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Exclusive: Police Horse Bugs Out in Times Square
September 29, 2009, 10:03.23 pm ET
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Mounted Police officer gets more than he bargained for in Times Square. The street was closed and the officer was forced to dismount after the horse refused to obey his commands. The horse almost slammed into a phone booth sending the crowd running. Our cameraman caught these "exclusive" photos.










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MacBar by Thomas Rafael
September 26, 2009, 10:35.34 pm ET
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There's a nip in the air as Fall begins to set in. It's the time of year to seek out comfort foods. That's what the folks at MacBar are counting on. more


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Jorge Isaac by Pamela Grossman
September 26, 2009, 10:29.31 pm ET
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Arriving at the Jorge Isaac show on a sunny Sunday, my friend Tammy and I find a few things to be atypical right off the bat. more


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Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies
September 26, 2009, 10:24.44 pm ET
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With the summer fading fast, there is a way to capture some sunshine all winter long. That's with one of Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies.


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The Food Report
September 23, 2009, 11:48.57 pm ET
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Just Opened

A Voce Columbus - 10 Columbus Circle, NYC
El Perron - 1123 First Ave, NYC
Ed's Chowder Bar - 44 West 63rd St, NYC
Ganszevoort 69 - 69 Gansevoort St, NYC
Gulluoglu - 982 Second Ave, NYC
Mercat Negre - 65 Grand St, Williamsburg
SD26 - 19 East 26th Street, NYC
Saltie - 378 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg
Stumptown Coffee Roasters - 18 West 29th St, NYC


Recently Reviewed

Hotel Griffou [NY Times]
Le Relais de Venise [NY Post]
Fort Defiance [NY Mag]
Bar Luna [Strong Buzz]
Bacaro [Serious Eats]
Coconut Grove [ Village Voice]

On the Web

5 Boro Pizza Tour [NY Daily News]
It's That Time of Beer [NY Post]
Juan Valdez says "Buenos Dias" to NYC [Grub Street]
First Look at Armondo's [Grub Street]
Trader Joe's Bound For 22nd St [Serious Eats]
'Extreme Lard Typ" Hog on Menu at Klee [Village Voice]

Recipes

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Black Beans...
Korean Rice Cakes with Red Chili Sauce
Sea Scallops with Brown Butter, Capers and Lemon
Smoky Pork Burgers with Fennel and Red Cabbage Slaw
Green Tomato Soup with Bacon and Brioche Croutons
Fennel Dusted Chicken with Brown Butter and Capers
Thai Style Crabe Cakes
Pork Scratchings
French in a Flash: Green Tapenade Pasta Salad
Almost Aunt Sandy's Sweet and Sour Salmon

Drown the Clown
September 20, 2009, 9:37.23 pm ET
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Drown the Clown as the Feast of San Gennaro closes out for 2009


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Fonda by Thomas Rafael
September 20, 2009, 9:37.12 pm ET
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There's a certain energy you get when you walk into a restaurant. And when it's hitting on all cylinders it can be electric. That's the feeling we got when we entered Fonda, a hot new Mexican spot in Park Slope. more


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Catherine Malandrino by Pamela Grossman
September 20, 2009, 9:31.36 pm ET
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Happy Fashion Week! As New York prepared for its catwalk close-up, some of its grooviest shops celebrated Fashion's Night Out... more


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Brooklynski by Pamela Grossman
September 20, 2009, 9:23.27 pm ET
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September weddings are a steadily popular nuptial option. In the Northeast, at least, they can promise mild temperatures, low humidity, and less chance of a sudden summer storm; plus that back-to-school spirit in the air provides an appropriate new-beginning vibe. more


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SeaChange At Coney Island Aquarium
September 17, 2009, 9:39.56 pm ET
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SeaChange at the Aquarium. As part of the new Coney Island Renaissance the City is embarking on a major upgrade that will take the Aquarium to the boardwalk with a new Shark Exhibit.

Here's the plan:

- A state-of-the-art Ocean Wonders exhibit, highlighted by a dramatic new shark exhibit – that will anchor the revitalized guest experience, with more indoor space for better year-round conditions;

- A completely new Conservation Hall, showcasing several aquatic habitats under protection by WCS;

- A refurbished and re-imagined Aquatheater that will better connect our guests with our animal ambassadors and to our conservation mission;

- A beautiful new Aquarium exterior along the ocean’s Boardwalk and Surf Avenue , connecting the Aquarium with the ocean;

- An expanded marine conservation program, protecting marine life locally, in the New York Harbor , and around the world.




Images Courtesy: WCS

Thye Standard Grill by Andrea Strong
September 13, 2009, 10:15.23 pm ET
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It has been about a year since I stepped foot in the Meatpacking District. I know it’s a long time, but there were circumstances. I moved to Brooklyn, was planning my wedding, then got pregnant, and... more




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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
September 13, 2009, 10:09.43 pm ET
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You'll often find people lining up for Van Leeuwen's artisan ice cream. The company relies on hormone-free milk cows that spend their days grazing in the foothills of New York's Adirondack Mountains. more


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The Naked Cowgirl
September 7, 2009, 10:37.21 pm ET
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Naughty and nice. The Naked Cowgirl, as she calls herself, posing for pics in Times Square. She's actually Sandy Cane, a career stripper.







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Harvest Time at Union Square Market
September 7, 2009, 10:24.02 pm ET
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Union Square proving once again that it is the best Farmer's Market in the city!




















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The Mott by Andrea Strong
September 6, 2009, 9:48.47 pm ET
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Back in the day, Wyanoka, a restaurant named for the Indian painted on this Chinatown tenement’s façade, had a serious following as an under the radar foodie favorite. more




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Financier Patisserie by Thomas Rafael
September 6, 2009, 9:42.51 pm ET
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54th Street and First Avenue may not sound like a destination spot, but the Financier Patisserie on the corner makes it worth a visit. more




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Home & Haven by Pamela Grossman
September 6, 2009, 9:37.50 pm ET
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OK, you've got one week. *Not* one week left of summer; the season goes till the end of September, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. more


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