Meryl Pearlstein

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Summer in the City: Ariana DeBose in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

The era of platform shoes, glam jumpsuits (his and hers), voluptuous hair, and dancing—always to the beat, always with attitude, usually under the flicker of a disco ball and to juggernaut hits that you met first on the radio—is back with a fierce autobiographical twist. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, with its winning parade of Summer’s songs, is lighting up the stage of Broadway’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with its savvy portrait of the Queen of Disco.
Ariana DeBose is some hot stuff as “Disc...

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Bourdain Confidential

Anthony Boudain—author, TV star, lecturer, social commentator—and oh yes, chef.
(Editor’s note: We were all shocked and saddened to find out, on June 8, that 61-year-old chef revolutionary, social change advocate, television celebrity, restaurateur and father, Anthony Bourdain, has died. We are reposting this article from our February 2018 issue in honor of one of our favorite hometown chefs, author and all-around brilliant and beloved New Yorker).
Because of “Kitchen Confidential,” I can’t e...

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Love Farce? The Metromaniacs Closes This Weekend

You have only four more chances to see this romp of a literary farce on Broadway. Meter, rhyming, deceit, and fantasy all play into The Metromaniacs whirl of a show where nothing appears as it truly is. Scheming, mistaken identities and assumed personas play into the lovefest where the ultimate goal is to connect with one’s true soulmate. Set in Paris, 1738, verse- and poetry-mania have created an affinity among residents for couplets.
If you enjoy fast-paced language-dependent theater, you’l...

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The Play That Goes Wrong Gets It Exactly Right

I suspect the writers of The Play That Goes Wrong had a bit of trouble coming up with a name for their fabulously frenetic show. I mean, it could’ve easily been called “The Script That Goes Wrong,” “The Set That Runs Amok,” or “The Cast That Couldn’t Shoot Straight.” Still, in terms of comic genius, everything about the production is very, very right.
With the perfect dose of slapstick shtick and zany twists, this Olivier-winning farce arrived on Broadway via the tripartite collaboration of t...

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Pig Bleecker

Pig Bleecker Restaurant Review
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About the restaurant & atmosphere: Chef Matt Abdoo (Del Posto, Pig Beach) wants to make sure that you don’t leave hungry. And you certainly won’t at this Greenwich Village comfort food restaurant. Loud and noisy, serving up everything pig but more, the place is popular among NYU students as well as locals who enjoy the inventive cocktails as well as the shareable dishes.
Food & Drinks: Drinks set the tone for a joyful evening of Southern fare, with choices inc...

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I Found Happiness in Lafayette, Louisiana, the Happiest City in America, at a Cajun Mardi Gras

I didn’t know what to expect when I saw the guinea hen flung into the air. It seemed like a random act of serendipity, perhaps instigated by celebrating Mardi Gras just a bit too early. And then it all happened at once, a swarm of harlequin-like characters chasing after it until the poor animal was stopped in its tracks.
Masked adults dressed in conical capuchon hats with matching top and bottom and making a sort of Pucci-esque fashion statement surrounded me, some on horseback, others walkin...

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Empellon

Empellón Restaurant Review

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About the restaurant and décor: Alex Stupak took the Mexican restaurant world by storm when he opened Empellón Taqueria in the West Village, and Empellón Cocina (now closed) and the casual Empellón al Pastor in the East Village, with a very modern yet traditionally oriented take on tacos and home-cooked favorites. With Empellón in midtown, Stupak elevates Mexican cooking, adding creative touches and presentations that create an urban fine dining experience. The tw...

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More than 1000 Cars and Lots of Surprises at 2018 Car Show in NYC

There are some pretty sweet cars and experiences waiting for you at this year’s New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center, Manhattan. From all-electrics, concept cars, and sportier SUVs, to new reveals, and virtual reality and robot simulators, you can spend many hours immersed in the world of automobiles from March 30-April 9. You can buy your tickets here. Then, hop in your car, and drive to the nearest drive-in, Sonic Hamburgers in North Bergen, New Jersey. I’m still sear...

The Daily Meal

9 Places to Celebrate Easter Brunch around the World with Your Family

Easter coincides with many Spring Break holidays this year. If you’re planning a trip to see relatives in the US or traveling outside of the country, here are a few delicious ideas:
Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Whether passing through Abu Dhabi en route to another destination, or making Abu Dhabi your final stop, you can schedule a holiday brunch at the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel. Celebrate the joy of the holiday with live band entertainment, delicious food, children’s activities and a spectac...

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12 of the Sweetest Treats and Special Menus in New York City This Easter

Evelina, the charming Italian restaurant in the Fort Greene neighborhood in Brooklyn, offers a special lunch menu to celebrate Easter created by Executive Chef Lanfranco Paliotti (Daniel, Boulud Sud). Highlights include braised Salt Meadow lamb with parmesan grits, flash fried squash blossom with buffalo mozzarella, rabbit loin porchetta, and ricotta, lemon, and vanilla pancakes with orange flower.
Nearby Miss Ada gives you both a charming outdoor space and a holiday brunch menu with sweet an...

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Best Easter Brunch Restaurants in New York City

Slideshow -- where to celebrate Easter with a delicious brunch in New York City.

The Daily Meal

European Christmas Markets: Six Cities Where You Can Find Them

This is an important time to visit Paris, to show our support for the people and to tell the world that nothing will dampen our holiday spirit. Let's all take a cue form U2 who performed a unity concert in Paris this month. Vive la France.

In Paris, the Christmas market stalls along the Champs-Elysee on the Right Bank stretch almost the full length of the boulevard on each side. In addition to food vendors hawking beer tastings, oysters, hot wine, and sausages, you’ll find a bungee jump, a sk...