in thanks.

“Rafi tells us you’re a detective? That’s how you met?” Lucia asked.

“Yeah.” You cast a soft yet playful look over to him, “Can’t say he was always the friendliest but we’ve moved passed that now.” The women gave a playful laugh as Rafael let out a slightly offended scoff, though all of it melted completely as he glanced over to your smiling face, the way your nose crinkled in humour at the remark. You ducked in quickly to peck his cheek in feigned apology, knowing that there would be a hell of a lot more teasing in the future, three on one wasn’t exactly fair, but he probably deserved it.

“Your family’s okay with you doing work that can be that dangerous?” Catalina asked, genuinely concerned. Rafael did his best to cut off the question, but your hand grasped his, pulling it back down to the table with a reassuring glance.

“I uh..don’t really have any family? My Mom was a Judge. I think she’d always wanted me to be a lawyer but I know she’d be happy that I was working in law enforcement in some sense.” Knowing the inevitable question was coming you powered though, “She was killed fifteen years ago when a perp got off on a technicality.” You felt Rafael’s hand squeeze yours tighter as Lucia’s eyes met yours,

“I’m so sorry.”

“Sometimes life just hands us the shitty cards, right?” You shrugged, giving the best smile you could, “It was a long time ago. But I think that every perp I manage to put away helps, knowing they’re off the street and can’t hurt anyone else’s families.”

The conversation pointed upward from that point, not that you were swerving it away, you were more than open talking about your past, even with near strangers. Lucia and Catalina shared stories from Rafael’s past that he was overly embarrassed about, bringing out the most animated laughs from you, eager to egg them on for more as his face flushed another shade darker. You shared a few more stories of your past, answering any and all of the questions thrown out at you. There was a such a sense of family at the table, it was the first time in years that you’d felt so appreciated and accepted, that someone else’s family members could like you this much shocked you. Rafael couldn’t help but smile as he leant back, watching the way you interacted with his family, the three women that meant the most to him in the world getting along so well? He could never ask for anything better.

By the time it came for the older women to head home, you’d exchanged contact information with both of them, telling them to call whenever they needed anything. Lucia had mentioned something about the upcoming Christmas market in the Bronx that you let out a dramatic gasp about, saying you’d always been dying to go but never had someone to drag along, and before you knew it, you had a temporary planned date. It was nearly at the point that Rafael felt like the fourth wheel when the bill came around. You did your best to try to pay, insisting that the night out had been your plan, but your boyfriend somehow convinced you that the evening at the theatre was already your expense, this was on him. You gave him a soft kiss, thanking him as the four of you left the wine bar. Rafael had called a car for his family, and while waiting for it on the curb, Catalina turned to him, grasping his forearm tightly,

“Ella es perfecta. Haces de Ella una mujer honesta antes de que pierdas tu oportunidad, quiero estar en el dia de tu boda.” (She’s perfect. You make an honest woman out of her before you miss your chance, I want to be at your wedding day)

“Ai Abuelita, lo se. la amo mas que a nada y quiero pasar el resto de mi visa con ella. Se que algun dia sera mi esposa.” (I know. I love her more than anything and I want to spend the rest of my life with her. I know she’ll be my wife one day.)

There was another round of hugs before the two women climbed into the car with warm smiles at the two of you. Rafael grasped your hand in his, fingers interlocking, humming in happiness as you leaned your head against his shoulder at the stoplight. He never thought that a meeting with his family and significant other could go so well, but you’d all clicked so incredibly well he was blown away. The two of you walked a few blocks until you flagged down a cab to return to Rafael’s apartment, happy to be able to spend the night together. You’d changed into pyjama’s, having washed you face and sat yourself on his bed as you waited for him to finish up his nightly routine.

“They loved you Carino.” He murmured, pulling you into a soft kiss.

“Oh…I know…” You smirked, “Maybe next time you see them, you might mention that Soy fluida en Español.” (I’m fluent in Spanish).” Rafael felt his heart nearly stop, and you couldn’t help the cackle of a laugh that escaped your throat at the look of horror on his face at the realization that you’d understood the conversation from earlier.

“You’re kidding, right?”

“Raf…” You laughed, hand stroking the side of his cheek, “Don’t freak out..I’m stil here aren’t I?” You pecked his lips softly, “Now follow your Abuelita’s advice, because I really do want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

Rafael smirked, lips meeting yours with more passion as he jumped on top of you, tossing you down on the bed, small shriek escaping your lips. He couldn’t believe everything was going so good, he’d managed to find someone he loved, completely head over heels, someone who not only understood the field he worked in, but also worked in it. Someone who lived in his brain rent free, someone who his family was so quick to accept he wondered if it was a match made in heaven.

Every second you spent together solidified you love for each other more than either of you could ever imagine.

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[oculardecay]

“Arriving from Paris in 1986, we quietly opened Le Bernardin in New York…”

Born in Paris in 1972 by sibling duo Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze, Le Bernardin only served fish: Fresh, simple and prepared with respect. After receiving its first Michelin star in 1976, and two more in 1980, the Le Coze’s set to open Le Bernardin in New York in 1986.  

After the unexpected passing of Gilbert in 1994, Maguy Le Coze began working closely with Chef Eric Ripert, a disciple and close friend of Gilbert, who took over the kitchen to continue preparing the freshest seafood with the simple philosophy that the fish is the star of the plate. 

Le Bernardin earned four stars from The New York Times three months after its opening, never having dropped a star throughout five reviews, and is the only restaurant to maintain this rating for that length of time. 

In September 2011, Le Coze and Ripert unveiled the next chapter in the restaurant’s history: a significant redesign from Bentel & Bentel. The new look features a lounge, a first for the restaurant, where a separate menu is available. Since then, the restaurant received a James Beard Award in 2012 for “Best Restaurant Design,” and an “Outstanding Restaurateur” award in 2013 for Le Coze, who is the first woman to be honored in the category.

The restaurant holds several records in New York: it received its four-star review from The New York Times only three months after opening and is the only New York four star restaurant that has maintained its status of excellence for more than 3 decades. Reviews have come in 1986, 1989, 1995, 2005, and most recently in 2012, with the same verdict: four stars.  Le Bernardin has received more James Beard Awards than any other restaurant in New York City. In 1998, Maguy Le Coze won the coveted James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurant" in America, and in May 2003, the James Beard Foundation named Eric Ripert “Outstanding Chef.” In 2009, Le Bernardin was honored with the James Beard Award for “Outstanding Wine Service.” The Michelin Guide, which made its New York debut in 2005, honored Chef Ripert and Le Bernardin with its highest rating of three stars in 2005 and each year thereafter, and the restaurant ranks 26 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. The New York Zagat Guide has consistently recognized Le Bernardin as top rated in the category of “Best Food” and the 2011- 2016 editions awarded it a 29 food rating: the highest in New York City. In the 2012-2014, 2016 & 2017 Zagat Guides, Le Bernardin is named the Most Popular Restaurant in the city, and in the 2015–2017 guides, it’s also rated the city’s top restaurant for service. New York magazine also rated Le Bernardin #1 in its annual ranking of the 101 best restaurants in New York City in 2006. In his year-end dining feature, Frank Bruni of The New York Times selected Le Bernardin as the “Best Meal of 2008.” Most recently for 2019, Le Bernardin was ranked No. 1 in the World by La Liste, the global food guide and review aggregator.

In 1999, Ripert and partner Maguy Le Coze expanded their business to form Ripert Consulting which so far has shaped restaurants in Florida, California and New York City and has partnered with the Ritz-Carlton to open restaurants in Washington D.C., Philadelphia and the Caribbean.

In September 2014, Ripert and Le Coze extended the elegance of Le Bernardin’s private dining room with the opening of Le Bernardin Privé, a modern and dynamic event space, and Le Bernardin wine director Aldo Sohm opened Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, where guests can enjoy a menu of simple and shareable dishes meant to complement and elevate an extensive and ever-changing wine list.

To the delight of fans all over the world, 1998 saw the publication of Le Bernardin’s first cookbook, called Le Bernardin—Four Star Simplicity. Eric Ripert has also published a memoir, The New York Times bestseller 32 Yolks, and four other cookbooks: My Best: Eric Ripert, Avec Eric, On the Line, and A Return to Cooking. 

[universitybookstore]

This is the one. New from Potter Clarkson and James Beard Award winning wine-director Le Bernardin, and partner in the eponymous Aldo Sohm Wine Bar, Wine Simple: A Totally Approachable Guide from a World-Class Sommelier, by Aldo Sohm, with Christine Muhlke.

#books #aldo sohm #wine simple #wine #sommelier #wine bar #le bernardin #food #cooking #restaurants #wine guide #potter clarkson #christine muhlke #new books #new releases

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Flowers, chocolate, perfume, wine ... and books! Happy Mother’s Day, Vancouver!

#book stacks #book recs #bookstores #indie bookstores #Mother's Day #holidays #Casa Cacao #Jordi Roca #Ignacio Medina #Wine Simple #Aldo Sohm #A Long Petal of the Sea #isabel allend #Floral Libations #Cassie Winslow #The Stationery Shop #Marjan Kamali #The Secret Ways of Perfume #Christina Caboni #Chocolat #Joanne Harris #The Jade Peony #Wayson Choy #puzzles

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Shopping for Champagne Glasses - The New York Times

Shopping for Champagne Glasses – The New York Times

The holidays offer plenty of reasons to pop some bubbly, including reuniting with family and friends and toasting the new year. But when you raise a glass, make sure it’s a good one. “A glass has an influence on a wine,” said Aldo Sohm, a sommelier and the wine director at Le Bernardin and Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in New York, and a brand ambassador for the upscale glassware company Zalto. “It’s a bit…

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El mundo del vino puede ser avasallador. Mi biblioteca tiene más de cien libros de referencia sobre el tema, y yo seguía completamente perdido. Entonces mi hermano me regaló el libro Wine Simple de Aldo Sohm, que es un curso corto y rápido sobre vinos. Me llevó a un punto en que aclaré mucho del tema, y abrí la posibilidad a vinos distintos que nunca probé ni atendí por desconocimiento. Sohm, un austriaco que decía detestar el vino, se convirtió en ‘sommelier’ y lleva décadas en el importantísimo restaurante francés Le Bernardin en Nueva York. El libro está diseñado como para primaria, con gráficas sencillas y coloridas que permiten entender de la primera el tema, pero para adultos. Tampoco es que empiece desde cero, sino que presume que tomas vino, sabes que hay grandes diferencias entre ellos, distintos países, distintas uvas, y que te has parado en el colmado a decidir qué botella comprar para la cena. Aparte de los vinos europeos, Sohm explica los productores y mercados nuevos como California, Argentina, Chile, Australia y Nueva Zelandia. Si eres apasionado de los vinos y tienes curiosidad, este bellísimo libro es para ti. Está disponible en Kindle. #refrescodetamarindo #rdtinternacional Accede al blog desde la bio. Foto 📷 : ©2020 jllompart (at San Juan, Puerto Rico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFMtfcaB579/?igshid=3ppgk2ch42ec

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Flattered to be included in Aldo Sohm Wine Bar's line up this week! @sohmbar #petermichaelwinery #wine #sauvignonblanc #lapresmidi #magnumwine #winewednesday #whitewine

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Wine Lessons From a Master “Wine Simple,” from Aldo Sohm, the head sommelier at Le Bernardin, offers practical basics, with step-by-step illustrations.. via NYT Food

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Wine Lessons From a Master

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT “Wine Simple,” from Aldo Sohm, the head sommelier at Le Bernardin, offers practical basics, with step-by-step illustrations. Published: December 24, 2019 at 12:36AM from NYT Food https://ift.tt/2EMZ7po via IFTTT

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Wine Lessons From a Master by BY FLORENCE FABRICANT

Wine Lessons From a Master by BY FLORENCE FABRICANT

By BY FLORENCE FABRICANT

“Wine Simple,” from Aldo Sohm, the head sommelier at Le Bernardin, offers practical basics, with step-by-step illustrations.

Published: December 23, 2019 at 05:36PM

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