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Food & Drink

Heart Attack and Vine

November 28, 2012

The Los Angeles Times showcases most outrageous fast-food debuts. Burp. Right before Thanksgiving, The Los Angeles Times had a funny roundup of what to expect in foodie-land trends for 2013, with the headline of: “Robots, chef delivery, ‘next Chipotle.’” But we particularly enjoyed … Read More

Photo c/o Patricia Malfitano
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Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival – Nicolas Jaar & Gold Panda

November 19, 2012

Music festivals can be overwhelming in New York City, especially when the mass majority of people are interested in the same musician. Luckily, Brooklyn and more specifically, Williamsburg, has given us a breath of fresh air with a new festival … Read More

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Design

Release the ‘Crackle Paintings’!

November 7, 2012

Patrick Painter gallery debuts Ed Moses’ first solo exhibition. We love the artists that Patrick Painter (the Mario Batali of the art world) represents, from the natural-history-gone-bonkers paintings of John Newsom to the inimitable Ed Moses, whose new exhibition opens … Read More

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Diorama-rama!

November 7, 2012

The Museum of Natural History’s Theodore Roosevelt Memorial wing re-opens, and it’s time to return to your childhood (with figurative bow and arrow). Every year as grade schoolers, we went there at least once, either with our parents or on … Read More

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Decidedly Cheeky

November 7, 2012

Because a third of the country could use some tanned-and-tropical sexy-time, here’s some images from the Miss Bum-Bum Brasil 2012 contest! As the New York Daily News put it: “Crack addicts, get excited.” Twenty-seven fierce competitors yearly check in to … Read More

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Beyond-Hilarious Neologisms

November 7, 2012

If you found Sandy an androgynously benign name for a hurricane (until it proved horribly apt along the East Coast beaches, in particular), here’s some common words given new meanings by readers of The Washington Post, all of which make … Read More

Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987). Red Jackie, 1964. Acrylic and silkscreen on canvas, 40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm). The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh. Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. (1998.1.54). © 2012 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Art

Get your museum on.

October 24, 2012

Must-See Museum Shows in NYC Once you’ve had your gallery fix, be sure to check out these museum exhibitions around New York City- Regarding Warhol: Sixty Artists, Fifth Years Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue On view until December … Read More

c/o The New York Times
Happenings

Sleep No More

October 22, 2012

To take part in an interactive theatrical experience is perhaps rare, albeit, noteworthy when done correctly. Rarely do people rave about a show without much explanation as to why the show was phenomenal. Usually, one who raves about a show … Read More

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‘Lively Up’ Your TV Room

October 17, 2012

This month’s unbeatable DVD release is the jammin’ documentary ‘Marley’ Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland) directed this recent unsung theatre release, featuring rare footage, performances, and interviews with those that knew reggae deity Bob Marley … Read More

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The Boxed Set to Buy This Month

October 17, 2012

The Velvet Underground & Nico’s 45th Anniversary Edition We’ll quote Jonathan Richman’s genius rave-up “The Velvet Underground” to explain why this is one killer CD to give yourself and a good friend for Halloween time (Nico photo gratuitiously included here): … Read More

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Caddy Talk

October 17, 2012

New photo tome on the history of that classic American luxury auto comes in limited edition black rubber slipcase. Vah-vah-vah-voom! Here’s what publishers Assouline has to say about it: “In celebration of 110 years of one of the most iconic … Read More

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Hello Mister Sunday

October 16, 2012

When was the last time you went to a rave that wasn’t flooded with sixteen year olds and excessive bright colors? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves here, there’s definitely fun to be had with neon lights, glitter and tutu’s, … Read More

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Food & Drink

Manhattan Coffees, Concierge-Approved

October 15, 2012

Coffee and New York go hand in hand. It’s easy to find in the Big Apple, but a truly transcendent brew is more elusive. Thankfully, our staff are espresso experts. We asked a concierge from each of our NYC hotels … Read More

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Live from Frieze Art Fair

October 14, 2012

Room 100 was lucky enough to grab a sneak peek at the Frieze Art Fair happening this weekend in London (a hop, skip, and jump away from our newly opened Belgraves property). In it’s 10th year with over 175 galleries … Read More

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NYC Art Picks

October 8, 2012

Now that the fall art season is in full swing, below are the gallery shows you must see in October Gerhard Richter Marian Goodman Gallery, 24 W. 57th St. On view until October 13th James Welling, Overflow Gagosian Gallery, 522 … Read More

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