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Mill Korean Restaurant
May 31, 2011, 11:31.37 pm ET
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Clear, balanced flavors with a good hit of spice.
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Traffic
May 31, 2011, 12:14.04 am ET
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A new mega-bar stopping traffic in Hell's Kitchen more








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Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
May 30, 2011, 9:56.40 pm ET
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Van Leeuwen opens its first Manhattan location in the East Village.
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World’s Largest Dinosaurs
May 29, 2011, 11:18.07 pm ET
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Go beyond the bones and earn how these giants roamed the land.
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Sprinkles Cupcakes
May 28, 2011, 1:54.48 pm ET
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The competitiveness of New York City’s cupcake game just got turned up a notch.
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Currywurst Bros
May 27, 2011, 12:16.32 am ET
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A taste of Berlin comes to the Village and New York may never be the same again. more




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Mustachio Strikes Again!
May 26, 2011, 11:17.05 pm ET
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He's the MTA's public enemy No. 1. The man we've dubbed Mustachio leaving his mark on subway posters from Brooklyn to Manhattan and costing the MTA thousands upon thousands of dollars.


They've been spotted on Carroll Street in Brooklyn on the F Line and 49th Street in Manhattan on the R Line and pretty much every line in between. A modern day Zorro leaving his mark across the city. Yes, it's Mustachio. One blogger even claims to have interviewed the elusive Moustachio who leaves his mark on crowded subway stations.

He actually calls himself the Mustache Man and tells the blog Impudent Ways:

"I write 'moustache' where moustaches should go on posters, mostly in
the subway, but also on the street, on buses. If there's an ad that
needs a moustache, I'm there."


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Mustachio has been leaving his tag now for more than a year now. And the city seems helpless to stop him, or is simply allowing it. Not everyone is laughing, especially if you're shelling out big bucks on a subway ad.

So is this street art or an act of vandalism? Take our poll.


UPDATE: The Mustache bandit has been captured. According to the Daily News, Joseph Patrick Waldo, 26, was busted after admitting leaving his curly mustache tag at the Third Avenue L train station. He faces charges of criminal mischief and graffiti. 6/26/11

The Window Shopper: Cult of Individuality
May 24, 2011, 11:20.39 pm ET
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Jeans designed to feel as though you have been wearing them for ages...
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Francis Alys at MoMa
May 24, 2011, 12:00.31 am ET
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Francis Alys: A Moment of Deception
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Smorgasburg
May 22, 2011, 11:51.18 pm ET
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Street Food Takes an Evolutionary Jump at Smorgasburg
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Inside: Gravy
May 21, 2011, 2:16.26 pm ET
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Stick-to-your-ribs food served in heaping, “feel-better” portions.
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Torrisi Italian Specialties
May 20, 2011, 12:41.00 am ET
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If you're planning to stop in to Torrisi Italian Specialties for dinner, be prepared for up to a two hour wait. more




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The Highliner
May 18, 2011, 11:58.41 pm ET
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The old Empire Diner on 10th Avenue in Chelsea is back, reincarnated as The Highliner. more






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MAD SQ EATS
May 18, 2011, 11:07.50 pm ET
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Taking a break from some nasty weather to take in some good eats at Madison Square Park. more













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Picasso Guitars 1912-1914
May 18, 2011, 12:38.58 am ET
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Taking centerstage in a Picasso exhibit are, curiously, guitars.
Review by Cat Young more


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The Food Fix
May 18, 2011, 12:21.17 am ET
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Cycle Cafe
May 16, 2011, 11:03.58 pm ET
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What do you get when you combine bike rentals, an internet cafe, coffee shop and juice bar? You get the Cycle Cafe... more




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Amarin Cafe
May 15, 2011, 12:38.20 am ET
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Amarin is a good choice for Thai food on a budget, and they are serious about their spices! Review by Sara Barley more


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Rooftop Films
May 15, 2011, 12:29.23 am ET
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Rooftop Films kicks off 2011 season with the promise of great music and cinema. more


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Robert Mapplethorpe: 50 Americans
May 14, 2011, 12:01.32 am ET
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Tapping into the national conversation of one of America's most controversial photographers. Review by Joann Jovinelly more












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Inside Qi
May 13, 2011, 12:49.12 am ET
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Amid the hustle and bustle of Times Square a soothing new spot called Qi. more












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Bouchon Bakery
May 13, 2011, 12:38.00 am ET
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Tom Keller takes his Bouchon Bakery to Rockefeller Center more






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Echo
May 12, 2011, 12:27.55 am ET
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Artist Jaume Plensa's, Echo, a 44-foot high sculpture of a giant human head at Madison Square Park more
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Pop Pub
May 11, 2011, 12:14.20 am ET
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Pop Burger goes pub with its newest spot in the East Village. more


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The Food Fix
May 10, 2011, 11:51.33 pm ET
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The Normal Heart
May 9, 2011, 10:01.54 pm ET
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This superb production boasts an ensemble cast with searing performances...
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The Window Shopper: Shag
May 8, 2011, 11:34.45 pm ET
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Shag, the sexy, hip, and happening Williamsburg gift shop, is so fun...
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Spike Hill
May 8, 2011, 2:11.21 pm ET
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The highlight of dining at Spike Hill is the live music, which happens every night.
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Hester Street Fair is Back
May 5, 2011, 12:42.42 am ET
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A multi-vendor alternative to traditional flea markets is back in a big way for 2011.
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German Expressionism: The Graphic Impulse
May 5, 2011, 12:10.40 am ET
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Explore German art from the early 20th century.
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Intervals: Futurefarmers
May 5, 2011, 12:04.37 am ET
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Fourth installment of a contemporary art project at the Guggenheim and other public works. more


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Tony's di Napoli
May 3, 2011, 11:27.10 pm ET
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If you order one thing from Tony di Napoli's make it the...
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Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
May 2, 2011, 11:49.53 pm ET
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McQueen’s iconic collections celebrated by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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The Dutch
May 2, 2011, 11:32.54 pm ET
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The crowds are already forming at Andrew Carmellini's new SoHo spot. more


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J Carlos Pinto @ Phantom Audio
May 2, 2011, 11:03.52 pm ET
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By salvaging New York’s seemingly endless stream of discarded MetroCards, artist J Carlos Pinto is doing his part to help preserve the environment. By Joann Jovinelly more










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Brushstroke
May 1, 2011, 7:49.05 pm ET
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Chef David Bouley is bringing a taste of Japan to Tribeca with Brushstroke. more


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