Originally from New Mexico, he moved to the city 25 years ago "because it's NEW YORK" and of course to be rich and famous which he is still working on (aren't we all...how about this christopher... i'll put you on the cover of the book if i make it before you:) Living on 7th between C & D since 1985, he has obviously seen the neighbourhood change drastically for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer... he misses the little mom and pop shops and the cheap egg breakfasts at Leshko's, (now a trendy bar) but acquieses that it is nice to be able to walk "through" the park, and in flip flops too without fear of stepping on a needle. Still a little distrustful of gentrification, he likens the current village scene to a state fair and gets annoyed with the drunk and unruly packs that swarm the village bars and cafes as if it was mardi gras every night. (word!) One of his favourate things to do in the summer is take his son to the Pitt Street Pool on Houston and go shopping in China Town. Local places with good eats: 7A, the falafael guy next door, Niagra's a cool bar. Lets Go Yankees! Thanks man! I really enjoyed talking to you, maybe see you at the pool!
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