I do not weep at the world- I am too busy sharpening my oyster knife"?
There's a saying, "the world is your oyster". And inside an oyster shell is a pearl. This quote could be a reference to that, in the sense that, instead of sitting around, Hurston chooses to seek out the pearl in her oyster.
What are some of the most notable food experiences in New York City?
To all the other great suggestions (what a wonderful thread!) I add:Sushi Sen Nin (quite possibly the best sushi in New York, and definitely the best-kept sushi secret. And for the insider's, better-than-best-kept-secret, when you're there, ask the chef to create some teriyaki for you. They have a special $20,000 teriyaki grill hidden away in the back, which only the cognoscente know about...and it is superb.)Eleven Madison Park (one of Danny Meyer's stable of best-in-New York restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, Union Square Cafe, Shake Shack, et al (for the full list see http://www.ushgnyc.com/), Eleven Madison is so over the top spectacular that it will forever color the way you think of food and restaurant service. Yeah, it's truly that good. And the prices match.)River Cafe (under the Brooklyn Bridge. The food is fine, but the view is iconic, stunning, New York. In a similar vein are the Water's Edge in Queens (they run a ferry from Manhattan, which gives new meaning to the expression 'what a trip!'), the Water Club on a barge at 34th Street, and Arthur's Landing in Weehawken, NJ.And then, in case anyone is keeping score, I second (or third or fourth) the following:ShakeShack (Danny Meyer, burgers, outside, what more do you want?)Hill Country (Amazing, authentic, barbecue in the middle of Manhattan)Peter Luger's (The world's best steak. Period.)Papaya King (I prefer it to Gray's, but both are classic New York treats.)Artisanal (The cathedral of cheese. If you love cheese, this is MUST)Acquavit (Never tried Scandinavian? You should, and this is the place.)Brandy Library (Ask them to set up a tasting to find your ideal brandy!)Per Se (Time Warner Center, top drawer, amazing food + views)Sabrett Hot Dog from a cart (illegal to leave NYC without trying it once)Picnic in Central Park (a must do, at least in Spring or Summer)
What is the origin of the phrase, "the world is your oyster"?
The expression follows its starting points to Shakespeare's play 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' (1600). Basically, this expression just implies that somebody will make the most out of life in a circumstance. How would you open a shellfish? By prying it open. You can't simply tenderly touch a shellfish with a blade; you need to put some muscle behind it. However, we think all that diligent work is absolutely justified, despite all the trouble because there's a shot of a gigantic result inside. Not just are they absolutely delectable—once in a while there's a pearl inside. Out in the enormous world, there are unlimited conceivable outcomes, yet you need to attempt to discover them. Also, a pearl isn't simply lounging around for the taking, yet a clam is. That implies that regardless of the possibility that you discover a shellfish, there's no assurance that it will pay off. Once in a while clams have nothing inside (but more shellfish). The lesson? Anybody can get a clam, yet just the fortunate discover a pearl inside. In case you're citing this line, then risks are you're a hopeful person trusting that the clam you get will be one of the fortunate ones that really contains a wonderful pearl. The subtext of Pistol undermining Falstaff is gone these days. There is no sword or danger in our present day variant. Rather, we simply get a kick out of the chance to believe that in case we're sufficiently relentless, we can discover those clams with pearls anyplace on the planet. The multifaceted nuance is a typical abstract gadget utilized by Shakespeare. The utilization of a clam as an illustration forever, additionally has a multifaceted nuance: The world holds the likelihood of making a fortune, yet it relies on how hard one searches for and functions at getting. It may take a great deal of work and attempting many things (i.e., prying open a lot of shellfish) before one at last makes one's fortune (i.e., discovers a pearl). For a deeper analysis, check here: What Is The Meaning And Origin Of The Common Phrase The World Is Your Oyster.
If you made a fortune cookie what funny/serious fortunes would you put in them?
YOU LOSE. OR WATCH OUT
How do you drink your tea? Not only how you take it, but when drinking tea, is there a spirit of the heart, quietness, and tranquility?
This is such a beautiful question.Some may disagree, but for me personally, tea is a way of life - it embodies the happiness and beauty of life and the fulfilment of dreams through inspiration. When I take a hot cup of tea into my hands, I know everything is possible and everything will be well.I love to drink absolutely any tea, but I find whole leaf tea, carefully crafted by artisan tea gardens especially inspirational, just because I know the effort, art and science that go into the careful harvesting and craftsmanship of every leaf. I love to think about the effort that has gone into the creation and transport of my tea, especially for me, from lands far away, the landscapes from where it originates and it all makes me feel very special and like the world is my oyster. The concentration and relaxation boosting combination of caffeine and L-theanine enhance this feeling.I love to drink my tea from a gaiwan, without sugar, carefully brewed, the temperature and time selected depending on the tea type and my personal preference.However, from time to time, I love to experiment with tea recipes to bring out the natural flavour of the leaves, brewing it with fresh and dried fruit and nuts, making it into healthy frappes, iced teas, healthy lattes and even cocktails, especially for my friends who aren't super into natural unflavoured tea. I have recently started reporting my creations via YouTube as I experiment.Here is an example of the most recent tea-creation I have managed to come up with recently - it’s super delicious, vegan and I the chocolate and orange notes bring out the citrus and malty notes in my keemun very beautifully, yet I can still taste the keemun, it isn’t overpowered. I wonder if anyone else does this?Healthy but always indulgent snacks, carefully selected to pair with each tea type are also sometimes present.My friends, family and loved ones are important when I'm drinking my tea.This is how I personally love to drink my tea! I would love to meet more like-minded tea drinkers.Yulia.
Memorable Fortune cookie Messages or Inspirational Quotes?
- here are some - (from actual fortune cookies) Conquer your fears or they will conquer you. You only need look to your own reflection for inspiration. Because you are Beautiful! Rivers need springs. Good news from afar may bring you a welcome visitor. When all else seems to fail, smile for today and just love someone. When you look down, all you see is dirt, so keep looking up. If you are afraid to shake the dice, you will never throw a six. A single conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study. Happiness is often a rebound from hard work. (1 comment) The world may be your oyster, but that doesn't mean you'll get it's pearl. You're true love will show himself to you under the moonlight. (1 comment) Do not follow where the path may lead. Go where there is no path...and leave a trail Do not fear what you don't know The object of your desire comes closer. If you wish to know the mind of a man, listen to his words The most useless energy is trying to change what and who God so carefully created. Do not be covered in sadness or be fooled in happiness they both must exist You will have unexpected great good luck. You will have a pleasant surprise All progress occurs because people dare to be different. Your ability for accomplishment will be followed by success. We can't help everyone. But everyone can help someone. Express yourself: Don't hold back! You have a deep appreciation of the arts and music. Human evolution: “wider freeway" but narrower viewpoints. Intelligence is the door to freedom and alert attention is the mother of intelligence. Back away from individuals who are impulsive. Enjoyed the meal? Buy one to go too. You believe in the goodness of mankind.