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The Yankees Just Won The World Series, And This Is Where They Went...

Where: 453 W. 17th St. [map], New York, NY, United States
November 5, 2009 at 12:50 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

That sonic boom you heard emanating from the tri-state area was the sound of millions of Yankees fans, having been cruelly denied a World Series title, finally ending a 9-year drought last night with a 7-3 victory in Game 6. After the game, third baseman Alex Rodriguez and his girlfriend Kate Hudson hit the Meatpacking District, partying at 1Oak with his mom and sister and shortstop Derek Jeter and his girlfriend ("Friday Night Lights"' Minka Kelly).

Even the revelation that Rodriguez has a painting of himself as a centaur in his bedroom failed to slow the Yankees in the rush to their 27th title. Other celebrity Yankees fans include Alec Baldwin, who was spotted in the stands during Game 1, and Jay-Z who performed "Empire State Of Mind" at Yankee Stadium before Game 2. Game 6's celeb ticket holders included Will Forte, Spike Lee and Regis Philbin. (None of them were at 1Oak to the best of our knowledge, though.) On the other hand, it might be appropriate to buy a drink for Will Smith, Tina Fey and Vice President Joe Biden, all Phillies fans.

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Ash Fulk Cooks Up Friendly Swiss Fare at Trestle on Tenth, But Maybe Not For Padma

Where: 242 TENTH AVENUE [map], New York, NY, United States, 10001
October 29, 2009 at 2:24 PM | by Heidi Atwal | 0 Comments

Northern California native Ash Fulk didn't have it easy during his run on Top Chef. He didn't win one challenge on the show, and was eventually asked to pack his knives and head back to New York City, where he serves as a Sous Chef at Trestle on Tenth. The Swiss-French-American restaurant is a neighborhood-y locale open for breakfast, brunch (on weekends), lunch and dinner, making it a go-to spot for Chelsea diners looking for elevated comfort food. And schnitzel.

Trestle's menus aren't intimidating in the way that many contemporary, haute cuisine restaurants tend to be. Here you'll find familiar dishes with a Swiss-French influence that makes them just different enough to be memorable, without being too perplexing or stomach-turning. We're still wondering why fellow TC contestant Hector would dare include Tofu Ceviche on his menu. No, Trestle is where you'll find a Signature House Burger, Cobb Salad, Roasted Chicken with Seasonal Vegetables in Consommè, and Coriander Hanger Steak.

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Entering Musical Bohemia With Franco Battiato At NYC's Le Poisson Rouge

Where: 158 Bleecker Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10012
October 22, 2009 at 9:58 AM | by CourtScott | 0 Comments

More than a music venue and beyond an art space, NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge is a self-proclaimed “creative asylum,” and its historic address (the site of the legendary Village Gate) is an inviting refuge from Bleecker Street’s rowdy, pub-crawling NYU crowd.

This week, we stopped by here—one of our "Best Live New Music Venues"—for a performance by Italian musician Franco Battiato. But the experience is so much more than just him; it's the entire venue. You'll see why...

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NYC Will Become Deadhead Mecca In March For Grateful Dead Exhibit

October 19, 2009 at 5:13 PM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

Deadheads, book your New York City vacation now, as the New York Historical Society has announced that in March 2010, they will mount an exhibition of the Grateful Dead Archive. It will be the largest exhibition of its kind ever, and is sure to have fans breaking out their Jerry Garcia-brand ties for the occasion.

According to the official description, "Grateful Dead: Now Playing at The New York Historical Society", as the exhibitions is called, "will chronicle the history of the Grateful Dead, its music, and phenomenal longevity through an array of original art and documents related to the band, its members, performances, and productions." If you've been a hardcore fan for years, be sure to look closely at the piles of fan mail that will be exhibited, just in case you ever wondered why Phil Lesh never responded to your sincere letter asking him to play at your prom.

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Penélope, Miley & Liza All Visit The NYC Set of 'Sex and the City 2'

October 16, 2009 at 12:29 PM | by cmb | 0 Comments

Sex and the City 2's revolving door of celebrity cameos continues this week with a gay icon, an ex-boyfriend, a Hollywood bombshell and a teen star. It all started with Liza Minnelli, who is said to have played an intricate part in the wedding of Anthony (Mario Cantone) and Stanford (Willie Garson) which filmed earlier this week at Steiner Studios in Brooklyn. According to OK!, "Liza Minnelli sings [Beyonce's 'Single Ladies'] at the wedding—the same wedding where Sarah Jessica Parker plays the best man!"

On Monday, Jason Lewis, a.k.a Samantha's ex Smith Jerrod, was spotted on the NYC set of SATC2 with Kim Cattrall, reigniting hope among "Team Smith" fans that the couple may get back together in the sequel.

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Jaunted's Four Favorite New York City Deals This Fall

October 13, 2009 at 12:53 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

New York's "NYC: The Real Deal" campaign promises major savings for tourists (and locals who don't mind putting on their tourist disguises) this fall. It's such an embarrassment of riches, you could feel a bit paralyzed looking at all the deals—but there are four we're definitely checking out:

Comix Comedy Club (353 W. 14th St.):
Apply your 15 percent ticket discount to "The Daily Show And Friends" October 28 (featuring your favorite correspondents trying out their too hot for TV stuff) or Craig Robinson of "The Office" (Nov. 19-21).

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Find Out 'Where The Wild Things Are' Next Week In New York City

October 9, 2009 at 3:38 PM | by egw | 0 Comments

Spike Jonze's adaptation of the children's classic "Where The Wild Things Are" opens October 16th, and if you can't actually be with Max in the woods, head to New York for some wild activities.

Wild Things Week introduces kids of all ages to Maurice Sendak's book and gets them excited for the Dave Eggers-scripted movie. Aside from fashion collaborations inspired by the movie and reissues of the book, there are tons of events happening around the country to celebrate the favorite childrens' book. We've discovered a few just in New York City, but we're sure that a google search should bring up a few events in whatever city you live in.

NYC's wild rumpus beings after the jump.

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Would You Drink Out Of A Coconut, Far From Tropical Climes?

September 28, 2009 at 4:23 PM | by Omri | 0 Comments

There are exactly two entries in Jaunted's Hipsters category, one about gelato and the other with the word "irritating." Neither are particularly complimentary. This article from the New York Times, which describes how Williamsburg hipsters have taken to ostentatiously sipping juice out of coconuts as they saunter down the street, is an excellent illustration as to why.

Hipsters, it turns out, are prone to eyeroll-inducing trends of "look at me not caring that you're looking at me for being ridiculous" obnoxiousness:

In the last few months, retailers in hipster hot spots like Williamsburg and the Lower East Side say they have sold unprecedented amounts of the fruit for streetside consumption. 'I think it’s stylish, it’s pretty,' said Zarifeh Saleh... 'You feel like you’re on the beach, but you’re not on the beach.' Some say the public ritual is part of the drink’s allure. 'I don’t ever go and buy a bunch of coconuts and stock them and drink them at home,' said Jennifer Verdon.

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Michelle Obama Begins Locavore Crusade at NYC's Gramercy Tavern

September 25, 2009 at 9:31 AM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

President Obama might be making his first presidential visit to Pittsburgh today for the G20 Summits, but before heading off for some serious work-time, Mr. and Mrs. Obama hit up New York again for a couple days, creating mass traffic confusion, but some actual excitement when Michelle lunched at the famed Gramercy Tavern restaurant.

In all fairness, Michelle had to eat alone since Barack was not in town for tourist activities like usual, but instead addressing the United Nations. Gramercy Tavern is an excellent choice for the First Lady, even if she may have gone because the chef behind the restaurant also catered the UN activities. It is upscale, rather exclusive and hard to get reservations for, and is known for being a cheerleader of American cuisine.

She didn't make reservations...

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For $550 Million Dollars, The Empire State Building Gets Its Art Deco Back

September 24, 2009 at 9:27 AM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

The first thing that usually dazzles tourists as they hit midtown in New York City is the view of the Empire State Building from almost any street. It stands at the commanding position of center of the city, and is also quiet central to a visitor's plans in NYC, being a tourist mecca. In order to keep up its appearances and continue to dazzle, the Empire State Building has just undergone at $550 million dollar renovation, with the lobby along accounting for $12.5 million of it.

Back in the 1960s, some aesthetic attempts at "modernization" took place—think the Mad Men-era's preoccupation with the future—and as a result, original Art Deco details of the building were covered up. This renovation has revealed at least two shiny Art Deco murals that fell victim to the 1960s revamp, and now they're back to giving the building's lobby an extra oomph of drama.

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New York 1953 To Today: Times Square Is For The Girly-Shows

September 18, 2009 at 9:28 AM | by JetSetCD | 0 Comments

Times Square and Central Park attract tourists to New York City in droves, but what were the most exciting sights back in the 1950s? Thanks to an old tourist brochure from 1953, we're exploring back in the day versus today, for NYC tourists.

Here's a quick trivia question: How does the leggy advertisement for the Latin Quarter nightclub relate to Barbara Walters? It was run by her father! We doubt that Barbara enjoys being connected back to this notorious club, especially since it embodied the seedy side of Times Square from the late 1960s through 1980s by showing soft-core pornography and being a popular fight spot.

Oh boy but back in the day, especially in 1953 when the lights of Times Square were still glamorous and not all red. Lou Walter's Latin Quarter hosted the big names alongside a little nudie chorus girl show. Think Frank Sinatra, Milton Berle and Mae West.

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'Sex and the City 2' Fans Stalk The Plaza Hotel Set For Storyline Secrets

September 17, 2009 at 12:08 PM | by cmb | 2 Comments

Sex and the City 2 continues filming around New York City and fans are literally following along, hoping to catch a few clues about the movie's plot. Last week, the ladies were spotted filming outside The Plaza in full '80s garb for a flashback scene, though its unclear how it will fit into the movie.

Kim Cattrall recently told People:

It was so much fun to relive the wild and crazy fashions of the '80s. I absolutely loved the four different looks of all of us. We were all so uniquely different that we all couldn't stop admiring our different looks. There was lots of laughing, and it was a blast!

Kim not only got her 80's on last week, she also let a few SATC2 secrets slip when she carried her script with her to the set in Manhattan. The pesky paparazzi were able to zoom in on the page which revealed Smith (the hunky model) might make an appearance in the "Sex" sequel even though he and Samantha parted ways at the end of the first film. In the scene, Samantha is at her desk when she's told "Smith Jerrod's on the phone." There's also a bottle of hormone pills on her desk so its safe to assume Samantha will be dealing with menopause too.

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