Lifestyle: KREEMO for Nippon...

Via Brand Kreemo:

" The Kreemo brand sends its condolences to those affected by the devastating natural disasters that struck Japan. To help the people of Japan we have designed Kreemo For Japan buttons, which is available right now only at kreemo.com. For every button purchased half of the proceeds will be donated to the Japan relief. The buttons are sold for $5.We ask that you please support the cause and help us to help others. "

Gear: Android Fashion Pour The Footwear Inclined...

Beautiful. Currently priced at $219.99 USD. There are always exceptions to the rule of normal footwear standing. This is that exception. Believe us when we say that the aesthetic of this shoe model has been the best that we've seen offered from the brand in quite some time. Very sleek, form fitting silhouette with a unique upper. Read more below:

" Footwear label Android Homme has just released a limited edition run of its popular Mach 1 sneaker in an exclusive partnership with online retailer Pick Your Shoes. Featuring a new concept fabric that changes texture with time and wear, the sneakers come in an ivory colorway with beige accents and premium construction. Only 40 pairs of the Mach 1 were made for purchase online exclusively at Pickyourshoes.com "

Via Hypebeast

Lifestyle: Hi-Jynx Announces Name Change...

In a move that possibly shocked listeners as well as cemented his growing fanbase in watching him move, Queens Lyricist Hi-Jynx announced via his Hip-Hop Fiend guest blog that he has changed his name.

Honestly, in an era where most artist have gimmicky stage monikers we see that this development may be strengthening as well as upwardly mobile for the Southside Jamaica laureate.

We're excited!

We previously posted what we believe to now be "Hi-Jynx's" last effort. It's a very well put together stream of thought type release from the Emcee. Very prolific, to say the least:

Previous Post: Mixtape: Hi-Jynx Presents "Your Love: Smells Like Money" (Mixtape Tracklist + DL)

LaLa*N.Y.C Talks The Talk...

Young at heart but very wise on the pavement New York Fashion laureate LaLa* takes you from points A to B in a City that never sleeps' yellow taxi cab of style.

" A blouse can do wonders for a woman. It can take a masculine look and make it feminine. A feminine look and make it masculine. It can be paired with pants, skirts, shorts. And it can take a dull look to brilliance. The fall collections for '08 took blouses another notch up with bowtie detailing at the neckline... "

Ladies she knows where it's at!

Check out more interesting tips and muses from New York City's very own LaLa* Here.

LaLa*NYC Homepage

Tear The Roof Off, Then Her Top...

Well you can honestly say that things will be a lot warmer and clearer from here on out with limited rain and summer-esque weather. So why not treat her to somewhere with a little scenery and a view?

Introducing to you The Pooldeck. Have you ever been to a pooldeck restaurant? If not then this will be a dope weekend spot for you to showoff. Located in Midtown, it's split into two levels, top being the pooldeck and the one below as the eatery. Although The Pooldeck is located at the Empire Hotel, you can still get in by booking a room for cheap so it's best that you actually plan this one out before trying to sound like Mr. Know It All. The Pooldeck comes loaded with the roof area for cocktails and those cabanas, which come stocked with a flat screen, wireless internet and a day bed. Have fun.

Besides...if you're lucky, after dinner that room will come in handy anyway!

The Pooldeck at the Empire Hotel Located at:

4 W. 63rd St (at Broadway), 212-265-7400

N.Y.C x Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival Info...

"Hey for all of you who are up on the Japanese scene and are aware of its influences on American culture and our definite impact on their society such as movies, music, food and especially dope gear, well maybe its time to stop reading through Bape catalogs and random Japanese street wear magazines and sample some of the culture for yourself." -EvilSkwerlz

Journey to the Botanical Gardens next weekend for the City of New York's annual Cherry Blossom Festival: Hanami, for a taste of tradtional Japanese food, music and more! check the Botanical Gardens homepage for further details.

"Hanami" @ the Botanical Gardens Ends May 11th.

More info on Hanami Here.

Shouts to reader "EvilSkwerlz" for the exclusive heads up!

He says: "I'll be there this sunday so look out for the asian dude with the "DO WORK" T-Shirt and say what's up. Bring me a Beer!"

Indeed.

Tonight For One Night Only!...

Tonight, friday April 18th clothing brand Mighty Healty will be having their annual spring release party. They will be unveiling what's in store, literally, for fashions of the spring provided by their dope line.

Guest performers include legendary MC Slick Rick, and DJ JuJu of The Beatnuts fame as well as many other good acts.

R.S.V.P @ MIGHTYSPRINGRELEASE@GMAIL.COM

GET LAID, GET LAID! We Tell You How...

...Laid down on a mesuese table to receive the massage of your natural born lives that is.

This coming monday, April 14th, kicks off spa week in the City of New York! Spa week will end on Sunday April 20th. There are over 100 locations of spas in the city, which you can register for Here.

If you've ever wanted to go or treat someone special to a relaxing weekend or weekday getaway for a fair price, now is your time to do so. SpaWeek.org lets you know what's in store for this weeks promotion which includes: $50 dollar treatments ,$1000 dollar giveaways and much more. Ladies tell us what it feels like to win a cool grand while getting your feet rubbed?!

Don't say that Abstract Minds didn't look out for you and put you on to this wonderful experience. Enjoy!

Who knows fellas, maybe she'll return the favor!

SpaWeek.org

Queque A Date For Success...

We eat out a lot around Manhattan, and we mean A Lot...

Do you "heart" B-B-Q? Well if you do then Manhattan has the trendiest B-B-Q spot this side of the I-95.

Bar Q is kicking its doors open in the west village to keep you geared up all summer. The bar offers Alcoholic Bubble-Tea, Pan Asian pork and a deluxe raw bar for its patrons. The Malaysian chicken gives you a view into why the "stuffed" selections on the menu are just that good.

Check it out, its cool. As well as the open air patio in the back that they've had closed all winter opening back up for the warm weather.

bar Q located at:

308-310 Bleecker St (at Grove)
212-206-7817

Holy Java Cups Batman!...

New York, the city that never sleeps...and Starbucks keeps us wired.

If you weren't already up on it, yesterday Starbucks ran a promotion where they handed out free java to their customers. In that same respect Starbuckers got to sip their beverage out of the newly redesigned cup sporting a new color scheme and logo.

Go Down With Her... She'll Thank You Later...

"It's known as Cafe Bari during the sunny hours, but starting this Sunday—while the upper floor is being transformed into the "secret club" Upstairs—the staff, menu and even the tables at ground level switch out to create a late-night spot called Downstairs. Peek inside any time between 11pm and sunrise and you'll find an oasis full of food, cocktails and nightlife bon vivants like Danny A., Matthew Isaacs and Jordan Harris making the most of the twilight hours."

Introducing Downstairs. Personally we love Bari, we've have graced its establishment a few times while roaming around SoHo. This is a very interesting development for them and anyone who is familiar with their great menu. Unfortunately we probably won't be able to arrive on the scene of this new opening for a few weeks to come, here's where you come in.

If you do get the urge to swing by on a whim to experience the new layout, tell us what you think! The Disco Fries are especially a treat and if they've added more to the selection for your palette then we all have something to look forward to this summer.

Besides, she'll be happy you were up on it first!

Downstairs Located at:

529 Broadway (at Spring street),
212-431-4350

New Money! New Money! Noveau Riche Photos...

As requested. Here are some pictures from the previous tuesday's Noveau Riche event hosted by our sisters from Pink Positive NY. A lot of faces from the New New York in these pictures. You have been warned...

Def. had a good night. Come out again as this will be an ongoing event every tuesday forward. This summer is going to be very interesting to say the least! Tell 'em we sent you.

For MORE pictures of the event, visit our two favorite Cosignors over at Street Cosignor.

Pics Courtesy of The Minority Report.

Nouveau Riche!!! Oui, Tres Magnifique...

Scott On The Rocks Presents...Nouveau Riche! (New Money)

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 11pm-4am

On April 1st come and join the most diverse minds in New York as they converge at hot spot Retreat. The night will be hosted by our sisters at Pink Positive NY, this event will not be one to miss. Abstract Minds will definitely be in attendance, come and share a drink or two with us.

Expect to network as well as celebrate the birthday of Natalia Zverva!

Retreat is located at:

Retreat 37 W. 17th St
btw 5th & 6th Avenues.

New York: The City Of God...

Very Interesting story:

Julio Diaz has a daily routine. Every night, the 31-year-old social worker ends his hour-long subway commute to the Bronx one stop early, just so he can eat at his favorite diner.

But one night last month, as Diaz stepped off the No. 6 train and onto a nearly empty platform, his evening took an unexpected turn.

He was walking toward the stairs when a teenage boy approached and pulled out a knife.

"He wants my money, so I just gave him my wallet and told him, 'Here you go,'" Diaz says.

As the teen began to walk away, Diaz told him, "Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you're going to be robbing people for the rest of the night, you might as well take my coat to keep you warm."

The would-be robber looked at his would-be victim, "like what's going on here?" Diaz says. "He asked me, 'Why are you doing this?'"

Diaz replied: "If you're willing to risk your freedom for a few dollars, then I guess you must really need the money. I mean, all I wanted to do was get dinner and if you really want to join me ... hey, you're more than welcome.

"You know, I just felt maybe he really needs help," Diaz says.

Diaz says he and the teen went into the diner and sat in a booth.

"The manager comes by, the dishwashers come by, the waiters come by to say hi," Diaz says. "The kid was like, 'You know everybody here. Do you own this place?'"

"No, I just eat here a lot," Diaz says he told the teen. "He says, 'But you're even nice to the dishwasher.'"

Diaz replied, "Well, haven't you been taught you should be nice to everybody?"

"Yea, but I didn't think people actually behaved that way," the teen said.

Diaz asked him what he wanted out of life. "He just had almost a sad face," Diaz says.

The teen couldn't answer Diaz — or he didn't want to.

When the bill arrived, Diaz told the teen, "Look, I guess you're going to have to pay for this bill 'cause you have my money and I can't pay for this. So if you give me my wallet back, I'll gladly treat you."

The teen "didn't even think about it" and returned the wallet, Diaz says. "I gave him $20 ... I figure maybe it'll help him. I don't know."

Diaz says he asked for something in return — the teen's knife — "and he gave it to me."

Afterward, when Diaz told his mother what happened, she said, "You're the type of kid that if someone asked you for the time, you gave them your watch."

"I figure, you know, if you treat people right, you can only hope that they treat you right. It's as simple as it gets in this complicated world."


Link to the article Here.

We ask you, our readers, what would you have done in a similar situation? Only in The City of God. Be safe.

Thank God It's Friday...

As we all embark on our weekend journeys,

Never be afraid to try something new.


Remember:

Amateurs...built the ark.

Professionals...built the Titanic.

Be Safe New York.

She'll Love Dinner For Two...

We always keep you up to date with the "it" spots around the great city of New York. Here we present to you Tre Dici Steak.

In your travels on the West Side head to West 26th street and locate the restaurants sister Italian eatery Tre Dici. After seeing the very loud sign look further to gaze upon a subtle red door bearing a sign Tre Dici Steakhouse. Slip inside and arrive on the second floor where you'll be greeted by dark, undertoned wood decor, crimson and gold printed wallpaper and leather captain's chairs.

The steakhouse's treats for your palette include a 16-oz N.Y. Strip and a Colorado Rack of Lamb as well as The Kobe Beef Ravioli with Black Truffle and Caramelized Onions. Damn, see you there!

Located At:

Tre Dici Steak,
128 W. 26th St (between 6th and 7th Aves), 2nd Floor
212-243-2085

Party In A Mansion You Say?...

We know that you haven't been to an "Ultra Lounge", Don't front either because even we have yet to venture to one.

Introducing Mansion. Birthed out of Miami, Mansion is the newest addition to the many "ultra lounges" cropping up in the nightlife atmosphere. Located on West 28th Street Mansion gives you ubiquitous access to your very own French Maids as well as Butlers. Sporting a 20-foot fireplace that's fit for the most intimate of occasions patrons will see the decor need not sport a VIP section simply because, well you're in a Mansion!

The variety of social spaces to gather once inside is impressive. In Mansion you'll find time to chop it up in "The Mezzanine Library", get cozy in "The Study", and relax and conversate with that special piece of arm candy in "The Gallery". Soon to come after Friday's grand opening is a "Cougar Room" where the older ladies of the evening will be pampered with a hairdresser on the premises if need be, a "Cocktail Slave" and expensive high-end sex toys if you freaky like that ma... *ahem!

My goodness as if all that doesn't sound very enticing already, the main party area, dubbed "The Grand Ballroom", will feature random, un-announced high profile entertainment. Grand opening this Friday. Reservation only soft opening Thursday.

Oh Jeeves! Please...I said Scotch on the rocks...away with you!

Party at Mansion Located at:
530 W 28th (Between 10th & 11th)

Reserve your space Here. Mansion Homepage.

Brooklyn's Best Kept Secret...

Shh, do not mention at the door that Abstract Minds sent you...

Are you kidding me, of course you should! Take a look at Williamsburg's latest cocktail hotspot Hotel Delmano. Although there are rarely any rooms available for booking, the 'hotel' moniker is simply to supplement the ambiance.

Upon first glance this Brooklyn dig is unassuming, that is, until you enter via the side gates into a lounge atmosphere fit for the most hush weekend relax spots of manhattan. A decorated interior sporting antique remnants, faded paint and marble-top tables all draw you in. A front bar is available as well as a more intimate area in the rear of the lounge perfect for getting cozy with that shorty at the bar. With an impressive list of cocktails, Hotel Delmano is sure to be on your new weekend checklist.

Go for the cocktails, stay for the suites...

Hotel Delmano, 82 Berry (entrance on N. 9th), Williamsburg, 718-387-1945

More on Hotel Delmano Here.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 15, 1939 - April 4, 1968

Thankyou Dr. King. Your legacy lives on.

The King Biography.

New Meaning For 'Fancy Belt'

We here at Abstract Minds:New York always put our readers on to the new and innovative ways of doing the things that we love. Let's do lunch.

Introducing Sakae Sushi. Opening this friday Jan. 18th, this midtown eatery fuses western culinary technology with the hustle and bustle of New York's residents. Lunch is the most overlooked meal of the day, and here is the solution. The main attraction to this establishment is the 97-foot long conveyor belt that spans and curls around the length of the room. Each booth along the belt has a menu and as you see something you like you remove it from the belt, simple isn't it? You pay by the plates which are color coded. And for those who are still prehistoric there is a wait staff on hand to help you out.

There are also flat screen TV's adorning the establishment which offer interactive menus. Choose from any of the treats on the belt, as well as a few pages worth of sashimi, hot dishes, bento boxes, beer and sake.

Sakae Sushi opens this friday and is located at 405 Lexington (On 43 St. between Lexington and 3rd Avenue)

See you there!
For more information look Here.