Monthly Archives: October 2010

Buenos Aires Restaurant Delivers on Authenticity Claim

The proliferation of “Latin fusion” cuisine (a mish-mash of ingredients from Latin America thrown into nouveau dishes) makes it a breath of fresh air when you walk into a restaurant in which the owner has stayed true to his or … Continue reading

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Lady Rizo and the Assettes combine Burlesque & Halloween!

Scantily clad ladies! Trapeze artists! And bucket-loads of corn syrup! Lady Rizo and the Assettes delivered a stellar performance filled with fun and frivolity at the Hallowed Eve show at the Highline Ballroom on Saturday night. The caburlesque troupe (caberet … Continue reading

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The Best Rappers Alive: Highbrow? Lowbrow? You Decide

The highbrow, lowbrow debate strikes again! This time, in the form of an exhibit at the New Museum. More specifically, a piece entitled “Status Symbols #31” by artist Rashaad Newsome. “Free,” an exhibit at the New Museum, opened recently and … Continue reading

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Mayer Hawthorne & the County…& Mazda

The over-obvious pandering to the sponsor left some Mayer Hawthorne & the County concert goers with a dirty sell-out feeling last Monday night. The soul-rock group had two objectives at the Music Hall of Williamsburg: to rock the house and … Continue reading

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Queer Burlesque Party Evokes Fin de Siècle Mood

If New York City nightlife has been feeling a bit, well, stale lately, head over to the next Cabaret Cataplexy, a night of artistic performances hosted by Ashley Brockington and Monstah Black. Cabaret Cataplexy is an irreverent mish-mash of talent, … Continue reading

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Thousands “Meet the Breeds” at Javits

Don’t worry. Despite the look on his face, Maves (above) is used to getting handled like that. The eight-month-old English Toy Spaniel was among hundreds of dogs and cats being inspected by the 36,000 attendees of the American Kennel Club’s … Continue reading

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Japan Fashion Now (And Then)

Long before Gwen Stefani became entranced with Japanese fashion and wrote a love song called, “Harajuku Girls”, were Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto–Japanese fashion designers that came alive during the Japanese “fashion revolution” of the 1980s, and now The Museum … Continue reading

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On Broadway: Celebrities vs. Understudies

“I came for Douglas Hodge.” That was the first thought that popped in my head as I opened the playbill for the Broadway phenomenon La Cage Aux Folles. “I came for Douglas Hodge. And now I’m going to see his … Continue reading

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Leaf Peepers Love the Foliage

Long gone are the lazy days of summer, as well as the random spikes in temperature. With highs remaining steady in the 60-degree range, we can officially say that fall is here to stay. While some may pine for suntans … Continue reading

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