The MTA’s haunted house at Union Square prompted countless jokes about how the subway system already is a horror show. But anyone who’s been dreading the impending L-pocalypse knows…
Trader Joe’s Opens On LES and Locals Say It’s a Mixed Bag
There’s now a Trader Joe’s in Manhattan with enough room in its aisles to stretch both of your arms. Seriously — it’s big. Like, it’s…
Your Fave Bands Come Back From the Dead at These Halloween Cover Shows
Maybe you think you can be Joey Ramone for Halloween just by slapping on some sunglasses, jeans and a leather jacket, but a) you’re going…
Doggone: Greenpoint Is Down to Just One Slush Puppie Machine
Exactly nine years ago to this day, I set off the alarm bells on Grub Street: “Greenpoint Braces for Slurpee Versus Slush Puppie Showdown.” At the time, a…
This Smoked Watermelon Katsu Sandwich Costs a Fraction of the $180 Steak Version
Can’t get your hands on– or don’t have the money for– New York City’s latest viral food sensation, the $75 smoked watermelon “hams” that Ducks Eatery…
Performance Picks: Spooky Shows (And More) Galore
THURSDAY The Sinner’s Kit Kat Cabaret Thursday, October 18 at Bizarre Bushwick, 10 pm: $10 suggested donation If you think that most drag, burlesque, and…
After a Ruff Go Of It, the Tompkins Square Park Dog Parade Is Back On
Things looked very hairy for the Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade back in August, when the event’s founder, Garrett Rosso, announced that permitting and…
Planet Earth Spoof Shows Invasive Hipsters Threatening NYC’s Biodiversity
New York City has an ecosystem all its own: The sub-species in North Brooklyn survive with vintage clothing that costs more than current clothing; people…
An Art Space and Century-Old Haven For Photographers Focuses in On Coffee
Instagrammers and arthounds rejoice! A Brooklyn coffee shop that focuses on single origin espresso and a nonprofit organization devoted to popularizing local photographers are teaming…
Protesters Blew Up Henry Kissinger’s Appearance at NYU
A protester disrupted Henry Kissinger’s appearance at an NYU business school event yesterday. Ethan Frankel, an NYU student, took the megaphone and announced he had interrupted…