http://www.marcolombardini.com Marco Lombardini, marco, lombardini Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:47:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The NY Times story details a man devoted to bringing the jetpack to the masses for a mere one hundred grand. Beware of young hedge fund managers flying over your head to make their reservation at Butter. Read the story here http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/29/never-be-late-again-with-a-jetpack/ It seems that people are feeling that pinch that are high prices and many are opting out of starbucks and heading to the coffee stand for cheaper (And in my opinion better) coffee. Here is a list of some starbucks closing in Manhattan. Don't be weary though as the next ... http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/18/starbucks-closing-stores-in-nyc/ NYC Restaurant Week is upon us! Now here is some background and information to get you on your way. New York City’s original celebration of dining, dates back to 1992, when it was developed as a one-time culinary program to welcome the Democratic National Convention (DNC) to the City. Though ... http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/17/nyc-restaurant-week-2008/ Fung Wah bus a popular mode of transportation for many in NYC seeking a cheap ticket and thrill (See here and here and... well you get the picture) now may have a safer alternate to riding the bus. Bolt Bus and Mega Bus have now entered the fray with even ... http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/15/battle-of-the-buses/ [umap id="1891" size="m" alignment="left"] http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/07/test-map/ A photographer began documenting Manhattan’s newsstands and unbeknown was documenting the end of an era of New York City's street life. Read it here at the NY Times http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/07/another-piece-of-nyc-street-culture-is-being-wiped-out/ This is about me, here and in the now, which was yesterday or the day before maybe its been a month but whatever your intentions are you have reached Marco Lombardini http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/02/marco-lombardini/ If you didn't know or ever realize where that odor was coming from in your neighborhood you must consult this article from the New Yorker http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/07/02/manhattan-trees-smell-like-vomit/ A woman who lives in Virginia and couldn't afford her wedding decided to auction off a bridesmaid spot.  The winning bid was $5,700 dollars. The couple's wedding budget: $7,000, having a stranger hit on your mom priceless. See the story here http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/06/27/always-a-bidder-never-a-bride/ With Summer's arrival comes a horde of free events and one of my favorites is watching free movies on giant screens. On a nice summer night you can just kick off your shoes, spread that blanket on the grass and sip soda, eat free popcorn and take in the city ... http://www.marcolombardini.com/2008/06/27/22-free-summer-movies-in-nyc/