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Bistro Lamazou—A Heavenly Place to Dine in Kips Bay
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
by Alex DiBlasi on Dining Around
The best way for a restaurant to win me over is through its ambiance. Trust me, the quality of the food is important – a
A Bawdy British Twist on a Greek Tragedy
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
by Christian Barclay on Playing Around
In Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, the befallen Greek king contemplates self-mutilation as atonement for his sins. It’s a rather dramatic gesture, but considering the circumstances, severe
We Live Here (Do They?!)
Monday, October 10th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
The experience of Zoe Kazan’s We Live Here is like watching a Rube Goldberg contraption execute its moves in slow motion. The machine is dense
Manipulation: More is Less
Monday, July 4th, 2011
by Alix Cohen on Playing Around
Manipulation advertises itself as “one woman’s struggle for freedom and self discovery” utilizing Latin America’s tradition of “magic realism.” Like an SEO (search engine optimization
Cyprus: Crossroads of Civilization at the Smithsonian
Thursday, September 30th, 2010
by Marcia Camille on Playing Around
So you go to the Smithsonian exhibits when being a tour guide for your visitors… So you go to the Museum of Natural History for
Berlin—A Once Divided City Filled with History and Hope
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
by Stacey Walz on Living Around
The Brandenburg Gate which sits on the edge of Berlin‘s grandest main street, Unter den Linden, is one of Germany’s most famous monuments. Once a
No Passport Required: Thalassa, Superior Greek Cuisine
Saturday, July 24th, 2010
by Alix Cohen on Dining Around
The Lower West Side has blossomed. If you haven’t been way downtown recently, it’s worth a trip. Thalassa ( “the sea” in Greek) offers ample
At Honey in the Rough, Playing Dress-Up with a Pro
Sunday, April 4th, 2010
by Stephanie Russell-Kraft on Shopping Around
Ashley Hanosh knows dresses, inside and out. She’s passionate about clothing, and knows what fits your figure, your style, and your budget. She knows what
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