Via Quadronno
January 31, 2011, 12:25.59 am ET
A cozy spot for paninis and traditional Italian fare
Review by Emily Monaco
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The Roman Mosaic from Lod, Israel
January 31, 2011, 12:22.40 am ET
An ancient discovery now on view at the Met
Review by Cat Young
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William-Wayne & Co.
January 31, 2011, 12:20.10 am ET
Items to warm the winter spirits
Review by Pamela Grossman
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The Food Fix
January 27, 2011, 11:37.18 pm ET
Fishs Eddy
January 26, 2011, 11:31.08 pm ET
Everything but the kitchen sink.
Review by Joann Jovinelly
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Paula Hayes: Nocturne of the Limax Maximus
January 26, 2011, 9:56.27 pm ET
Botanical sculptures that explore more than plants.
Review by Cat Young
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Mughlai
January 26, 2011, 9:54.05 pm ET
A choice spot for Indian on the Upper West Side.
Review by Emily Monaco
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Beebo
January 26, 2011, 9:51.44 pm ET
Like a fish out of water.
Review by Thomas Rafael
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Fornino
January 26, 2011, 9:49.35 pm ET
First, second and third generation Italian in Williamsburg.
Review by Sara Bartley
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Colin Quinn: Long Story Short
January 26, 2011, 9:45.43 pm ET
Taking his "Average Joe" image to Broadway.
Review by Diane Snyder
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Kate's Paperie
January 26, 2011, 9:42.38 pm ET
A haven for creative supplies & specialty papers.
Review by Joann Jovinelly
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Pink Olive
January 26, 2011, 9:39.03 pm ET
Girlie girls will adore this East Village boutique.
Review by Joann Jovinelly
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Rugs and Ritual in Tebetan Buddhism
January 26, 2011, 9:35.43 pm ET
An exhibition that promises to shock and enlighten.
Review by Cat Young
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Urban Rustic
January 26, 2011, 9:31.54 pm ET
A cafe and one-stop organic grocery all in one.
Review by Sara Bartley
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The Volcano Flambe
January 25, 2011, 9:26.28 pm ET
A new interactive dessert at Park Avenue Winter
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Porto Rico Importing Co.
January 25, 2011, 9:23.18 pm ET
Rising above the daily grind
Review by Emily Monaco
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1001 Inventions
January 25, 2011, 9:17.51 pm ET
Explore the Golden Age of Innovation
Review by Cat Young
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La Sirena
January 25, 2011, 9:15.01 pm ET
A beacon of warmth in the heart of winter
Review by Pamela Grossman
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Juliette
January 25, 2011, 9:11.15 pm ET
Like stepping into a Paris bistro, only this one's in Williamsburg
Review by Sara Bartley
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The Counter: Custom Built Burgers
January 25, 2011, 9:07.52 pm ET
The Counter brings its burgers to Times Square
Review by Thomas Rafael
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Time Stands Still
January 24, 2011, 9:46.29 pm ET
Donald Margulies' risk-taking drama. It would be a shame to miss it.
Review by Diane Snyder
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Brad's
January 24, 2011, 9:42.55 pm ET
Brad's is a restaurant with a personal story.
Review by Thomas Rafael
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New York Film Academy Cafe
January 24, 2011, 9:38.11 pm ET
Fun colorful lanterns and free wifi, what else do you need?
Review by Cat Young
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Arirang
January 24, 2011, 9:34.41 pm ET
A fun spot where you get to slice and dice your way through a meal.
Review by Thomas Rafael
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Our Place
January 24, 2011, 8:21.09 pm ET
An institution for classic Chinese fare on the Upper East Side.
Review by Emily Monaco
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French Roast
January 24, 2011, 8:12.36 pm ET
For the true feel of a Paris try the moderately priced French Roast Uptown.
Review by Emily Monaco
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Brooklyn Mac by Thomas Rafael
January 24, 2011, 8:07.57 pm ET
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There's nothing more satisfying than a hot bowl of mac-n-cheese. And Brooklyn Mac is doing it right from a small storefront in Greenpoint.
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Berlyn by Thomas Rafael
January 14, 2011, 11:55.24 pm ET
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It's not often you get to fall in love with a restaurant. But Berlyn will tempt you. It's German roots don't stray very far from its Austrian predecessor, Thomas Beisl, which led the way for fine dining in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood.
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Sheherazade by Joann Jovinelly
January 14, 2011, 11:53.21 pm ET
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For a touch of the exotic in Central Asian and Middle Eastern imports, look no further than Sheherazade, an exceptional and affordably priced boutique located on New York’s Lower East Side.
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Love Shine by Joann Jovinelly
January 14, 2011, 11:50.59 pm ET
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There’s something wonderful about the East Village boutique Love Shine that just makes you happy all over.
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The World of Khubilai Khan by Cat Young
January 14, 2011, 11:41.56 pm ET
Photo: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Step briefly into the shoes of Marco Polo and behold the spectacular treasures of Chinese art during the time of the great Khubilai Khan from the latter’s birth, the year 1215, to the year of the fall of the Yuan dynasty (1368).
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The New Amity Restaurant by Emily Monaco
January 14, 2011, 11:39.15 pm ET
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This is a true neighborhood joint: most of the people who stop in are regulars, and you'll see elderly couples addressing longtime staff members by name.
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On Line: Drawing through the Twentieth Century by Cat Young
January 14, 2011, 11:36.11 pm ET
Photo: Wilton Montenegro
"On Line: Drawing through the Twentieth Century," currently exhibited at the MoMA, is an exploration of the evolution of drawing in a time when artists began to challenge what was typically seen as a traditional medium and expanded it to a more experimental form.
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A Free Man of Color by Diane Snyder
January 14, 2011, 11:33.30 pm ET
Photo: T. Charles Erickson
A Free Man of Color is such a wonderfully "theatrical" theater enterprise that it's a shame it's not a more satisfying play. The talent on display includes author John Guare (
Six Degrees of Separation), director George C. Wolfe (
Angels in America) and a wonderful and wonderfully large cast of 26 headed by Jeffrey Wright as the title character.
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The Shape of Lies by Joann Jovinelly
January 11, 2011, 12:00.54 am ET
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The Shape of Lies is an East Village boutique owned by designer and artist Peggy Yunque, who has been selling her jewelry in New York since 1979. The stories behind the handcrafted items are as compelling as the pieces themselves.
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Krolewskie Jadlo by Sara Bartley
January 10, 2011, 11:58.16 pm ET
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Two life-sized statues of knights in shining armor guard the doors, greeting patrons of the Polish eatery Krolewskie Jadlo, or in English, ‘King’s Feast.’ I couldn’t think of a better name if I tried!
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Pintaile's Pizza by Emily Monaco
January 10, 2011, 11:56.17 pm ET
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Pizza joints can be found all over New York City, and each one has its proponents. Pintaile's, however, is the favorite of Upper East Side teenagers who frequent the public schools in this neighborhood.
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Trapeze School by Cat Young
January 10, 2011, 11:54.04 pm ET
Photo: Carol Haynes
Forget partying at Times Square, being on the top of the Empire State Building, and frolicking around Central Park. One of the things you must do when in New York City is to take a trapeze class at Trapeze School NYC (TSNY).
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The Food Fix
January 4, 2011, 10:48.49 pm ET
The Pee-Wee Herman Show by Diane Snyder
January 4, 2011, 9:38.33 pm ET
Photo: Jeff Vespa
In a fast-paced, candy-colored 90 minutes Paul Reubens excavates his adorable singular creation -- a nasally voiced man-boy who entertained adults as much as children for five seasons' worth of Saturday mornings on
Pee-wee's Playhouse.
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Mile End by Thomas Rafael
January 4, 2011, 9:35.18 pm ET
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You don't come across a new Jewish deli every day. Of course, there are New York institutions like the 2nd Avenue Deli, which is no longer on 2nd Avenue, and Katz's Deli on Houston Street where the pastrami is piled high. But you might not think of Hoyt Street in Brooklyn's Boerum Hill neighborhood.
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Mimi's Pizza Kitchen by Emily Monaco
January 4, 2011, 9:32.22 pm ET
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New York style pizza may be famous in other cities, but native New Yorkers know that there's more than one kind of pie in this overarching category.
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Wild Ginger by Sara Bartley
January 4, 2011, 9:30.32 pm ET
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For a colorful array of pan-Asian flavor (in the vegan variety,) you’ll be hard pressed to find a better spot than Wild Ginger, located on Bedford Avenue at N. 5th Street in Williamsburg.
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Grain of Emptiness by Cat Young
January 4, 2011, 9:27.49 pm ET
Photo: Sanford Biggers
Grain of Emptiness at the Rubin Museum of Art features the work of five contemporary artists from different generations: Sanford Biggers, Theaster Gates, Atta Kim, Wolfgang Laib and Charmion von Wiegand.
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Serafina by Emily Monaco
January 4, 2011, 9:25.31 pm ET
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While Serafina does make a mean pizza with a cracker-thin crust—it's for their pizza that they're famous—even proponents for other pizza proprietors will fall for the excellent Italian food at this Upper East Side standby
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Toga to the People by Cat Young
January 4, 2011, 9:22.33 pm ET
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Like most yoga studios, Yoga to the People (YTTP) is packed. Yet unlike other yoga studios, reaching nirvana is not expensive.
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