Reviews

17 Aug 2009

Melody Lanes – The Dude’s Wet Dream

Bowling has been experiencing a renaissance in New York for the past couple years. What used to be just a fun way to pass the time at the Port Authority if you missed your train has now turned into a full-fledged nightlife machine. Every other birthday invitation seems to involve

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
12 Aug 2009

The Lion Pub – Not Just for Bros Anymore

Imagine taking a vacation to an island that’s a dark and steamy jungle, filled with tropical foliage and tame animals. You’re cozying up next to the fire pit, sipping a freshly squeezed mojito surrounded by the attractive natives. Sound appealing? Well, you’re poor and that’s probably not going to happen

Ryan Miller- Depleted Resource Analyst 0
08 Aug 2009

Academy of Sciences: Studies Show Animals In Cages Are Not As Sexy

Do you love learning? I thought you did (by the way, you look amazing. Have you lost weight?). More importantly, how do you feel about alcohol? From your breath, I would say pretty good. Oh my god, I have an idea. What if the two were combined? Just when you

Ryan Miller- Depleted Resource Analyst 0
04 Aug 2009

Dosas and a Cup of Chai

If you are among the un-lucky millions without AC in your apartment or an office building to retreat to, if the haze is getting you down, here is my 4-step secret to surviving the occasional summer heat wave. Step 1: Download Passion Pit’s album ‘œManners’ Step 2: Get your ass

Danielle Levanas - Bargain Soul Huntress 0
03 Aug 2009

NYC Restaurant Review: Pequena Fort Greene

There are times when you feel like getting drinks, and then there are times when you feel like getting Margaritas. They are not the same thing.  Margaritas, specifically the frozen kind can be virulently disgusting, made with that gross “mix” and a bunch of crappy tequila and leave you with

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21 Jul 2009

NY Bar Review: Lucky Mojo in L.I.C

A couple of weekends ago some friends and I got on line for P.S.1’s very first”Warm Up” Party in Long Island City.  I was feeling optimistic about it, especially since I was able to convince my one modern-art-hatin’-mainstreamer friend to come and was hoping that we’d all get drunk, enjoy

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30 Jun 2009

Automatic Slims, Planning Ahead and Krazy Komedy!

The big summer holiday weekend approaches, folks and in the interest of planning ahead and maximizing fundage before Friday I am taking a three-pronged approach to this post.  First things first…

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25 Jun 2009

Pull Out a Chair for Her, Turn on the Air for Her

Last week on a drizzly Wednesday afternoon Anna G. and I dropped by the vegetarian cafe down the street from our office.  As we were entering somebody brushed passed us on our way out. “Wasn’t that the girl from The Wackness? Anna asked, watching as the figure retreated down Horatio

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