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Sharon's avatar

Beautiful tribute to our city and to Uncle Gérald and me. The idea that we might be part of the reason that you are in New York brought me to tears. We love you.

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

I LOVE YOU !!!!!!!

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Alexia Galiatatos's avatar

never been to new york. this was such a wholesome, entertaining story. the sort i would read in a famous book by an obscure author. thank you for writing this.

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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Sudana Krasniqi's avatar

Aw Angelina, maybe I’m PMS’ing but this made my nyc heart so emotional. What a beautiful ode to the greatest city in the whole fucking world.

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

thank you so much :')

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Meredith's avatar

Gah, I miss New York. You captured it perfectly.

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hero williams's avatar

more fodder for my eventual move to NYC

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emily north's avatar

IM MELTING ALL OVER THE PLACE!!!!!

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

so happy we have power again

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Alice Bae's avatar

“New York is a place that’s easy to call home if you’ve never felt a sense of home anywhere else.”

i’ve never resonated with something more. even though i’ve only sporadically lived in new york, it has always felt like Home. it feels like Me. and i think it’s because it feels like an accumulation of everywhere i’ve lived, everything i’ve wanted, everything i’ve been inspired by. it’s a transient city to many, but as someone who has lived a transient life, it’s the most consistent, the most stable, the most Home. big fan of your writing, angelina!! 💕💕💕

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

yes yes yes! couldn't agree more. thank you so much :)

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Eeva's avatar

whenever i encounter unapologeticness i am reminded of new york :)

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Allegra Samsen's avatar

Hi Angelina, when you write I get to be seated next to you at the bar in the 3pm late lunch of your Rich World. It is so nice.

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

THANK YOU 🤍🤍🤍🤍

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Jaye's avatar

should i move to ny? 🤔 you sure are convincing me...

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Sarah Campbell's avatar

in love with this. haven't lived in nyc nearly as long, but this still made me emotional. what a special place <3

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Margie OB's avatar

Love.

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Patrick Finucane's avatar

Thank you for that. I love reading about all things New York. Several years ago I had planned on attending a Screenwriting School there and looked forward to the entire change from suburban living to a small expensive apartment, the corner stores, the people, the restaurants… you name it. Unfortunately, I had to pass at the last minute and remain an occasional visitor from Pennsylvania. But we’ll be back soon!

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Esha Rana's avatar

I haven’t been to NYC ever, but what reminds me of it are the many details that people living there share about it—the restaurants, routines, people, landmarks… is this a uniquely New York thing to do? Because I don’t think I’ve read such detailed, intimate accounts of other cities.

(Enjoy reading them btw! I can experience the colour of NYC from afar)

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

thank you! that's so interesting - i think everything here is a bit romanticized, but i don't mean that in a negative way. i think the city is just so magical it's hard NOT to want to document all of it in detail <3

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Teresa Wu's avatar

loved this so much!!!!!

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

thank you!

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Caroline Beuley's avatar

Aw i love this so much! I lived on west fourth street and via carota was my go to! Now I’m in NC but I have their cookbook and make their lemon risotto all the time!

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Angelina Hazzouri's avatar

the best! i need the cookbook

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