July 3, 2008

“Brother Jimmy's Expands to Murray Hill”
On July 31st, Brother Jimmy’s will spring open the doors to its newest and largest location (181 Lexington Avenue, corner of 31st street, 212-779-4727), coming in at 7,500 square feet, with 40 HD LCD TVs, 250 seats, and the traditional d&eac ...
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Posted: July 3, 2008 - 2:07 pm

July 2, 2008

“Lebowski Fest draws Ace of Cakes”
I got an urgent email from Craig earlier today. Its subject matter was something called Lebowski Fest. If you know what that is, I need not go any further. If you don't, I have this advice for you: buy the Big Lebowski, watch it at least 87 ti ...
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Posted: July 2, 2008 - 7:24 pm

“Biggest Glass of Beer Ever”
The Beer Goddess has arrived. No she’s not some mythical variation on the Saint Pauli Girl. The Beer Goddess is actually a glass, but she ain’t no ordinary pint. Handmade by Rastal of Germany for Heartland Brewery, she’s a curvy ...
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Posted: July 2, 2008 - 3:55 pm

July 1, 2008

“The Wedding of the Summer (it's not mine)”
Last night’s party to celebrate the merger between PR gurus KB Network News (Karine Bakhoum) and The Hall Company (Steven Hall/Sam Firer) will live on in memory as one of the most memorable events of my summer. As I said to Steven Hall (who ...
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Posted: July 1, 2008 - 4:32 pm

“The General Greene”
Fort Greene is gaining another neighborhood restaurant, this one a whitewashed spot with a farmhouse-meets-diner vibe dedicated to seasonal American comfort food, high-minded cocktails and local brews. The General Greene is owned by p ...
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Posted: July 1, 2008 - 11:26 am

June 30, 2008

“Country Steak to open this September”
Geoffrey Zakarian will open Country Steak this September. The restaurant will replace the upstairs dining room at Country and its current multi-course tasting menu. According to the PR, the steakhouse menu will complement the European-Mediterranea ...
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Posted: June 30, 2008 - 1:38 pm

June 29, 2008

“Rain to close on July 3rd”
The Main Street Restaurant Group will close Rain restaurant on Thursday July 3rd. The partners are working with chef Michael Huynh (Bao 111, Mai House) to create a new Asian restaurant that will open in September. ...
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Posted: June 29, 2008 - 7:56 pm

June 28, 2008

“Pamplona's Running of the Bulls ”
I’ve never run with the bulls in Pamplona. To be honest, I have no desire. I’ve been to the town and it’s charming, but I think trying to hail a taxi during rush hour is about as close as I’ll come to bull running. Fo ...
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Posted: June 28, 2008 - 12:52 pm

June 26, 2008

“The Old Neighborhood (a short film worth watching)”
I read about this film on Eater and I loved it, and wanted to make sure you all saw it too. It is a beautiful little fi ...
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Posted: June 26, 2008 - 11:39 pm

June 24, 2008

“Chocolate Bar Relocates to the East Village”
After six years in the West Village, Alison Nelson was forced to close her beloved Chocolate Bar due to rising rents. This Monday June 30th she will reopen her popular chocoholic’s candy store in a bright new location in the East Village at ...
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Posted: June 24, 2008 - 4:03 pm