Slices of New York City

BBQ Block Party

It's almost impossible to get bored in New York City. There's always something exciting going on, like a major BBQ block party, for instance.

Several Saturdays ago, BBQ restaurants from all over the nation flocked to Madison Square Park for one of the biggest BBQ block parties New York had ever seen. The vendors occupied the entire park and spilled onto the surrounding streets. On that sweltering summer afternoon, the area was crowded and infused with the pungent smell of meat and beer.

Melwin & Stephen

When Melwin told me he needed headshots for a new online profile, I was thrilled. YAY, another photoshoot! So on Sunday, we hung around the Lower East Side and took photos with his good buddy and my newfound foodie friend, Stephen. It was a spontaneous, fun-filled photoshoot that even involved a random stranger asking if he could join us. Lol. (I think his name was Robert and I'll publish the shots I took of him in the next post.) 

A couple weeks ago, I blogged about the Upper East Side. While the UES is posh and lined with designer stores and fancy apartments, the is LES the complete opposite. It is often perceived as cruddy and dirty. Although it's not the cleanest or prettiest part of NYC, it's actually a great location for photos. Its urban grunge lends it a personality that boasts mixed cultures and colorful artwork. We were strolling through the back alleys and stumbled upon some interesting graffiti. :)