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  1. weekend agenda
    10 Things to Do This WeekendElectric car racing, Bastille Day celebrations, and Ms. Lauryn Hill.
  2. weekend agenda
    10 Things to Do This WeekendA comedy in a cemetery, sharks, and Idris Elba.
  3. independence day
    10 Things to Do This Fourth of JulyDrinking for a cause, dancing on a rooftop, and Snoop Dogg.
  4. weekend agenda
    10 Things to Do This WeekendA comedy marathon, dancing under the stars, and aged rooster.
  5. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaPride events, a gin seminar, and free outdoor shows.
  6. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaTruffle dinners, the Magnetic Fields, and a tribute to James Joyce.
  7. the grub street diet
    John Leguizamo Can’t Resist Pan de Queso“It’s the food of my people, a Colombian-Brazilian-Venezuelan bread that’s warm and fresh and made with cheese and yucca flour.”
  8. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaNegronis, Tony Awards viewing parties, and a trippy night at Lincoln Center.
  9. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaGovernors Ball music festival, BookCon, and a Pride Month kickoff.
  10. weekend agenda
    12 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaFleet Week, a Lower East Side cultural festival, a rising-star comic, and lots more.
  11. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaA film legend, the all-encompassing Vulture Festival, Harlem EatUp!, and — of course — beer.
  12. grub guides
    Where to Watch the Royal Wedding in NYCFrom watch parties to cocktail specials, these are the spots celebrating Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this Saturday.
  13. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaVeteran music directors, beer for a cause, and a Mother’s Day comedy show.
  14. the grub street diet
    Author Jonathan Ames Adds Chocolate to His Vitamins When He’s Feeling Decadent“I’m not a big sweets person, but I so look forward to my gummies at the end of each day.”
  15. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaCinco de Derby parties, an open house for sacred sites, and a new rice lager.
  16. grub guides
    Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in New YorkFifteen specials you’ll definitely want to check out this Saturday.
  17. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaSay good-bye to B.B. King’s, eat barbecue for a cause, and more.
  18. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaA psychedelic puppet play, a lecture on raw cheese, and a candlelit bar for a cause.
  19. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaA variety show with magic, a country-folk legend, and outdoor dining open for the season.
  20. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaA Balanchine-inspired food talk, a Brooklyn folk festival, baked goods for a cause, and much more.
  21. weekend agenda
    10 Events That Should Be on Your Weekend AgendaA dance party with natural wine, a comedy show for a cause, Smorgaburg’s return, and much more.
  22. weekend agenda
    10 Things to Do This WeekendFrom a drag queen smackdown to New York’s newest haven for beer geeks.
  23. weekend agenda
    10 Things to Do This WeekendFrom a mac-and-cheese smackdown to inspiration courtesy of DJ Khaled, we’ve got you covered.
  24. weekend agenda
    10 Things to Do This WeekendFrom art fairs to a sake flight featuring female brewers, we’ve got you covered.
  25. The Best of New York Fun and Nightlife 2018A roving rave, a hidden movie theater, and a Trinidadian brewery.
  26. weekend agenda
    10 Things to Do This WeekendFrom the Bowie exhibit to Holi dinners and Oscars parties, we’ve got you covered.
  27. grub guides
    10 Oscars-Viewing Parties Worth Checking Out in New YorkGrab some friends and head out to watch the 90th Academy Awards.
  28. grub guides
    Where to Watch the Super Bowl in New York CityFrom a pig roast to a party with a fake Justin Timberlake, 18 chill spots to catch the big game.
  29. grub guides
    Here’s Where You Can Heckle Trump During Tonight’s State of the UnionDrink specials and viewing parties for the, uh, big event.
  30. openings
    The Brooklyn Heights Social Club Combines Cocktails With Stunning City ViewsCocktails and charcuterie, with sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
  31. 11 Seasonal Holiday Bars to Warm You Up This WinterFrom a Willy Wonka–inspired spot to a Champagne rooftop wonderland.
  32. holiday guide 2017
    9 Offbeat Holiday Events in New YorkUnique events to help you celebrate the holidays — some boozy, some downright debauched.
  33. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Bar in the Upper West SideSolid drinks, no pretension.
  34. The Absolute Best Bar on the Upper East SideFrom fancy cocktails to low-key hangs where everyone knows your name.
  35. the grub street diet
    Performer Bridget Everett’s Grub Street Diet“Once you put that Chardonnay in me, it’s like rocket fuel. I don’t stop.”
  36. the grub street diet
    Common’s Grub Street Diet“Branzino is my absolute favorite. I can have it again and again — and I do.”
  37. fall preview 2016
    14 New Bars and Nightlife Spots Opening This FallCuban cocktail bars, subterranean skeeball lounges, boozy movie theaters, and more.
  38. Penn Jillette Thinks Watermelon Is Magic“Usually when I eat watermelon it’s a joke amount, like a whole watermelon, cut up and very cold.”
  39. Chris Colfer Can’t Pass Up Anything Covered With Avocado“We ate family-style — meaning I can eat seven times as much food as I normally would, and no one is the wiser.”
  40. The Grub Street Diet
    Ana Gasteyer Loves a Good Mint Julep“I love minty things in the summer.”
  41. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Movie Theater in New YorkFrom blockbuster big screens to indie art houses.
  42. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Downtown Date Bar in New YorkSeven downtown spots to put you in the mood.
  43. best of new york
    The Absolute Best 30th-Birthday Bar in New YorkSeven spots fit for grown-up birthday fun.
  44. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Uptown Date Bar in New YorkThe five best places to foster romance above 60th Street.
  45. Best of New York
    The Absolute Best Concert Venue in New YorkSeven exceptional spots to hear your favorite band.
  46. The Grub Street Diet
    Ike Barinholtz’s Grub Street Diet“It’s a federal law that people of Jewish descent have to order Asian takeout once a week.”
  47. The Grub Street Diet
    Jesse Tyler Ferguson Orders His Flat Whites With an Australian Accent“It’s a hit-or-miss joke with the staff, but it makes me laugh, and it makes my husband roll his eyes … I know he’s laughing on the inside.”
  48. The Grub Street Diet
    Broadway’s Michael Cerveris Just Wants a Frozen Burrito After a Show“I think if I had the strength of my convictions, I would be vegetarian.”
  49. The Grub Street Diet
    Singer Sunny Ozell Has Mastered Fish en Papillote, and Cheese Toasties“We had the kind of dinner party where you gather all the folks you’ve been meaning to get together with in one room and just add alcohol.”
  50. The Grub Street Diet
    The Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj Drinks His Coffee“I feel like I’m an old retired cop, like Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon. I’m sipping my black coffee, and I’m just like, ‘Uh yeah, that’s good.’”
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