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In 1998, we opened Union Pacific with Rocco Dispirito.
We worked tirelessly to get the restaurant up and running and it truly was a beautiful restaurant that served amazing food.
About 6 months into the project, one of our managers, who I became friendly with, was telling me about a girl he met in Cuba and wanted to bring her to The United States and marry her.
I had a three day break and told him, that I would be happy to go to Cuba and vet her, for him.
I booked a flight to Cancun and when I landed, I then went to a small kiosk to buy my round trip ticket to Havana.
The plane to Havana was tiny and you could actually see the cold air from the air conditioning coming up from the floors.
We took off and 45 minutes later, landed in Havana, Cuba.
There were plenty of taxis at the Airport.
I was staying in Havana Vieja, in someone’s home at Peña Pobre, for $20.00 per night.
I instantly realized I was in a time capsule that stopped in 1959.
The American Cars from 1959 and only American cars prior to 1959.
The music playing in the streets, the colorful homes, the people and the Art.
I was in a very special place.
I met the girl that my friend was in love with and approved of her.
She later met a man who had more money than my friend, so my friend lost out.
On my second day I was sitting on the Malecon is the famous boulevard in Havana Vieja Cuba, and listening to music and loving every second of it., when all of a sudden, I had an epiphany.
We had a very large restaurant at 446 Columbus avenue, called Main Street. Think Carmines, but American family style.
It was doing ok, but not great.
Within seconds I said to myself, we need to close Main Street and open a latin restaurtant, called Calle Ocho, with great food, great music, a great chef and a festive vibe.
This is why I am grateful for Cuba!
What Cuba has done for me. Part 1
When I graduated The Culinary Institute of America, in 1984, all I wanted to do, was to get into a great kitchen and cook!
My parents had an alternative idea. They told me that I needed to get a business education, so I could understand more than just food.
I was pissed, at first, but their suggestion was perfect.
I headed to Miami, to go to Florida International University.
It was an incredible experience. It taught me to look at food, not only as an art, but also as a business.
While I was working at The Grand Bay Hotel, in Coconut grove, and hanging out in different areas of Miami, I immersed myself into The Latin Culture.
I frequented, Calle Ocho (otherwise known as 8th street) for the delicious, "inexpensive" food, to get my shirts from, Ramon Puig Guayaberas and of course, to check out the Latinas and listen to the incredible music of Cuba.
I graduated in 1986 and my mom came down to see me.
We went to http://lacarreta.com/ on 8th street and when the bill came, I paid.
It was such a great feeling to pay for me and my mom.
This was the beginning of how Cuba altered my life.
Stay tuned for part 2 of what Cuba has done for me.
The Dillon, 425 West 53rd Street, 402 - Clinton, New York
Move right into this sleek and stylish, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in the heart of the vibrant Clinton neighborhood! This spacious home has an open layout with 9-foot ceilings and wall-to-wall windows for a bright and airy feeling. The chef's kitchen sparkles with honed white quartz countertops and features a suite of Miele appliances, including a vented stovetop and separate convection and combination ovens, dishwasher, and Liebherr refrigerator. The expansive open living and dining room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows facing East with charming treetop and eastern city views. With excellent closet space, the serene, north-facing master suite has a spa-like ensuite bath with radiant heated floors, deep soaking tub and separate standing shower with decadent rain shower head. The sleek finishes include a double vanity, Hansgrohe fixtures, white mosaic tiles and Toto toilet. Also north-facing, the 2nd bedroom is spacious and quiet and is adjacent to the second full-bath with deep-soaking tub, crisp white subway tiles and Toto toilet. This stunning home even has central air conditioning and its own German-engineered Bosch washer and dryer. 425 West 53rd Street, the full-service Dillon Condominium, showcases an iconic glass façade with a sleek and functional design. Luxury amenities include a 24-hour doorman, fitness center, playroom, garden plaza, parking garage and residents lounge outfitted with a dining room and large chef's kitchen including all Miele appliances--ideal for hosting larger-scale parties! Residents enjoy the restaurants and nightlife on 8th and 9th Avenues and the easy proximity to transportation, Central Park, the theater district, and the gallery district in West Chelsea.
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Here are 4 short videos of our favorite places, that we frequent, when we are at our country house, upstate.
At the end of the summer, our Daughter and I wanted to give Zweben Ranch sweatshirts, sweatshirts that we had made for when it is chilly upstate and people come, underdressed.
to our favorite people in Hudson, who happen to be amazing at what they do.
After we made the 4 videos, I started to think what all of these purveyors had in common.
It’s not because they have the best bread, the best produce, the best restaurant of the best gourmet products, but that certainly helps.
What they all have in common, is how they make us feel. They always have time to stop and welcome us, play with Olivia and always have a smile.
The bottom line
111 Main Street
Philmont, NY 12565
518-672-7801
516 Spook Rock Road
Hudson, NY 12534
518- 851-9629
748 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
518-822-0277
449 Warren Street
Hudson, NY 12534
518-828-6923
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NORVILLE HO-- -- USE, 13 West 13th Street, 6ABN - Greenwich Village, New York
This MINT, 2-Bedroom, 2-Bath south-facing apartment is the new home you have been waiting for! Recently renovated from top-to-bottom, there is nothing more to do than move right in and enjoy the best of downtown living in Greenwich Village!This seamless combination of 2 apartments has been beautifully designed; you'll love the comfortable, split-bedroom layout and spacious rooms, newly finished, basket-weave hardwood floors, recessed lighting and thoughtful designer touches throughout.The stylish kitchen is ideal for the home chef with sleek lacquered cabinetry and stainless steel appliances including an Italian Bertazzoni range. Both full bathrooms have been completely redone with contemporary, crisp tiles, new vanities and fixtures and Toto toilets. The serene bedrooms are south-facing and generously proportioned with the master bedroom featuring an outfitted walk-in closet and separate dressing area. 13 West 13th Street is a well-maintained boutique coop just off of Fifth Avenue with a part-time doorman and excellent live-in Super. Residents love the location just moments from Union Square Park and the incredible Union Square farmer's market, fine dining including ABC Kitchen and Gotham Bar & Grill as well as close proximity to Flatiron, Chelsea and everything downtown living has to offer! Pets are welcome!
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