![]() If you made it this far in reading this blog post, please check out my new store. Each one is down the block from my home, so good spots for me to visit when I feel like doing some local urban sketching. It has a map of the tip of the Triangle and the positions of the Doughboy statue, Rainbow Cleaners, and the Lukoil gas station. This is a sketch that I did as part of a class called Sketching Now Sketchbook. His kindness gives me a warm feeling about a gas station! ![]() One day one of the gas attendants told me I dropped my gloves after I finished sketching. It has that lovely shade of red in its logo. Our family lawyer has his office upstairs. There are oranges courtesy of the Bargain Shop and a bright green parking sign. The store is right down the block, so it is an easy “commute” to work on this subject. The incentive for doing Rainbow Cleaners is that the store got a new owner. Get the proportions right, and leave ample white space. After a few early attempts, the main thing I learned was to slow down while doing the drawing. And there is a lot going on at the bottom: legs, a rifle, a big rock. There are no local hues other than off-whites. I did this painting of the Doughboy almost two years ago. There were theories that it actually was hidden by the good guys when the bad guys were taking down historic statues. A new version of the Doughboy statue went up in Spring 2022, after a car or a truck supposedly ran it over. infantryman, is a symbol of veterans who fought in wars. I live by the tip, which holds a small statue of a Doughboy. It is mostly residential, but it does host a large elementary school. Highland Park has an area called The Triangle. One could define urban sketching as visual storytelling with a notebook and pens, pencils, paints, or any other artistic media. I have found inspiration within a short walk of my home. Urban Sketching at the Tip of the Triangleĭo you think you need to visit New York City or Philadelphia to do urban sketching? Think again. Tip of the Triangle: Doughboy, Cleaners, Lukoil The hanging flowers are attractive and warm my heart. Outside the restaurant there is a little booth where one can be served and eat the delicious food. I hope you enjoy this series of paintings and sketches that I have done of the restaurant. “Love the stuffed roasted eggplant! Rice is amazing! Love the decor: all the vases, plates, etc. “I particularly enjoy the lentil soup, Mediterranean salad, tahini and their bread is amazing!” The staff does not try to rush you and the decor is absolutely perfect…” “The food is always fresh, at the right temperature. Friendly service and knowledgeable wait staff.” “Always consistently good! they allow you to enjoy your meal–you never feel pressured to rush. “The food is always fresh and flavorful, the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I interspersed paintings of the restaurant: I asked a few friends: Have you eaten at the Bridge Restaurant in Highland Park? What is your favorite dish? Can you tell me what you like about the restaurant? ![]() The decor, inside and outside the restaurant, welcomes a painter - there is so much to paint! And I enjoy my food. Party room upstairs.My favorite restaurant is the Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Grill (kosher) on Raritan Avenue in Highland Park, New Jersey. The dairy or pareve status of baked goods is reflected by signs posted on the various counters.īurgers, steaks, chicken, kabobs, shwarma, wraps, salads, sides, etc. Vegetables and vegetable products conform to the Vaad's standards of inspection.įresh baked goods brought in daily from BrooklynĪll baked goods are Pat Yisrael and all dairy items are Chalav Yisrael. Pizza and all cooked dairy foods use Chalav Yisrael products. Pizza, falafel, salads, hot dishes, cateringĪll products should be considered dairy. Vegetables and vegetable products conform to the Vaad's standards of inspection. Meats, groceries, prepared foods, catering, a few tablesĪll food items purchased from the deli counter should be considered meat with the exception of fish and fish products which are pareve. ![]() This store does not have Jewish ownership and is open on Shabbat and all Yamim Tovim.Ĭandies, nuts, dried fruit and chocolates On Motzei Shabbat, kosher consumers should wait one hour after the conclusion of Shabbat before consuming baked goods purchased after Shabbat. Some products are Chalav Yisrael.ĭunkin' Donuts / Baskin Robbins of Highland Parkĭonuts, bagels, sandwiches, soups, fresh coffeeĪll products should be considered dairy. This store does not have Jewish ownership and is open on Shabbat and all Yamim Tovim. The supervision is for year-round use but not for Passover.
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