History is full of famous and fabulous pairings. Bonnie and Clyde. Sonny and Cher. Seastreak and the Hudson. In most cases, the individual parts of each set are exciting by themselves, but putting them with complementary second halves elevate them to a whole new level. The same goes for food and drink. Take a delicious…
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Everyone loves candy. Our favorite generic confection sees use as a delicious temptation in songs, where lips are as sweet as the stuff, or in metaphors, where we’re taking it from hapless infants. All this positive press gives restaurants with the word “candy” in the name a leg up when it comes to appeal. Even…
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Let’s have a show of hands. How many people remember diligently minding the needs of a Tamagotchi? (Are you still taking care of that thing? If not, we might have some sad news to break to you about its health and well-being.) Were the Mighty Morphing Power Rangers your favorite show? All right, put your…
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Do you know what this year is? Yes, it’s 2015, but that’s not what we mean. No, it’s not election year. (That’s next year. You’ve got one whole year before you want to hide in a closet to escape all the howling.) It’s the Year of the Goat! The Chinese New Year starts on February…
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Pizza. If we were to build a metaphorical temple to New York cuisine, pizzas would make up both the brick and the mortar of the foundation floor. (Cheese makes a pretty good glue.) With pizza playing such a central role in our food culture, it’s easy to forget we didn’t come up with it. The…
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Much in life gets better with age. Wine, for example. A glass of young wine is called “grape juice”, and it’s not nearly so thrilling as a glass of chardonnay. Or cheese. Aged cheese has a sharpness and character you won’t find in a younger batch. People get better as they age, as well, refining…
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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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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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The television shows “Game of Thrones” and “Orange is the New Black” have both taken the small screen by storm with their smart plotting, their gritty atmosphere, and especially the tremendous acting talent each one employs. Fans of these shows won’t want to miss an opportunity to watch their favorite stars on the live stage!…
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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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