The culinary world has plenty of superstars, and New York has more than its share of chefs with crowd appeal and the magic touch for making good eats. Mention Daniel Boulud, Michael Anthony, or Wylie Dufresne, and mouths around here start watering. Whose names are going to incite a Pavlovian drool reaction in ten years?…
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These days, when you’re tired after traveling, you kick back in your hotel room and order room service. Or you grab some fast food on the way back home. Used to be, though, weary travelers stopped off at taverns for hot food, a refreshing drink, and a place to rest a while. You can find…
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There’s a few good ways to know if a love is not real. Should your mate shave your head while you’re asleep, you probably do not have a real love. Did you find all your socks and underthings in a freezer? Odds are good, your love is not real. But how do you know if…
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If you live in New York, you have an opinion about the best pizza. (If you don’t live in New York, you might have an opinion about the best pizza, too, but we’re a little dubious about it. Unless your opinion is, “The best pizza is in New York.”) Everyone’s got a favorite pizza joint.…
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This season on Broadway is an exciting one for both fans of theater and viewers usually more drawn to an electronic medium. There’s a handful of shows featuring television and film stars available in the next few months, but none of those other shows star a man who can command one million dollars per word!…
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Twenty years ago, a group of pals got together in their favorite coffee hangout, and invited us to watch their entirely wacky lives unfold. (Twenty years? Let’s all take this moment to feel old together.) For ten seasons, we listened to renditions of “Smelly Cat” and watched as Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Chandler, Ross, and Joey…
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New York’s variety of pubs is one of the many things to love about the city. In the Financial District alone, you can find a host of Irish pubs, not to mention a German bierhaus with bars made in Germany and a New Zealand eatery with Maori-style decor. England is another represented at Pound &…
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More than thirty years ago, three friends painted themselves blue and started appearing on the streets of Manhattan. Because hey, why not? And in New York, what would have gotten them weird looks anywhere else, turned into a wildly popular show. The Blue Man Group’s show now spans the globe and has found all but…
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Pasta is a favorite meal for many Americans, and for good reason. This filling, hearty comfort food staple goes well with a nearly endless variety of meats, cheeses, and sauces, to make an extensive array of delicious meals. When next you’re hungry for fresh pasta prepared in expert style, try Osteria Morini at 218 Lafayette…
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Long summer days are a great time for exploring New York’s most unique places. This season, don’t miss out on one of the area’s most iconic spots where you can find everything from bright flower gardens to a haunted, ruined hospital. Make Roosevelt Island one of your summer’s day-trip getaways! Your trip to Roosevelt Island…
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