Posts in February 2015

Espoleta Tapas and Wine Brings Old Favorites to New York

  February 12, 2015  //  Espoleta

The Big Apple is a city of reinvention. New York diligence and sheer fortitude mean you can count on both the people and the businesses here to bounce back from anything that knocks them down. When a favorite restaurant closes, it’s a sad event, but give it a little while. Odds are good the people…

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Meat Mavens Make Merry at the Bowery Meat Company

  February 11, 2015  //  Bowery Meat Company

Humans have done the hunter-gatherer routine for ages. Contrary to popular cinematic culture, we didn’t run around spearing dinosaurs (or even running from a Tyrannosaurus rex with a craving for appetizers). Our ancient ancestors brought down some highly worthy beasts, though, and learning to cook their prey over a fire gave them a huge advantage…

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Enjoy Valentine’s Day Weekend in New York City

  February 9, 2015  //  Valentine’s Day

Everything’s coming up roses! Red ones, gathered into bundles of twelve and sold by every vendor who can get their hands on some. Valentine’s Day arrives amid flowers, chocolates, and paper hearts on Saturday. Bring a touch of romance to your weekend plans, or just enjoy the special events planned around the city! Love in…

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Korean BBQ Sizzles at Baekjeong

  February 5, 2015  //  Baekjeong

We are a do-it-yourself nation. Why call a repairman when you can dismantle your dishwasher, make four trips to the hardware store for all the gaskets you forgot, and have the pride of knowing that you fixed it yourself? (Or that you caused all those leaks yourself, as opposed to a random breakage.) Our exuberance…

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Taste New Vintages at the NYC Winter Wine Festival

  February 3, 2015  //  Winter Wine Festival

Wine has a huge and loyal following. Throw a stone in a crowded area, and you’re likely to end up with an assault charge from a wine lover who just got hit by a stone. (Skip throwing stones in crowded areas.) Many people who aren’t already wine lovers would love to learn more about this…

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