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Lady Gaga 'Goo' Diet Sends Baby Food Sales Through the Roof; Mark Zuckerberg Kills His Own Meat

​Rumors that Lady Gaga maintains her svelte figure while on the road by eating baby food have sent sales of the stuff, including Heinz Mum's Own Creamed Porridge, rocketing 100 percent. [Sky News] Food Network star Sandra Lee has just signed a five-book deal, including two food-themed novels, ... More >>

Douglas Hodge

​Rumors that Lady Gaga maintains her svelte figure while on the road by eating baby food have sent sales of the stuff, including Heinz Mum's Own Creamed Porridge, rocketing 100 percent. [Sky News] Food Network star Sandra Lee has just signed a five-book deal, including two food-themed novels, ... More >>

Ladies of LUPEC Pop Up at Fatty Johnson's This Week

Not your grandmother's cocktail hour.​Fatty Johnson's, the pop-up restaurant and bar Zak Pelaccio and the Fatty crew have set up as they prepare for the next incarnation of the space that once housed Cabrito, is distinguishing itself by lining up a rotating cast of all-star bartenders. The fir ... More >>

Unorthodox Nog; Great Hot Toddies

​Julie Reiner of Lani Kai, Johnny Swet of Jimmy, the new rooftop bar atop the James Hotel, and Katie Stipe of Vandaag are among the city's bartenders creating lighter alternatives to traditionally heavy egg nog. [NY Times] The latest trend among the Madonnas and Tom Fords of the world is to h ... More >>

Jenn Sterger Really Doesn't Want to Sue Brett Favre; Royals Attacked!; Jim Morrison Gets Posthumous Pardon

​• Jenn Sterger, who allegedly received photos of Brett Favre's penis by text, would simply like him to be punished, and won't sue if the NFL will "implement a program" to prevent such unwanted advances as those she faced by cell phone. Oh, honey. These are professional athletes we're talkin ... More >>

'Turbotax Presents Julio Bashmore+Jacques Greene'

​• Jenn Sterger, who allegedly received photos of Brett Favre's penis by text, would simply like him to be punished, and won't sue if the NFL will "implement a program" to prevent such unwanted advances as those she faced by cell phone. Oh, honey. These are professional athletes we're talkin ... More >>

'Basic NYC Presents Carl Craig'

​• Jenn Sterger, who allegedly received photos of Brett Favre's penis by text, would simply like him to be punished, and won't sue if the NFL will "implement a program" to prevent such unwanted advances as those she faced by cell phone. Oh, honey. These are professional athletes we're talkin ... More >>

SHATTERED SHINE

Crystal Stilts shake it at the Rock Shop

Wheat Shortage Looms; Foursquare Lures Fast-Food Chains

​Farmers and animal rights activists in Ohio have reached an agreement to restrict the confinement of hens raised for eggs and meat, which could lead those in other states to follow suit. [NY Times] Russia, one of the world's biggest exporters of wheat, is experiencing its worst drought in 13 ... More >>

'Dance.Here.Too Presents Horse Meat Disco'

​Farmers and animal rights activists in Ohio have reached an agreement to restrict the confinement of hens raised for eggs and meat, which could lead those in other states to follow suit. [NY Times] Russia, one of the world's biggest exporters of wheat, is experiencing its worst drought in 13 ... More >>

Robert Sietsema at Plein Sud; Sarah DiGregorio at Cienfuegos

This week in The Voice, Robert Sietsema finds the food looks amazing, but tastes terrible at Plein Sud. Sarah DiGregorio reports hits and misses at Cienfuegos, but gives a nod to the champagne punch. Sam Sifton approves of Tamarind Tribeca, which: "might rate a pleasant shrug [in Indian cuisine-hap ... More >>

Brooklyn Man to Unleash Ultimate Suffering Upon BP by Way of Vuvuzela

via Vuvuzelas for BP​A Brooklyn man who is no stranger to revenge (just guessing) has a diabolical plan to get BP where it hurts. Right in the oh-my-God-please-make-it-stop-SWARM-OF-BEES! SWARM OF BEES! Buoyed by recent World-Cup-inferred knowledge of the vast powers of the vuvuzela, Adam Qu ... More >>

Didier Elena Confirmed at Alain Ducasse; Top Chef's Nikki Cascone Tries Again

​Didier Elena has finally been confirmed "in" at Alain Ducasse at the Essex House following a six-year absence from the city, where he hopes to win back the Michelin star lost by his predecessor. [NY Daily News] Following the closure of her 24 Prince, Top Chef alum Nikki Cascone has been appr ... More >>

Transit Bigs, Facing Crisis, Stage Spitting Olympics

Daily News​The only thing more remarkable than the fact that some bus drivers needed sixty days off to pull themselves together after catching a gob of New York spit from unhinged passengers, is that there are no known recent instances of bus-driver-on-passenger homicides. Any number of killi ... More >>

Duncan Ward's Sub-Altman Ensemble Spoof Boogie Woogie

Daily News​The only thing more remarkable than the fact that some bus drivers needed sixty days off to pull themselves together after catching a gob of New York spit from unhinged passengers, is that there are no known recent instances of bus-driver-on-passenger homicides. Any number of killi ... More >>

'Girls & Boys Presents Benga'

Daily News​The only thing more remarkable than the fact that some bus drivers needed sixty days off to pull themselves together after catching a gob of New York spit from unhinged passengers, is that there are no known recent instances of bus-driver-on-passenger homicides. Any number of killi ... More >>

Tonight! We Are Plastic Ono Band, Laura Veirs, and VV Brown

​Tonight at BAM, Yoko Ono revives her Plastic Ono Band, after 30-odd years of hibernation, with fresh blood that includes some of her own (her son Sean's got a hand in it.) A gang of adventurous alt-rockers will frame her signature, pre-verbal, sound-speckled poetry at this dress rehearsal for ... More >>

'Dub War Present Instra:mental & Vaccine'

​Tonight at BAM, Yoko Ono revives her Plastic Ono Band, after 30-odd years of hibernation, with fresh blood that includes some of her own (her son Sean's got a hand in it.) A gang of adventurous alt-rockers will frame her signature, pre-verbal, sound-speckled poetry at this dress rehearsal for ... More >>

Spencer Parker

​Tonight at BAM, Yoko Ono revives her Plastic Ono Band, after 30-odd years of hibernation, with fresh blood that includes some of her own (her son Sean's got a hand in it.) A gang of adventurous alt-rockers will frame her signature, pre-verbal, sound-speckled poetry at this dress rehearsal for ... More >>

Open: Say Hello to Corsino, The Breslin

Jason Denton, who owns, 'Ino and 'Inoteca, has opened Corsino, which specializes in crostini with assorted toppings, as well as other Italian plates from chef Steve Connaughton. [NY Times] From the The Spotted Pig team, The Breslin has finally arrived. The Ace Hotel's new restaurant will feature a ... More >>

Fanfarlo+Laura Marling (CMJ)

Jason Denton, who owns, 'Ino and 'Inoteca, has opened Corsino, which specializes in crostini with assorted toppings, as well as other Italian plates from chef Steve Connaughton. [NY Times] From the The Spotted Pig team, The Breslin has finally arrived. The Ace Hotel's new restaurant will feature a ... More >>

Michael Jackson Tribute Concert Canceled

​They tried to get Mary J. Blige, former druggie Natalie Cole, and woman beater Chris Brown, but they ended up with Sister Sledge, or at least a splintered version of the group. (Last time I looked, the lead singer was doing solo gigs and was ironically singing "We Are All Family" all by herse ... More >>

'Brooklyn Bridges Presents Dego'

​They tried to get Mary J. Blige, former druggie Natalie Cole, and woman beater Chris Brown, but they ended up with Sister Sledge, or at least a splintered version of the group. (Last time I looked, the lead singer was doing solo gigs and was ironically singing "We Are All Family" all by herse ... More >>

Booze News: Diageo Names Bartender of the Year; Starbucks to Serve Booze

Wondering what Marco Pierre White has been up to since The Chopping Block? For starters, he got his drink on as the host of spirits brand Diageo's Bartender of the Year 2009 awards in London. Aristotelis Papadopoulos from Thessaloniki beat 18 finalists from as far as Korean and the Cayman Islands. [ ... More >>

The Clientele

Wondering what Marco Pierre White has been up to since The Chopping Block? For starters, he got his drink on as the host of spirits brand Diageo's Bartender of the Year 2009 awards in London. Aristotelis Papadopoulos from Thessaloniki beat 18 finalists from as far as Korean and the Cayman Islands. [ ... More >>

Parts & Labor+Child Bite+Fiasco+Big Bear

Wondering what Marco Pierre White has been up to since The Chopping Block? For starters, he got his drink on as the host of spirits brand Diageo's Bartender of the Year 2009 awards in London. Aristotelis Papadopoulos from Thessaloniki beat 18 finalists from as far as Korean and the Cayman Islands. [ ... More >>

Coke-stuffed Melons, American Gins, and How To Eat More Slowly By Counting Your Chips

BRUNCH, the musical, offered New York chefs, waiters, restaurant managers and bartenders free tickets to the 8pm performance last night, on Easter Sunday, in an effort to give back to the community that inspired the show. [Broadway World] Queens shoppers who bought bitter melon recently were surpr ... More >>

The Fall of London: A Theater Roundup

BRUNCH, the musical, offered New York chefs, waiters, restaurant managers and bartenders free tickets to the 8pm performance last night, on Easter Sunday, in an effort to give back to the community that inspired the show. [Broadway World] Queens shoppers who bought bitter melon recently were surpr ... More >>

Madonna Not Quite Goddard [sic] with Filth & Wisdom

BRUNCH, the musical, offered New York chefs, waiters, restaurant managers and bartenders free tickets to the 8pm performance last night, on Easter Sunday, in an effort to give back to the community that inspired the show. [Broadway World] Queens shoppers who bought bitter melon recently were surpr ... More >>

HIGHWAY TO HOTEL

Do be disturbed

ON THE STREET

Looking back on six decades of city life

Daily Flog: Edwards, faux Rockefeller both screwed; Olympic preening; a gated NYC; Bush's pardons list; defense of high gas prices

Looking back on six decades of city life

An Interview With Woody Allen

Woody Allen is back from his European vacation. Next, he directs Larry David in NYC and Puccini for L.A. Opera

Urban Folklore: When the Olympics, Putt-putt, and Geometrical Picnicking Meet

Woody Allen is back from his European vacation. Next, he directs Larry David in NYC and Puccini for L.A. Opera

Very Important Designers You've Never Heard of Slum at Stores You Can't Escape

Plus, Kate Moss. Will anyone buy?

MASS MOVEMENT

No rants—just rave

SUCH A PERV

Noble and Webster give Freud a much-needed kiss in the ass

Three Plays Just In From London

A gimmicky Macbeth, a chilly Sunday, a graceless Grace

High on Speed

A City Center sampler of dances that take off and rarely hit the brakes

Status Ain't Hood Interviews M.I.A.

A City Center sampler of dances that take off and rarely hit the brakes

M.I.A.'s New Album Kala: A Preview

A City Center sampler of dances that take off and rarely hit the brakes

Barred Bards

Rebels with inner cause: O death where is thy sting-a-ling-a-ling?

Everyone Hates Miss Popular

Rebels with inner cause: O death where is thy sting-a-ling-a-ling?

Living Large

Thinking About Museums Thinking About Themselves

Re: Bourne

British choreographer brings boy birds to Broadway