Tag Archives: New York

Dr. Sue: Cremini’s Restaurant Positive Entertainment

Cremini’s Restaurant a “delizioso” (the Italian word for “delicious”) taste of Italy in Brooklyn, New York.

What is a “cremini”? A sweet dessert that combines perfectly with the salty taste of an “Ascolana” (stuffed) olive.

Cremini’s Restaurant invites you to sample varieties of both (with and without meat).

Ascolana olives and cremini’s come from Le Marche region on the east coast of Italy on the Adriatic Sea.

Le Marche is also famous for “crescia” – Italian flatbread – hand-made into appetizing sandwiches and a fettucini pasta (molded into a mound).

Italian “cucina” (cuisine) is best washed down with wine. So sample some favorites from the vineyards of Le Marche: “Passeria Brut” – a sparkling white wine that is a richer version of Prosecco.

Or try the “Lacrima” red wine. “Lacrima” means “tears” in Italian – which is close to Latin.

(To my surprise, I was able to remember “lacrima” from my high school Latin class – when we read “The Iliad” in Latin.

As my students once reminded me “Nothing you learn is ever a waste!”)

It’s so true – culture, language, and variety of accents enrich our enjoyment of wine and food – and vice versa.

I hope my blog opens the door to appreciate the rich variety of cultures and wines – wherever you live.

Care to try a little Italian? Can you say “Mi piace” (“I like it”)? Or enjoy my original, multi-lingual song “Te Amo/Ti Amo (I Love You)” which begins: “I only meant to share some wine….”

You can explore the joys of local wines and vineyards when you Discover Upstate New York https://www.discoverupstateny.com/dine-stay/wineries-vineyards/

Here’s my video with Riccardo, who co-owns Cremini’s with his wife and chef Elena.

Susan (“Dr. Sue”) Horowitz, Ph.D.

Book: “Queens of Comedy”
(Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers,
Phyllis Diller, and more!) www.smashwords.com/books/view/219367

Musical: “SssWitch”: www.ssswitch.net

www.YouTube.com/drsuecomedian
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Dr. Sue: Free Legal Help NYC Positive Entertainment

Share a Ride – Save five thousand dollars ($5,000) !

You can – when you learn to Be Your Brightest Friend!

Sharing a ride is the bright way to travel around New York City. It’s less stressful than the subway and less expensive than solo rides. I use Via Car Service ridewithvia.com (let me know if I should refer you).

Save a Hat is what my fellow passenger did when my favorite hat fell on the floor – black side up and hard to see. As she was exiting, she said “Your hat fell on the floor.” Sure enough – there it was with its golden treble clef that symbolizes my love of music! Her behavior told me more about her character than any internet profile or job resume! And it started my morning with faith in human nature – and some members of the legal profession. You see, she spoke in an intelligent manner, and she exited our Via Car near the Manhattan Courthouse at 9 am. This told me that she probably worked in some legal capacity….right?

Now the question you’re all waiting for…. how did I save five-thousand dollars ($5,000) ?

I was on my way to the Brooklyn Surrogate Court to pursue my own case. I was representing myself because lawyers are expensive, and I figured I could do my own digging and get the help I needed – at least, for now. If I needed a lawyer – I would cross that expensive bridge when I came to it (probably a $5,000 retainer…and billing at $400/hour).

Guess what? The Brooklyn Surrogate Court (and many other courts) have a Help Center for people who don’t have lawyers. Of course, I had to figure out to solve some tricky issues (like confusing legal forms, finding a capable, convenient process server (Thanks EmpireLegalService.com ) – and find free Legal Help (scroll down for the link)

My first court date was in the pouring rain when I was on crutches! But my dear friend/stained glass artist & repairs Dennis Lynch (http://astainedglass.com/ ) drove me in his car (which he named “Sue” – after me). We drove in “A Car Named Sue” to the handicapped entrance of the courthouse. I staggered in on my crutch with an injured knee but a determined mind! I looked pathetic in the courtroom – so much the better!

What about saving five-thousand dollars ($5,000)?

That’s how much my opponent’s lawyer charged today – just for showing up in court and a few hours of easy work. I would have had to pay my own lawyer much more money (for more time). But despite the hard work, it’s been an exciting challenge – and I learned a lot about free legal help!

Here’s a link to free Legal Help: https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/GoingToCourt/gettingHelp.shtml

Can you do it too? I can’t be sure. But for sure, you can do a lot more than you think you can – just Be Your Brightest Friend!

Susan (“Dr. Sue”) Horowitz, Ph.D.

Book: “Queens of Comedy”
(Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers,
Phyllis Diller, and more!) www.smashwords.com/books/view/219367

Musical: “SssWitch”: www.ssswitch.net

www.YouTube.com/drsuecomedian
https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos

Dr. Sue ArtExpo New York Positive Entertainment

Art Expo New York is the largest international fine arts marketplace in the United States! This annual, four-day showcase of global artists includes paintings, prints, art books, sculptures, photography, ceramics and more! ArtExpo New York showcases more than 300 Art Galleries, Artists, and Publishers. More 35,000 art lovers attend this event every year, held over four days in Manhattan. (The 2019 event was held at Pier 90 (711 12th Ave, NYC), and it has changed the way people view, buy, and sell art! www.artexpnewyork,com

Here I am in a go-everywhere, Huayuan Art silk scarf with a design based on prehistoric caves – and colors that compliment all my outfits!

Huayuan Art Director Michael Zhu
with Dr. Sue

Ancient Buddhist art of the 2700 B.C. Chinese Mogao Cave murals from the “Silk Road” is replicated in paintings by Huayuan Art – and serves as the inspiration for gorgeous scarves and jewelry www.huayuanus.com

Azin Ak, a California-based artist with a background in graphic arts, combines painting, digital art, and mixed media and sometimes combines more than 100 pictures, water color, acrylic, gold and rice papers to achieve her beautiful results www.owjan.com

Some of my other favorite artists include John Davis Held, painter of Light and Peace www.johndavisheld.com , Anna Maya, painter of passionate female beauty in motion and music www.anna-art.com, MayaMekira, multi-media ceramist/painter https://mayamekira718.wixsite.com/maya-mekira, Huang Cheng-Yuan painter of a magical merge of figurative and abstract -abstract farwind2002 at yahoo dot com and many, many more.

Bringing it back to the streets of New York, I’m wearing a Huayuan Art Scarf!

“Ancient Art – Timeless Beauty!”

Susan (“Dr. Sue”) Horowitz, Ph.D.

Book: “Queens of Comedy”
(Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers,
Phyllis Diller, and more!) www.smashwords.com/books/view/219367

Musical: “SssWitch”: www.ssswitch.net

www.YouTube.com/drsuecomedian
https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos

Dr. Sue: New York Art Positive Entertainment

Shane Townley, Owner New York Art, and Dr. Sue

New York Art is a Manhattan Gallery, Website/App, Touring Exhibition, Art Show/Party in Tribeca, NY – and the vision of Artist-Owner-Shane Townley!

Shane and I are standing in front of a sign for Gallery 104, his first venture in the New York art scene – a tiny gallery, where we first met a few years ago. That little seed has put down roots in Manhattan bedrock with an upstairs gallery at 7 Franklin Place and a vast downstairs Exhibition/Work Space for artists that hosts a new show/reception/arts salon on the first Thursday of every month! (May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug 1, Sept 5…)
https://newyorkart.com/

The main gallery space is one floor below street level, and one floor below that is the raw space where New York Art houses its touring collection of artworks – designed to raise awareness, funds, and art supplies for children abandoned in hospitals. This sub-basement remains at a chilly 65 degrees – perfect for a wine cellar where collectors of fine wines can store and share rare vintages.

If climbing those stairs seems daunting, consider this. My first visit to New York Art’s underground gallery took place in December 2018 – before there were stairs – just a thin metal ladder from street level to a dark, unfinished basement space. Shane, his long-legged Artist-Curator Cathy Condon, and a few bold souls had managed the ladder. I have short legs and a fear of heights. But Cathy offered to hold my bag and go first – so I tried it. It was a true challenge, thrill, and adventure – what New York dreams are made of!

Susan (“Dr. Sue”) Horowitz, Ph.D.

Book: “Queens of Comedy”
(Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Joan Rivers,
Phyllis Diller, and more!) www.smashwords.com/books/view/219367

Musical: “SssWitch”: www.ssswitch.net

www.YouTube.com/drsuecomedian
https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos

Dr. Sue Reel Romance Positive Entertainment

Reel Romance™: we’re a show, and we’re a brand! Just like waistlines, we expand!… “Reel Romance™ with a Twist!” Romantic Comedy by Susan Horowitz “Dr. Sue” (Writer/Performer/Producer/Co-Director) Co-Star/Co-Director: Gorman Ruggiero; Production Assistant: Kellyrose Marry

Contact Dr. Sue: drsue@drsue.com

New York New Works Theatre Festival www.nynwtheatrefestival.com

Duke Theatre 229 W. 42nd Street (Broadway) NYC “Susan’s an inspiring, natural force on stage! Reel Romance is a fun, interesting depiction of love.” Andrew Monohan, Theatre Writer/Composer “Wonderful performance! Our family loved it!” President Sherry Su -Xu, Anwil Scholar Inc. Tutoring Center, International “Your joy and spirit were infectious! How neat to satirize both Titanic and Gone With the Wind. I enjoyed how you worked in Bette Midler’s “The Rose”. – Howard Gross, HOLLYWOOD MENSA “Your Act was AMAZING!!! I really enjoyed it!” – Alicia Nebblett-Roberts BMCC Alum, Registered Nurse “Reel Romance is funny!” Beth Newbery, Artistic Director InfusionArts “Your acting was great – body language was excellent!” – Professor Elliot Fink “Reel Romance was a “reel” fun experience with a definite twist! You and your co-actor seemed so natural together. And you on your own are quite charming.” Delores Morales, Actor-Singer “Reel Romance is very, very entertaining!” Jane Berman, Manager, New York State Government The Reel Romance™ brand stands for fun, friendship, and love – at any age and stage! Like a pitcher needs a catcha, like a batter needs a ball Reel Romance is comin’ atcha, here’s a list – and that ain’t all! Reel Romance™ & Real Talk with Dr. Sue (Radio/TV) Reel Romance™ Fashion, Mixology (Cocktails & Mock-Tails), Songs, and Licensing Reel Romance™ Events with Entertainment! Reel Romance™ is a production of Empowering Entertainment™ by Dr. Sue