Dmitri Vietze

"Ask for a room that faces courtyard for quiet or street facing room if you want to watch people. 6th floor rooms have cool slanted ceilings with old wooden rafters."

"You're so close to the Chocolate Moose. Have the ice cream sandwich: homemade vanilla of chocolate ice cream between two huge chocolate chip cookies for a mere $2.50! Yum!!!"

"Hungry? Try the vending machine upstairs. Still Hungry? There's a great little cafe 1 block west called Green Bean with great vegetarian meals, baked goods, & a barista! Also nearby Chelsea Morn Bkry."

"Go at your kid's pace. If they find something they are enjoying, just let them play! And you'll have more fun if you play along."

"Try Chelsea Morning Bakery next door! All organic & great vegetarian lunches. Closes at 2 pm. Closed on Mondays. Tell Stephanie rps sent you!"

"Like Ethiopiques? Come see Debo Band (Ethiopia's Antibalas) tonight (3/17/11) at Momo's at midnight and Khaira Arby (Mali's Queen of Desert Blues) at 1 am"