More(lo)

I saw 50 faces by Felix Morelo a few weeks ago in Union Square. And then today, his work popped up in our neighborhood -- hundreds of chalk caricatures led to an opening (for El Museo's Biennial: The (S) Files 2011) at Socrates Sculpture Park. They'll probably wash away by the end of the evening, but if you have a spare moment, hoof it toward the river on Broadway and prepare to be charmed. (You can also see more about the artist on his personal site.)

Bopping around

This weekend was surprisingly busy! On Saturday, I wandered around the city and spent some time at the green market in Union Square, before we had a lovely dinner at ABC Kitchen (suggestions: ramp and goat cheese toast; roasted carrot and avocado salad with sour cream and seeds; salted-caramel ice cream sundae with hot fudge, candied peanuts, and popcorn). On Sunday, inspired by a few books my mom sent me about day hikes in the tri-state area, we took a stroll on the Appalachian Trail; on Monday, we met with friends in Prospect Park for a barbecue. Some scenes:

 

50 faces in chalk, near Union Square, by Felix Morelo

A water tower and signs near section two of the New York-New Jersey section of the Appalachian Trail

Grilling in Prospect Park