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Heavenly Jicama

Don’t hate me—I’ve always had great NYC Real Estate karma. Despite woeful tales of bathtubs in kitchens and rat-infested hovels, I’ve managed to score great homes with that most elusive Manhattan amenity—private outdoor space. Along the way, I’ve taken to heart the oft-used mantra “With privilege, comes responsibility,” and have endeavored to share the outdoor space with friends. Downtown, that meant a rocking yearly Fourth of July fireworks watching party in the backyard and on the rooftop. Uptown, that has meant inaugurating a new signature celebration around Cinco de Mayo. A couple of years back, when I suggested the South of the Border holiday idea to Chef, a native of Mexico, he balked.

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