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2/9/18 O&A NYC FOOD- MORE GRILL CHEESE PLEASE!: Brisket Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Brisket Grilled Cheese is a gooey comfort food sandwich at its best! All you need is a few slices of leftover Brisket to make this work.

Ingredients
  • 8 slices Italian bread or Texas toast
  • butter
  • 1 cup heaping shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup heaping shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2-3 slices leftover brisket, shredded
Instructions
  1. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon on one side of each piece of bread. To make a sandwich, place a piece of bread buttered-side down.
  2. Cover the unbuttered side with shredded Cheddar cheese, then a layer of brisket, followed by a layer of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  3. Place another piece of bread unbuttered side down on top. Repeat for remaining sandwiches.
  4. Heat a pan, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Cook 1 or 2 sandwiches at a time, until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.

2/9/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Giselle’s Mad Scene- Virginia Johnson and the Dance Theatre of Harlem

Dance Theatre of Harlem presented the Creole Giselle in 1987 the world transported the classic ballet from the medieval Rhineland to the Louisiana bayous of the 19th century. In this production the cast includes Virginia Johnson- Giselle, Eddie Shellman- Albrecht and Thera Ward- Bathilde. Continue reading

2/9/18 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Jenifer Lewis- The Mother of Black Hollywood, “Always Check The Meat”

Jenifer Lewis reads an excerpt from her new book The Mother of Black Hollywood- “Always Check The Meat”.

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2/8/18 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Prince – When Doves Cry

When Doves Cry by Prince, is the lead single from his 1984 album Purple Rain.
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2/7/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Recap On Death To Tennis Spring/Summer Menswear 2018

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Death to Tennis designers William Watson and Vincent Oshin have enlisted artists in the past to collaborate on their men’s collection, and for spring, it was no different. Continue reading

2/7/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez MOVIE TRAILER: Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) – Official Trailer

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Paramount/Skydance dropped a trailer for its July 27,2018 release Mission: Impossible – Fallout during Super Bowl in which we see Tom Cruise step into action again as he is haunted by his best intentions. Continue reading

2/7/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Introducing the Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign photographed by Jamie Hawkesworth, featuring Shanelle Nyasiase and art directed by M/M Paris. Video by Masha Vasyukova. Continue reading

2/7/18 O&A NYC WILDIN OUT WEDNESDAY BLACK HISTORY MONTH: James Baldwin – Pin Drop Speech

James Baldwin delivers earth shattering speech at Cambridge University during a debate with William F. Buckley Continue reading

2/7/18 O&A NYC WaleStylez HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Kendrick Lamar, SZA – All The Stars

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.

All the Stars performed by Kendrick Lamar and  SZA from the upcoming soundtrack for Marvel’s Black Panther, which was curated by Kendrick. The soundtrack arrive Friday February 9th.  Continue reading

2/6/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez AUTOMOBILE:Nissan’s 370Zki Snowmobile

By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Part Roadster, part snowmobile. The Nissan 370zki takes the meaning of winter sports into a frozen direction. Replacing the front wheels with ski’s, while at the same time using custom Snow Tank trends at the rear. The Nissan 370zki is the ultimate winter roadster. Continue reading