Archive for February, 2008
Report on St. Saviour’s Protest
Present at the St. Saviour’s rally yesterday were Councilman Tony Avella, citywide and boroughwide preservationists, the Queens press corps, about 35-40 townspeople and 6 police officers.Notably absent were every elected official that represents the district - they didn’t even send representatives o…
Weird news from around the world
A video made by four white students in South Africa showing middle-aged black hostel cleaning employees duped into eating food that had been urinated on, caused angry protests across the country.Video shows black South Africans forced to eat urine-laced stew”He was sprawled out on the bed in just a …
EaterWire: Ko’s Opening moment, Quattro in at Trump Soho, Irvine Update
EAST VILLAGE—Dave Chang’s Momofuku Ko, the thing of food world fascination ever since it was a mere figment of Governor Chang’s imagination is currently on track to open to the public on 3/12. Be warned now, however: the resy system here, at 163 First Avenue, is going to produce getting …
Shutter Special: that news just came in by…
This news just came in by the wire about longtime UWS haunt Evelyn Lounge: “After many years the Evelyn Lounge at 380 Columbus is shutting its doors. Saturday will be the final night open to the public. No word as to what is coming in next.” Earlier reports trace that the next possible tenants…
NYC Cheftestant Breakdown: Metromix breaks down all the NYC…
Metromix breaks down all the NYC contestants for Top Chef 4 by interviewing former bosses, coworkers, and family members. Hightlights: Dale mistakenly bought a $1,000 of suckling pig, Nikki Cascone’s lists herself as restricted on MySpace though her boyfriend Brad is a managing partner at…
Is the Brooklyn Ghostbuster Real?
This photograph was spotted in Carroll Gardens; presumably there’s someone someone named Sal who has a knack for busting evil spirits.
We called to see how the paranormal commerce was going in Brooklyn, but it seems like Mythbusters may need to check out that alleged ghostbuster. The landline rea…
Key Food Stabbing: 2 Injured in East Village Store
Two female Key Food employees at the Avenue A and East 4th Street store were attacked by a knife-wielding man. The police originally said one of the woman died, but it turns out that one is “clinging to life” while the other is in critical condition.
The Sun reports the women were in the “elevat…
Knicks Tell Marbury To Stay Away
Is it surprising to anyone that the two signature deals of Isiah Thomas’ tenure as GM have ended in ruins? Eddy Curry has been banished to the end of the bench on most nights, but Isiah has gone even further with Stephon Marbury and barred him from the Garden.
It’s the latest chapter in the …
Key Food Killing: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in East Village Store
Two female Key Food employees at the Avenue A and East 4th Street store were attacked by a knife-wielding man. One woman died and the other is in serious condition.
The Sun reports the women were in the “elevated manager’s booth” when the attack took place at 3:15PM. According to WNBC, the atta…
The Brides Ran Union Square Today
Photograph of Running of the Brides participants by Mark Lennihan/AP
Early that wee hours brides-to-be lined 14th Street in hopes of finding their dream dress at a reduction price. The annual wedding dress sale at Filene’s Basement, dubbed The Running of the Brides, included around 2500 gowns (of …
Woman Dead in Stabbing at East Village Market
A man wielding a knife attacked two female supermarket employees in the East Village that afternoon, leaving one dead and another in serious condition, police said. The attack took place at about 3:15 p.m. inside Key Foods on the corner of Avenue A and 4th Street, police said. The victims were attac…
Kenyans May Fine Clinton Livestock by Obama Photo
It’s weird when a Reuters story seems like something on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update:Kenyan elders may impose a fine on U.S. presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton, payable in livestock, after a photo of her rival Barack Obama in robes dragged their public into the race for the White House.App…
Board Wrap: I Will Never Get a Babbo Resy
· Ranting Against ‘Diabolical’ Owners of Home [Shameless Restaurants]
· What is The Bruni Smoking? Coi Isn’t New [Yelp]
· Getting the Babbo Resy: Hit Redial for Five Hours [Chowhound]
· Serious Eaters Torn by Cheesecake Factory [Serious Eats]
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