Staten Island: 10301
We're going island hopping to the southernmost point of New York - Staten Island. Join us for an exciting trip through the borough with everything from colonial villages to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. Staten Island is a fascinating place full of history and played a large role in the Revolutionary War. We took a look at what makes 5 of it's 12 codes so distinctive. Hank jumps back to Manhattan for a whimsical glance into the lives of a family of artists living on a ferry docked in Tribeca. Sasha also gives us fashion trends for fall straight from Midtown's trimming stores. All this and a whole lot more on this edition of Cool in Your Code.
9/3/04
The Bronx: 10458
In this episode we visit The Bronx, also known as the Borough of Universities and Parks. We will be profiling a number of zips and highlighting some of the best things those codes have to offer. There is a wealth of food, fashion and nature that can be found throughout this northern borough. Brandon takes a particularly tasty trip to Little Italy in 10458, Hank goes Back on the Block with Sesame Street's Maria in 10457, and Sasha uncovers some of the hottest fashion trends on East Fordham Road. To round things out, we checked out a stickball game and took in some of the historical sites as well.
8/20/04
Harlem: 10035
This edition of the show zips us to uptown Manhattan, where we explore a number of Harlem’s culture-laden codes. We meet an endearing cast of characters, all of whom reveal an interesting truth – Harlem remains the vibrant, exciting and artistic community that it was during its Renaissance heyday. Spend some quality time at The Brownstone, sample some of NYC’s finest comfort food at Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too, and meet charming new singer/songwriter Nellie McKay. History, culture and more of Moby as he goes Back on the Block to his Harlem roots.
8/6/04
Lower East Side: 10002
This week shows you more of LES - the Lower East Side, that is. Chill with Moby at teany, his hip cafe. Visit chic spots like the Christine Chin Spa and Forward, an incubator for up-and-coming designers. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Economy Candy, and your penchant for a pucker at Guss' Pickles. Have a brush with history - and perhaps your roots - at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. All this and more (and LES) on Cool In Your Code.
7/23/04
Jackson Heights, Queens: 11372
Savor the flavors of India at the Jackson Diner. Enjoy a taste of Bella Italia at Armondo's. Design your own sari, or splurge on a piece of traditional South Asian jewelry. Cool In Your Code also takes us to another hip zip: 11106, home to the American Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. And go "Back On The Block" with Grease star Didi Conn, as she visits her childhood home, her favorite pizzeria, and her old high school in 11210 – Flatbush, Brooklyn.
7/9/04
Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 11211
6/25/04