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Cocktail guru Sasha Petraske rarely flies under the radar. We said rarely, not never. His latest drinks are at Weather Up, a gem of a lounge that just quietly opened in Brooklyn. Highlights include old favorites like the Bee's Knee and the Presbyterian.
The LES standard is changing up its midmorning repertoire. The new menu includes grilled cheese and egg-cheese-and-bacon sliders, in case you prefer your meals handheld.
The Columbus Circle bistro is adding a couple flatscreens to its private dining room so you'll have an unimpeded view. And if you get hungry, you'll have four courses to keep you busy, including beef wellington and steak tartare crostini.
While watching Sunday's Oscars, you may find yourself overcome by Hollywood's higher purpose of educating audiences and creating lasting art. Except in Japan, where our Big Stars will still shill for foreign brands. This site brings you the best offshore commercials not intended for your American eyes. For relaxing times, make it Suntory time...
This just-opened art space in Chelsea is low-key, housed in a former warehouse and completely unstaffed. They specialize in oddball installations that you could carry home for less scratch than you might think. Then again, if you're flexible on the honor code, you might just need a friend with a van.
