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TODAY - FEBRUARY 9, 2010

East Village To Welcome Unironic Frat Bar

East Villagers were displeased when Superdive brought flip-cup and "keg service" to their once-edgy hood. But EVGrieve tells us things are about to get worse with the opening of The 13th Step (from the folks behind literary salons Down the Hatch and Off the Wagon) in the old Telephone Bar space. More»

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An Office Full Of Incompetent Interns - Now That Truly Is Kell On Earth

Of all the "tragedies" that befall Kelly Cutrone's SoHo office during last September's Fashion Week, the intern implosion, as witnessed last night, was perhaps the least explicable. Isn't "screw up" part of an intern's job description? More»

  • Who's on Chat Roulette? Depressed people, mostly. [Gawker]
  • Plans to re-open The Roxy in the Meatpacking have been pulled because, surprise surprise, the neighbors didn't want it! [Eater]
  • New York City Schools are closed tomorrow for the Snowpocalypse! Maybe work places will soon follow suit? [Gothamist]
  • Angelina Jolie is visiting survivors of the Haiti Disaster in the Dominican Republic. [Eonline]
  • Elin is giving Tiger Woods 6 months to prove he won't cheat. [Page 6]

City Parks Commissioner Encourages Public Sex In The Ramble

Just in time for Valentine's Day, CityRoom asked NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe for the best outdoor spots in New York to "hold hands." And the randy Ramble, Central Park's notorious cruising ground, made the list! More»

SoHo House Goes Vintage: How Bazaar

Chelsea Leyland, Matthew Brooks, Zanna Roberts Rassi, Annabel TollmanA British Bazaar, to be specific. Last night, Anya Hindmarch, Cowshed, Temperley, Nathan Jenden and Rag & Bone welcomed a well-heeled group of browsers to enjoy cocktails while combing through the eclectic wares displayed. More»

Will we ever need another romantic comedy after this one? After all, "Valentine's Day" seems to incorporate every possible cliche about love, using every possible "romantic comedy" actor or actress. Nevertheless, the stars of the film, oblivious to the fact that they may have ushered in the end of a genre, were out in full force last night in perhaps the schmaltziest of Hollywood premieres in a long time… More»

"The Best Guests Come Bearing Gifts…" Beer Soap

Beer Soap: In Austria and Germany, the most popular shampoos are made out of beer, not only because they love their pints, but because the protein in beer is incredible at adding body and shine to your locks. So naturally, eventually someone was gonna make it into a soap. More»

New York Fashion Week doesn't officially kick off until Thursday, but our schedules are already packed with appearances at the best and newest spots in town. And because we're generous guests, we're sharing our scoop with you! Here's our pick for the 4 hottest venues to be caught at this Fashion week: More»

Last night, Andre Harrell, Mary J.Blige, Donna Karan and Andre Balazs threw a Haiti Benefit at the top of the Standard Hotel. The guest list was a Who's Who of New York's fashion and music industries, excited to not only catch a live performance by Mary J and Wyclef Jean, but to a peek at the Standard's newly opened Black Bar. More»

Did you hear the news? Fashion week is starting with pre shows and parties this week. And, while our guy readers out there may be more interested in what the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models are up to tonight (at their annual party), the parties of Fashion week are sure to bring out similar eye candy…. More»

Tagging Yourself Is Fun! Become Part Of Our Photo Gallery!

Did you strike a pose for one of our photographers lately? Well then don't forget to find your photo and tag it so that you can add yourself and your photo to our directory. More»

If you can't decide on a drinking itinerary without consulting Foursquare for your friends' whereabouts and never eat a meal out before checking your burgundy Zagat bible, you're in luck.  The crowd-sourcing favorites are teaming up to eliminate independent thought altogether. More»

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The moment we've all been waiting for is rapidly approaching! Tomorrow night is the premiere of Logo Network's newest show starring the Buddha of style himself, Robert Verdi. And last night, Tinsley Mortimer, Betsey Johnson, Jay Alexander and other notables in the fashion world came out to catch a screening. More»

@jenny8lee "Broken heart" is an actual medical condition. People have died. (from @wsj) http://on.wsj.com/a0udBa
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Tip Us And We Will Tip You! (100 Bones)

Stanley has gotten BEYOND lazy this year, and it's only January. He needs your help in keeping up with what's going on in this town. And! He's willing to pay you for your tips! And not just in dog bones. Click below for details… More»

"Best $2k I Ever Spent!" We're All Living In A Hipster's Paradise

Damn, it feels good to be a Hipster! The world, or, at least The East Village and 60% of Brooklyn is your oyster! There's an American Apparel on every corner! Your obscure taste in music is not quite so obscure as to prohibit huge parties with hundreds of other hipsters! More»

  • Last time was a false alarm, but we're looking to get up to ten inches of snow tonight! [Daily Intel]
  • New York City voted #58 best city to fall in love with. You're more lucky to find love in Omaha! [Gothamist]
  • Pink Elephant locks up new location. [Eater]
  • David Paterson blasting the media for printing "callous and sleazy" allegations. Sooo…he didn't have sex with Tiger? [NY Post]
  • Andy Roddick's wife, Brooklyn Decker, lands cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, out today. [Eonline]
YESTERDAY - FEBRUARY 8, 2010

"The Playground" Your Guide To What To Do Tonight

It’s time to figure out where some of the best parties are tonight. Below are our picks of tonight’s top events. And, as always, you can find the full details as well as more events on our Calendar Page. More»

Yale Sorority Girls Are Better Than Other Sorority Girls…

…and don't you forget it! Here's the Pi Beta Phi Rush Video for the 2010 Yale Chapter. They are the best sorority ever, because they're smarter and more accomplished than all the Pi Phi chapters at other, lesser schools. More»

  • Does the Paterson Scandal have something to do with the Queens Casino that is set to open? [Gothamist]
  • Fashion blogger Tavi finally responds to the backlash she's received about her foray into the Fashion world. [Style Rookie]
  • Amazing apartment in The Dakota just won't sell. Take a look at the photos, though! [Curbed]
  • Someone is currently climbing the Manhattan Bridge. But we don't know why. [Intel]
  • Lindsay Lohan plays Jesus on the cover of French fashion magazine "Purple". [Eonline]

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