Mas-tiki Party in Shirley, August 2nd 2008

Yuki, Vinny, Emily and I put together this party over there in Shirley due mostly to the fact that the space was already there. Vinny's dad Vic has been working on this yard for years adding and adding such precious finds. There is a Tiki Bar, Pool Table, Hot Tub, Bmboo Forest, Pool, Fire Pit and than we imported in 30 or so people from from the city, Leis, stupid outfits (some not so stupid), a keg of Bluepoint Toasted Lager, 2 Roots Reggae DJ's from Brooklyn, gallons of alcohol and hundreds of jello shots.

The thunderstorm that chased us. Mastic

Montauk, July 18-20 2008

Syd Kitchen, Williamsburg and Montauk

A friend of mine, Josh Sternlicht, is making a documentary about South African musician Syd Kitchen here in New York. Its Syd's big introduction into the American music spectrum and has landed many shows during his stay. I saw him perform in the most intimate of situations, a apartment living room, to less intimate venues. He also was out in Montauk recording with the drummer from the Tonight Show. It's been a pleasure partying with him and I can't wait to see the documentary which will be ready for the festival circuit.
heck out www.sydkitchen.com
and www.eyespotfilms.com

July 15-16 Smith Point and Mastic Compound, Mastic

Josh's Williamsburg Roof Party, Brooklyn

Pig roast at Mark Firth's, Mastic

One of my faves on the NYC restaurant scene is by far Marlow and Sons. Both owners Mark Firth and Andrew Tarlow both own summer retreats there in Mastic, and through coiincidence we wound up at Marks Birthday Pig Roast. Beyond the amazing edibles it was nice to see other Brooklyn peeps doing the same as us. Crowded with faces that grace the sidewalks of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, the notion played through my head that Mastic IS changing for the better.

The Bonfire, Mastic

The Japanese have landed, Mastic

A late Autumn sun dipped beyond the Tokyo skyline. We were at an after-party for a friends wedding in front of the Eiffel-like Tokyo tower. Through broken Janglish we were talking up the crowd and met an idustrial designer Floyd, who's claim to fame is a mug with a diamond ring cup holder. Floyd introduced us to Junro (bottom pic) who wanted to take us out that night in Roppongi, kind of the expat drinking grounds. A night of mayhem instilled and a 5 am return to Nihon-bashi where our hotel lay silent. That one night was lesson number one of the partying magnitude Junro had boiling within. We met up a couple
more times in our waning vacation. We met Chop Chop through Junro. At this point they spoke of coming to our 4th of July party.Never had I thought this to be reality. So in May Junro flew to Hawaii to go to English school for 2 months, than flew to San Francisco to meet up with Chop Chop. They rented a car and then embarked on a 8000 mile trek to the party. They made it
right on time, treacherously crossing with so little English. They suprised me, they stuck to their word and I am damn glad they did.

The Fourth Of July in Mastic

June 27th - 29th 2008 AD, Mastic

The first weekend of Summer, Mastic

The Sunset Saloon

After surfing the perfect spot to watch the sun dive into the sea and regenerate energy via food.

Montauk June 7th and 8th

Went to Ditch Plains 2 days in a row. I love that break. Pretty dependable surf, with no attitude.
I will spend many days there in the future. Only an hour drive from Mastic.

Sunset at Shirley Beach

Shirley Beach is tucked away along the banks of The Great South Bay where the fresh waters of the Carmens River mash-up with the salt water and are brackish. So easily accessible, perfect spot to laugh a kayak or stare at the glimmering last minutes of sun in a day. With the only west facing shoreline, the set-up for a phenomonal last light is perfect.

May 31-June 1 2008, Mastic

Memorial Day views

Again, it is Memorial Day Weekend. The city crowd tramped all over my property beating the semi-heat of the urban landscape. We only had one tent in the yard but every square inch of the oak flooring had flesh spread across it. 3 days straight partying, bonfiring, beaching and eating diliscioso foods. WELCOME TO SUMMER IN MASTIC!

Memorial Weekend Part One, Mastic

Mastic, 5-17-2008

Scott and Nick's beautiful Mastic Beach home.

Nalu and Dune always heating it up in the sun.

One of Scott and Nicks 3 black cats.

Trophy Bar, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Thirsday 66