When Paolo Tagatac-Chan and Rose Chan took over a former hair salon space in the Two Bridges neighborhood six years ago, they knew of only…
‘Group Sex’ at Ed. Varie’s New Gallery and 4 More LES Art Shows to See
The COVID era has familiarized us with two unwelcome feelings: anxiety and monotony. A good art show, like dinner with friends, has the power to…
The Matchmaking Service That Pairs Visionary Designers With Covid Conundrums
Growing up, Fernando Ortiz used to travel from his home in the South Bronx to his parents’ bodega in Harlem. His native borough is bordered…
‘I Can’t Wait to Open Our Doors to Real People’: Crystal Field On the Past and Future of Theater for the New City
“Now, this is gonna be a very long interview,” Crystal Field informs me. She’s spent the past five minutes answering one question. Her black and…
Comedy Clubs Are Ready For Their Next Act
“Do you like live comedy?” You’ll soon be hearing those words on MacDougal Street again. After a year in the dark, comedy clubs are reopening…
After an Odd Year, Oddfellows Opens a New Shop
Here’s a scoop: Oddfellows is open again in Williamsburg. “We’re right on Domino Park this time,” said Andy Mullins. “I’m staring at the Empire State…
Crashing the Sausage Party: A Pizzaiola Rises Among the Pie Guys
New York City’s local pizzaiolos (Italian for “dude who slings pizzas”) have a lot in common. Although they each have their own recipes and twists,…
Could COVID Derail Tani the Refugee Chess Prodigy?
“I need 400 points more,” says the small boy on the couch. “And I need to go to more tournaments.” The strange thing is, everyone…
Rockaway Boardwalk Vendors Vie to Stay Put as Comptroller Holds Off New Operator
Caracas Arepa Bar and Rippers are aiming to return to the Rockaway Beach boardwalk for an 11th summer, even as controversy lingers over the New…
Making the Vest of a Bad Situation: Knitting and Tufting Booms During Covid
There have been a few trends on social media since quarantine began: banana bread. Whipped coffee. Tie-dye sweatsuits. One that you can’t escape on any…