The West Side

Oh, the places I've been on the West Side...

This first week has been about exploring and re-exploring the left hemisphere of the island of Manhattan.

Salsa on Tuesdays - Columbus 72nd. This club has free lessons. The crowd is slightly older, but nonetheless, you'll find some salseros.

Ditch Plains - I haven't hung out in the West Village that much these days and it's always as charming as ever. This place is great for drinks and apps - get the fried pickles and nachos with chicken. It was great to catch up with a few old colleagues - how time flies!

Faces & Names - For a joint going away party, my office hosted drinks at this clever after work spot. Caricature paintings of celebs adorn the walls. After some delicious thai food (I'll have to dedicate a post to this subject), we walked home because it was so beautiful and managed to take in the glow of Lincoln Center and its fountain.

Friday Salsa Classes Changed

My usual salsa classes on Fridays have changed pricing and structure. Unfortunately, studio rent increases have made the instructor create a more structured class where you have to attend every week and at least for 3 hours. Classes are still $5 per hour and 3 hours long ($15 total). If you have the time and can commit to 6 consecutive weeks of fundamental instruction, check it out! Classes are in NYC in Hell's Kitchen! Frank Ritmo Mambo Salsa