Last night at Oakes and Evelyn started with a half dozen oysters and a spicy chorizo bao bun
then a small plate of grilled octopus (left) and seared foie gras and ahi tuna (right)
and last a cup of coffee with some deconstructed cheesecake
Some nice sadgirl indie singer/songwriter stuff:
Nicole Dollenganger's new album. Example:
https://tidal.com/browse/track/268195507
...but I think I'll get back into Jeff Beck -- comfort music, just the best.
Born Under A Bad Sign (Mono)
Albert King
1967
https://album.link/i/1458555555
Example:
I was watching a documentary on SRV and he talked about Albert as being a huge influence. And I had to think about what King albums I had listened to. Not many, so I went back to some early stuff. I like.
We just booked tickets to arrive on Thursday Feb 23 and we are staying after the weekend to visit our daughter and other friends. Friday afternoon at Other Half and Finback in Gowanus Brooklyn, along to sandwiches from Court Street Grocers nearby is my proposal for kicking things off...