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Cinco to Celebrate: Inside the East Harlem Mexican restaurant that became a TikTok sensation
If there’s anything that’s constant in New York City, it’s change, and most New Yorkers have become hardened to the tragedy of seeing their favorite small businesses shutter. Since COVID, the trend has only gotten worse: Places like China Chalet and Coogan’s, which once defined their respective neighborhoods and the city at large, practically disappeared overnight.
Otherworldly bronze sculptures have popped up in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Are these otherworldly sculptures emerging from the depths of the earth or returning to the underworld? That's the question Huma Bhabha hopes visitors will ponder as they explore her monumental new bronze artworks in Brooklyn. Titled "Before the End," the installation of four, eight-foot tall bronze sculptures topped with animal...
PopUp Bagels just launched limited-edition Cup Noodles cream cheese
Sure, we all lived off a very healthy diet comprised of nothing but Cup Noodles and bagels throughout our college years, but does slurpy-ready instant ramen and those boiled-and-baked rounds actually go together? One of New York's most viral bagel spots, PopUp Bagels, is exploring the oddball combination by partnering with Cup Noodles on a limited-edition cream cheese.
One of NYC's premier Mexican chefs opens Esse Taco this week
We love some cheap tacos as much as any New Yorker, but there's an added thrill when those deliciously filling, low-budget bites come from a lofty source. In Esse Taco's case, that source is Enrique Olvera, the chef-restaurateur known for his acclaimed, high-minded Mexican cooking at the three-Michelin-starred Pujol in Mexico City as well as at Cosme and Atla in Manhattan.
A massive hip-hop extravaganza hosted by Mary J. Blige is taking over NYC this month
The queen of hip hop, Mary J. Blige, is about to host her third annual "Strength of a Woman Festival and Summit" throughout New York City and you might want to get the whole crew together for this electrifying family affair. The three-day festival will include concerts, comedy shows, panels...
A moody Williamsburg speakeasy opens with Japanese quaffs and fried chicken
New Yorkers love a good speakeasy—our list of the 20 best speakeasy-inspired bars in NYC is spirited proof. The clandestine cocktail-bar genre is getting a new entry in the form of Koi Bā, a Japanese-accented drinking den coming to Williamsburg ( 80 North 6th Street) on Wednesday, May 15.
An enormous hot dog has taken up residence in the middle of Times Square
Let us be frank, we kind of love this new sculpture in Times Square: a 65-foot-long hot dog in a bun drenched in mustard that launches confetti in the air every day at noon. When it comes to outdoor art, this is by far the oddest sculpture we've seen around town in the last few months.
MargaritaCon is coming to NYC with free tequila and a Mexico trip sweepstakes
Given how much New Yorkers love tacos and guacamole and margaritas, and all of the other wonderful culinary gifts that Mexico has given the world, Cinco de Mayo in NYC is a pretty big deal. To celebrate the spirited occasion, Astral Tequila has been hosting the first-ever MargaritaCon, a month-long celebration that brings Astral margaritas to 170-plus participating bars and restaurants across the country, with each cocktail contributing towards building homes for those in need. And on Saturday, May 4, MargaritaCon is taking over New York’s East Village (as well as Chicago and Charleston) for a boozy day of fun.
Some early thoughts on the 2024 Tony nominations
The nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards have now been announced, setting off a six-week period of campaigning, complaining and arguing before Broadway’s biggest prizes get handed out on June 16. We’ll have more Tonys coverage for you before then, including our predictions of who will win. But here are a few quick reactions to today’s crop of nominations.
Here’s where you can find the Mister Softee truck in NYC this summer
It's the soundtrack of summer—no, not "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter. We're talking about that iconic Mister Softee jingle, tempting New Yorkers young and old alike with the promise of soft serve and sweet treats. The ice cream vans are ubiquitous on New York City streets when the temperatures start to rise, but you won't have to strain your ears trying to hear for that whimsical jingle next time you're craving a King Cone or a Chocolate Dip—the Mister Softee app makes it way easier to track down a truck.
Cinco to Celebrate: Meet the stylist bringing Mexico City’s hottest designers to NYC
Growing up, César Álvarez, a Mexico City native, was obsessed with magazines. Raised in the neighborhood of Anahuac smack-dab in the middle of the city, he’d spend hours flipping through issues of Eres, a Mexican media brand for young people interested in design. “I loved the fashion, the expression, the idea of creating narratives and stories around music, fashion, photography, looks,” Álvarez tells Time Out.
Study: Le Coucou is one of the most popular restaurants in the world
A recent study found that one of NYC's most iconic restaurants was also one of the most Instagrammable restaurants in the whole country. (That would be the 136-year-old Katz's Deli, of course.) And now a more modern entry into the city's pantheon of great restaurants has been dubbed one of the most popular restaurants in the world, thanks to new findings from Solopress.
Torch & Crown is back pouring beers in Union Square for summer
It's officially time to drink outside, and one of the city's best outdoor bars for large groups and local craft beer is returning for the season: Torch & Crown Brewing Company will reopen its summertime pop-up to the public at the Union Square Pavilion on Wednesday, May 1. The Torch...
Billie Eilish has just announced three massive New York City shows this year – here’s how to get tickets
Massive news from Billie Eilish! She’s just announced a giant world tour. It’s called Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour after her new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” which is out on May 17. It’ll kick off in Canada in September 2024 and get around to NYC in October.
The official 2024 Tony Award nominations (complete list)
The nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced this morning, honoring productions from the 2023–24 Broadway season. The awards are given out annually by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing to salute outstanding achievements in 26 categories of Broadway artistry. Actors Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée...
Cinco to Celebrate: Meet the party collective shaping New York Mexican culture
Welcome to the first entry in Cinco to Celebrate, a series highlighting five Mexican businesses in New York City that are worth your time and money this Cinco de Mayo—and beyond. Here's more about the importance of the series and where you can read every article this week. If...
Monthly LIRR and Metro-North fares within NYC will drop in price
Traveling within city limits on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North is about to get cheaper. The MTA on Tuesday announced that trips that start and end within the five boroughs on these two lines will get discounted tickets as part of the rollout of congestion pricing in Manhattan, according to Gothamist.
A first look at the Met’s powerful new rooftop art installation
One of the most anticipated events at the Met is their annual Roof Garden Commission, an art series in which the New York institution chooses one artist to use the coveted space as their canvas. This year’s commission, which was just unveiled today, sends a playful yet extremely poignant and...
Glace and Bad Roman collab on a Tiramisu Frozen Hot Chocolate
Yes, we love a toasty mug of hot chocolate when it's cold outside but who says we can't indulge in the sweet bev even in the summer months? Thankfully for us, the folks over at Glace—the Upper East Side ice cream and dessert shop from Sasha Zabar (yes, that Zabar)—is kicking off the warm-weather season by partnering with viral hot spot Bad Roman on a frozen hot chocolate-inspired treat.
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