Oftentimes, I get so wrapped up in the season that all I tend to focus on is football. For this entry, I’d like to give you guys something else.
As some of you may know, my brother Jordan is on the Bengals this season. It’s the first time in our lives that we’ve been on the same team. If you didn’t know, my brother was a great quarterback at UTEP. He was drafted by the Redskins, bounced around to a couple of teams and now he’s found a home here with us. People often confuse us for each other because we look a lot alike. But no matter how much we look alike, Jordan is his own man.
Like most big brothers, I’m proud of how hard Jordan has worked to get to where he is right now. I think, through much of his football career, he has had a lot of pressure on him and he’s always been unfairly judged because of some of my successes. He’s used to it though and I’ve always been proud of the way he’s handled the situation. And that’s something that I respect about him.
I remember when he was first entering the NFL, he got advice from as many “younger brothers” as possible (i.e. Eli Manning, Tim Hasselbeck, Koy Detmer) and I thought he was wise beyond his years for doing it. He never fights the fact that we’re brothers and he does a great job helping me in my career as much as I try to help him in his. Plus, it’s great having one of my best friends around whenever I want to just hang out or be comfortable with someone who knows me better than just about anyone. If any of you out there have ever worked with your sibling, comment on this blog and tell me a little bit about it. I’d love to hear about your experiences. Hopefully, they’ve been as great as mine.
As for football, we’re fighting through a tough patch right now. From the injuries to the tough losses to just not playing well, this season hasn’t started out like we anticipated. However, we’re going to keep fighting and we’re going to try and get this thing right. I hope you guys stick with us.
We have some road games coming up over the next few weeks and I’d love to get some recommendations from the frequent fliers out there. We play in New York this weekend and then in Jacksonville two weeks after that. Typically, when we’re on the road we are on our own to grab dinner the night before the game.
Does anyone know anywhere good to eat in New York or Jacksonville? I’ve been in Il Mulino in New York and loved it but Italian might be a little heavy this time around. Any thoughts? And the only time I’ve been to Jacksonville was for the Super Bowl a couple of years ago and that was just organized chaos so I don’t remember much! Any thoughts would be great!
I hope you are all well out there. If you’re a Bengals fan, keep rooting for us. If you’re not, root for us unless we’re playing your team!
Carson
Carson Palmer is the Quarterback of the Cincinnati Bengals and a frequent Delta flier.
October 6th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
If you’re looking for Italian check out Gene’s, their site is http://www.genesnyc.com/. It’s a great value and is definitely some of the best Italian food in the city. If you go and have time it’s a decent walk or short cab ride up to City Bakery for their killer Hot Chocolate, might be just the right temperature this weekend. http://thecitybakery.com/index2.htm
If you’re looking for something pretty nice try Picholine near Columbus Circle. Their website is http://www.picholinenyc.com/, if you go sit in Sarah’s section. My wife and I were visiting the city a couple of weeks ago and had never been there and Sarah was awesome!
Your on your own for Jacksonville – the only time I was there I ordered Dominos to my hotel room.
Have Fun – Safe Travels – Fight On!
October 6th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I have a suggestion of a place to eat in NYC.
Do you Like Spanish Food?
If so http://www.sofritony.com
Order the Pork Shoulder!!! Everytime I have a business dinner we all head to Sofrito.
If you go can I come
October 7th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Hey Carson even though you play for the Bengals I guess I can share with you two of my favorites in New York.
My favorite place (also Howard Stern’s favorite, I think this is where his wedding was) is the Beacon http://www.beaconnyc.com/ the food is great and it has that New York feel. You will need to make reservations for this place. The lamb and pork dishes are always a great choice.
If you want someplace more casual with still great food and atmosphere there is a great place near the NYU campus called Spice. It seems like they have gone corporate since I was last there (their website is http://www.spicethainyc.com/spice/ ) but the food was great. It also appears that they have expanded and have a couple of locations but there is a cool vibe to the University location. I always ordered something new and everything I got there was great.
As for Jacksonville I sure hope you aren’t planning on going there November 2nd since that is a home game for you guys and you better destroy them!
When you come to Indy on December 6-7 I got a place that you are your brother will love. It is by far my most favorite restaurant in the United States. I took my brother here when he visited and he loved it. It called L’explorateur and their website is http://www.dinelex.com/ I highly recommend sitting at the bar, you get to see many of the cold dishes prepared in front of you and get to interact with the chef and owner Niel Brown.
Hope this helps and good luck with the rest of your games, except when you come to Indianapolis, I hope you loose then.