I’m in a New York state of mind…

…So I decided to share these links I’ve been collecting that all relate to that great city:

• After reading this,  N.Y.C’s Gas Ban Takes Fight Against Climate Change to the Kitchen, I had two thoughts: 1) good for New York for taking this on 2) this initiative will come for all cities soon. Kudos to NYC for leading here.

• The 212 is all about “revisiting New York institutions that have defined cool for decades, from time-honored restaurants to unsung dives.” New York is always NEW, but old New York is great and continues to be for good reason.

• Speaking of dives, the story of  this place is amazing:  Midtown’s “Hidden” Burger Joint Is Finally Back In Action Still Its Glorious Old Self. New York has more than its shares of mysteries.

• Finally a fashion legend passed away recently. RIP Andre Leon Talley. Here he is photographed through the years by another fashion legend, Bill Cunningham:  Andre by Bill