During the Halloween Dog Parade, prizes are given for the best costumes: past entrants include a few Frankenweenies and a three-headed Cerberus impersonator.
Old-time residents still call it South Brooklyn, near Carroll Gardens and Red Hook, but Columbia Street Waterfront District is starting to take on an identity of its own. Leia mais.
Can't get past the door? Don't worry, you're in good company, especially if it's Tuesday. Drown your sorrows at STK upstairs. [BlackBook] Leia mais.
The flavors are traditional Roman at Danny Meyer’s latest, with standout versions of bucatini all’Amatriciana and trippa alla Trasteverina. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Leia mais.
This life-size sculpture of Balto, the Alaskan sled dog hero of 1925, was created by Brooklyn artist Frederick George Richard Roth.
If you own the Beastie Boys’ hip-hop masterpiece, Paul’s Boutique, this landmark may look familiar because the building was used for their album cover. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and have dinner with a view of the city when I get to the other side.
Must try: the incredibly rich hot chocolate with fat, house-made marshmallows and the moist “melted” chocolate-chip cookies.
This is a nice bar with black leather booths and an area upstairs with its own mini bar for your special private party. -Mattin Noblia, Top Chef
Channel your inner-gearhead and check out this Detroit-themed Lower East Side hangout. How many Chevrolet signs and memorabilia can you spot on the wall?
Indulge yourself (or with a partner) in the Noah’s Ark (2 small lobster, crab, & shrimp rolls, 2 pairs of empress class, & 2 drinks. All for $38. Leia mais.
Nightmare in New York, the Halloween ball will feature incredible live DJs, dramatic performance art pieces & an outrageous crowd spread across two hedonistic floors. Leia mais.
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
Dolores Park is named after Mission Dolores, established by Spanish missionaries in 1776.
American Psychos down salmon and steak frites, but the real scene's on the sidewalk. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
The scores of Hasidic Jewish salesmen at B&H have the biggest inventory and the best prices in town. It's like Epcot Center for the bargain shopper. Closed on Shabbos, open on Christmas! - IFC Staff
Accompanying the Guggenheim's current Gander show, this sculpture, which looks to be cast from ruins, can double as a miniature playground for children and adults.
Standouts on the daily brunch menu include the earthy and rich enmoladas with duck meat (tortillas dipped in mole sauce, filled and rolled) for $12. Leia mais.
This theater was home to the 1925 Broadway production of "No, No Nanette", financed by Harry Frazee, owner of the Red Sox who sold Babe Ruth to the Yankees in 1919.
Begins full service on its oft-cited 'best Thai in America' menu imported from downtown Las Vegas to Greenwich Village. Leia mais.
Opened in 2001, the theatre seats 3,401. The Grand Staircase is surrounded by columns displaying the names of Academy Award Best Picture winners with blank spaces left for future winners.
One of our favorite desserts of the year is the Fritelle De Mele here, an impeccably turned-out apple fritter crowned with caramel gelato. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Leia mais.
great for a morning meeting obvs. bring something to read, get there earlier than your party and snag one of the half-circle booths against the back wall (my spot!). ginger citrus tea. decompress.
You’ll want pizzas for the table, a carafe of red wine. Now take a hard look at the list of specials. Lamb or goat on it? Get that, too. Leia mais.
They brought soft cheesecake with blueberry compote, oranges and passionfruit foam, and mini cupcakes (Green Tea, Coffee, Coconut, and Mocha) to Choice Eats- sweet and delicious!
This hip brasserie keeps its kitchen open until 1 a.m., serving up real meals to tardy punter. Beef tartare, New York steak, Cajun tuna & ziti with meatballs are just a few of dishes on the menu. Leia mais.
Top Off-Broadway theatre complex. Don’t miss the full mezzanine bar. Some shows even let you bring in drinks.
Formerly on this location was the building where the Iron Horse, Lou Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903. Gehrig would go on to become the captain of the Yankees and a key member of Murderer's Row.
