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Sun Wong
April 30, 2013, 10:41.36 pm ET
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For some of the best roast pork and duck the city has to offer
By Thomas Rafael more

Bar Corvo
April 29, 2013, 9:53.24 pm ET
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From the folks at al di la, a new Italian spot worth seeking out
By Thomas Rafael more

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Sakura Matsuri
April 28, 2013, 11:16.13 am ET
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Cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden more

PUNK: Chaos to Couture
April 28, 2013, 10:38.35 am ET
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New punk-inspired exhibit coming to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
May 9 thru August 14, 2013 more

Karl Lagerfeld (French, born Hamburg, 1938) for House of Chanel
(French, founded 1913), 2011, Vogue, March 2011,
Photo: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph by David Sims

Photo: Sid Vicious, 1977, The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
Photograph © Dennis Morris - all rights reserved

Dress by Rodarte (American, founded 2005), Vogue, July 2008
Photo: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Photograph by David Sims

Here Lies Love
April 27, 2013, 4:28.07 pm ET
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The finest new musical of the 2012-2013 season!
By Brian Scott Lipton more

Photos: Joan Marcus

The Testament of Mary
April 26, 2013, 9:29.20 pm ET
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Fiona Shaw stars in Colm Toibin's provocative Broadway production
By Brian Scott Lipton more

Photo: Paul Kolnik

Lafayette
April 26, 2013, 1:03.07 am ET
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Andrew Carmellini's new French hot spot in NoHo
By Thomas Rafael more

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Matilda
April 23, 2013, 11:33.52 pm ET
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Move over, Annie! And make room for Matilda
By Diane Snyder more

Photos: Joan Marcus

The Battle of the Mint Juleps
April 23, 2013, 9:02.12 pm ET
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Ahead of the Kentucky Derby, some popular night spots have their own race going on. Here's their take on the Mint Julep and recipes.

The Bitter Secretariat at Beauty & Essex

4 Mint Leaves (torn)
1.5 oz Michter’s Bourbon
.25 oz Fernet Branca
2 oz Thomaso’s Sour
Top with Ginger Beer

Muddle mint in glass. Add bourbon, Fernet, sour mix and ice. Stir, and then strain into a highball filled with crushed ice. Top with ginger beer.


Jamaican Julep at The Third Man

1.75 Jamaican Rum (Appleton 12)
.75 Cynar
.25 Cane Syrup
2 Dashes Angostura bitters
Handful Mint

Add all ingredients to a glass, lightly muddle, add crushed ice and stir.
Top with overflowing crushed ice and garnish with large mint sprig.


Luca Mano-Freddo at L’Apicio

2.25 oz Dill-infused Vodka
.75 oz Velvet Falernnum
.75oz. Lime
Cucumber, 6 small pieces
5 pieces of Mint, plus 1 for garnish

Muddle mint and cucumber with Velvet Falernnum in a julep cup. Add ice, top with vodka and lime and stir. Garnish with sprig of mint and wedge of cucumber.

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Sugar Factory American Brasserie
April 23, 2013, 12:12.32 am ET
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Sugary treats served both day and night in the Meatpacking District
by Thomas Rafael more

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Cafe Ronda
April 21, 2013, 11:09.12 pm ET
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Tapas have finally made their way to the Upper West Side
By Sarah Spigelman more

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Tribeca Film Festival
April 21, 2013, 10:54.21 am ET
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Seeing it for free at the Tribeca Film Festival
By Pamela Grossman more

Jekyll & Hyde
April 19, 2013, 12:02.09 am ET
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Jekyll & Hyde returns to Broadway, but is it worth the price of admission?
By Brian Scott Lipton more

Photos: Chris Bennion

The Big Knife
April 18, 2013, 11:54.57 pm ET
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Bobby Cannavale has charisma to spare in Broadway's "The Big Knife"
By Brian Scott Lipton more

Photos: Joan Marcus

Obscura Antiques & Oddities
April 17, 2013, 11:09.52 pm ET
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For the quirky to the downright strange By Thomas Rafael more

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Tiny's
April 16, 2013, 10:52.36 pm ET
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Located in an historic townhouse, Tiny's is big on flavor
By Rachel Sult more

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Security Tightened in Times Square
April 15, 2013, 11:48.25 pm ET
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Police beef up security in Times Square after Boston Marathon Bombings [video]

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Kate Spade
April 15, 2013, 10:10.15 pm ET
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For a new bag or a dose of happiness, a trip to Kate Spade is a must
By Caitlin Colford more

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Bird
April 14, 2013, 2:34.18 pm ET
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Spring has arrived and so has the Bird by artist Will Ryman. This huge bird, made completely out of nails, is on display in the square outside Madison Square Park through April 21st. more

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Angelina Cafe
April 14, 2013, 9:07.27 am ET
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The perfect spot for a Sunday brunch
By Thomas Rafael more

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Claes Oldenburg: The Street and The Store
April 13, 2013, 2:09.21 pm ET
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Oldenburg’s audacious, witty, and profound depictions of everyday objects
Now on exhibit at MoMA more

Photo: Lee Stalsworth

Lucky Guy
April 10, 2013, 11:09.58 pm ET
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Broadway newbie, Tom Hanks gives a meticulous, multilayered performance
By Diane Snyder more

Photos: Joan Marcus

Burger Joint
April 10, 2013, 10:47.47 pm ET
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Burger Joint steaks its claim in Greenwich Village
By Thomas Rafael more

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Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina
April 8, 2013, 10:51.41 pm ET
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Where the pasta is the driving force
By Brian Scott Lipton more

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Doughnuttery
April 8, 2013, 10:20.21 pm ET
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Six mini doughnuts gone in twelve delicious bites
By Thomas Rafael more

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C. Wonder
April 8, 2013, 12:35.10 am ET
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A vibrantly colorful Hampton’s inspired shop by Chris Burch
By Caitlin Colford more

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Cock & Bull
April 7, 2013, 1:52.35 pm ET
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A British pub in the heart of midtown perfect for a weekend brunch
by Andrea Muller more

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Planet Hollywood
April 7, 2013, 1:32.05 pm ET
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The newly refurbished Planet Hollywood's "hands of fame" more

Charlie Sheen


Alec Baldwin


Mel Gibson

Johnny Depp

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Bill Brandt: Shadow and Light
April 6, 2013, 5:01.31 am ET
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A major exhibition of photographer Bill Brandt's distinctive vision more

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Applied Design
April 6, 2013, 4:44.49 am ET
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A new exhibit at MoMA takes a close-up look inside the world of design more

Photo: Rene van der Hulst

Kinky Boots
April 4, 2013, 10:46.47 pm ET
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This "feel good" show will have you stomping your feet
By Brian Scott Lipton more

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Smorgasburg
April 4, 2013, 12:10.31 am ET
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Smorgasburg returns to Williamsburg this Saturday more

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The Food Fix
April 4, 2013, 12:04.14 am ET
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Openings

Cull & Pistol [Chelsea]
Dos Toros Taqueria [Willliamsburg]
Patsy's Pizzeria [Queens]
Hybird [Chelsea]
Wild [West Village]
Bucco di Beppo [Times Square]

Reviews

Hanjan [NYT]
La Vi En Szechuan [NYT]
Cata [VV]
Mama Joy's [NYM]
Mayfield [SE]
The Beatrice Inn [NYDN]
Harlow [NYP]

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AllSaints Spitafields
April 2, 2013, 10:55.49 pm ET
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Edgy clothing within this rustic SoHo space
By Caitlin Colford more

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Did the Landmarks Preservation Commission Drop the Ball?
April 2, 2013, 1:25.11 am ET
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Storeowners nearby say this building near 25th Street and Third Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn never received landmark status, and when the new owner moved in, the ornate facade was simply torn off. After searching the web, it appears the building, which resembled a castle, was built in the 1940s. The intricate metal work used to be a green patina color, but over the years was painted white and more recently taxi cab yellow, remnants of which can still be seen around the door.

A.G. Kitchen
April 2, 2013, 1:07.01 am ET
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All the components of a great restaurant, but can't seem to pull it together
By Sarah Spigelman more

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