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Larsen’s Fish Market, Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 25, 2010 by admin
You could plunk down a good deal of money for dinner at the fancy Home Port restaurant in Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard, a tiny fishing town known for its beautiful sunsets. Or you could enjoy the...
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Jala-Pina Cocktail

Posted on August 17, 2010 by admin
If there were a tequila version of rum punch, it would be the fabulous Jala-Piña cocktail at the Redhead. This restaurant may be known for chef Meg Grace's knock-out fried chicken, but the bartenders are...
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Caprese Salad

Posted on August 17, 2010 by admin
What's so difficult about making caprese salad? On the other hand, if it's so easy, why do so many restaurants not deliver? This summer salad of tomato, basil and mozzarella is quintessential Italian cuisine: excellent...
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Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita

Posted on August 16, 2010 by admin
One of the tastiest trends this summer has been the proliferation of spicy cocktails. Proving that spice isn't just for Bloody Marys, a number of Mexican and Latin-American bars and restaurants have upped the pepper...
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BBQ Treat: Cookie Burgers

Posted on August 6, 2010 by admin
My friend Jib Girl served this clever passed dessert/hors d'oeuvre at a recent barbecue and was the envy of all the other cooks at the party. They may look like sliders, but they're actually cookies...
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Street Chic: Sonic Youth Concert

Posted on August 5, 2010 by admin
There's long been a crossover between the fashion world and Sonic Youth, the post-punk band that put on a surprise performance at a recent Marc Jacobs show. Though "rocker" is considered a category of dress...
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Alexander Wang Horsehair Boots

Posted on August 4, 2010 by admin
As anyone with S.A.D. could tell you, the days are already getting perceptibly shorter. The only thing that can get us excited about the approaching end of summer is the arrival of new fall clothes...
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Vapiano

Posted on August 3, 2010 by admin
This first branch of this rapidly-expanding Italian "fast casual" chain in New York, Vapiano fills a void left by Dean & DeLuca when that panini and coffee shop closed just a couple blocks down on...
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Annabelle African-Print Dresses

Posted on July 29, 2010 by admin
Usually I'm skeptical about buying clothes from street markets because you never know if the cut is going to be off. But it wasn't just the vibrant African prints that set the rows of fetching...
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Safety First Dopp Case

Posted on July 28, 2010 by admin
I have a (very aesthetically inclined) friend who's obsessed with airline safety diagrams and has collected them - ok, stolen them from planes - around the world. Cartoonish yet macabre, they sum up so much...
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Xi’an Famous Foods

Posted on July 27, 2010 by admin
Ever get a yen for a cold, spicy salad made with...lamb face? Chances are you haven't, but once you've had this and some of the other unusual offerings at the new Xi'an Famous Foods on...
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The Lion

Posted on July 26, 2010 by admin
The Waverly Inn may be one of the most celeb-packed restaurants in the city, but some of us actually went for the food. Sure, the scene is thrilling - particularly the time that Owen Wilson...
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Street Chic: New York, Late July

Posted on July 23, 2010 by admin
It may be the dog days of summer, but street fashion marches on. As these New Yorkers demonstrate, when you're wearing less during the summer, it's the little details that count: rolled cuffs, bright lipstick,...
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Chilled Pea and Mint Soup

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin
This recipe is based on one that appeared in Bon Appetit this spring for an Easter menu. That soup was served hot, but fresh peas and mint seemed to call out for the cold soup...
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Ninth Ward

Posted on July 20, 2010 by admin
A "destination store" is one that inspires shoppers to make a special trip there, either because of specialized merchandise or deep discounts, but also arising in the city right now are destination bars - though...
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