Cajun Tomato’s NYC 100: “Hurling In Harlem”

One shining moment in Harlem

Cajun Tomato’s NYC 100 is a series chronicling my experiences and observations as a new New Yorker. Post No. 31 chronicles the first time I worked out in NYC – an appropriate topic considering how I am avoiding the gym today. Click here for past dispatches.

Yes, that’s me, bent over and spewing Vesuvius-style. As if Harlem weren’t ratchet enough, there I was hunched over post-workout, a 6-foot-2 ginger screaming/puking my brains out near tables of Bob Marley T-shirts, self-help books and various other treasures on one of the most crowded strips on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Call it gingerfication.

[Continue reading]

Stepping Out Of The Dark: A Seattleite’s Comedy Debut

The path to comedy enlightenment

Here at Cajun Tomato world headquarters in east Harlem I welcome guest submissions. Today, I have the pleasure of sharing my friend Matt Wastradowski's recap of his stand-up comedy debut. Enjoy! The bitter taste of a warm IPA lingers as I … [Continue reading]

Favorite Songs of 2013 (Early Edition)

The baby Kimye

June 18. Maybe Kanye's dropping a new album. Maybe Kim Kardashian is dropping baby Kimye. Something's dropping. Only 42 or so days until we get answers. 'Til then, today I'm dropping my Favorite Songs of 2013 (Early Edition). I considered … [Continue reading]

Broussard Comes Out As Openly Dumb Following Collins’ Gay Announcement

Jason Collins via si.com

Jason Collins’ cover story in the May 6 edition of Sports Illustrated not only announced him as the first openly gay male athlete in major American sport. It also offered a profile in courage and a master class in how to conduct one’s self with … [Continue reading]

Cajun Tomato’s NYC 100: “A Flush Of Heaven”

Cajun Tomato's NYC 100 is a periodic series in which I chronicle my experiences and observations as a new New Yorker. No. 30 is titled "A Flush Of Heaven". You can read previous Cajun Tomato's NYC 100 dispatches here. In my constant quest to earn … [Continue reading]