tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845669759517327042024-03-12T20:20:39.681-04:00The Culinary LensThe Food, Photography, Travel and Wanderings of a NYC ChefThe Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comBlogger480125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-47617072795028078492023-12-15T17:19:00.003-05:002023-12-15T17:19:25.034-05:00Black Taxi Tour, Belfast One of my favorite things on my last trip to Ireland was a black taxi tour of Belfast A black taxi tour of Belfast promises a fascinating and insightful journey through the city's rich history, particularly its complex and often turbulent past. Here's what you can expect:Unveiling the Troubles: These tours are often led by former taxi drivers who lived through the Troubles, a period of conflictThe Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-55957077923490555222023-05-17T02:00:00.001-04:002023-05-17T02:00:00.144-04:00Oasis in Midtown Manhattan Greenacre Park is a privately owned, publicly accessible vest-pocket park located on East 51st Street between Second and Third Avenues in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was designed by Hideo Sasaki, former chairman of Harvard's Department of Landscape Architecture, in consultation with architect Harmon Goldstone. The park, which is owned by Greenacre Foundation, was aThe Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-76450677591158147092023-05-15T04:00:00.001-04:002023-05-15T04:00:00.150-04:00Atlas At Rockefeller Center The Atlas statue at Rockefeller Center is a 45-foot-tall (14 m) bronze sculpture by Lee Lawrie. It depicts the Greek Titan Atlas holding the celestial sphere on his shoulders. The statue was commissioned by John D. Rockefeller Jr. for the Rockefeller Center complex, and was installed in 1937.Atlas is a figure from Greek mythology who was the leader of the Titans, a race of giants who The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-91657356969205944382023-05-13T06:34:00.001-04:002023-05-13T06:34:19.912-04:00Prometheus At Rockefeller Center I was walking by Rock Center recently and in place of the ice rink was a roller rink The new layout allowed for a completely different angle for a photograph of Prometheus PROMETHEUS The Prometheus sculpture at Rockefeller Center is a 1934 gilded, cast bronze sculpture by Paul Manship. It is located above the lower plaza at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, New York City. The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-5514626816110586782023-04-09T14:42:00.002-04:002023-04-09T16:39:39.540-04:00EASTER PARADE NYC 2023 The weather was beautiful and I decided to have a brief visit to the Easter Parade. It was very crowded and getting good photos was very difficult. The Easter Parade in New York City is a yearly event that takes place on Easter Sunday. It is a tradition that dates back to the 1870s, when wealthy Christians would travel from church to church visiting different sanctuaries. By the 1880s,The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-74977148029304940692023-04-04T15:44:00.002-04:002023-04-05T15:58:31.010-04:00NYBG Annual Orchid Show, The Bronx I have not made it to this year’s Orchid show but it is definitely worth a visit. One of my favorite Bronx things. The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden is an annual exhibition that features thousands of orchids from around the world. The show has been held since 1995, and it has become one of the most popular attractions at the garden.The first Orchid Show was held in 1995, and The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-43702282850823177592023-04-02T06:30:00.001-04:002023-04-06T06:12:13.961-04:00Broadway’s Haunted Theater: The New Amsterdam The New Amsterdam Theatre is one of the most iconic theaters in New York City. It has a long and storied history, dating back to its opening in 1903. Over the years, it has hosted some of the biggest names in show business, from Ziegfeld Follies girls to Broadway stars.But the New Amsterdam is also said to be haunted by the ghost of Olive Thomas, a Ziegfeld Follies girl who died tragically in The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-2817288479078455582023-04-01T07:30:00.001-04:002023-04-01T07:30:40.826-04:00Glendalough One of my Favorite places to visit is Glendalough. I’m hoping for a visit on my next trip to Ireland in late May. Glendalough is a valley in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland, and for good reason. The valley is home to two lakes, two monastic settlements, and a variety of hiking trails.The monastic settlements were founded in the 6th The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-79168648397472683532023-03-31T11:13:00.001-04:002023-03-31T11:13:10.397-04:00St Patrick’s Cathedral NYCI was raised Catholic and am no longer practicing but I can still appreciate the beauty and grandeur of St. Patrick's Cathedral. The cathedral is a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture, and its interior is filled with stunning stained glass windows and intricate carvings. The cathedral is also home to a number of famous works of art, including the Pietà by Michelangelo. Even though I The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-66832324887799904642023-01-29T12:15:00.000-05:002023-01-29T12:15:16.316-05:00Irish Pub Atlantic City at Christmas The Irish pub in Atlantic City goes all out decorating. I wonder if they have it all packed away yet lol. The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-90588086028079463322020-04-22T15:08:00.001-04:002020-04-22T16:29:02.960-04:00NYC As I Hope To Never See It AgainPandemic City April 2020Anyone who knows me has seen how much I love wandering around the city taking photos. I’d wait patiently in front of some landmark until a yellow cab came into the frame before pressing the shutter. It absolutely breaks to see my adopted city like this. Obviously the loss of human life is far worse but for me the city has its own heartbeat.We will rise again. The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-79122283503959447472020-04-21T14:19:00.000-04:002020-04-21T14:19:19.548-04:00Pixaloop Animate Your Images
I have been amusing myself playing around with the Pixaloop app. This is just a sample with the free version if I purchase the paid version I will update. It is pretty cool. The clouds and the flock of birds are the added elements.
View this post on Instagram A little playing with #pixaloop @enlightpixaloop cool app A post shared by mrichardsonnyc@gmail.com (@theculinarylensThe Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-60750721002891997632019-11-24T12:01:00.000-05:002019-11-24T12:01:47.845-05:00Atlantic City Sunrise
Last year I spent Thanksgiving in Atlantic City, New Jersey. One of my favorite things in watching the sunrise on a beach. This year I’m spending a few days in Philadelphia.
I spent last Thanksgiving in #atlanticcity last year. Loved my #sunrise beach walks. Different plans this year. @ Atlantic City, New JerseyPosted by Michael Richardson on Sunday, November 24, 2019The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-29012234237155217532019-10-12T15:44:00.001-04:002019-10-12T15:55:55.927-04:00Moore Street, Dublin, Childhood Memories
One of the first memories I have of Moore Street was the slap on the back of my head I received from my father. I thought imitating one of the women selling fruit was hilarious, my father wasn’t of the same opinion.
Moore Street was such a part of Dublin life. “Ye want bangers youngfella ?” when selling illegal fireworks.
I read recently that the last of the dealers are moving out. It’s a The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-46979406845058634522019-10-10T17:35:00.001-04:002019-10-10T17:35:21.107-04:00Spooky Pumpkin Garden at NYBG Every year on the run up to Halloween the Everett Children’s Garden get a makeover. Not too spooky for little ones but a fun thing nonetheless. There is also a nice collection of giant pumpkins and gourds. https://www.nybg.org/event/scarecrows-pumpkins/The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-39080417104779803752019-10-07T15:59:00.000-04:002019-10-07T15:59:50.405-04:00Brews, Blues and Botany at NYBGThe Botanical Gardens in The Bronx has several very enjoyable events during the year. My favorite is The Holiday Train Show but a very close second is Brews, Blues and Botany. With tastings of some great beers and some really good music in the beautiful surroundings of NYBG in The Bronx. The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-66819853724773570282019-10-01T05:02:00.000-04:002019-10-01T05:02:07.434-04:00Monorail At The Bronx ZooThe Bronx Zoo is pretty close to my apartment, I’m a member and I’m a frequent visitor. All of this makes it surprising that this past weekend was my first time riding their monorail. I nice little ride around Asia with some nice views and animal sightings. The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-18566646704654516422019-09-29T07:45:00.001-04:002019-09-29T07:45:02.197-04:00Netherlands Carillon, Marine Memorial and Great View of Washington DCThe Netherlands Carillon located in Arlington, VA is an easy Metro ride from Washington DC. It’s is beside the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial. The Carillon itself is not really that impressive but the vista of the city is. The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-57462826702878029942019-09-26T05:30:00.000-04:002019-09-26T05:30:01.784-04:00Dublin’s Famine Memorial
The Great Hunger or An Ocras Mor had a devastating impact on Ireland.
Famine caused about 1 million deaths between 1845 and 1851 from starvation or hunger-related disease. A further 1 million Irish people emigrated.
I have posted memorials from both Philadelphia and NYC. I realized a
I’d never posted pictures from the memorial in Dublin. Located on Custom House Quay it is truly The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-86000665806361377542019-09-23T09:51:00.000-04:002019-09-23T09:51:06.160-04:00Mikes Miscellaneous Mondays 9-23-19
If you’ve followed me on any kind of social media you would know that I have a bit of a fixation with yellow cabs. Long before coming to NYC yellow cabs were a favorite icon of the city. I am always on the hunt for new images.
FREEDOM TOWER YELLOW YELLOW CAB
SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE
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The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-58886577292097579402019-09-21T06:42:00.001-04:002019-09-21T06:42:49.572-04:00The Hungry Tree, Dublin, IrelandThere is a tree that sits in the grounds of The Kings Inn in Dublin, Ireland. It
has partially engulfed a park bench. It’s known as The Hungry Tree. I’ve always
wondered how this came about. In my imagination it was some kind of industrial
dispute, where nether the greens keeper or the arborist felt it was their job
to move the bench. I am open to suggestions anyone may have.
The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-90101371784932352122019-09-18T13:33:00.000-04:002019-09-18T13:33:05.473-04:00The Dead Zoo, NYC, Museum of Natural History
I have fond memories of visiting the Natural History Museum in Ireland when I was a child. We jokingly called it The Dead Zoo. The AMNH on Central Park West is huge and is pretty close to being a zoo.
The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-80798569950661427342019-09-16T01:46:00.000-04:002019-09-16T01:46:14.771-04:00Mikes Miscellaneous Monday’s 9-16-19
I am about as unreligious as it is possible to be. But while my nieces were visiting from out of town recently I took them to St Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. It is an absolutely beautiful building, inside and out.
The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-22272572724475137812019-09-15T10:14:00.000-04:002019-09-15T10:14:13.099-04:00A Few Of my Favorite Things
I just wanted to share a few things I've found around the web recently that I've found interesting and enjoyable. I was planning on using this as a way to inspire me to post more frequently.
This Mexican street/ beach food looks seriously delicious.
This Fish on a Stick Might Be the Best Beach Snack in Mexico
Pescado embarazado translates to pregnant fish but actually refers to the The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-884566975951732704.post-57314172837253289392019-09-12T10:13:00.000-04:002019-09-12T10:13:04.507-04:00Metropolitan Museum of Art NYCI have overheard tourists talking about how they “did” The Met in a few hours. I spent the best part of three hours there and barely scratched the surface. The Egyptian rooms alone could keep you occupied for hours. It really is an amazing place. The Culinary Lenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16256709204159950504noreply@blogger.com