Monthly Archives: March 2017
Reading Response (Ariane Marchese)
Gabbacia’s writing describes the history and the evolution of food and what people believe we should eat in America. With that in mind, America is a country of immigrants and to exclude their dishes, as native born Americans did in … Continue reading
Oral History #2
For the second round of interviews, I went to McSorley’s Old Ale House on East 7th street, between 2nd and 3rd avenue. The reason why I was interested in researching this business was because it was the oldest bar in … Continue reading
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Deli & Grocery
Amanda and I approach a deli plastered with an overwhelming number of pictures of typical deli foods like sandwiches and burgers. The glass windows are so full of these images that I can barely see what is going on inside … Continue reading
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Oral History #2
Exiting the subway, Joanne and I were greeted with the conspicuous logos of chain stores such as CVS and Popeyes; in contrast, the few small businesses located within the area had a much more unkempt, austere appearance. Being near a transit center, … Continue reading
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Oral History #2
On the Lower East Side, a hidden gem lies at 177 East Houston street. Named Army & Navy Bags, it is different than the cafés and delis nearby. The ambience of the Lower East Side is very evidently upper class … Continue reading
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Parson’s Flowers
After being rejected by four businesses, I was devastated and frustrated. I promised myself that the next business I visited would be my last for the day, as I had a heavy backpack on my shoulders and had been walking … Continue reading
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Roberts Bicycles
Getting off the Q12 in Bayside for the second time, I waited for Kathy to drive us to our next location in the neighborhood: Francis Lewis Boulevard. We drove through thin winding roads, passing trees, green lawns, and many houses … Continue reading
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A Tofu House??
Melissa and I went back to Koreatown for our second round of interviews, hoping for the business owners of any storefronts to let us ask questions without coming back another day. After our first trip there, we realized that going … Continue reading
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Martial Arts, Anyone?
The first neighborhood Ariane and I decided to observe was Flushing, New York. Here we entered many businesses and learned fascinating things about how they ran and their role in the area. It was an experience unlike any other, considering … Continue reading
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Johnny’s Nails
In our first field visit, Stella and I explored both the residential and commercial side of Bayside, Queens. In my first essay, I described our experience in Pesso’s Italian Ices, an ice cream shop located in the residential area. In … Continue reading
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