Oh, I, whoa-oh, I’m still alive

Posted by Steve on Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

So, uh, some of you have noticed that I’ve completely dropped off the face of the earth. It’s due to work-related issues — things heated up somethin’ fierce, but they’ve started to cool down, so I’m going to slowly work my way back. Luckily, others have been Johnny on the spot with area news while I’ve been out, but that’s nothing new.

In case you haven’t been keeping up, a top three of things that have happened in the couple of weeks since I last posted, starting after the jump right about … now.

1. The 72nd Avenue townhouses appear to be doomed. The Landmarks Preservation Commission checked them out, but no dice. Landmarks must have “a special historical or aesthetic interest or value as part of the development, heritage, or cultural characteristics of the city.” I think the townhouses qualify on more than one level, but what do I know? Anyway, no reports of Frank Bahar spotted in the area, but Bahar seems like the kind of guy who hides his face behind dark glasses and a fedora, even in July.
   
   
2. Gothamist loves Danny Brown. No surprise there. But where the hell was I when the gnocchi special was being offered? I would like to request the DB staff please e-mail me in advance the next time my favorite form of pseudo-pasta is available at my favorite restaurant.
   
   
3. Trader Joe’s is real. And just when you’d given up any hope of sambar and cilantro chutney.

All in all, a good couple of weeks to miss, it would appear. All quiet around these parts, mostly. Perhaps a little too quiet. Seriously, won’t anyone get a little crazy? Or at least dress the part. I own a Forest Hills Neighborhoodie — what are you doing about this situation?

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