Tag: New York

What James Kent Meant to New York’s Restaurants

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Photo: CAITLIN OCHS/CAITLIN OCHS/The New York Times/Redux

The restaurant world was shocked to learn on Saturday that James Kent had died. The news was first shared by his restaurant group, which ended its announcement with a message to “Celebrate Father’s Day with your loved ones.” The official cause of death was a heart attack, according to a representative.

Inside a Hidden Basement Bookstore in Brooklyn

admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 13:46:54 +0000

Check out photos from our visit to High Valley Books, a not-so-secret hidden bookstore in the basement of a Greenpoint home!

Turn Yourself Into a Hologram at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:42:50 +0000

Visit New York City's emerging media playground and learn all about the latest technologies!

Josh Johnson Prefers to Eat Dinner in Bed

admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:00:03 +0000

Illustration: Maanvi Kapur

Growing up, Josh Johnson knew he had to eat the home-cooked jambalaya, gumbo, and blackened fish that his grandmother would prepare. “It wasn’t just about me,” he says.

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NYC Makers: Q&A with Artist Valerie Hallier, Gallery Director at Westbeth Artists Housing

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:56:45 +0000

We talk about movie musicals, the NYC art scene, and the legacy of Westbeth with Gallery Director and artist Valerie Hallier!
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Everything We Know About Richard Linklater’s Adaptation of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:39:22 +0000
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Sammy’s Roumanian Is New, But Not Really

admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 11:00:51 +0000

There’s a Yiddish expression, Az me ken nit vi me vil, muz men vellen vi me ken: “If you can’t do as you wish, do what you can.” With a small edit, it works well as a tagline for Sammy’s Roumanian Steakhouse, now enjoying read more

View Rarely Seen Photos by Peter Hujar at the Ukrainian Museum in NYC

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:40:56 +0000

View rarely seen photos by Peter Hujar, a leading figure of Manhattan’s counter-culture scene of the 70’s and 80’s, at the Ukrainian Museum!
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How Do You Follow a Hit Like Rezdôra?

admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:25:30 +0000
Photo: Alex Staniloff
If you’ve ever tried and failed to get a reservation at Rezdôra, the 60-seat Flatiron room that specializes in intricate, prosciutto-filled pastas from Modena, help is on the way.
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Museums shouldn’t feel like artifacts, KC firm says; Here’s how Multistudio uses analog experiences to build buzz

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 22:13:08 +0000

Multistudio doesn’t exclusively design museums, but the Westport-based architecture firm — along with Kansas City itself — certainly is having a museum moment, shared Robert Riccardi.
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A New Thai Restaurant Inspired by Old Italian Bakeries

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000
Photo: Nashish Scott
Khao pad poo, or crab fried rice, is one of those dishes that seems to be on almost every Thai menu. Too often, it’s an afterthought and even if the word “crab” does a lot to sell the dish, the result — poorly cooked rice, very little actual seafood — doesn’t live up to its promise.
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Party with an Elephant, Hippo, and More on the World’s Largest Bronze Couch in NYC

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:15:18 +0000

Artists Gillie and Marc invite New Yorkers to a Wild Couch Party with 12 of the world's endangered animals. There is cake!
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Last-Minute NYC Father’s Day Gift Guide

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:34:45 +0000

Don't forget about Dad! Discover our picks for the best NYC Father's Day gifts of 2024, from books and booze to unforgettable experiences!
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Chef Charlie Mitchell Is New York’s James Beard Winner

admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:20:00 +0000
Huge Galdones/© 2024 Galdones Photography/JBF
At last night’s James Beard Foundation Chef and Restaurant Awards, Charlie Mitchell was named the Best Chef in New York, beating out fellow nominees such as Jeremy Salamon from Agi’s Counter and Nasim Alikhani of read more

Wine Grifter Gets Two Years

admin — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:15:04 +0000
Photo: David Neff/B) 2014 David Neff
A judge in lower Manhattan this morning sentenced Omar Khan to two years in a federal prison for his role in a long-running scheme that defrauded many of the city’s fine-wine enthusiasts.
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