Monthly Archives: October 2010

Hot Tamale! Brooklyn Botanic Garden Spices Up with Chile Pepper Fiesta

Forget Oktoberfest. What better way to celebrate the refreshing fall weather than the Chile Pepper Fiesta at Brooklyn Botanic Garden? The cooler (and dryer) weather was perfect for sampling spicy treats and dancing to the beat — and keeping your mouth from overheating. Continue reading

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Museum of Sex Keeps Up The Action

There are many things the Museum of Sex can be called. But tame, low-key, or underrated isn’t one of them. On my first visit to the museum, I was shocked that as a New Yorker I felt I could confidently … Continue reading

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“Next Great Artist” at the Brooklyn Museum

From “Project Runway” to “Top Chef” to “Shear Genius”, Bravo TV is no stranger when it comes to reality show competitions. Unfortunately, between flashy editing and interpersonal drama of cast members, the actual talent of these individuals takes a backseat … Continue reading

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Hands-On Exhibits Bring Art and Food to the Green Fair

Local food. Eco-chic. Recycled art. Sustainable living. If you walked through Union Square yesterday, you probably heard those phrases again and again. GrowNYC, the group that behind the city’s Greenmarkets, presented New Green City, an annual fair that showcases “government … Continue reading

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