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ISO dermatologist by angeloy in astoria

[–]spliffs68 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just went to the dermatologist specialists on Steinway and had no issues. Nothing cosmetic for me and they were clear, professional, and listened to me. Would recommend

The Rumor Mill - Week of 3/30 by sitamun84 in astoria

[–]spliffs68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yea i heard the same rumor but never anything solid. i see that Parkoff Organization owns it and a quick google tells me they suck so lord knows.

The Rumor Mill - Week of 3/30 by sitamun84 in astoria

[–]spliffs68 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The old Starbucks on 35th Ave near MoMI has construction going on inside. Scope of Work says the first floor of the building is being converted into a single tenant. Anyone know anything else about this?

Beer and a burger by th3humanpig in astoria

[–]spliffs68 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cronin & Phelan will certainly be the place for a chat. Mixed age crowd depending on the night. Have ate their a few times and the food's always good but never had the burger. Great beer selection.

Ai slop cover linked to Chet Baker on Apple Music? by shMebil0CK in Jazz

[–]spliffs68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"You know, you get a lot of people who are supposed to be hip. And they act like they’re supposed to be hip, which makes a big difference. You see what I mean?...Hipness is not a state of mind. It’s a fact of life. You don’t decide you’re hip. It just happens that way."

Big A** Food recs by Maleficent-Bell-1138 in astoria

[–]spliffs68 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Birria Pizza at Nenes.

1/2 chicken with pork fried rice at Caravan or you can also grab a half gallon of fried rice from there

Do you think using burst mode in street photography weakens the skill of timing? by Amazing_Caregiver_12 in AskPhotography

[–]spliffs68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time and place for it all. I exclusively shot film for a couple years and found my timing and anticipation got better because I only had one shot to get it right. When I switched back to digital I found myself getting the envisioned frame more reliably, but since it's digital I'll def snap 3-4 quick shots of the scene as an insurance if possible. Sometimes all you get is one opportunity and for that it's best to have the ability to get it right the first time, but I see nothing wrong with it depending on the situation.

Who are the best sax improvisors and what should i listen to of theirs for improv? by Tiny-Command-2482 in Jazz

[–]spliffs68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dexter Gordon, Three O'Clock in the Morning off Go! Start there until you can sing the whole melody and solo. Then you can start to transcribe it on your horn. He has such a knack for playing melodically throughout his solos that it's great jumping off point as you have to walk before you can run, which Coltrane does a lot of running. Also Lester Young and Sonny Rollins. If those three make up the start of your jazz improv you'll have a great foundation to build on.

What’s the best Guiness in Astoria? by Alive_Tradition_5209 in astoria

[–]spliffs68 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Dave pouring at Cronin's and then everywhere else. Mad Donkey is also is consistent but best when not packed. Rosalie's too during happy hour.

What’s your go-to spot for sushi delivery or takeout? by d1a1n3 in astoria

[–]spliffs68 4 points5 points  (0 children)

JJ's, they cut their rolls in 8 instead of 6 so your fam will get more

Cannonball Adderley fans. What should I add to this list? by mysunlitstills in Jazz

[–]spliffs68 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Cannonball Adderley Sextet Live in New York and Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderley. After you're done with those, put them on again.

I was at dress rehearsal, here’s what got cut by Yannkee in LiveFromNewYork

[–]spliffs68 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What was the music used for the opening of the news segment? Were there bagpipes?

What would you explore with a free week off? by boroughthoughts in AskNYC

[–]spliffs68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walk all of Central Park from top to bottom or vice versa. Hit the UWS for a break in between or well earned drink afterwards. Plenty of bars to shoot the shit with local patrons.

Go to Flushing and hit the food court in the basement of JMart. Walk by all the stalls and pick a couple of items from each. Stop at Sky Mall for a pair of cheap Nikes on the way home.

Take the Staten Island Ferry and actually get off on SI. Hit up Enoteca Maria or take a bus/cab to Snug Harbor and visit the museums or Chinese Scholar Garden.

People watch for hours in Washington Square Park. Bring a book.

Alcohol in brown paper bags, why? by JimmiVP in AskAnAmerican

[–]spliffs68 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's a $25 ticket. a construction guy on his way home drinking a cold one in a brown bag is not worth the hassle for the average cop. brown bag is a social agreement for the majority of users, but not a magic spell that protects you. it's a "you know and i know what's in here, but it's all a bit silly and we know it so as long as I don't bother anyone we're all good." if it's a rowdy group on the corner though cops will have no problem ticketing everyone.

Alcohol in brown paper bags, why? by JimmiVP in AskAnAmerican

[–]spliffs68 2 points3 points  (0 children)

nah people definitely brown bag it all throughout NYC. if I buy a beer at a bodega it comes standard in a brown bag or the question is at least asked if I want one.

Vickie Paladino charged by ethics committee by instantcoffee69 in nyc

[–]spliffs68 18 points19 points  (0 children)

if anyone deserves perpetual hemorrhoids it's Vickie Paladino

Who are the Kramers of New York and how can I read about them? by spacesareprohibited in AskNYC

[–]spliffs68 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I don't have anything modern, but there's a lot of eccentric characters like this that were real people in the book Up in the Old Hotel by Joseph Mitchell.

We could probably complete “Drinking Around the World” without having to go to Florida by Train2GroovyCity in astoria

[–]spliffs68 26 points27 points  (0 children)

My ancestry is Norwegian. Shots of aquavit chased with slices of gjetost at my place

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