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202/Nicole Farhi by Pamela Grossman
December 27, 2010, 1:51.58 pm ET
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This spot combines eating and shopping in an interesting way... more

Brain: The Inside Story by Cat Young
December 27, 2010, 1:47.03 pm ET
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Walk into the American Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit, Brain: The Inside Story, and it’s like being transported into Alice in Wonderland... more

Caffe Grazie by Emily Monaco
December 27, 2010, 1:38.32 pm ET
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Most places with food this good are teeming with tourists, but for whatever reason, be it its quiet location tucked between 5th and Madison on the Upper East Side or else the loyal patrons who keep this gem to themselves, Caffe Grazie has been a local favorite—and little else—for years. more

Abracco Espresso Bar by Cat Young
December 27, 2010, 1:34.08 pm ET
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As one walks through East 7th St. at the corner of 1st Avenue, it is always a marvel how many people line up outside an espresso bar that is smaller than the bathroom of Starbucks. more

The Food Fix
December 22, 2010, 11:32.47 pm ET
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Barney Greengrass by Emily Monaco
December 15, 2010, 10:09.07 pm ET
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Photo: Cititour

New York's reputation precedes it via film and television, but those looking for Jerry Seinfeld or Woody Allen's Big Apple may be disappointed if they don't know where to look. more

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown by Diane Snyder
December 15, 2010, 10:06.43 pm ET
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While chaos unfolded in his fantastic 1988 film, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, director Pedro Almodovar's firm directorial hand brought order and even an odd splendor to the mayhem. Sadly, that's not the case in Lincoln Center's misguided musical version. more

Elf by Lesley Alexander
December 15, 2010, 10:04.21 pm ET
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One man’s “saccharine” is another man’s “adorable.” So begins the argument over the new musical, "Elf," adapted from the Will Farrell film, which just opened on Broadway. more

The Merchant of Venice by Lesley Alexander
December 15, 2010, 10:02.08 pm ET
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If ever there was a time to see "The Merchant of Venice" this is it! The magnificent production, headed by Al Pacino as Shylock, has grown richer and more vivid since it debuted in August. more

Baci & Abbracci by Sara Bartley
December 13, 2010, 9:54.38 pm ET
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This place has pretty good food, but be prepared to wait for service and study up on your Italian before you go. more

Anella by Sara Bartley
December 13, 2010, 9:21.31 pm ET
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You’ll be charmed by the old-fashioned aura brought on by the distressed walls, wooden booths and tin ceilings. more

Alice's Tea Cup by Cat Young
December 13, 2010, 9:17.56 pm ET
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If you ever feel like having tea poured by cheery servers with wings and glitter, then Alice’s Tea Cup is perfect for you. more

The Pitmen Painters by Diane Snyder
December 12, 2010, 9:28.50 pm ET
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Photo: Joan Marcus

Nobody pirouettes or performs any ballet steps in The Pitmen Painters, but the specter of Billy Elliot pervades this British import about a group of miners from northern England who become artists when their adult-ed class has them applying brush to canvas. more

Sparkle Labs at Gallery Hanahou by Cat Young
December 12, 2010, 9:26.34 pm ET
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Art exhibits don’t normally light up or glow in the dark, but that’s exactly what you get at Sparkle Lab’s retrospective at Gallery Hanahou. more

The Scottsboro Boys by Lesley Alexander
December 12, 2010, 9:23.34 pm ET
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No one can say that the team behind the Broadway transfer of "The Scottsboro Boys" isn’t courageous. more

The Artistic Furniture of Charles Rohlfs by Cat Young
December 12, 2010, 9:20.15 pm ET
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The work of the late American artist, actor and designer Charles Rohlfs finally arrives in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition illustrates his investigations with furniture and similar objects, resulting in the artist’s distinctive style. more

Vico by Emily Monaco
December 12, 2010, 9:17.00 pm ET
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Italian restaurants in Manhattan are not hard to come by, but for the best of the best, consider Vico Ristorante, a small restaurant on the Upper East Side with a patio on Madison Avenue. more

Sustainable-NYC by Joann Jovinelly
December 12, 2010, 9:15.10 pm ET
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or a truly guilt-free shopping experience, stop by Sustainable-nyc, an Avenue A boutique located in the East Village across from Tompkins Square Park. more

Lombardi by Diane Snyder
December 12, 2010, 9:12.55 pm ET
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What made Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi such a legendary figure? Who was the real man behind the mythic icon? Don't expect much insight into either... more

Veselka by Cat Young
December 10, 2010, 7:27.01 pm ET
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Cozy Ukranian cafes are a characteristic feature of the East Village, and Veselka (Ukranian for “rainbow”) is a 24-hour cafe/restaurant is arguably the grandmother of them all. more

Riverpark by Thomas Rafael
December 10, 2010, 7:24.18 pm ET
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Tom Colicchio's Riverpark at the Alexandria boasts floor-to-ceiling views of the East River, and patio dining for the warmer months. more

Lokal Mediterranean Bistro by Sara Bartley
December 10, 2010, 7:21.56 pm ET
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If you’re looking for a breezy ambiance and a relaxing meal, Lokal (pronounced ‘Low-Cal,’ as in California) is the perfect spot. more

Callalilai by Pamela Grossman
December 10, 2010, 7:19.00 pm ET
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I liked Callalilai from the moment I walked in and heard the Velvet Underground (followed by the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix). more

Driving Miss Daisy by Lesley Alexander
December 8, 2010, 11:49.34 pm ET
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It's a great opportunity to see a legend live on stage. But two of them? Now that's a rare gift, indeed! So whatever you do, don't hesitate to get tickets to the new Broadway production of Driving Miss Daisy. more

La Bete by Lesley Alexander
December 8, 2010, 11:47.29 pm ET
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La Bête, now under the crisp direction of Matthew Warchus, and direct from the West End, offers a tour-de-force performance from Mark Rylance... more

Scattered Light, Broken Window... by Joann Jovinelly
December 8, 2010, 11:44.37 pm ET
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Photo: Artist Jim Campbell

Multimedia artist Jim Campbell takes his recent works, Scattered Light, Broken Window, and Voices in the Subway Station to Madison Square Park, the latest installation in a series of large-scale public art works that began being displayed there in 2008. more

Katrin Sigurdardottir at the Met by Cat Young
December 8, 2010, 11:41.19 pm ET
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Abstract Expressionist New York by Cat Young
December 2, 2010, 10:41.21 pm ET
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It was the motley crew of Jackson Pollock, Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, David Smith, Willem de Kooning and Lee Krasner who have come to epitomize “abstract expressionism,” helping to solidify New York City’s reputation as the center of the art world in the 1950’s. more

A Life in the Theatre by Lesley Alexander
December 2, 2010, 10:38.46 pm ET
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When it’s funny, it’s very funny. But even at ninety minutes, David Mamet’s early play, "A Life in the Theatre," a two-handed comedy now on Broadway with the great Patrick Stewart, and the baby-faced T.R. Knight, inexplicably drags. more

Karloff by Cat Young
December 2, 2010, 10:35.42 pm ET
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Everyone has been wondering about what would take over the old Tea Lounge space, and finally, the haven of concoctions of Darjeeling has morphed into a refuge of borscht. more

Mrs. Warren's Profession by Lesley Alexander
December 2, 2010, 10:34.17 pm ET
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What was groundbreaking at the turn of the last century when George Bernard Shaw debuted "Mrs. Warren’s Profession" has now, decades later, turned into bland, even though the subject matter could easily be written about today. more