tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51362388773010988582024-03-13T22:50:35.418-07:00NYColor is Lifewww.nycolorislife.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-15170756871974772852014-06-09T21:03:00.000-07:002014-10-22T15:01:00.113-07:00Happy 10th Anniversary, Shake Shack!! #DecadeofShack<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WSksmU2V70XohLPkylHyHsMypynBJRqHV4x2f82xmpCBICdoBD88GaoBG090v1CNoZM8dwyQkqLfqpvNFYpomtSnzI04BbpA3wP24gXsLJFI-uffUQ1Le2xd_AaPQv5owcwI8JFHK2AX/s1600/6.9_ShakeShack_DBBurger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WSksmU2V70XohLPkylHyHsMypynBJRqHV4x2f82xmpCBICdoBD88GaoBG090v1CNoZM8dwyQkqLfqpvNFYpomtSnzI04BbpA3wP24gXsLJFI-uffUQ1Le2xd_AaPQv5owcwI8JFHK2AX/s1600/6.9_ShakeShack_DBBurger.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">A friend and I stopped by <b>Shake Shack</b> for the first day of the </span><b>#DecadeofShack </b>collaboration burgers, and of course there was a line, but it was actually not much longer than how it is normally (maybe the rain helped). While the lady in front of us complained to the staff about the 2pp burger limit, up to the 1,000 max ("it should only be one so more people can get one" - I can go either way on this, but the person after the 1,000th burger was purchased would for sure agree with her), we still kept our fingers crossed as we slowly moved up the line.<br />
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About an hour's time passed - and we finally made it to the window to place our orders. <b> And success! </b> Still 27...no wait, 40?...Decade burgers left (apparently the #s kept going back and forth). We got 3, either way.<br />
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<b>About the</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> "Piggie Shake" </b>(<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Shack beef-blend topped with DBGB’s BBQ pulled pork, jalapeño mayo, Boston lettuce and mustard-vinegar slaw) - The pulled pork added juiciness and sweetness on top of the beef patty, and the jalapeno mayo was tolerable </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">(from someone who doesn't like peppers - if you do, you might have wanted more!) </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">and gave it a memorable taste . The signature bun held everything together nicely, and I really liked the slaw. Before we got one, we asked the staff if it was better than the normal burger, and she secretly nodded her head: ). </span></span>Total came out to $9.25 ($8.50 + tax, of which $1 goes back to @MadisonSquarePark) and still falls within @MidtownLunch lunch standards, but maybe not the wait time depending where you work.<br />
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All of the staff were nice, and it was overall well managed in terms of the line and burger expectations (there was a "remaining burger" count put up on the signs, which helped. We did good work today - CHECK to Day 1 @danielboulud "Piggie Shack"!<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Quick tips for the rest of the week (collab burgers until Fri 6/13)!</span></b><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">No surprise - get there as early as possible (opens at 11am!), recommend latest around 2pm - the last burger was sold by ~330pm! Instagram friend got there at 8am and was happy with the burger, and I'm sure it will only get more busy as the week goes on (especially on Thurs the 12th, the actual anniversary day).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Like all NY events where waiting is involved, take a friend or two with you! It increases your chances and makes it more fun. It also doesn't hurt to make friends with people in front of you, just in case. We wait for about an hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Patience is a virtue.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cheese fries. Yes. You can share or not (my friend was nice enough to share: ).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Don't give up hope - unless it's EOD Friday 6/13, because it's back to normal (still delicious: ) burgers after Friday.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have any others to add? Let me know! nycolorislife@gmail.com</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's see how many more we can get this week (want all but especially Wed Andrew Zimmern + Thurs Daniel Humm burgers: ) - enjoy!! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.shakeshack.com/2014/06/03/shake-shack-decade-of-shack-june-9-13/" target="_blank">More Info</a></span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-23970497649216889802013-10-21T19:58:00.001-07:002013-10-21T19:59:43.623-07:00RECAP: 2013 NYChar Pumpkin Crawl!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We had an ambitious list of places to go to, and I think we earned our <span style="color: orange;">PUMPKIN </span>(7 letters, 7 spots!). See below for where we went, and feel free to follow or make your own day of pumpkin eats this Fall! Thanks to all my pumpkin friends who came out to join me.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/caf%C3%A9-medina-new-york-2" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Cafe Medina</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> (17th St bt W Union + B'way) - </span></span><b><span class="il" style="background-color: #ffffcc; color: #222222; text-align: start;">Pumpkin</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-align: start;"><b>Corn Bisque,</b> $4.50 - It was a bit of a chilly day, so it was perfect to start with a soup. This one has a little kick to it, and we love the corn kernels inside!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.heartlandbrewery.com/smiling-pumpkin/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Heartland Brewery</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> - </span><b style="color: #222222;">Smiling Pumpkin Ale, </b><span style="color: #222222;">$2.50 (5oz - sampler size) - We missed the pumpkin and cinnamon notes, but it was still refreshing. TIP: Just order from the bartender and don't try sitting, esp if you're just drinking - he's a lot more helpful than the rest of the staff.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/manhattan-union-square" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Union Square Greenmarket</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> (Open Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, 8am-6pm) - We walked through to take pictures with the pumpkins and enjoy the bustle of the market.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.cafeorlin.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Cafe Orlin</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> (St. Marks bt 1st and 2nd Ave) - </span><b style="color: #222222;">Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Yogurt, </b><span style="color: #222222;">$11</span><span style="color: #222222;"> - An East Village staple, it was busy even at 2pm! Pancakes were fluffy and so delicious. Definitely shareable for 8 - it's so big!</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/klong-new-york" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Klong </span></a><span style="color: #222222;">(St. Marks bt Cooper and Astor Pl) - Right down the street from Cafe Orlin, the </span><b style="color: #222222;">Pumpkin Chicken Curry</b><span style="color: #222222;">, $13</span><b style="color: #222222;"> </b><span style="color: #222222;">was absolutely delicious and just what I was hoping for on our P-Crawl. It has the right sweet/spice and large pumpkin chunks to top it off!</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://sundaescones.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Sundae & Cones</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> (10th St bet 3rd + 4th Ave) - Finally made it to this "ice cream paradise", and I loved it! Not only did the </span><span style="color: #222222;"><b>Pumpkin Ice Cream</b>, $3.75</span><span style="color: #222222;"> taste just like pumpkin pie, the Thai Iced Tea, Guava, and others we tried were amazing - and there's a taffy? sort of texture that makes it extra fun to eat.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.sugarsweetsunshine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Sugar Sweet Sunshine</span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> (126 Rivington bt Norfolk + Essex) - One of my fave bakeries in the city, if not just for the name itself! </span><b style="color: #222222;">"The Nog"</b><span style="color: #222222;"> pudding with egg nog + pumpkin was rich with Fall flavor, $2.50 for a small. It's seasonal so you have to get it now. Try the </span><b style="color: #222222;">Spicy Pumpkin Cupcake</b><span style="color: #222222;"> as well, only $1.75! </span></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Two mo</span>re on the list that we didn't have any more room for (will plan another time to go):</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/12-corners-new-york" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">12 Corners</span></a> (<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">155 E Broadway) - Apparently an amazing new latte spot, especially for the <b>Pumpkin Pie Latte</b>!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/four-and-twenty-blackbirds-brooklyn" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple;">Four + Twenty Blackbirds</span></a></span><span style="background-color: white;"> (3rd Ave bet 6th + 7th Ave, Brooklyn) - Another bakery that has been on my list to go to for <b>Pumpkin Pie </b>and many other treats.</span></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-73452477430647896582013-10-04T22:39:00.001-07:002013-10-04T23:08:38.156-07:00NYChar Weekend Fun: Oct 5+6Here are a few more fun things to add to your weekend plans! It will be a challenge to fit everything in, but I'm going to try: )<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.nykorean.org/english/event.asp" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">KOREAN FESTIVAL</span></a><b> - </b>12pm parade starts at 42 + B'way, street fest with food, performances, + k-pop stars! My 2nd home.<span style="color: #666666;"> [9am-6pm Sat -32nd St bet 5th + B'way]</span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.smorgasburg.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SMORGASBURG</span> </a></b>- Brooklyn Flea Food Market of local eats! Sat in Williamsburg (<span style="color: orange;">going at 11am! </span>Record Fair happening too) and Sun in Brooklyn Bridge Park - note this <a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/markets/smorgasburg-dumbo/" target="_blank">new location</a>, this weekend thru 11/24 <span style="color: #666666;">[11am-6pm Sat-Sun<b>]</b></span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.escapemaker.com/travel.php?vacation=travelexpo&trip=2013" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">LOCAL FOOD AND TRAVEL EXPO</span></a> -</b> Tons of samples and vendors from local food + getaway tour groups, FREE (but need to register <a href="http://escapemakertravelexpo3.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">here</a>)<b> </b><span style="color: #666666;">[12-5pm Sat - BK Borough Hall]</span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.radegasthall.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">OKTOBERFEST MUG HOLDING COMPETITION</span></a> - </b>After W'burg Smorgasburg, stop by Radegast Hall for live music, pig roast, and the mug holding competition to celebrate Oktoberfest! <span style="color: #666666;">[1-9pm Sat - W'burg]</span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://ny.racked.com/archives/2013/09/27/rent_the_runway_5.php" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">RTR SAMPLE SALE</span></a> - </b>It's back! <a href="http://renttherunway.com/">RenttheRunway.com</a> sample sale has designer dresses up to 95% off, YES! Party time. <span style="background-color: yellow;">HOT TIP</span> - Based on the other 2 times I went, all dresses will go on sale for $25 the last hour (2-3pm Sun: ) . <span style="color: #666666;">[Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-3pm - 5th bet 28th + 29th]</span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://whitney.org/Exhibitions/HopperDrawing" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HOPPER DRAWINGS</span></a> Exhibit </b><span style="color: #666666;">[Whitney Museum/Madison + 75th - ends Sun 10/6]</span></li>
<li><b><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q14ooGPJZBs&list=UU606Cx4eCJMWK0l6M_VINvA" target="_blank">LINSANITY</a></span>, the movie</b> is playing at AMC Village 7 now!</li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7evMnsL1aXo6K-hpPHVCgN-L47t1Jcx4UuUgYZ4Rn2oN_oQX9Y8vVeH56CM7O_gNoK-9pRBO58xVcrP7x3xz-ZdiE-or3GxPynFA4Ql83Q-5oiTCz5HuMUEGFAwnwOXAAlNn3-N_WLMS/s1600/1383996_10100941931468582_962809573_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7evMnsL1aXo6K-hpPHVCgN-L47t1Jcx4UuUgYZ4Rn2oN_oQX9Y8vVeH56CM7O_gNoK-9pRBO58xVcrP7x3xz-ZdiE-or3GxPynFA4Ql83Q-5oiTCz5HuMUEGFAwnwOXAAlNn3-N_WLMS/s200/1383996_10100941931468582_962809573_n.jpg" width="200" /></a>We set a date for one of the jazz nights I posted about earlier - join us on <b>THURS 10/10 from 8-10pm</b> with Victor Lin at <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/irving-farm-coffee-roasters-new-york-2" target="_blank">Irving Farm Coffee Co</a> (79th + B'way)!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-65894037526997909632013-10-03T07:58:00.001-07:002013-10-03T07:59:11.893-07:00HAPPY OCT + I'm Back!<div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>HAPPY OCT!</b> It has been almost a year since my last post, and thanks to a few people asking/still believing!, and my work schedule recently freeing up - I decided to try and start things up again (slowly: ). <span style="color: #ff9900;">Let's go!</span></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: purple;">NYCHAR EVENTS</span></b><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: inherit;"> - T</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">wo Fall events I'm planning (so far: ) -</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="mailto:nycolorislife@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Email me</a> to RSVP and find out more details!</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">SAT 10/19 -</span><b> PUMPKIN EATS</b> (to celebrate the "<a href="http://www.punchbowl.com/holidays/sweetest-day" target="_blank">Sweetest Day</a>", perfect)-<b> </b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We love everything pumpkin, and it's finally the right season to enjoy it in all it's glory! We are going to find and try some of the city's best pumpkin eats - from curry to ravioli to pie to beer and more - come along! </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #ff9900;">SAT 11/16 -</span><b> THRIFT SHOP + KARAOKE </b>- <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">After a certain night of watching all of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK8mJJJvaes" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Macklemore's </a>YouTube videos, we were inspired to have our own $20 thrift shop afternoon and karaoke (in our new outfits, of course).</span></span></li>
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<b style="color: purple;">UPCOMING </b>- I'm planning on going to most of them in the near future! Let me know if you want to come, and we'll figure out the best date to go.</div>
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<li>Thru this Sun 10/6 -<b><a href="http://marlboroughchelsea.com/broome-st/exhibitions/pizza-time" target="_blank"> Pizza Time! </a></b>Inspired Art [Broome b/t Bowery + Christie]</li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tues 11/5 - <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/212995558876543/" target="_blank">Punderdome3000</a></b> - The next monthly pun competition! [<a href="http://www.littlefieldnyc.com/event/372723-punderdome-3000-brooklyn/" target="_blank">$6 in adv</a>, 8:00pm, Littlefield/622 Degraw St, BK]</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thru Nov 23/24 - <a href="http://www.smorgasburg.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b style="color: #1155cc;">Smorgasburg</b><span style="color: #1155cc;"> </span></a>(food! Sat or Sun) + <a href="http://janescarousel.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><b>Jane's 1922 Carousel</b></a> ($2)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Every Wed - <b style="font-weight: bold;">Live Jazz </b><b>@ </b><a href="http://apothekenyc.com/events" style="color: #1155cc; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Apotheke Prohibition Sessions</a> (8-10pm), 9 Doyers St</span><b style="font-family: inherit;"> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;">(Thanks Andrew C. for sharing: )</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="white-space: normal;">Every Thurs - <b style="font-weight: bold; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="white-space: normal;">Live Jazz </b></b><b>@ </b></span><b>Irving Farm Coffee Co. - Jazz & Coffee with Victor Lin & Dan Stein</b></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">(8-10pm), 79th + B'way <span style="color: #666666;">(Goooo Victor!)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thru 1/12/14 -<b> MoMa - Magritte Exhibit "<a href="http://www.moma.org/visit/calendar/exhibitions/1322" target="_blank">The Mystery of the Ordinary</a>" </b></span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-79953203584979776262012-11-15T12:17:00.003-08:002012-11-15T12:29:09.477-08:0011/15-18: BOGO Starbucks Holiday Drinks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRCTFwuXDJnf_X6PYIqdptM57WlmukOUAbD3-PGxFUxAbwFIr0YYKfq3H3qarWwIGb_Pejw1mUOqn9vlYHY_n7VG35-4VUOuQzt9-qzIt_IfJShIdjhggVuAY9NHVSP28cTKz9AC-W3__/s1600/WP_001642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjRCTFwuXDJnf_X6PYIqdptM57WlmukOUAbD3-PGxFUxAbwFIr0YYKfq3H3qarWwIGb_Pejw1mUOqn9vlYHY_n7VG35-4VUOuQzt9-qzIt_IfJShIdjhggVuAY9NHVSP28cTKz9AC-W3__/s320/WP_001642.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">We got 3 <b>Caramel Brulee</b> + 1 <b>Peppermint Mocha</b>, yum (thanks for being my sharing buddy, Jess: ). The third choice you have is <b>Gingerbread Latte</b> (sorry no Pumpkin with this offer). Grab a friend and go!</span></span></h3>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-28474624064854365032012-10-29T09:23:00.001-07:002012-11-15T12:40:34.925-08:00::Happy Fall-o-ween!::<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sandy may be bringing us some tricks now (har har), but here are four super easy Fall treats to make while you're home and maybe have some time to spare - <b>Dirt 'n Worms, Monster Mash, Mummy Hot Dogs, Spooky Spiders! </b><br />
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We made these over the weekend to celebrate Fall-o-ween, but they make great Sandy-ween snacks too!<br />
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<b>1. DIRT 'n WORMS</b> -<b> </b>A childhood classic that I've actually never made before: ).<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>NEED</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>:</b></span> Chocolate Pudding, Oreos, Gummy Worms, Clear Cups<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>DIRECTIONS</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>:</b></span> Grind Oreos in food processor if available (otherwise, good ol' mashing), and then go to town with layering with chocolate pudding in clear cup. Add gummy worms and enjoy!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>NEED</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>:</b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Kettle Corn, Candy Corn, M&Ms, Candy Eyes (optional)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>DIRECTIONS</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>:</b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Pop and mix! For extra flare, you can purchase cute small popcorn boxes from Target (3 pak for only $1).</span></div>
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<b>3. MUMMY HOT DOGS <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">- I really love this one because it's so quick and easy and also has lots of personality!</span></b><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">NEED</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Crescent croissant dough (Pillsbury or store brand is fine), hot dogs, mustard.</span></span></span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">DIRECTIONS</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Unroll croissant dough, cut into strips, cover hot dog (don't forget the hat!), stick in oven at 375 degrees for 11-13 min, take out and add mustard eyes (consider using a toothpick) - and DONE (notice what people eat first - always the head heheh). </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">NEED</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">:</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Oreos, Peel and Pull Twizzlers</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">DIRECTIONS</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Cut
Twizzlers into sections, twist open Oreos and stick "legs" in (6 legs
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Thanks to OurBestBites.com for the easy Fall party food ideas! <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/10/easy-halloween-party-food/" target="_blank">See here</a> for more. You can also check out my Pinterest Board "<a href="http://pinterest.com/nychar/fallspiration/" target="_blank">Fallspiration</a>" for others to make for another party: ) - like Donut Hole Acorns, Mozz/Almond Fingers, Apple Salad!<br />
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Do you have any other fun Fall treat ideas that we should try? Send them over! nycolorislife@gmail.com.<br />
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Stay safe everyone!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-72584948562447148452012-10-15T22:39:00.001-07:002012-10-18T22:44:34.860-07:00Weekend On My Mind: ) Hello!<br />
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It's past midnight, one of my fave movies is on (<i>Amelie</i> - I also love cracking creme brulee: ), and I am already thinking about all the fun things to do this weekend - aren't you? Here are a few picks of things to consider doing over the next few days:<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Today TUES 10/16: </span>It's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schnippers-Quality-Kitchen/61486638647" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Schnipper's Quality Kitchen's 1st Anniversary </b></span></a>- Celebrate with $1 burgers (all day) and $1 PBRs (after 5pm)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> [10</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">am-10pm, 23rd St and Madison Ave].</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Until FRI 10/19: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><a href="http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/fall-eats" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Madison Square Eats</span></a> </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">-</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> Stop by this week before it's over to grab some food and drinks (p.s. many of the same food trucks/restaurants will be at the Grub St Food Fair on Sun too, see below) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">[11am-9pm, B'way, 25th St, 5th Ave].</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">SAT 10/20: </span>Thinking about - </li>
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<li><b>Movie</b> ($6 before noon) - <a href="http://disney.go.com/frankenweenie/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Frankenweenie</span></b></a></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Flea Fort Greene</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">- Haven't been in a long while!</span></span></span></li>
<li><b>Dance Practice: )</b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Broadway show -</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">BD (maybe ONCE, Peter and the Starcatcher, or the Mystery of Edwin Drood) - rush tix!</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">SUN 10/21</span>: <b><a href="http://www.hesterstreetfair.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">3rd Annual Grub Street Food Fair</span></a> </b>-<b> </b>An extension of Hester St Fair (another cute outdoor flea market) + what looks like approx 100 food trucks/restaurants all in one place to try, one day only! Free and open to the public - go early! <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">10am-6pm, Hester and Essex]</span></span></b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Until SUN 10/28: </span>Yayoi Kusama's <a href="http://whitney.org/Exhibitions/FirefliesOnTheWater" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Fireflies on the Water</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span></b>Exhibit at the Whitney Museum of Art - I get comp tix through my company: ) <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">[11am-6pm, 945 Madison Ave + 75th St].</span></li>
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Friends - make the most of this week: be happy, love, forgive, celebrate, LIVE: ). Thanks for reading - more soon! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-10920494626001402072012-09-23T02:06:00.001-07:002012-10-10T10:51:18.725-07:00Sunday Funday: 9/23Still one more day to enjoy before the work week! <br />
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Here are a few ideas for some Sunday Fun, if you don't sleep in too much after a night out (or do, that's ok too!). I noted in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">green</span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"> </span>what I'm planning to check out today - saving the others for later!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">SUN 9/23</span><br />
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<li><b style="color: #6aa84f;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Open 7 days - </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">DEKALB MARKET</span></span></b>: I love going to street fairs whenever I have downtime on the weekends because there's always something to look at, buy, or eat - and <a href="http://dekalbmarket.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Dekalb Market </span></a>is one you should definitely go to over the next few weekends because it's closing/moving at the end of this month! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">138 Willoughby Street (@Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn | B, Q, R to Dekalb Ave OR A, C, F & R to Jay St. Metrotech]</span></span></span></li>
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<li>LAST DAY: Check out the <a href="http://www.omnivore.com/world-tour/editorial-nyc2012" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Omnivore World Tour Food Festival</span></a>, a food celebration including chef demos, food, and music!</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">10am - 6pm<b> - BROOKLYN BOOK FESTIVAL</b></span>: Might strike your fancy - all FREE events, see schedule <a href="http://www.brooklynbookfestival.org/BBF/FestivalEvents" target="_blank">here</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn]</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span">10am-7pm -</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">BROADWAY CARES/FLEA MKT + AUCTION</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">: </span>Stop by Times Sq to look at/purchase B'way memorabilia to raise money to fight aids. May see some B'way celebs there too!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> [W44 - Shubert Alley, <a href="http://www.broadwaycares.org/fleamarket2012" target="_blank">website</a>].</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">11am-9pm - <b>MADISON SQUARE EATS </b>(Thru 11/19)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: 25+ food vendor in one place, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">yummy! [25th St and 5th Ave, </span><a href="http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/things-to-do/calendar/fall-eats" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">].</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1pm - </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">BROOKLYN CANNING CLASS </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(Thru 10/21)</span></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Learn to be a master canner of late summer/fall fruits! I know at least 2 couples who might like this: ) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[BK Society for Ethical Culture, $20 includes materials and canned goodness to take home, </span></span><a href="http://skillsharecanningbsec.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">website</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">]</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: #6aa84f;"><span class="Apple-style-span">2pm - SHOW at Lincoln Center</span></b>: </span><a href="http://www.themostamazingstorynyc.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">La más grande historia jamás CANTADA (The Most Amazing Story Ever Sung)</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - well known Colombian musical production with 85 dancers, 600 costumes, and an 18-piece orchestra about the lesser known life of Jesus. Email me to find out about $5 tix for this show (normally $45+!). Still tix left, last show!</span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">SMALL WORKS NYC EXHIBIT <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">(Thru 10/20)</span></span></b>: See "small works" that are meant to draw you closer into the art, FREE <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[Jeffry Leder Gallery, L.I.C - my old hood! <a href="http://www.jeffreyledergallery.com/exhibit/30/" target="_blank">website</a>]</span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">TATZU NISHI: DISCOVERING COLUMBUS</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"> (Thru 11/18)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">: </span>Get to know the Christopher Columbus statue in Columbus Circle a little better - and more, FREE (with timed tickets online or at the 3rd Floor Info Desk in Time Warner. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[Columbus Circle, </span><a href="http://www.publicartfund.org/view/exhibitions/5495_discovering_columbus/" target="_blank">website</a>].</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">7-11pm - </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">T</span>HE 64th Primetime</span> <a href="http://emmys.com/" target="_blank">EMMYs</a></span></b> are on ABC, just FYI.</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">CON</span> - Loses a bit of the full dim sum cart experience and energy, like in <a href="http://www.jingfongny.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Jing Fong</span></a> next door, and costs a few dollars more - especially if you eat as much as we do: ). Boys also didn't think the bathroom was laid out very "feng shui" haha.</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">CONSENSUS</span> - For first-timers, out-of-towners and bigger groups (10+), I would still recommend going to Jing Fong because it is the "Times Square" of dim sum and can accommodate a lot of people. Then after that, OG should be a good go-to place to keep on your list, as I know there are others (like <a href="http://www.goldenunicornrestaurant.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Golden Unicorn</span></a> and <a href="http://www.redeggnyc.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Red Egg</span></a>) that people enjoy as well. The point is that you dim sum often - it's delicious! </li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>DRINKS</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">: I had a lot to drink today!</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">KUNG FU TEA</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">I tried the "fig jelly" tea today for the first time - liked it. I like this place mostly for the name, but I know it is a lot of people's favorite.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">ARGO TEA</span>: White Tea and Acai Squeeze - refreshing after dance practice!</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">CAFE BENE</span>: Pre show iced coffee. Really cute Korean cafe at 49th and B'way - recommended spot to meet up with friends before seeing a show!</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b>HESTER STREET FAIR</b></span>: A short walk from Oriental Garden at Hester + Essex (<a href="http://www.hesterstreetfair.com/" target="_blank">website</a>) - read about the Stylist Tent event going on, but just ended up browsing everything, since it's not too big! It's cute, got some jewelry (I usually do at these street fairs: ) - I'd go again, especially to try the food!</li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">THE BALL NY</span></b>: It's where I have dance practice/lessons- if you're looking for a place: )</li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">NAILS</span></b>: I try to snag Groupon nail deals when I can, but my Manhattan place for competition or just because nails that I can go anytime is off of 7th Ave at 27th St (a block from Argo Tea) - don't know the name, but only $19+tax, the cheapest I've found in the area, so far!</li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">BROADWAY</span></b>: Watched <a href="http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/Shows-Events/Cyrano-de-Bergerac.aspx" target="_blank">Cyrano de Bergerac</a> with <b>Luiza R.</b> - he does have quite the nose, but it is the words and the acting that the characters in the play and audience fall in love with. Cyrano was incredible. Fair warning that I was teary the ending scenes of the play, but it was enjoyable throughout.</li>
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That's it, called it an early night...that still has me up at 4am haha. Onward to Sunday!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-27255066041903299372012-09-18T00:13:00.001-07:002012-09-18T21:48:50.080-07:00Ready Go Fun!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Oh sweet freedom! I'm ready for some bunburyin' fun (love </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Earnest</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">) and awesome 2012 adventures this Fall - let's go!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Here are a few upcoming events that I will be making plans for ASAP (hopefully can check off a few things this weekend!) - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">coming?</span></span><br />
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<ul><a href="http://www.hsd3.org/HighSchool/Teachers/MATTIXS/Mattix%20homepage/studentwork/Sam%20Kern%20Webpage/Assets/pasta%20types/bowtie-pasta-fb-53316701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.hsd3.org/HighSchool/Teachers/MATTIXS/Mattix%20homepage/studentwork/Sam%20Kern%20Webpage/Assets/pasta%20types/bowtie-pasta-fb-53316701.jpg" width="200" /></span></a>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>SHOW</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/Shows-Events/Cyrano-de-Bergerac.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Cyrano de Bergerac</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">- I just have to see this - it's a classic play about love...and a large nose that seems to get in the way in more ways than one. (Plus, "Fleur" from Harry Potter: ). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[Roundabout Theater (227 W 42nd), Now thru 11/25]</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">TIX</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">: We can get $22 HipTix with code "HIPTIX" (for 18-35 year olds, rear mezz, 2pp) or</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> Claudia from </span><a href="http://broadwayforbrokepeople.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">broadwayforbrokepeople.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> says there are also </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">$</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">21.50 Rush Tix</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">, available when the Box Office opens at 10am - 2 tix pp, rear mezz, cash or credit. That works too!</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>SHOW</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: Other shows I want to see:</span></li>
<ul><a href="http://www.emmortonrec.com/content/86/images/square_dancing_couple3.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.emmortonrec.com/content/86/images/square_dancing_couple3.gif" width="184" /></span></a>
<li><b><a href="http://www.peterandthestarcatcher.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Peter and the Starcatcher</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> - </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">$27 lottery 2 hrs before curtain</span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.oncemusical.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">ONCE</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> - Tues-Thurs $34.50, Sun-Fri $39.50</span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://www.roundabouttheatre.org/Shows-Events/The-Mystery-of-Edwin-Drood.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Mystery of Edwin Drood</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> - Revival of a "triple crown" winner of best musical, best book, and best score. Fingers crossed there are still $10 preview tix or HipTix! (Previews begin Oct. 19)</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>SHOPPING</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/American-Apparel-SoHo-Factory-Outlet/144359919006694"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">American Apparel Soho Factory Outlet</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> is back - up to 90% off.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>FOOD</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: </span><a href="http://sangennaro.org/event.htm"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">San Gennero Festival</span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">in Little Italy (until 9/23) - Wed 9/19 is the Official Feast Day. Perfect.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>FOOD</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: Sweet (Potato)! I may have found the best </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">sweet potato fries </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">in NY. Share if you may know somewhere better, and we may have to duel: ) - </span><a href="http://67burger.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">67 Burger</span></b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> i</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">n Fort Greene, BK - the coolest neighborhood, yep.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>PARTY</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Pasta Party</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> - I want to have one. Bring your own fave noodle shape (and dress like it too? hahah). And </span><a href="http://www.parents.com/fun/arts-crafts/kid/pasta-crafts/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">noodle crafts</span></b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">!</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>OUTING</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: </span><a href="http://bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/squaredance.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Square Dancing</span></b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> at Bryant Park - last one next </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">MON 9/24, 6-9pm</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">! ok!</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>OUTING</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: Let's have our own </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Dark Night </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">(get it?: ) - we can check out </span><a href="http://www.dialognyc.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Dialog in the Dark</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">(one of the neatest exhibits I've been to in ATL when you experience blindness in urban settings, want to "see" the NY version) + </span><a href="http://newyork.danslenoir.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Dans Le Noir</span></span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">(dining in the dark)! </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>OUTING</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">MnM</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"> (Movie n' Meal!) with Tim Burton and Disney's </span><a href="http://disney.go.com/frankenweenie/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Frankenweenie</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">, in theaters Oct. 5. Date TBD.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">[</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><b>JUST BECAUSE</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">]: </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=iGNpt7RlI_o&vq=medium"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">Tangled Ever After</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">, enjoy!</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">More very soon - dreaming of all the fun: )</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-27538363415063429912012-09-05T22:31:00.000-07:002012-09-22T21:01:14.115-07:00love-love!Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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It's work, but I am still having an awesome time at the 2012 US Open Tennis Championships - will be playing and dancing as soon as it's over, so keep an eye out for more NYColor emails soon. Reach out if you come, I'll give you a tour: ).<br />
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It's also incredible to really find my love for playing tennis again. It has been a long while (over 10 years?), but it feels so good to hit with Vika's racquet (the Juice!) almost every night after hours - and I can't wait to keep playing this Fall.<br />
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Keep lovin'! More soon, friends.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-8495599069635913292012-07-04T11:23:00.002-07:002012-07-04T11:23:32.757-07:00::Happy 4th::Hello!<br />
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A very <b>Happy July 4th</b> to you all. It's a beautiful day to be reminded of our freedoms and blessings, and I hope we can continue to live a life worthy of them. <br />
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Today, be <i>revolutionary</i>. LIVE, eat, dance - do what you love, be with people you love, forgive and let go of whatever is holding you back. Even when things don't go as expected, be excited about the adventure and surprises ahead. It always works out for the best, and sometimes, you see fireworks at the end: ).<br />
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I hope you are already out with your friends and family, getting those grills started early (I'll be there soon too!) - but here are a few quick things to do today or put on your calendar:<br />
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<li><i>Ends Today</i>: Buy One Get One <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">JAMBA JUICE</span> - click <a href="http://www.jambajuice.com/summerbogo" target="_blank">HERE</a> for the coupon!</li>
<li><i>Today Only</i>: <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/indivisible" target="_blank">FREE</a> hot coffee from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">STARBUCKS</span>.</li>
<li><b>7am-6pm</b>: Note that the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">HIGHLINE</span> (my fave!) closes at <a href="http://www.thehighline.org/news/2012/06/25/park-update-high-line-to-close-early-on-wednesday-july-4" target="_blank">6pm</a> today (usually at 11pm), so no go with viewing fireworks there, sorry. There's still time to go have a little picnic though!</li>
<li><b>12-8pm</b>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4th of July Pig Roast & BBQ Block Party</span> - charity for The Wounded Soldier Project - FREE burgers, hot dogs...and roasted pig! 32 Cliff St, NY. [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/239419436169669/" target="_blank">FB invite</a>]</li>
<li><b>9pm</b>: Find a good spot to see <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Macy's 36th Annual 4th of July Fireworks</span> on the Hudson (25 min)! 18th to 43rd st. [<a href="http://social.macys.com/fireworks/?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-fireworks-_-n-_-n#/watchShow" target="_blank">website</a>]. </li>
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<li><b>Thurs 7/5</b> - Movies with a View under BK Bridge - screening of <a href="http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/calendar/syfy-movies-with-view">E.T.</a> at sunset! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Who's in?</span></li>
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Plus, here are a few "<b>fun in the sun</b>" events to that my friend <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Ting</span> sent me (hope you don't mind me sharing: ) - email me if you're interested in going, and I can put everyone in touch!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Cook Out NYC @ Governors Island</b><br />Sun., 7/8, 11:30am - 4:30pm, $25<br />An outdoor cooking and country fair event. 2nd annual kimchi eating contest, lol</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fcookoutnyc.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF0pNM8r0hMfNOVb_mBII4lYq98yw" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">http://cookoutnyc.com/</a></div>
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<b>Come Out & Play in the Dark @ South Street Seaport -</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> this sounds pretty fun: )</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comeoutandplay.org%2Fevents%2Fafter-dark-2012%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGiFgUWZXX-nqjjTzRFUMIknA52tw" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">http://www.comeoutandplay.org/<wbr></wbr>events/after-dark-2012/</a></div>
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<b>City of Water Day / Come Out and Play Field Day @ Governors Island</b></div>
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City of Water Day: Kayaking, rowing, and fishing! </div>
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Come Out & Play FIeld Day: games such as Humans vs. Mosquitoes and Pickpocket Junction :). Interesting.</div>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofwaterday.org%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGOsd6MPGZ4C80UU4ZqPWtsBMk_Tg" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">http://www.cityofwaterday.org/</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.comeoutandplay.org%2Fevents%2Ffield-day-2012%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEoNpHwzULlaSVMipF12TghHffm8g" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">http://www.comeoutandplay.org/<wbr></wbr>events/field-day-2012/</a></div>
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<b>MP3 Experiment Flash Mob</b></div>
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Sun., 7/15, 3pm, free</div>
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This year requires a water gun. Oh dear...</div>
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<a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fimproveverywhere.com%2F2012%2F06%2F18%2Fmp3-experiment-nine-save-the-date-2012%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNG9ZKf8CPAb21HeaZvaa508p-StPQ" style="color: #0000cc;" target="_blank">http://improveverywhere.com/<wbr></wbr>2012/06/18/mp3-experiment-<wbr></wbr>nine-save-the-date-2012/</a></div>
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<i>God Bless!</i><br />
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Happy Fri<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">day! A</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ny big plans this weekend? If not, it's not too late to make some! </span></span><br />
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<li>7-10pm: <a href="http://www.3rdward.com/the-inflatable-sculpture-show/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Inflatable Sculpture Show</span></b></a>, free with RSVP<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> [3rd Ward - 195 Morgan Ave, BK]</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">SAT 6/9</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">1135am - 8pm:</span><b> 2012 <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_228580716"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Belmont Stakes</span></a></b><a href="http://www.belmontstakes.com/" target="_blank"> </a>- This is the 3rd and final big horse race of the season. <b>Ben C.</b> and I are off to cheer on <b>I'll Have Another</b> (1st Triple Crown attempt since 1978!) and other hopefuls. Come with - general admission is only $10 and a quick 30-40 ride on LIRR. <i>Rider's Up!</i></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">11am-6pm: </span><a href="http://www.bigapplebbq.org/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Big Apple BBQ Fest</span> </b></a>- Top pitmasters from across the country are in town! Free, but be ready to brave the crowds (the earlier the better!). $8/plate. [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Madison Square Park - Thru 6/10</span>]</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">SUN 6/10</span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">11am: </span><a href="http://www.timeout.com/newyork/attractions/national-puerto-rican-day-parade" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Nat'l Puerto Rican Day</span></b></a><b> </b>- 5th Ave bet 44th and 79th St.</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">12-4pm</span>: <b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_228580734"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Egg Roll and Egg Cream Festival</span></a></b><a href="http://www.eldridgestreet.org/index.php/june" target="_blank"> </a>- A celebration of the Jewish and Chinese communities of the Lower East Side, free! [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Museum @ Eldridge St, LES</span>]</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">All Summer:</span><b> <a href="http://www.shakespeareinthepark.org/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Shakespeare in the Park</span></a> - </b>This is for sure one of my *favorite* NY summer events (see <a href="http://nychar.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-shakespeare-in-park.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for some tips from when we went in the past)! Will this be the year that I can see both of them? I hope so! Read about the plays <a href="http://www.shakespeareinthepark.org/plays" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Let me know if you're interested in going!</span></b></li>
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<li><b>6/5-6/30 </b>- "As You Like It" (Lily Rabe as Rosalind) - looks like the only day I can wait for tix + go is this<b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Sun 6/10 or Sat </span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">6/30</span></b>! Unless someone else will go another time and needs a date?: )</li>
<li><b>7/23-8/25</b> - "Into the Woods" - with Amy Adams! Let's shoot for <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">July 29th</span></b>?</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Tues 6/12, 6-9pm</span> -<b> </b><a href="http://museummilefestival.org/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Museum Mile Festival</span> </b></a>- free access to 10 of the top museums in the city on 5th ave bet 82 - 105!</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">6/26 - 7/14 </span>- <a href="http://midsummernightswing.org/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Midsummer's Night Swing</span></b></a> - live music and dancing - we'll go: ) [<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Damrosch Park Lincoln Center</span>]</li>
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<b><span style="color: purple;">SUN May 20th</span><span style="color: black;"> <i>-</i></span></b><i><span style="color: black;"> Shakespeare Sunday! (note updated scheduled)</span></i><b><br /></b><br />
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<li><b>11am</b> - Last minute, I'm going to <a href="http://www.googamooga.com/food/" target="_blank"><b style="color: purple;">The Great GoogaMooga Festival</b> </a>with Susan L., woo-hoo! Thanks for the invite!</li>
<li><b>7pm</b> - Random Access Theater's production of <b><a href="http://www.randomaccesstheatre.com/" style="color: purple;" target="_blank">Twelfth Night</a></b> (<span style="color: orange;">free!</span>) to see <span style="color: orange;">Jessica K.</span> as Voila/Sebastian! One of my fave Shakespeare plays: ). <span style="color: #666666;">[Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 1. See website for additional information]</span></li>
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<b style="color: purple;">SAT June 2nd</b><i><span style="color: purple;"> </span>- Trip to Hawaii via Brooklyn + Mystery Radio Show</i><br />
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<li><b>12pm</b> - <b style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.alohagrinds.com/" target="_blank">Aloha Grinds</a></b> - This is a suggestion from our resident islanders <span style="color: orange;">Evan </span>and <span style="color: orange;">Gigi</span>. BBQ, spam musubi, bacon fried rice, and more yumminess! <span style="color: #666666;">[R train to Coney Island, 77th St stop]</span></li>
<li><b>2pm</b> -<b> <a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/" style="color: purple;" target="_blank">Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene</a></b> - Might as well stop by, since it's in the neighborhood: )</li>
<li><b>6pm + 8pm</b> - <b style="color: purple;"><a href="http://www.crimepays.com/events.htm" target="_blank">Partners & Crimes Mystery Bookstore Radio Show</a></b> - we missed it last month, but we are determined to catch it this month! The show is behind a secret wall, password is FUN: )<span style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <span style="color: #666666;">[$7 with RSVP (call </span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="skype_pnh_container" dir="ltr" tabindex="-1"><span class="skype_pnh_highlighting_active_common" dir="ltr" title="Call this phone number in United States of America with Skype: +12124623027"><span class="skype_pnh_textarea_span"><span class="skype_pnh_text_span">212-462-3027</span></span><span class="skype_pnh_right_span">) - </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">44 Greenwich Ave bet 6th and 7th Ave, close to 1/2/3 14th St stop]</span></li>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: purple;">Fun! nycolorislife@gmail.com </span></span><br />
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</ul>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-84033448680965730762012-05-10T20:59:00.001-07:002012-05-10T21:09:08.279-07:00Go Justin, Go!This <b>Saturday May 12th from 1-4pm</b>, we're going to <a href="http://randallsisland.org/maps-directions/getting-to-randalls-island/" target="_blank">Randall's Island</a> again to cheer on our friend <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Justin Y.</span> as his team, the NY Rugby Club (FYI: the oldest rugby club in the US, who knew: ) faces off with the Village Lions Rugby Club. We went last year, and it was really fun!<br />
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<b>Join us</b> - there will be <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">free BBQ, drinks, snacks </span>(Justin's famous spam musubi, yum! That alone is worth the trek hehe), and of course, rugby! It's like soccer, football, wrestling all into one.<br />
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Here's one video you can watch to prep you, if you haven't seen it before (click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEQyCcageGg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">here</span></a>). <br />
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For more details and to RSVP - see the Facebook invite <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/274642702626930/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">HERE</span></a>! See you there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-35630898791908767402012-05-09T21:21:00.000-07:002012-05-09T21:57:52.199-07:00Congrats, Tiffy!The adorable <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Tiffany Y. </span>was the first to correctly guess my favorite <a href="http://chinatownicecreamfactory.com/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Chinatown Ice Cream Factory</span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span>flavor (yes, black sesame!) and won the gift certificate from <a href="http://www.slieberrydesigns.com/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Slieberry Designs</span></b></a> to enjoy some ice cream this summer!<br />
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<a href="http://www.koreanbeacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/socialeatz_bibimapburger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.koreanbeacon.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/socialeatz_bibimapburger.jpg" width="200" /></a>We met up and made a night out of it: we started with <a href="http://www.bonchon.com/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">BonChon</span></b></a><b> Chicken + radish cubes</b> (using a Yelp deal, of course - the meat was good, but the skin was a bit soggy and not crispy: ( and then shared a <b>BiBimBap Burger</b> from <a href="http://socialeatz.com/" target="_blank"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Social Eatz</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span></a>(winner of Eater's Best Burger in America competition), which made it all better - delicious night!<br />
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Good things do come for people who play, heheh, yay! (and thank you for the chocolates: ).<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-61019057653117262442012-05-04T22:53:00.001-07:002012-05-05T00:47:30.226-07:00More Cinco Weekend Fun<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange; font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">SAT 5/5 </span></span><br />
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<li><b><a href="http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/992"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Free Comic Book Day</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - find your local store </span><a href="http://www.freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (like St. Marks Comics, Forbbiden Planet, Midtown Comics) and pick one up, free!</span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">10am-8pm</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">: </span></span><a href="http://www.bikenewyork.org/bike-expo-new-york/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Bike Expo NY</span></span></a></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- For you bike lovers, FREE - "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">vendors, live-performances, hands-on programming, bike gear giveaways and of course, free bicycle classes" </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[Pier 36, E. River + South St + Montgomery St]</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6pm: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b><a href="http://www.kentuckyderby.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Kentucky Derby</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- Jimmy Fallon said </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Bodemeister</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> will win - which </span><a href="http://www.kentuckyderby.com/horses"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">horse</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> is your pick?</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">6pm and 8pm</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">:</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><a href="http://www.crimepays.com/events.htm"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Old-time Mystery Radio</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - Go through the secret bookcase entrance to see the show (password </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">FUN</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">). This does look fun! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[$7 with RSVP: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: nowrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">212-243-0440</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, 44th Greenwich AVE bet 6th and 7th | </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Partners-Crime-Mystery-Booksellers/5620474633"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Facebook</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">]</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">11:34pm</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">: Look up <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">to see the </span></span><a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/supermoon-biggest-brightest-moon-year-due-tonight-article-1.1072961"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">SUPERMOON</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> aka the biggest and brightest full moon of the year! It'll be about 15,300 </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">miles closer to the Earth than normal.</span></span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ALL WEEKEND/ONGOING</span></b></span></span></div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thru 5/13 - 3-5pm: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Starbucks "</span><a href="http://frappuccino.com/en-us"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Frappy Hour</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">" - 1/2 priced Frappaccinos.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">4pm, Mon + Sat thru June: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep No More </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">lovers - check out this immersive murder mystery theater, </span><a href="http://speakeasydollhouse.blogspot.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Speakeasy Dollhouse</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> </span>(and don't be afraid to explore the secret passageways), $5 off promo code "</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">help me</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">" [LES].</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Opening Wknd! Thru 6/1 </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- </span><a href="http://www.madisonsquarepark.org/news/blog/mad-sq-eats-is-back-and-were-hungry"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Madison Square Eats</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - good eats (and drinks!) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[MSP, B'way, 5th Ave, and 25th St]</span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thru June</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">: Check out Rafael Barrios' </span><a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/03/05/video_new_rafael_barrios_sculptures.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">optical illusion sculptures</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> on Park Ave, cooool.</span></span></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-73336942533125939562012-05-04T22:51:00.001-07:002012-05-05T00:00:37.568-07:00Cinco Giveaway + Weekend Fun!<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Cinco de Mayo!</span></span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Let's kick it off with a little May </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">GIVEAWAY</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, yay!</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="goog_1593148914"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="goog_1593148915"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>This one is from </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Leslie</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, the lovely and talented owner of customized stationary and design company, </span><a href="http://www.slieberrydesigns.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Slieberry Designs</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">.</span> Have a wedding coming up or always wanted your own monogrammed letterhead: )? She's your gal!</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">TO PLAY:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Guess my favorite flavor from her client </span><a href="http://chinatownicecreamfactory.com/ice-cream-flavors-cakes-shakes"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Chinatown Ice Cream Factory</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, and win a </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">$10 gift certificate</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (which she designed, of course: ). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Enter here! </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/NYColor-is-Life/71543729855?bookmark_t=page"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">NYColor Facebook Page</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">.</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sweet! And now, here are some fun ways to get your Cinco on today </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 5/5</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - in addition to tacos and margaritas:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2012/04/gabe-thompson-frito-pie-at-anfora-for-cinco-de-mayo.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">$5 Frito Pie</span></span></b></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (in a bag!) @ Anfora - </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">What is it, you may ask? </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Frito bags...[stuffed] with chile con carne, pico de gallo, and plenty of </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">shredded cheese" - delicious: ) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">34 8th Ave + Jane St/ 1, 2, 3 to 14th St]</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">11am - 10pm:</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/360845963951420/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">$5 Go-Go Curry Birthday</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">$5 single size curry + free shirts for the 5th, 55th, 155th etc. customer!</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[38th bet 7th and 8th]</span></span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2012/5/5/0200/PM/Manhattan-Concert-Productions-Series/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">2pm</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> and<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2012/5/5/0830/PM/Manhattan-Concert-Productions-Series/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">830pm</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">: </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">$5 Carnegie Hall Performances </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">- with code: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">may13645</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (reg $50-$100).</span></span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Cinco (and Kentucky Derby) - inspired Cupcakes!</span></b></li>
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<li><a href="http://robicellis.tumblr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Robicelli</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - Mint Julip, Abuelita, Tres Leches...and limited edition: "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">El Melocoton de la Muerte</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">" aka Peach Ghost Chili Cupcake, right (hottest pepper in the world!) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[Dekalb Market + other locs] </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">ooo! And just posted: Guava and Cream Cheese Gelato Ice Cream Sandwiches!</span></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/#!/Kumquatcupcakes/status/198506055234367490"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;">Kumquat Cupcakery</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - Whoa, check out these flavors: "</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Savory Cheddar Beer & Chipotle, Lime & Cilantro in tequila, and Mexican choco</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">"! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[</span><a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">BK Flea</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> + </span><a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/smorgasburg/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Smorgasborg</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">]</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: lime;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">9pm:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/198456916939403/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Greenpointers.com Cinco Launch Party</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> - free tacos, photo booth, music, why not: ) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">[Greenpoint Heights, 278 Nassau Ave]</span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Have fun!</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-69297299786283432382012-04-19T22:07:00.000-07:002012-04-19T23:40:02.714-07:00My TFF Picks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Festival Week! The </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Tribeca Film Festival </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">just kicked off this week (through 4/29), and it's another very NY must-do event. The Festival came to life 11 years ago with the support of American Express to help revitalize the Tribeca neighborhood - and I think it has done a lot for lower Manhattan. If anything, it has made it a cooler place to be - so be cool and go!</span></span></span></span></h3>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There are many great films this year, and below are the ones I want to see and when I would see them - if I had unlimited hours in the day and a time machine: ).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Click on the titles for more info and additional screening times. Tix can be purchased online or at one of 3 venues (see </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/tickets/Box_Office_Information.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">here</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">) - and don't forget about </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/news-features/Never_Sold_Out_Rush_Tickets_2012.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">rush tix</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">!</span></span><br />
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<li>Wed 4/18 - Opening Film - <a href="http://www.thefiveyearengagementmovie.com/">Five Year Engagement</a> - heard it was good!</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/21 @ 230pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/don_t_stop_believin___everyman_s_journey-film41417.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Don't Stop Believin': Everyman's Journey</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (from Youtube to the big stage)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/21 @ 3pm - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/benji-film42722.html">Benji</a> (Coodie and Chike; ESPN feature)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/21 @ 6pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/struck_by_lightning-film41778.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Struck by Lightning</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (Chris Colfter from Glee!)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/21 @ 830pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/whole_lotta_sole-film41416.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Whole Lotta Sole</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (Brendan Fraser)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/21 @ 1030pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/world_before_her-film41896.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The World Before Her</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (Miss India Pagent)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/21 @ 1159pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/revenge_for_jolly_-film41782.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Revenge for Jolly!</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (Kristen Wiig and others)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sun 4/22 @ 930pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/chicken_with_plums-film41469.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Chicken with Plums</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (music + love)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Wed 4/25 @ 430pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/giant_mechanical_man-film39407.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Giant Mechanical Man</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (Jenna Fischer, rom com) </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Wed 4/25 @ 7pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/consuming_spirits-film39321.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Consuming Spirits</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (15 yrs in the making of "experimental animation")</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Wed 4/25 @ 830pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/booker_s_place__a_mississippi_story-film39394.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Booker's Place: A Mississippi Story</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (this one is a much talked about doc) </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thurs 4/26 @ 630pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/cut-film39625.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Cut</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (Japanese punching bag)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thurs 4/26 @ 7pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/planet_of_snail-film39109.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Planet of Snail</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (an unlikely love story about a Japanese couple; top jury prize @ the Amsterdam film fest)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thurs 4/26 @ 9pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/lola_versus-film42565.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Lola Versus </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(Learning to be single again at 30)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thurs 4/26 @ 930pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/2_days_in_new_york-film42808.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2 Days in NY </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">(Chris Rock)</span></li>
<li>Sat 4/28 @ 3pm - <a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/mansome-film42513.html">Mansome</a> (Morgan Spurlock and star exec team; doc about mandom/male grooming in America)</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/28 @ 330pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/ballroom_dancer-film38716.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Ballroom Dancer</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (should be obvious, hehe - about Slavik!)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sat 4/28 @ 530pm - </span><a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/trishna-film37478.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Trishn</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">a</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> (</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Tess of the d'Urbervilles-esque (yay HS English haha); Freida Pinto)</span></span></li>
<li>Sat 4/28 @ 830pm - <a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/fame_high-film42499.html">Fame High</a> (LA County School for the Arts)</li>
<li>Sat 4/28 @ 1130pm - <a href="http://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/postcards_from_the_zoo-film42735.html">Postcards from the Zoo</a> (zoo, magic, love: )</li>
<li>Sat 4/28 - Closing Film - <a href="http://marvel.com/avengers_movie/">Avengers</a></li>
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-67907452034326623412012-04-16T22:27:00.001-07:002012-04-16T22:31:30.018-07:002012 Tax Day Freebies!Tax Day holds a special place in my heart, since this was one of my first Lunch Adventures and posts on all the free goodies you can get today to celebrate being done! And I had such a great lunch buddy then too (hi Ryan: ).<br />
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Let's continue the tradition - there are a lot more than the ones listed, but below are available and I think more worthwhile to eat in NYC. You can get a whole 3 course meal: ).<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.chilis.com/"><b>CHILI's</b></a> [None in Manhattan: (, but I know a few of you work in Jersey City! 425 Washington Blvd] - Free App or Dessert with purchase of an adult entree (Thru 4/18) - Like them on FB and get the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chilis">coupon</a>. Or just stay for $20 dinner for 2!</li>
<li><a href="http://arbys.com/"><b>ARBY's</b></a> [None in Manhattan] - Like on FB and get free curly fries, with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/arbys/app_125959137534395">coupon</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.whitecastle.com/"><b>WHITE CASTLE</b></a> [8th ave b/t 37-38th] - BOGO Chicken Breast Sandwich (<a href="http://www.whitecastle.com/promotions/savorychickenslider2012">coupon</a>)</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.chevys.com/"><b>CHEVY'S Fresh Mex</b></a> [42nd + 8th Ave] - Get 2 premium Herradura margaritas for $10.40, and today only Chevy's is picking up the tax on all meals.</li>
<li><a href="http://bostonmarket.com/"><b>BOSTON MARKET</b></a><b> </b>[23rd + 7th Ave] - Buy 1 meal + fountain drink, get a 2nd meal free! Get the coupon <a href="http://bostonmarket.com/home?page=specialCoupons&promoCode=2736&sid=C5B1L3BR2S34225-2012-04-12-10-45-c-144878">here</a>.</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.cinnabon.com/home.aspx"><b>CINNABON</b></a> [33rd + 5th Ave, B'way + 34th] - 2 Free bites between 6-8pm.</li>
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NYChar</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-28405626700026655722012-03-24T23:42:00.001-07:002012-03-25T00:14:20.051-07:00Sunday Funday!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It's Sunday! This looks like a good day to me: ). Too bad I will probably only be able to do one of these things (must do laundry: ), but hopefully you can go to more! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">NOTE: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">These are only suggested times to maximize your day, but feel free to go whenever you'd like: ).</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">11am Brunch: </span><a href="http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/pdf/DIB_2012.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Dine in Brooklyn</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Brunch for 2 - only $20.12! (like </span><a href="http://www.madibarestaurant.com/menu/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Madiba</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, in Fort Greene). Click the link for $20.12 lunch + $25 dinner options (for one).</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1pm Outdoors:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> Thru 4/7 - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">FREE</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><a href="http://www1.macys.com/campaign/social?cm_sp=GNA-_-0314_HotListSale_hp_gna_2_1032496.jpg-_-Macys%2bFlower%2bShow%252C%2bBlooming%2bin%2b5%2bCities%2bacross%2bthe%2bcountry.%2b%2bClick%2bhere%2bfor%2bdetails.&campaign_id=297&channel_id=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Macy's Flower Show</span></span></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> starts today (Herald Sq) - "Gardens in Paradise", inspired by Brasil, located inside the tent on Broadway Plaza.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3pm Concert</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">FREE</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="http://support.henrystreet.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AAC_PERF_jack_quartet"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">: Jack Quartet [Abrons Arts Center, LES - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">466 Grand Street]</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This concert is part of American Mavericks, a citywide celebration of the pioneers of the American sound, presented by Carnegie Hall and San Francisco Symphony</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Only if you are in the area (Astoria, Queens):</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">2-4pm - Come up with an original pledge to dingles + be rewarded with a </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wafels-Dinges/98272277937?ref=ts#!/pages/Wafels-Dinges/98272277937"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">free WAFEL + DINGLES</span></span></b></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> @ 31st + Ditmars Blvd for </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Int'l Wafel Day</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">! </span></span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">OR stop by any other cart for Buy 1 Get 1!</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">And for the PM - </span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">go to your fave sushi restaurant for dinner + end the night with this beautiful documentary (thru 3/27), $13 @ IFC: </span><b><a href="http://www.magpictures.com/jirodreamsofsushi/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Jiro Dreams of Sushi</span></span></a></b></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">J</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; white-space: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">IRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is the story of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious 3 star Michelin review, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushi bar.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoy!</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-40546849374155046202012-03-22T23:47:00.003-07:002012-03-22T23:48:49.899-07:00Quick 2AM FRI Picks: )<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A GA friend is in town this weekend (hi Chris B.!: ), and he wanted to know a few fun things to do today Fri 3/23, of course! It's past 2am, so here's a few quick picks that I pulled from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://newyorkology.com/">newyorkology.com</a>, <a href="http://www.theskint.com/">The Skint</a>, and TimeOut NY</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">:</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Free </span><a href="http://www.centralparknyc.org/calendar/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Central Park walking tour</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> at 12:30 p.m.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Free 3 p.m. screening of “</span><a href="http://wondertechlab.sony.com/pe-feature_screenings.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A River Runs Through It</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">” at the Sony Wonder Technology Lab</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=38" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Viva and her Power Trio</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> play a free </span><span class="caps"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">BAM</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">café Live show at 9 p.m</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">.</span></li>
<li>Thru 3/24 - 1st Annual <a href="http://nycimprovfest.com/">NYC Improv Festival</a> - featuring troupes from around the country, free-$15</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Just FYI: ) - </span><a href="http://www.newyorkology.com/archives/2012/03/empire_state_to_1.php" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Empire State Building lights up</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> white, red and white for the New York Red Bulls’ Opening Day (through March 25)</span></li>
<li>Walk the <a href="http://www.thehighline.org/">High Line </a>if you haven't already - love doing that any day!</li>
<li>Stop by Jamba Juice for a $2 smoothie (<a href="http://tabs.vitrue.com/m/IL1WTg/">coupon</a>)</li>
<li>...and then make a new friend and get Buy 1 Cone Get 1 for 99 cents @ Baskin Robbins (<a href="http://image.email.baskinrobbins.com/lib/ff031272766405/m/1/I1886_Mid_March_FOM_Email_R4_02_07.jpg?cid=40099046&jid=42862866&mc=117&eid=2896576">coupon</a>)!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/pdf/DIB_2012.pdf">Dine In Brooklyn</a> - $20.12 for 3 course Lunch, $25 for 3 course dinner - we went to Cadagues last night, it was yummy: )</li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hope to have more to post, but here are two more things to put on your calendar for now:</span></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">SAT 3/24</span></b> - Harry Houdini's Birthday!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>SUN 3/25 -</b></span> Opening of <a href="http://www.macysinc.com/pressroom/macys/press.aspx?catid=0&pcatid=0&mkid=360&pid=15384"><b>Macy's Flower Show</b></a> @ Herald Sq, featuring the beauty of Brazil! Free and beautiful (for a new FB profile pic hehe: ).</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-27045669813270898202012-03-19T22:19:00.001-07:002012-03-20T08:43:40.817-07:00Spring Freebies!<div style="font-family: inherit;">
Happy <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">First Day of Spring</span></b> (and <b><a href="http://www.nwf.org/wildlife/activities/national-wildlife-week.aspx">Nat'l Wildlife Week</a>)</b>!</div>
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What better way to kick off this new season with some freebies (most deals are today Tues 3/20 only; click on the names for more details)?</div>
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<ul style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.mustlovecoupons.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/free_blooming_onion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="http://www.mustlovecoupons.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/free_blooming_onion.jpg" width="200" /></a>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Free</span> <a href="http://www.ritasice.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">RITA'S ITALIAN ICE</span></b></a> - Only one location in NY, any flavor of your choice!<span class="Apple-style-span"> <i>[12pm - 10pm | </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i>2486 broadway, bet. 92 + 93 Streets]</i></span></span></li>
<li><b><a href="http://macarondaynyc.com/participants2012.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">MACARON DAY</span></a> </b>- Stop by one of <a href="http://macarondaynyc.com/participants2012.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">16 locations</span></a> around the city to get your free macaron (say you're there for Macaron Day!). <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">All pretty convenient locations (see link for more):</span></li>
<ul><a href="http://www.insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Macaron400x300rounded_web.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://www.insidevancouver.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Macaron400x300rounded_web.png" width="200" /></a><a href="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/111892693/heart_bigger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://a0.twimg.com/profile_images/111892693/heart_bigger.jpg" width="191" /></a>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Bouchon Bakery - Rockefeller and Time Warner</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Dominique Ansel Bakery - Soho, near work, yes!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Macaron Cafe - St. Mark's</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Mad Mac Macaron - 59th and Park Ave S.</span></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Free</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chilis/posts/10150628097488214"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">CHILI's</span></b></a> - App</span><span class="Apple-style-span"> or Dessert with Entree (exp. 3/21) - <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">looks like closest is in Jersey City?</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Free</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150633950739387&set=a.176478794386.126452.48543634386&type=1&ref=nf"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">OUTBACK</span></b></a> - bloomin' onion w/ any purchase! </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">2 NYC locs: 6th and 23rd, 3rd Ave and 56th St</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Free</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://ny.eater.com/archives/2012/03/two_boots_4.php"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">TWO BOOTS</span></b></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span">Earth Mother Pizza [4-6pm | many locs - Bleeker St, UWS, W. Village, see <a href="http://www.twoboots.com/">here</a>)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Free</span> <a href="http://georgetowncupcake.com/about.html"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">GEORGETOWN CUPCAKES</span></b></a> from the new Soho loc. Check the <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/gtowncupcake"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Twitter</span></a> for the daily secret flavor! [Mercer b/t Spring and Prince]</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: orange;">Free <a href="http://fullcirclebar.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/free-skee-ball.jpg"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">SKEEBALL</span></b> </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> (plus free hot dogs or pretzels w/ every drink) </span></span>- Tues and Thurs @ Full Circle Bar [318 Grand St, Williamsburg]</span></li>
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I predict a sweet day tomorrow! ENJOY!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-22841895070140087582012-03-02T23:02:00.005-08:002012-03-02T23:04:48.643-08:00It's the Weekend!YES - new month, another weekend! Don't let the rain get you down - get out there and play:<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Ends Today</span>: <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Japan Week</span></b>! Celebrate Japanese food and culture @ Grand Central Terminal. Yum! [<a href="http://japanweek.us/">website</a>]</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">5-11pm:</span> BK Museum Target Free Saturday, "<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">Fierce, Phenomenal Women</span></b>". Enjoy live music, art, dance, FREE! [<a href="http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php">website</a>].</li>
<li>DATE IDEA: Watch 5 Oscar-winning movie <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">T</span></i></b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>h</b><b>e Artist </b></span></i>at Nitehawk Cinema in W'burg with food and drink in hand [<a href="http://www.nitehawkcinema.com/movie.php?movie=107;&ap=1">website</a>] : )</li>
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<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><a href="http://Renttherunway.com/">Renttherunway.com</a></span></b><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"> sample sale</span></b> = dress heaven! I love dressing up...so I'm going back for more tomorrow. Up to 95% off designer dresses. Seriously. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[250 5th Ave bet 28 and 29th; Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 11am-3pm] - stop by Ktown after for a meal: )</span></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><i>Jim Henson's Fantastic World</i> </span></b>@ Museum of Moving Image in Queens, $12 - Oh Kermy! [<a href="http://www.movingimage.us/exhibitions/2011/07/16/detail/jim-hensons-fantastic-world/">website</a>]</li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">10a-5pm</span>: </span><b>NYC Vegetarian Food Festival <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">- veggies deserve some lovin' too! And we like free samples! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">[$5 gen admission tix at the door, Metropolitan Pavilion - 125 W 18th St. <a href="http://nycvegfoodfest.com/">website</a>]</span></span></span></b></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b>Have fun!</b></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5136238877301098858.post-4914420815220142212012-01-06T11:55:00.000-08:002012-01-06T11:56:09.963-08:00Winter JazzFest NYC: 1/6-1/7<div style="font-family: inherit;">
I've been on the fence about going - not because of the event itself because I love jazz, but just because of scheduling. In the end I decided to get a 2 day pass - and mostly because I think I'd regret it more if I didn't go! <i><span style="color: #666666;"></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Thanks to <b>Melanie C.</b> for the heads up and for organizing a group to go. In her words: "<span style="color: purple;">I went last year, and it was awesome. You pay one fee for the night and
then get unlimited entry to multiple jazz venues in the west village
area. It's a lot of fun, and the music is good.</span>" </span><i><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></i></div>
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<a href="http://winterjazzfest.com/images/448_2012WJFLogo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://winterjazzfest.com/images/448_2012WJFLogo2.jpg" width="185" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><b style="color: orange;"> ABOUT</b><span style="color: orange;">: </span>"T</span><span style="font-size: small;">he 2012 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST will
continue to redeem the rich jazz heritage of the Village and again will
bring jazz fans back to Bleecker Street. The 2012 NYC WINTER JAZZFEST
includes over 60 of today's most interesting jazz groups from New York,
Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Switzerland, Israel, Cuba,
Morocco, Turkey, and Italy."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thankfully, I know an insider </span><span style="font-size: small;">to the jazz world </span><span style="font-size: small;">(an accomplished musician himself!) <b>Victor L.</b> who gave us the following recos for sets to see tonight, most of them his friends: </span></div>
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<li> <span style="color: orange;">745p</span> @ Sullivan Hall - <b>Julian Lage Group </b> <i style="color: #666666;">(I've met and heard him before - seriously amazing).</i></li>
<li>845pm @ Zinc Bar - saxophonist <b>Miguel Zenon</b> </li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">945p</span> @ Le Poisson Rouge - violinist Jenny Scheinman has a great band called <b>Mischief and Mayhem</b><i style="color: #666666;"><br /></i></li>
<li><span style="color: orange;">1200am</span> @ Kenny's Castaways - saxophonist <b>Rudresh
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For the <b>full schedule</b>, click <a href="http://winterjazzfest.com/2012nycwinterjazzfest/2012schedule.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
<b>To buy a 1 day or 2 day pass</b>, click <a href="https://secure.gigmaven.com/events/7268/orders/new" target="_blank">HERE </a>- and use discount code <span style="color: orange;">CAAL</span> to get $10 off (NOTE: consider getting a 2 day, it comes out cheaper than just getting a 1 day!)<br />
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Have a great, jazzy weekend!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17117099061809434201noreply@blogger.com