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11 Aug 2010

Happy Hours Until 10PM Are the Happiest of All

Like most people working in NYC, happy hour remains a mythical wonder mostly enjoyed by summer interns and college students. The rest of us *might* slide into the last 5 minutes of a special, panting with drops of sweat blurring our vision or what the discounted beers are, but will

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10 Aug 2010

Bela Lugosi’s Dead, Vampires Live Forever Series @ BAM

I’m sure everyone is aware that this country is experiencing a vampire moment. Vampires are used to sell everything these days from lunchboxes to chaste values. But before the Twihards ruined this cult genre, there were plenty of great vampire flicks that had nothing to do with sparkles or thinly

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10 Aug 2010

“All My Friends Are Dead” Party & Interview

Here’s the deal. My friends Avery Monsen and Jory John wrote a genius little book called “All My Friends Are Dead.” I bought it years ago, back when it was a zine and these dudes were the funniest guys I knew. Now it’s a book (their second  published by Chronicle

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09 Aug 2010

A Runner’s Guide to NYC Bridges

I’ve already written about the benefits (most of which include getting laid, but also that it’s FREE) of running outside instead of in a gym – so obviously we’ve come to a juncture where you are quite convinced about that necessity but unsure of where to start. Right? Good. I

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09 Aug 2010

Word Vomit About Your Records at Monday Night Vinyl Club

If you can’t figure out how to start organizing your records in autobiographical order like Rob did in High Fidelity, you should go to the Bell House tonight for Monday Night Vinyl Club #22. At the Vinyl Club, everyone gets to play three of their favorite songs off vinyl and

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08 Aug 2010

Cheap, Delicious Wontons and Sake at Snacky

Sometimes when I go to a new restaurant and try a type of food I know little about, like, say, Ethiopian, I get scared by all the weird-sounding dishes and just order THE most boring thing I can find. This is usually because I’m starving, and unwilling to risk further

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07 Aug 2010

Go to Essex Market! Impress your Foodie Friends!

Ever since our office moved from the East Village to Midtown, I find myself forced to defend my decision NOT to try the latest oooh-we-chop-up-salads-therefore-we-feel-justified-charging-almost-$10-for-it spot for lunch. “You cannot buy this yourself cheaper at a store- crispy chicken, cheddar and blue cheese, spinach, avocado, bacon and anything else you

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07 Aug 2010

Dirty Harry Outdoor Movie Screening

One thing that I often miss from my childhood growing up in the ‘˜burbs is drive-in movies.  They were always so much fun, even though I usually ended up falling asleep half way through and would, without fail, sit on whatever chocolaty movie treat I had brought along. Lucky for

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