If i had a food mantra for my attitude towards food in the city, it would be “will travel for good food.” I’d read about Peaches Market long before its arrival in Bedford-Stuyvesant. I’m not sure how it took me this long to make it out there. Catch the A to Brooklyn and then get off at Utica Avenue. Great food is just a short walk away from there. Read the rest of this entry »

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Q: My parents recently hosted some Israeli relatives in the city. Whenever I saw them (dinner, bar, park) one of my cousins, this girl I had never met, laid it on pretty thick. She was unbelievably cute, but there was no way I was going to hook up with a family member. I told my buddy she was my third cousin once removed and he said I was an idiot for not sleeping with her. Genealogically speaking, is it dangerous to hook up with a third cousin?

A: Truly, what’s the fuss in hooking up with a cousin? Let’s ask the New York Times from April 4, 2002:
Contrary to widely held beliefs and longstanding taboos in America, first cousins can have children together without a great risk of birth defects or genetic disease, scientists are reporting today. They say there is no biological reason to discourage cousins from marrying….”In some parts of the world,” the report says, ”20 to 60 percent of all marriages are between close biological relatives.”

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Leonora Epstein of Cosmo’s Birthday Party at Lolita Bar

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UPCOMING NIGHTLIFE ON NEIGHBORBEE:

Fireworks at Coney Island
Friday, September 5th 2008
9:30pm

The 11th Anniversary New York City RED DRESS RUN
Saturday, September 6th 2008
Rehab - 25 Avenue B
3:00pm - 7:00pm

Naked Comedy Showcase
Saturday, September 6th 2008
The People’s Improv Theatre
154 W. 29th Street
8:00pm - cover is $10

Glamdammit : Four-Year Anniversary Party
Saturday, September 6th 2008
Don Hill’s - 10:00pm
511 Greenwich and spring St.

My Birthday Drinks
Tuesday, September 9th 2008
Trailer Park Lounge
271 W. 23rd St. (Btwn. 7th & 8th Ave.)
6:00pm - 11:00pm

Free Movie: “The Toy”
Tompkins Square Park
7th Street and Ave A
7:30pm - 11:30pm

Media Meshing
Thursday, September 11th 2008
Tom & Jerry’s
288 Elizabeth Street
6:00pm - 11:00pm

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View from AeroBalloon Ride over Central Park for 150th Anniversary

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UPCOMING NIGHTLIFE ON NEIGHBORBEE:

Movies With A View 2008
Thursday August 28th, 2008
“The Shining”
Brooklyn Bridge Park

NC-17
Thursday August 28th, 2008
Lit - 93 2nd Ave (Btwn. 5th & 6th St.)
Open Bar from 12:00am-12:30am

Fireworks at Coney Island
Friday August 29th 2008
9:30pm

TRASH
Friday August 29th 2008
40 Avenue C @ 3rd Street
10:00pm
Free before 11:00pm

TisWas
Saturday August 30th 2008
The Annex - 152 Orchard St.
(btwn Stanton & Rivinton St)
11:00pm

Rated X: The Panty Party
Saturday August 30th 2008
Don Hills
511 Greenwich (corner of Spring)
10:00pm

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I can’t help but notice any time reference is made to Southern cuisine in the city. It is often heavy, greasy food which is stamped “Southern” and allowed to slide by as acceptable. Eh. Pass. But when I read about The Redhead, I knew I had to go. It sounded promising. I had read they have some amazing biscuits, apparently the likes of which are not being rolled out until cold weather. Note to restaurant: there is nothing about biscuits that is required to go with cold weather. Read the rest of this entry »

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Q:  I’m a pretty hairy dude.  I have extensive chest and back hair.  My girlfriend hates it and wishes I would at least do something about my back hair.  But she even wants me to maintain my pubic hair as well.  I want her to enjoy my body, but I don’t really have a problem with me as I am.  What do I do?

A:  Ah, compromise, the lynch-pin of any worthwhile relationship and long-time bread and butter of Henry Clay.  You don’t mind allowing the shrubbery to over-run the façade of the house and your girlfriend would much rather you consult with an immigrant skilled in the ways of front-porch manscaping.  Wherever shall the twain meet? Read the rest of this entry »

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Boinkology One Year Anniversary Party at The Slipper Room - 167 Orchard Street

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UPCOMING NIGHTLIFE ON NEIGHBORBEE:

Eric Shaw: In The House
Friday, August 22nd
The Market Hotel
1142 Myrtle Ave.,
at Broadway
Bushwick
7:00pm - 12:00am

Burlesque At The Beach
Thursday, August 21st - 10pm, $10
Sideshows by the Seashore
Corner of Surf and West 12th Street
Coney Island

Fireworks at Coney Island
Friday August 1st, 2008
9:30pm

Massive Water Gun Fight
Saturday Aug. 23rd
Union Square, 3:00pm
Bring your own water gun

McCarren Park Pool Movie Night
Tuesday, August 26th 2008
“Rushmore”
McCarren Park Pool
780 Lorimer St.
7:00pm

Tompkins Square Park Movie Night
Wednesday, August 27th 2008
“Stand By Me”
Tompkins Square Park
7th Street and Ave A
7:30pm

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After reading Serious Eats’ review of Papatzul’s “under appreciated” food, I decided to return back to check out the place. As I’ve mentioned, I’m always trying to find my go to Mexican spot in the city. Something with good prices, reasonable quality, and a fairly traditional menu. I was curious if this might finally be it.

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Happy Friday all!  I will be celebrating my birthday tomorrow under a haze of alcohol and bowling at Gutter, and for a birthday present, how about you do something for me: take that desire you’ve had to get onstage and DO IT THIS WEEK!  There are several improv and stand-up open mics around the city that you can jump on with little to no experience.  Everyone starts somewhere…why not make one of these shows your starting line?

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I’m sure many of you think that the time for Restaurant Week has come and gone. But oh no no… there are quite a few restaurants that have extended their participation on through September 1st, but only offering the menu Monday through Friday.

I have mixed feelings about Restaurant Week, which were somewhat confirmed by my two restaurant visits. But that will not keep me from going each time, and I recommend you use it as a good chance to check out some spots you wouldn’t otherwise. I’m a big fan of checking out the regular menus and pinpointing those restaurants where it would be a significant discount. Read the rest of this entry »

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