The kindness of strangers
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Greetings from the Apple store in SoHo, where the products are cool and the wi-fi is free. I’ve been having trouble getting a connection from my friends’ place in the Bronx, so I hightailed it onto the island in search of free connectivity (because the Bronx does pizza, but not quite wi-fi).
Speaking of pizza, we’re having a competition to find the best in the Bronx. Next up, Ernie and Louis. Frank’s Pizza was just amazing, but Ernie and Louis were written up as the best (my friend doesn’t think so; he gives it to Frank). Ernie and Louis had a fight many years ago and Louis left to start his own place. So there is Ernie and Louis (with no Louis), and then there is Louis’.
My souvenir to myself from the Apple store here is one of those little wi-fi detecting keyring things you can get. I’m having to rely on the kindness of strangers for my connectivity, walking around Manhattan looking for spots.
(P.S. St. Mark’s Bookshop in the east Village is absolutely terrific.)
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Posted to General Rants • 2005.05.17 (Tue) • 04:54
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Posted by kevin 2005.05.17, 07:05
http://www.kottke.org/plus/50-ways-ipod/
See #2. ;-)
Posted by mhegge 2005.05.17, 13:36
The Kensington model? Also while you’re in NYC I think you need to get yourself a hotdog. See number 20.
Posted by Kristen 2005.05.17, 14:02
Hot dogs from Nathan’s are great, but available in Tokyo (and almost as good here as there, though there’s nothing quite like Coney Island). Save your culinary explorations for street-vendor soft pretzels that have the acrid taste of simmered Manhattan traffic. Or really good Eastern European/Jewish food—bagels and lox, knishes, cabbage soup. Oh, deli wherearethou?
Posted by amy 2005.05.18, 00:08
i say, gray’s papaya (best hot dogs around) and the magnolia bakery are 2 places to go before you leave!
Posted by Joey Horne 2005.05.18, 00:33
Jeremy, I am wondering which “make and model” of wi-fi detecting keyring you use. Thanks!
Posted by MJ 2005.05.18, 01:19
I see much swimming in your future….
Posted by Stephen W. 2005.05.19, 06:14
If you are in need of a wifi listing, you can look at http://www.wififreespot.com/ny.html or go to http://www.jwire.com and search for a comprehensive list of free and pay wifi spots in NYC.
Posted by David Kaspar 2005.05.20, 21:16
Can the keyring detect any WiFi network or only the ones it can succefully connect to (i.e. SSID enabled).
A keyring that detects any WiFi signals would be handy for troubleshooting Wifi interference for a humble Windows user like me (there are *ix software that can detect any WiFi network).
But then again, such keyring would probably pick up other 2.4GHz signals as well (Bluetooth, wireless devices, phones).
Posted by Jon 2005.05.20, 22:57
I’m glad you’re enjoying our fine city. If you get a chance, try Rosarios pizza at the corner of Orchard and Stanton on the Lower East Side. It’s a great late night spot after a night out, and the pizza is excellent. Not quite the same as Bronx pizza, but equally good.
Posted by rcapeto 2005.05.21, 07:11
St. Marks is fantastic indeed, but if you still have time don’t miss Untitled at Prince Street between W.Broadway and Thompson. Small bookshop but with a fine collection of serious design books (and good jazz in the backgound at least when I was there).
Posted by Deena Scherer 2005.05.23, 22:29
I have been in search of the ultimate pizza in the Bronx for over 4 years. While Frank’s “Grandma’s pizza” (only the corner slice) is sublime, I think the best “traditional” pizza in the Bronx goes to Loretta’s with Captain’s and Emilio’s on Morris Park Avenue as runner-ups for second best. There are so many great places and Louis’ and Ernie is way down on the list for me. I think it is too greasy and not crisp….whats good about that! come back to the Bronx and I’ll show you great pizza. Try again Jeremy! In Manhattan I have to give my Pizza award to John’s on 4th street. There is no better in Manhattan. In Queens - Tommy’s on 37th St in Jackson Heights (at least it was 20 years ago). Come back soon, we have many wonders to show you.
Posted by jh 2005.05.26, 16:54
Deena — what was the place that rubs garlic butter around the outside of the crust? Can’t remember, but it sounds like a stroke a pure pizza genius.
Ever had a slice from Sal and Carmine’s on Broadway (between 101st and 102nd)? Alas, I learned about them too late. Next time.
And I just know there will be many next times….
P.S. Louis and Ernie does not do a bad slice of pizza! Wasn’t too greasy at all (didn’t try the calzone).
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