Midsummer night in Harlem

I celebrated the longest day of the year with a dinner in Harlem.  On my way there, I saw this beautiful glass mosaic mural, Spirit of Harlem, designed by Louis Delsarte. Notice the gentleman with the hat, sunglasses and umbrella.  Priceless. I had dinner with my friend, Angelica, at Red Rooster on 125th and Lenox.  …

Addis Ababa, February 2011

I was in Addis in February and my colleagues took me here for lunch.  In case you can’t read the sign, it’s for a restaurant, which serves only kitfo. Kitfo is a traditional dish of minced beef marinated in chili powder and clarified butter. You order it like steak–raw, medium or well-done.  Guess what I …