Omurice (a Japanese mix of the words “omelette” and “rice”) has been around for years, but viral videos have made it increasingly popular among New…
‘Drag Race’ Alum BenDeLaCreme Wraps a Complex Show in Glitz and Goofiness
“I have a passion for accessibility,” BenDeLaCreme begins, between bites of chips in a NoHo green room. “And I am simultaneously driven crazy by our…
11 Witchy, Queer, and Unique Holiday Markets to Spice Up Your Shopping
Like it or not, holiday shopping season is upon us. Sure, you can go to big-name stores or fight your way through the Union Square…
Murakami, Couture’s Craft, and More Art This Week
Behind the ScenesOpening Thursday, December 12 at Staley-Wise Gallery. On view through January 25. The world of fashion, be it editorial or runway, is very…
Brooklyn Bazaar Did Not Go Quietly Into That Good Night
In the almost two months since Brooklyn Bazaar announced that it would close, the venue’s fans had one wild opportunity after another for a blowout farewell. After…
Asian Drag Queens Sashay Out of the Shadows
Chinese drag queen BaeJing is at home in front of a camera. When she heard we’d be taking photos, she strutted to the front of…
A Film Series Offers Free ‘Midnight’ Movies and Free Reasonable-Hour Popcorn and Beer
New York’s still ripe for catching movies, be it the common blockbuster or obscure fare, but it’s tough getting people in the door. Yet over…
Netflix Wins Big, and More Takeaways From the Gotham Awards
The 2019 Gotham Independent Film Awards arrive at a critical moment in awards season. Predating most of the major awards, they provide a clue into…
Art This Week: Uncanny Glitches and Duchamp’s Commodification
Present Bodies: Papermaking at Dieu DonnéOpening Wednesday, December 4 at BRIC, 7 pm. On view through February 2. Though it’s not quite as big a…
New Book Reveals Downtown Ghost Signs Hiding in Plain Sight
Over the years, B+B contributor Frank Mastropolo has brought us a series on Lower Manhattan’s ghost signs; painted on walls or erected in metal or…