In addition to her grave, a stained-glass window was installed inside St. Michael’s Church in her honor in 1850, paid for by a group of scientists including the prominent English geologist Henry De la Beche, who recognized the significance of her contributions.
The evening is enriched with live storytelling, music, and, of course, an array of delicious dishes such as a peanut soup with Atlantic shrimp fufu dumpling, caviar and herb oil, egusi pesto with plantain agnolotti, and suya-crusted lamb with zoboberry demi-glace.
Mirage Studios, the production company of TMNT, was formerly headquartered in Northampton, and the city maintains a fondness for the vigilante turtles.
The most popular story is that, following the dissolution of the Order of the Temple in the 14th century, a group of Knights Templar found a hiding place in one of the houses in the alley, but were caught by the authorities and slaughtered.
After Ferdinand III conquered the city in 1246, the baths were used during the early years of Christian rule until they were repurposed as tanneries.
For the past 15 years, if you’ve had your radio tuned to 91.9 FM while traveling on Valley Road between Bellevue and Lorraine Avenues, you’d hear the exact same thing: a one-minute snippet of “I’ll Make Love to You” by Boyz II Men, on loop.
Swirling is not just about releasing the aromas but an opportunity to perceive viscosity: wines that have slower-moving “legs” (the streaks down the inside of your glass) might indicate high alcohol or residual sugar levels.
Tucked into an industrial area of Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, is this gem of a museum offers a glimpse into the history of New York told through one of its favorite drinks.
