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March 17, 2011
Q&A: Neko Case On The Charity Drawing For Her 1967 Mercury Cougar, Her Poor Twitter Etiquette, And The Beastmaster
"My hugest goal was to get a Retweet from Questlove, because he has all these followers and he's so great. And he totally gave me one! I was like, 'This is a Twitter victory!'" Act now and all this (well, the car at least) could be yoursThe cover of Neko Case's 2009 album, Middle Cyclone, fe ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
Enough With the Kiddie Chefs, Already
Having already chewed up and spit out Greg Grossman, the media has started in on a second course of the little Andrews sisters.
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March 21, 2011
Souvlaki GR Is Opening Today, Schnitzel & Things Is Not
Rebecca MarxA few days after we remarked upon the flowers bedecking its facade, Souvlaki GR has opened to the public.
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March 21, 2011
Happy 5th Birthday, Twitter!
Twitter, what would we do without you? Thank goodness we don't have to consider that a possible reality. The very first tweet in the history of tweets was sent five years ago today, on March 21, 2006. It has since been improved upon, mightily. Via CBS: McGinnis reports that Twitter launched ... More >>
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April 3, 2011
Bronx Zoo Cobra Name Contest Disappointing So Far
It's time for us to get serious about naming the Bronx Zoo cobra. The submissions are rolling in and they're terrible. The Houdini theme is popular (get it -- because she escaped out of her cage): "Bronxdini," "Zoodini," etc. Jesus -- Bronxdini? "Twitter" is also an early front-runner.
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April 11, 2011
Top Chef Shilling Doesn't End! Angelo Sosa to Rep Porsche
Twitter/AngeloASosaAngelo Sosa, Chef of Social Eatz. Lover of Carz.Richard Blais isn't the only Top Chef contestant lending his good looks and culinary cred (or, now, lack thereof) to major companies. Now word comes that Angelo Sosa has teamed up with Porsche to cook a "series of performanc ... More >>
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April 11, 2011
Food Trucks Mark Onset of Spring With Turf Wars
Ben Heine/FlickrSeasonal rebirth. Handcuffs not pictured.It's not even really warm yet, and already, we're getting flashbacks to last summer's food truck turf wars.
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April 13, 2011
The Next Food Network Stars? Not Quite.
WikipediaThe one "real" starBeing the Next Food Network Star is kind of like being Top Chef, Minus the chef aspect. But ultimately it can be much more lucrative than winning the $100,000 on the Bravo show, since it's an opportunity to build a brand...or is it?
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April 13, 2011
The Chelsea Market Gets Pop-Ups, Pops
There's much ado at the Chelsea Market this week, thanks in large part to the James Beard Foundation. The Beardies yesterday launched JBF LTD, a 27-day pop-up restaurant and food pavilion that will, its website brags, take "the idea of the pop-up restaurant further than it's ever been taken b ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
Announcing The 4Knots Music Festival, Taking Place This July 16
Barry Yanowitz/FlickrWith the beginning of spring comes the announcement of summertime music festivals, and we have one of our very own: This July 16, the Village Voice will throw the inaugural 4Knots Music Festival on the South Street Seaport. Named after the speed at which the East River, w ... More >>
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April 19, 2011
Twitter Users More Likely to Masturbate, Break Up Sooner
OkTrends, OkCupid's dating research site, is a font of information about dating habits. Based on data gleaned from the profile information of its 7 million users, the site has told us what white people like, what Julian Assange likes, and given us insight into the mathematics of beauty. Now t ... More >>
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April 26, 2011
The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck Returns Next Tuesday
Rebecca MarxBehold, the Bea Arthur.In case today's weather and the plans of various restaurants to spawn outdoor seating didn't convince you, here's yet more evidence that spring finally seems to be upon us: according to its Twitter feed, the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck is returning to the street ... More >>
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May 16, 2011
Sixpoint Flashes Its Cans for Memorial Day Weekend
Sixpoint BreweryMemorial Day weekend is 11 long days away, and courtesy of Sixpoint Brewery, there is now another reason to mourn its relative distance.
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June 13, 2011
Meat Prices Could Shoot Up 7 Percent This Year; Upscale Supermarkets Hit China
The floods, droughts, storms and tornadoes that hit the United States in April and May could mean a severe spike in food prices, including a 7 percent increase in the price of meat over the next year. [NPR] Deliverymen for Chinese restaurants are increasingly using electric bicycles--much to the ch ... More >>
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June 15, 2011
Middle Eastern Vendor Works Falafel Magic
This video from acidcow.com shows how you could easily order a whole bag of falafels -- and end up getting none. Have a tip or restaurant-related news? Send it to fork@villagevoice.com. Twitter: @ForkintheRoadVV
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June 17, 2011
The Boob Luge: Because Why Not Drink Booze Out of Frozen Breasts
DrinkingStuffJust like mother's milkFile under totally-unnecessary-but-still-kind-of-awesome inventions: the boob luge. Yes, when those evenings at the local watering hole are getting boring, why not down some tasty cocktails right from a frozen nipple? And you're in luck because if you hav ... More >>
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June 20, 2011
Greg Ball's All Atwitter at Gay-Marriage Bill: Upstate Senator Takes His Own Online Poll.
Here's what happened over the weekend with the gay-marriage bill, which the Assembly has already approved: Publicly, the bill has the support of 31 of the 32 senators it needs for passage. Though he was considered "leaning no," GOP senator Greg Ball (who represents all of Putnam County, northern ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
Pepsi Peddles Nutrition in India; ConAgra Sued Over 'Natural' Oils Labels
PepsiCo may be turning its focus back to cola in some markets, but is looking to boost its health snacks business in India via its global nutrition unit. [Wall Street Journal] The owner of Fu Sushi in the East Village denies that his restaurant was open for business despite being ordered to ... More >>
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July 8, 2011
Greenmarket Vendors Can Once Again Cut the Cheese
Refracted Moments/FlickrFans of both cheese and reason can breathe a sigh of relief: The state Department of Agriculture and Market is once again letting Greenmarket vendors cut their cheese.
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July 14, 2011
Danny Meyer's in the House at the Union Square Café
Danny Meyer has taken to Twitter to inform New York that he'll be indulging in nostalgia at the Union Square Café today: He's taking the maitre d' shift for lunch. "Will feel like old times especially with PBB behind the bar!" Impressive, but we'd still like to see him slinging burgers ... More >>
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July 17, 2011
The Best (And The Absolute Worst) Tweets From The 4Knots Music Festival
Willie DavisTitus Andronicus' Patrick Stickles (left) and Amy Klein.You came. You danced. You sweated. And based on the tweets we saw coming out of our very first 4Knots Music Festival yesterday at the South Street Seaport, everyone had as much fun as we expected! Our favorite 140-character-o ... More >>
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July 20, 2011
Little Italy Replaces Greeters with Suave 'Maitre Ds'; Menu Calorie Counts Can't Be Trusted
It appears that Little Italy is trading in its pushy greeters in favor of "outside maitre d's": suave young gentlemen who attract lady tourists with their eyes. [NY Post] The Hurt Locker star Anthony Mackie's new Bed-Stuy bar NoBar welcomed stars like Samuel L. Jackson and Sam Rockwell at it ... More >>
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July 29, 2011
America's Obesity Crisis Finds Its Nutshell
Office of the Governor"I weigh too much because I eat too much...And I eat some bad things too." -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie talks about his health during a press conference Have a tip or restaurant-related news? Send it to fork@villagevoice.com. Twitter: @ForkintheRoadVV
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August 5, 2011
The Best Dishes From The #HipHopBBQActs Menu
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August 9, 2011
London Looters Brag About It on Twitter; the Twitterverse Fights Back
Via Reddit, here's an example of What Not to Do times two: Don't loot. And don't take to social media afterward to brag or make jokes about it. The woman (or person pretending to be this woman, because it's so grotesque it may well be a hoax or troll account) who tweeted the following has since canc ... More >>
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August 10, 2011
Man Attempting to Jump Off Roof of 30 Rock Has Been Rescued (Updated)
via @DurrellojelloA man is attempting to jump off the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the FDNY confirmed. There is currently a fire engine and EMS on the scene. People at NBC have been discussing the situation on Twitter -- including @Durrellojello and Luke Russert. @Durrellojello explain ... More >>
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September 19, 2011
Your Awkward Blind Date Will Be Livestreamed
How about we...arrange a blind date in which we will be watched by an array of other people, media professionals and whatnot, but really, whoever happens to be curious about what other people do on their blind dates (because we're all afraid of failing in this regard, right?). How about we go ... More >>
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September 23, 2011
Why You Should Maintain at Least One Human Friend
In this day and age, technology has learned to fuck with us. Facebook will change, without seeming to give us any notice whatsoever! The unfailing Gmail may fail, and none of us will be able to communicate! Those of us who are busy "doing things" on the Internet (where else would we do things ... More >>
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October 4, 2011
Frank Ocean Will Be At The Bowery Ballroom Next Month
The Odd Future associate/Jay and Kanye co-signed R&B singer is bringing his emo and blues to the Bowery Ballroom on November 6. Tickets are on sale now although they might not be for much longer now that word's out, so, if this is your thing, get clicking. UPDATE (5:42 p.m.): All gone! But do ... More >>
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October 19, 2011
Congratulations To All The Music-Related Winners In The Voice's Best Of New York Awards
Das Racist, New York's Best Rap Moguls With A Business Plan. It's Best Of New York day! We've honored about 40 different music-related entities in our annual roundup of the best this city has to offer, from the Best Twitterer to the Best Fiddler to the Best Radio Show. Congratulations to all ... More >>
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October 25, 2011
New Tumblr 'Halloween or Williamsburg' Invites You To See If You Can Tell the Difference
Dressed for the holiday, or wearing their normal attire? A new Tumblr called "Halloween or Williamsburg" chronicles the street dress of Billyburg, perhaps channeling the early website -- now extinct -- called "Gay or European," which invited the viewer to examine pictures of guys with funny ... More >>
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October 27, 2011
Beers in the Pants, the Tumblr: An Interview With the Creator
This guy gets itIt seems like just yesterday we were following the saga of the "Bros Icing Bros" meme, an Internet fad that resulted in a lot of forced-malt-liquor consumption and sugar-induced headaches. In retrospect, that seems tame compared to the new single-serving Tumblr "Beers in the P ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
Q&A: Tanlines' Jesse Cohen On Winning The Best Band Twitter In NYC Award, Zucchini-Borne Controversies, And Comedy As Soccer
Jesse Cohen and Eric Emm of Tanlines. Giving the Best Local Music Twitter award in our Best of NYC issue to @tanlines was pretty much a no-brainer. The account, which is run by the duo's Jesse Cohen, is heavy on the wry observational humor and light on the "come see our band" or "here's someb ... More >>
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November 8, 2011
Complaining About Your Landlord, the Social Media Way
Earlier today EV Grieve posted about a Twitter campaign against Jakobson Properties, which owns numerous buildings in the East Village (you've probably seen their no-fee ads around town and on Craigslist). This isn't a campaign to take down Jakobson, exactly, though "slum lord" is flying arou ... More >>
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November 10, 2011
R. Kelly's Book Might Be In Limbo, But He Has A New Song
R. Kelly took the publicity storm engendered by the news of his possibly upcoming memoir Soulacoaster to release a song via his Twitter account. The track's titled "Shut Up," and it's dedicated to those people who doubted that he'd be able to come back... from the emergency throat surgery he ... More >>
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November 29, 2011
Instead Of Listening To The Michael Jackson Sentencing, Why Not Watch Das Racist Perform "Michael Jackson" On Conan?
Bless Das Racist for always coming along at the right time, right? The group performed on Conan last night, and while the reactions the group was retweeting in the broadcast's wake seemed a little bit confused/outraged/weary, their take on the completely goofy "Michael Jackson" was, I thought ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
Occupy L.A., Occupy Philadelphia Both Cleared; LAPD Handpicked Media Present For the Raid
Los Angeles moved to evict Occupy protesters from the park outside its City Hall last night, which the occupiers had been calling "Solidarity Park." More than a thousand cops in riot gear arrested 200 people and dismantled tents. According to reports, the eviction was mostly peaceful. The last hold ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
Protester Would Like You to Pay His Bills For Duration of Occupy Wall Street
An Occupy Wall Street organizer has found a creative solution that many hard-core protesters face: How do you Occupy full-time and pay the bills? In Dicey Troop's case, the answer is: Ask the Internet to send you money. Troop is one of the people who manages the @LibertySqGA account, which ... More >>
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December 5, 2011
Escaped Inwood Hill Nature Center Turtle Wants His 15 Minutes
Ah, how jaded we have become in this last month of 2011. As we speed into January and the year 2012 we can reflect back on how young and innocent we once were -- how excitable and naive, how easy to enthrall -- as evidenced primarily by the public's reaction to escaped zoo animals and their T ... More >>
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December 8, 2011
Mayor Bloomberg Congratulates @ElBloombito For Winning a Village Voice Web Award
The Village Voice Web Awards were last night, have you heard? People won stuff. People drank and it led to hangovers. And it looks as though Mayor Bloomberg/whoever runs his Twitter was in the loop, because his account tweeted a message of congratulations last night to @ElBloombito, winner of Best P ... More >>
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December 19, 2011
Junk Food Might Kill Kids with Video Games: Report
New British research suggests that junk food companies really don't have kids' best interests in mind, as they knowingly shill unhealthy eats to unsuspecting minors, according to the Daily Telegraph.
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December 19, 2011
Happiness Is on the Decline, at Least According to What We Tweet
Scientists from the University of Vermont have undertaken an in-depth, extremely thorough examination of the emotions of the Twitterverse, and they've found that happiness is...decreasing. In the journal PLoS ONE, they write that "a gradual downward trend" is evident over the first half of 20 ... More >>
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December 30, 2011
Live: Chris Webby Packs Irving Plaza, Scowls While Doing So
Chris Webby Irving Plaza Thursday, December 29 Better than: A Republican debate. Chris Webby has "203" inked across his right side, a gothic "Connecticut" burned into the skin beneath his neck. There are the scattered images of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mario Brothers and Transformers a ... More >>
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January 3, 2012
Q&A: Rock And Roll Tedium's Craig Hamilton On Mick Jagger Browsing The Frozen-Food Aisle And Other Ways Stars Are Just Like Us
Not a picture of Mick Jagger at the grocery store. Most people have a story about meeting someone famous—and most of those stories are dull. So why is an entire Tumblr site devoted to the most banal ones—"Did I ever tell you about the time... ?" is the header, but it's better know ... More >>
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January 5, 2012
Kanye West's New Workout Plan For The Creative Class: DONDA
Last night Kanye West thrillingly returned to Twitter in a blaze of glory, sending out a series of 140-character missives over the course of a few hours that outlined recent happenings in his life (firing his agent; getting in a snit over creative differences while in negotiations to work on ... More >>
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January 17, 2012
What We Talk About When We Talk About SOPA
SOPA, the Stop Internet Piracy Act, is the latest congressional move to put an end to the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted material. The basic idea of SOPA -- now considered in the House of Representatives -- and its Senate analog, the Protect Intellectual Property Act, purportedly ... More >>
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January 29, 2012
Rupert Murdoch Answers Twitter Question About Getting A 'Younger Woman'
viaMore on the bizarre saga of Rupert Murdoch on Twitter. He has gone on the offensive for SOPA, he has, for a period of time, followed this blogger for some still unknown reason, and now he's answering questions about snagging younger women. Screenshot after the jump.
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January 31, 2012
Twitter Censors Tweets but Pretends Not To
Twitter says that it's not censoring content even though it's clearly censoring content. But let's back up a bit. Twitter CEO Dick Costolo said Monday night that the microblogging site -- which has a rep for spreading revolution, disobedience, and Brits' bad jokes -- can "filter" tweets in ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
M.I.A. Drives The Action In The "Bad Girls" Video
In other "M.I.A. in a video" news, this morning also marked the premiere of the clip for "Bad Girls," a fleshed-out-by-Danja version of a track from her ViCKi LEEKZ mixtape. In the clip, Maya struts her stuff through a post-apocalyptic tableau where the highways are so empty, drivers can (and ... More >>
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February 11, 2012
Who Does Michael Bloomberg Love On Twitter? We Find Out With Twit Amore
Because love is at least nominally in the air (Valentine's Day is Tuesday), the Internet has brought you a new tool to discover your digital crushes. Twit Amore is an app that allows you find out who you or someone you like to stalk loves on Twitter by simply entering a user's handle. Accordi ... More >>
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