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May 25, 2012
This Week's Specials: Lamb Dishes and Shrimp Heads
Robert Sietsema gives the run-down on New York City's best lamb dishes. Thinking of going camping over the long weekend? We give you five ideas for outdoor eats: mason jar cocktails, spiced chickpeas, kale chips, picnic apple pies, and Hong Kong-style hot dogs. A recap of the not-so-great Goog ... More >>
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May 22, 2012
Archers Of Loaf, Team Spirit, Doldrums, And Devin Added To 4Knots Music Festival Lineup
The 4Knots Music Festival—taking place on July 14 at the South Street Seaport, and already featuring The Drums, Hospitality, Bleached, Crocodiles, and Nick Waterhouse—has added Team Spirit, Doldrums, and Devin to the bill, as well as the mighty Archers Of Loaf. Check out Dan Weiss's hist ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
Say Hello to Mission Chinese Food, Gramercy Terrace
Danny Bowien's Mission Chinese Food is coming to New York City on Tuesday. Like the San Francisco original, charity is central to the restaurant. According to Diner's Journal: "A donation of 75 cents from each of 19 entrees will be made to the Food Bank fo'r New York City." [Diner's Journal] Grame ... More >>
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May 21, 2012
Google is Giving Space to Cornell in Manhattan; NYC Still Isn't Silicon Valley -- But It's Getting There!
Move aside, Silicon Valley! Or, you know, watch your back. New York City is trying to compete with the tech-y town to be the tech center of the universe -- and Google is helping. (FYI: New York City is still second to Silicon Valley, but it's trying!) Today, Mayor Mike Bloomberg joined Google CE ... More >>
Voice Choices
May 16, 2012
CIAO, CYCLISTS!
Gran Fondo New York is back
Blogs
May 11, 2012
Blogroll Gazette: Dosas and Tacos
This week in food blogs... Serious Eats does a round-up on seven can't-miss-dosas in New York City. In honor of Mother's Day, Gourmet Live has a post on a mom's five kitchen rules for her kids. One of them: hone your multitasking talents. Ryan Sutton at The Price Hike gives his take on why Empel ... More >>
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May 11, 2012
NYC-Based Organization Planting 1,000 Gardens in Africa
Gardens are hard to come by in New York City -- but that's because they're not a necessity. But in places like Africa, obtaining food isn't as easy as heading over to the local bodega and swiping the credit card. Gardens are a vital part communities in impoverished nations and a NYC-based organiza ... More >>
Voice Choices
May 9, 2012
Laurie Anderson
Gardens are hard to come by in New York City -- but that's because they're not a necessity. But in places like Africa, obtaining food isn't as easy as heading over to the local bodega and swiping the credit card. Gardens are a vital part communities in impoverished nations and a NYC-based organiza ... More >>
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May 8, 2012
Winners of the James Beard Foundation's Restaurant and Chef Awards
Last night, the James Beard Foundation's winner's list was completed--the media awards were over the weekend and listed here yesterday. In addition to major excitement over the first ever Outstanding Bar Program award other highlights included a tie for Best Chef Southeast (a hot dining destination ... More >>
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May 7, 2012
Men With Purses Not Welcome At The Standard?
DJ Colby Bartrug posted this on Facebook: "So I thought it was 2012 and that I lived in New York City, but I guess I'm mistaken. "We just left Le Bain at The Standard, New York after being turned away from the elevator due to One-half Nelson carrying a purse.
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May 4, 2012
Local Pols Say Federal Government is Getting in the Way of NYC's First Outdoor Film Studio *UPDATED*
New York City is oh so very close to being a better city for film and television than Hollywood -- if the federal government would just get out of the damn way! At least that was the message today on the corner of 36th Street in Astoria, Queens, where Sen. Chuck Schumer, flanked by relevant neighb ... More >>
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May 2, 2012
Mark Your Calendars: The 2012 4Knots Music Festival Is Slated For July 14
The 4Knots Music Festival—the Village Voice's contribution to the many free shows happening around the five boroughs during the summer months—will take place at Pier 17 on the South Street Seaport this July 14, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Participating acts and further details on associated ev ... More >>
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April 26, 2012
Kill The Geese, Now! (Or People Might Get Killed by Them)
Avians and airplanes are a bad mix -- and the skies above New York City are no exception. On Tuesday, a bird strike prompted a JetBlue plane to make an emergency landing. Last week, also, a bird strike forced a Delta flight to make an emergency landing. And don't forget the Miracle on the Hudso ... More >>
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April 26, 2012
Taste of the Nation 2012: Celebrity Chefs Ending Childhood Hunger
It's not often you can eat from New York City's top restaurants and help alleviate poverty in the city -- at the same time. Taste of the Nation NYC takes place on Monday, and the star-studded event will feature gourmet fare by top chefs from restaurants such as Ai Fiori and Gramercy Tavern. Hosted ... More >>
Music
April 25, 2012
Andrew W.K. Reflects on 10 years of I Get Wet
Long Live the Party
Blogs
April 25, 2012
Who Killed Events in This Town? I've Found Out!
My new column is truly a gala event, but unfortunately it's the only one in town. It examines the wonderful legend of NYC events and why they died to the point where every invite I get these days is more like a warning than a beckoning.
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April 20, 2012
Public School Officials Redlining, New Report Says; Poor African-American Kids Get Worse Schools Than White Kids
In a interesting new report, researchers say that there is a correlation between the quality of New York City public school education, and the racial and economic makeup of the school district where a student lives. Using a statistical index, which looks at test results, the number of so-called "h ... More >>
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April 18, 2012
You Can Get a Decent Apartment in NYC! Sort Of!
My column this week is an atypical helpful guide, as opposed to the usual acid rant. This time, I've decided to dig deep into the real estate market, talk to various players in the field, and come up with some useful tips as to how to get a halfway decent NYC apartment that's actually affordable. ... More >>
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April 16, 2012
Recipe: Pork Belly Baos from Fun Buns NYC
The brain-child of Bian Dang's Thomas Yang and his business partner Jason Moy, Fun Buns NYC is a up-and-coming food cart set to make their way into the Taiwanese gua bao scene. They've made an appearance at TAP-NYC's Taiwanese Night Market and are set to formally launch in the upcoming weeks. "It ... More >>
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April 13, 2012
This Week's Specials: 5 Favorite Margaritas, Hot Dog Pies
See what we've been up to this week at Fork in the Road: Robert Sietsema lists his five favorite NYC margaritas, and tries (and hates) the spicy chicken sandwich at McDonald's. He also examines Pizza Hut's new British creation, "The Bone," a pie with a hot-dog-stuffed crust, and suggests a hot-d ... More >>
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April 11, 2012
Faye Dunaway Coming To Broadway!
Here are Faye's latest tweets: "Apartment hunting starts Monday." (April 5) "Almost closed on my new place in NYC." (April 7) [Gee, that was fast! Monday hadn't even come yet!]
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April 11, 2012
Rough Trade And Bowery Presents Opening Rough Trade NYC, A Record Store/Venue In Williamsburg
This fall, a new record store will open in Williamsburg, and it'll come bearing a brand name that's pretty impressive: The store will be called Rough Trade NYC, as in "the legendary string of British record shops Rough Trade." Billing itself as a "place to discover, browse, debate and purchase the f ... More >>
Voice Choices
April 11, 2012
NACO-EVOLUTION
This fall, a new record store will open in Williamsburg, and it'll come bearing a brand name that's pretty impressive: The store will be called Rough Trade NYC, as in "the legendary string of British record shops Rough Trade." Billing itself as a "place to discover, browse, debate and purchase the f ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
Earth, You Are Not Alone, But Commute Will Be Tough, Scientists Say
Well, scientists have finally discovered a cure for the New York City housing crisis, only the subway fare is going to be a doozy. From the UK Telegraph, scientists say they have discovered at least 100 rocky planets within 30 light years which could be habitable. Of course, 30 light years is 180 t ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
VOTE NOW: Does John Coltrane Or The Velvet Underground Deserve The Title Of "Quintessential New York Musician"?
March! The old saying is that it goes in like a lion and out like a lamb. But in tournament terms, it's more like it goes in like a crowded party where lots of people are invited and out like the very end of that long night, when the two people who know how to navigate the socializing ups and downs ... More >>
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March 30, 2012
Water Wars: What's Up With The Upstate-Downstate Debate?
The Times reports today on the "slow boil" over water issues now playing out between Upstate communities and New York City. Ulster County, for example, has been pissed at the City for years. The county says that it's unfairly had to endure "development bans, flooded basements and ruined crops" just ... More >>
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March 29, 2012
Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in NYC
New York City has a lot to offer when it comes to Middle Eastern dining--beyond falafel sandwiches and kebabs. Tomorrow, find out where to get the best grilled meats, tender braises, honey-drenched pastries, savory flatbreads, and light, bright mezze that make up the region's complex cuisine.
Blogs
March 26, 2012
12-Year-Old Publishes a New York Dining Guide
David Pines, a 12-year-old gourmand from New York City, decided to fill what he considers a hole in restaurant criticism: dining suggestions for kids. "Adults make too many judgments based on the appearance of the restaurants," he told the New York Daily News. "They get mad because the glasses weren ... More >>
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March 21, 2012
The Longest Taxi Ride Ever Makes a Stop in New York City
Sometimes the best ideas come to you while you're sitting drunk in the back of a taxi cab. At least that's how it happened with three adventure-seeking buddies from England who are riding a taxi across the globe in an effort to break the world record for longest taxi ride ever.
Blogs
March 15, 2012
Tomorrow: Our 10 Best Late Night Eats
The great thing about living in New York City is that you can get anything to eat at basically any time of day. You want a steak and fries at midnight? No problem. Followed up with kimchi fried rice at 3 a.m.? You've got it. And a chocolate milkshake and slice of pie at 5 a.m.? Done and done. ... More >>
Voice Choices
March 14, 2012
LAUGH LINES
Calling all improvisers
Blogs
March 13, 2012
Marilyn Hagerty to Dine at Le Bernardin and the Olive Garden on Upcoming New York City Trip!
Marilyn Hagerty, America's most famous food writer of the moment, is planning a trip to New York City. And she's going to be blogging about her visit, which will include stops to Le Bernardin and, of course, the Olive Garden in Times Square.
Blogs
March 13, 2012
Say Hello to Neta, Casa Enrique
Here are the latest newcomers to New York City's cutthroat dining scene. If you hear of any new openings or closings, let us know. Neta, a sushi restaurant in the Village run by the people behind Masa, opened last Friday. [Grub Street] Today is opening day for Russian restaurant Brasserie Pushkin ... More >>
Blogs
March 13, 2012
The Wu-Tang Clan (4) Battle Rammellzee (13) As The Brooklyn Division Of SOTC March Madness Begins
The Round of 64 for Sound of the City's own version of March Madness—in which you, the Sound of the City voting public, help determine the quintessential New York musician—continues, and you get to vote on who makes it to Round Two. Today, our Brooklyn division kicks into action when its ... More >>
Blogs
March 13, 2012
Booze News: Obscure Grapes, Bartenders' Last Drinks
A roundup of some great booze stories and lists floating around recently:
Blogs
March 12, 2012
State Sen. Daniel Squadron, Assemblyman Keith Wright: End Food Stamp Fingerprinting
Only two places in America still require fingerprints from food stamp recipients: Arizona and New York City. While this isn't too surprising from a state that practically had a ban on controversial Mexican-American books in one school district (no, really), it's a bit odd to see something like thi ... More >>
Blogs
March 9, 2012
Say Goodbye to Romera, Panda NYC
It's a dog-eat-dog world out there. Here are some of the dogs who got eaten this week. Know of any restaurants or bars opening or closing? Drop us a line. After only seven months of service, Romera is shutting down. [Eater] Oxley Carvery, a year-old sandwich shop in NoLita, has closed its doors fo ... More >>
Blogs
March 7, 2012
Salmonella in the City: Infections Are Down, Mayor Bloomberg Says
It's just one of those win-win-win kinda things. In 2010, the city began requiring restaurants in the city to post letter grades based on health inspections. That means that restaurants that score badly -- due to things like pest-conducive kitchens or inadequate hand-washing facilities -- have to ... More >>
Blogs
March 5, 2012
Advocates Criticize Mayor's Cuts to After-School, Child Care
It's the budget dance! It's that wonderful time of the year when advocacy groups take turns on the steps of City Hall protesting the budget cuts in their areas of interest. Last week, we reported on some advocates angry with the city's proposed cuts to HIV/AIDS services in the mayor's budget unvei ... More >>
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March 1, 2012
Tomorrow: My Top 10 Comfort Food Dishes in NYC
New York City is full of trendy restaurants perfect for a spirited night on the town. But there are also food destinations for the city's homebodies, people who would rather be eating big plates of homemade pasta in their living rooms than dining at the nicest tables at the chicest new spots. The ... More >>
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February 29, 2012
Shamrock Shakes Are Baaaaaaack
McDonald's might be best known for its Big Mac, but the true cult favorites are the McRib, occasionally available in the fall, and the Shamrock Shake, the mint-flavored milkshake served in a clear cup with whipped cream and a cherry on top, which makes its appearance around St. Patrick's Day. Well, ... More >>
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February 23, 2012
Tomorrow: Our 10 Best New York City Restaurant Cookbooks
There's no question that New York City offers countless amazing options when it comes to restaurants. The downside, though, is that New York City restaurants can be super expensive. But there's a way you can still (sorta) eat restaurant food at a fraction of the price -- with a restaurant's cookbook ... More >>
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February 22, 2012
This Week in the Voice: Andy Warhol's New York, 25 Years On
This week in the Voice, out today, Camille Dodero writes about Andy Warhol's New York, and what it looks like more than two decades after the Pope of Pop's death: "In other words, 25 years ago, the famous man who had famously written his own script finally had it taken away. New York City is, ... More >>
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February 17, 2012
City Secures Anti-Terror Funding, Will Support Surveillance Program in Downtown Manhattan
In the face of steep cuts, the city will receive millions in anti-terror funding, Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced this morning. New York City has secured a total of $151,579,096 in Urban Areas Security Initiative Funding, which comes from the Federal Emergency Management Ag ... More >>
Blogs
February 14, 2012
Happy National Condom Day! Find Free Condoms With a Phone App
It's Feb. 14 -- the best day of the year! No, of course we don't mean Valentine's Day (ew.) It's National Condom Awareness Day -- and 2012's holiday has gotten even more special for you and your special lady or man-friend: New York City's Department of Public Health and Mental Hygiene is releasin ... More >>
Blogs
February 9, 2012
NYC Media Loves Chinese-Parenting Stereotypes
With the slut-shaming, front-page New York Post pic of Greg Kelly's rape accuser -- which we're not linking to because the tab's treatment of sexual violence has been plain. fucking. wrong. -- it seemed like there might not be enough room in today's news cycle for more cringe-inducing coverage. Of a ... More >>
Blogs
February 6, 2012
Theatre of the Oppressed Brings Homeless Actors to the Stage Tonight
Some of these folks have never acted on a stage before, but then again, this is most definitely not your traditional performance. Tonight, Theatre of the Oppressed NYC is partnering with nonprofit group Housing Works to put on a show centered around the experiences of being homeless and HIV-posit ... More >>
Blogs
February 3, 2012
On Being Mistaken For a Restaurant Safety Inspector (And Four Crazy Things We Learned About Restaurant Grading)
This morning, we were in a cafe near our home that we go to very infrequently. Walking up to the counter we studied the menu for a moment before ordering a coffee. "False alarm!" the barista (who turned out to also be the owner) barked to his colleague. "What false alarm?" we inquired. " ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Download: Homeboy Sandman's Interstellar Voyage "The Miracle"
Homeboy Sandman is a spiraling autumn of light from Queens, a rapper whose flow at once sounds like a metaphysical brain drain and a physically fit slice of verbal gymnastics. With a career built on battle competitions, hosting nights at the Nuyorican Poets Café and some guerilla F train flyering, ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Daddy Gaga's Joanne and Caffe Bene Open
Here are the latest newcomers to New York City's cutthroat dining scene. If you hear of any new openings or closings, let us know.Lady Gaga's father and chef Art Smith's buzzy new restaurant, Joanne, is open on the Upper West Side. Though it's already been bashed by the Post's Steve Cuozzo, who repo ... More >>
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