Category Archives: New York

Leaving the city.

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Sue In The City

On Friday morning I woke up for the last time in New York, stretching myself languidly along our fabulous memory foam mattress for the last time and brushed my teeth into our (relatively crappy molded) bathroom sink for the last … Continue reading →

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Celebrations

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Sue In The City

John and I were lucky enough to crack an invite to the amazing Preston Bailey’s launch party for his latest book, Celebrations last week Thursday and, in true PB style, it was a breathtaking event. I knew what was in … Continue reading →

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Selling on Craigslist

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Sue In The City

There’s a free service in the US called Craigslist and I think it’s one of the most underrated services out there. (The term ‘Craigslist Killer’ does spring to mind, but let’s not focus on the negative for now, shall we?) … Continue reading →

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Leaving the city…

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Sue In The City

After exactly three years of Manhattan living, it is time for Sue to leave the city. And it feels like the worst breakup in the world. My heart is aching and my head is confused. New York is like the … Continue reading →

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What NOT to do in Times Square

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Sue In The City

So after the show yesterday, Sam and I went for a walk through Times Square. It is always such a treat to experience this noisy, people-thronged, tourist-trap through the eyes of a visitor and we’ve had two opportunities to do … Continue reading →

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Nothing Compares To Hugh

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Sue In The City

My former Cape Town flatmate Sam came to visit me from Ft Lauderdale where she now lives and, as per the usual visit-from-Sam ritual, we decided to go see something fabulous on Broadway. The nature of New York’s Broadway scenes … Continue reading →

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Cooking – the healthy Christmas gift

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Sue In The City

For Christmas 2008 John and I received a voucher from his brother and his wife to attend a couple’s cooking course at the Institute of Culinary Education (or ICE as it is known around these parts). It seems rather crazy … Continue reading →

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Blowing hot air

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Sue In The City

I’ve written here before about how one tends to get really close to strangers in New York. From having to dodge someone else’s projectile vomit to ducking from nail clippings flying your way on the subway, you see most things … Continue reading →

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Indian Summer

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Sue In The City

It’s been strangely warm over the last couple of days. I say strangely because last week this time we were wrapped in blankets, huddling closer to the radiators and sleeping with closed windows to try and keep the bone-chilling cold … Continue reading →

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Yellow Fever Madness

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Sue In The City

John and I are planning a trip to Brazil in November and investigating various options for a trip into the Amazon (I know!!). One of the main things that we have to do one month in advance is to get … Continue reading →

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