This week, we asked Mr. Throwback what his childhood snack of choice was. Gushers? Fruit Roll-Ups? Fun Dip? Bugles? Damn, the ’90s had good snacks. Yes,…
A Fact-Checking Note for This Bar-Hating Graffitist
One curmudgeonly graffiti artist is not on board with the watering hole set to open at 151 Avenue C. The artist should note that Nublu,…
Katz’s Sues Katz and Dogz, Car Plows Through Crowd at SXSW
Katz’s is suing a competing pastrami truck for naming its operation “Katz & Dogz.” We are currently fashioning our “Team Katz’s” -shirts in order to…
Brooklyn Buildings Marketed to Beijingers; BrisketTown Taps Free Kegs
What does that pesky groundhog know? The truest sign of spring arrived yesterday: Gemma at The Bowery Hotel put its tables outside. [Eater] It’s a…
Spiegel Opens Monday With Fish Tacos and Cali Coffee
Forget Arabian/French, Japanese/Ukrainian or Swedish/Mexican — new neighborhood joint Spiegel is ditching the East Village trend of unexpected cuisine marriages and going simply “International.” “I…
Jorge Arias of Bushwick’s The Sampler Has Opened an East Village Wine Shop
The opening of a new wine store is always cause for celebration, particularly if it boasts a healthy selection of bottles under $15, daily tastings…
Some Warholians Dined at Indochine to Celebrate Paul Kasmin’s Latest Shows
What happens when Andy Warhol’s cronies – superstar Jane Holzer, iconic writer Glenn O’Brien, former Interview editor Bob Colacello (who wrote Holy Terror: Andy Warhol Close Up)…
At Independent, There Are Newspapers in Jars and Pickled Veggies in Tables
The Independent art fair (the art fair that prefers not to be described as an art fair) opened its doors yesterday evening. To its credit,…
Trade Your Baubles For Fine Art at Cynthia Daignault’s Barter Shelf
Do you have any small and valuable objects? A beloved rubber ducky? The first love letter you ever received? A condom that’s been in your…
Like Billy Madison, Mr. Throwback Will Not Make Out With You in the Middle of Class
When Mr. Throwback suggested a Billy Madison quote as his throwback pick of the week, our first reaction was an apathetic eye roll, but we…