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Baoguette Cafe Shut Down
May 20, 2012, 6:30.17 pm ET

Just passed Baoguette on St Marks Pl.  A big yellow notice says they's been ordered closed by the Department of Health.   A visit to the DOH web site cites 21 violation points.


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A Streetcar Named Desire
May 19, 2012, 4:24.48 am ET

A scintillating revival of Tennessee Williams's 1947 drama
By Diane Snyder more


                                                         Photos: Ken Howard

Life on the Road
May 17, 2012, 9:00.29 pm ET

This video from the vegan food truck, The Cinnamon Snail, got us laughing.
See the video

Siro's
May 16, 2012, 9:11.25 pm ET

They're off to the races at Siro's
By Thomas Rafael more


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Rossopomodoro
May 15, 2012, 9:13.10 pm ET

For a true Italian pie head over to Eataly.
By Thomas Rafael more


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Lucky Brands SoHo
May 14, 2012, 8:27.10 pm ET

An escape from SoHo's hectic shopping rush
By Caitlin Colford more


                                                           Photo: CC

Rooftop Film Summer Series
May 14, 2012, 6:26.46 pm ET

A new season  of rooftop films kicks off with two new locations.
Check out this year's calendar more


                                                      Photo: Irwin Seow

Shorty's Food Truck
May 13, 2012, 7:49.32 pm ET

What's better than a Philly Cheesesteak?   A cheesesteak on the go.  Shorty's in Hell's Kitchen is launching its food truck.  The first stop was the Hell's Kitchen Flea Market today.  Keep up with the truck on Twitter @shortysonwhweels or on our main restaurant page where we track all of the food trucks and their latest deals!


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Claw on Ninth
May 13, 2012, 7:27.14 pm ET

If seafood is what you crave then this is the place
By Thomas Rafael more


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Vaute Couture
May 13, 2012, 4:19.10 am ET

Giving animals a voice in the fashion industry
By Pamela Grossman more


                            Photo: Vaute Couture

Rice to Riches
May 10, 2012, 9:03.44 pm ET

A quirky spot dedicated to those totally obsessed with the dessert
By Andrea Muller more


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Mile End Sandwich
May 9, 2012, 7:17.54 pm ET

Mile End brings its tasty smoked meats to the Lower East Side
By Thomas Rafael more


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The Darby Downstairs
May 8, 2012, 8:00.57 pm ET

The perfect 'chill' vibe in a downstairs lounge
By Rachel Sult more


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One Man, Two Guvnors
May 7, 2012, 5:43.34 pm ET

Easily the most hilarious show of the Broadway season.
By Diane Snyder more


                                                    Photo: Johann Persson

Opening Ceremony at the Ace Hotel
May 7, 2012, 5:30.25 pm ET

This funky little shop holds heaps of goodies
By Caitlin Coford more


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Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations
May 6, 2012, 8:10.32 pm ET

A new exhibit exploring the striking affinities between
these two Italian designers more


                       Miuccia Prada/Photo: David Sims

Don't Dress for Dinner
May 4, 2012, 9:08.45 pm ET

Offering up plenty of laughs from start to finish
By Lesley Alexander more 


                                                         Photos: Joan Marcus

The Liberty NYC
May 3, 2012, 8:43.21 pm ET

Another mega bar opens in Midtown
By Thomas Rafael more


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Alexander Wang SoHo
May 2, 2012, 8:47.13 pm ET

For edgy and hip, tomboy inspired fashions
By Caitlin Colford more


                                                          Photo: CC


                                                    Photo: Alexander Wang

Mihoko's 21grams
May 1, 2012, 5:38.54 pm ET

The ballerina and New York's new culinary dance
By Emily Monaco more


                                             Photos: Mihoko's 21grams

Freedom Tower Milestone
April 30, 2012, 8:00.07 pm ET

At 1,250 feet the Freedom Tower is now New York City's tallest building, surpassing the Empire State Building.  At completion, the building will stand 1,776 feet with antenna.


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