Swizzy using his power in a beneficial way! He recently named Global Ambassador to the city’s public hospital system for his efforts in raising healthcare awareness. On top of that good news, this Wednesday he’ll be at the Plaza Hotel as they pay honor for his hard work at the Children’s Rights benefit. He’s got the girl, the family, the power and he’s just beginning, “expect the unexpected”.
1. West Side Highway
“The whole stretch is amazing for kids. There are great parks. You can bike ride all the way to and from Harlem, which is a nice workout and really good bonding time.”
2. La Esquina, 114 Kenmare St., at Lafayette Street
“I’m not giving up my secret romance spot, but I do love La Esquina, for sure. It’s very cool. How [are] you going to choose a favorite [dish] there? You can’t. I love everything. I love the music as well. They handle their business there.”
3. Cipriani, 376 West Broadway, between Broome and Spring streets
“If I’m in a relaxed mood on a Saturday afternoon I go to Cipriani. I have a Bellini, the branzino and then some amazing sorbet or ice cream. From there I’d go to Martin Lawrence Gallery to see new pieces I haven’t seen and then head to my studio in Williamsburg to see if I can catch a vibe, listen to music, get motivated and stay all night.”
4. Chelsea Galleries, West 20s between 10th and 11th avenues
“We usually head out on 26th Street and go into all the galleries: Pace, Tony Shafrazi, you name it. We walk past them all, look in the windows and, if something looks cool, go in to check it out. I let the kids pick. Galleries don’t have to be kid-specific. Picasso just makes an impact.”
5. Handball courts, Harlem River Drive and East 128th Street
“I used to go to the courts and see Keith Haring’s ‘Crack Is Wack’ mural. I didn’t know it was Keith Haring. It was just a park for me. The message to stay focused, on point, drug-free was there every day, but I just loved the colors. When I first saw an entire subway done I thought, ‘Did they pay someone to paint the train?’ I started tagging notebooks and playing with colors.”
