So far this week I have experienced two incredible things.

Last night we went to a Cuban restaurant called Guantanamera.  I was very impressed!  Authentic Cuban food, live music, and a really lighthearted atmosphere makes it one of my new favorite New York discoveries.  I had the traditional Cuban steak, which was grilled with sweet onions and an amazing conglomeration of spices.  (I even ate all of my onions, and I am normally not an onion fan!) For desert we enjoyed a caramel flan with perfect creaminess and consistency.  I have no idea if this is a popular place, but I totally recommend it! Check out their website for more details.

Tonight, we saw a truly spectacular show from Over the Rhine at the Highline Ballroom.  I have seen them play numerous times, and it never gets old.  In fact, I think tonight’s show was the best performance I have heard from them yet.  They held nothing back.  The set list was fantastic.  Karin wailed like never before on B.P.D — I will never listen to that song the same again.  Sigh….  I guess NYC really brings out the awesomeness in everything. At least, it is certainly true for Over the Rhine.

So there are two more NY bright spots for my collection.