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SPX, a California workout trend started by Sebastian Lagree, is referred to as "pilates on crack." The exercise employs a method called SPX, which combines the benefits of strength training, Pilates training, and cardio. This gives you faster, more chiseled and toned results than the classic Pilates method, which modestly blushes in comparison. Lagree introduced the world to this technique in 2001 with the opening of his first SPX studio, but just recently, the trend has been catching on quick, and making its way all the way from California to New York, culminating in the birth of Brooklyn Body Burn.
We can all easily grow tired of our usual, Manhattan go-to restaurants. This year's Dine in Brooklyn Restaurant Week provides the perfect chance to get out of your eating-out rut, and get a taste for what Brooklyn has to offer. With prices cut in half until March 21, you'll want to check out our list of the best of Brooklyn! Make sure to also check out this helpful map of all of the participating spots.
Park Slope is home to Manhattan-style restaurants with a Brooklyn clientele. The Fifth Avenue in Park Slope has, pound-for-pound, the best dining experience of any street in Brooklyn. You could run into Maggie Gyllenhaal or Steve Buscemi at a neighborhood Italian hot spot. Or spend a whole day eating at former "Top Chef" contestant Dale Talde's three restaurants. It's hard to find a bad dining experience in Park Slope, so click through for the best that the neighborhood has to offer. More»
There is no better incentive than a good brunch to get New Yorkers out of their winter-induced hibernation. That's why we've put together a list of our favorite brunch spots in Williamsburg. Not only will hitting one of these restaurants get you out of your apartment, it might even get you out of your comfort zone. Whether it's a donut at Dumont or the insane bottomless brunch at Station, we promise you won't be disappointed that you left your apartment and braved the cold for these spots. More»
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When nighttime rolls around in Williamsburg with nothing on the agenda, an empty stomach, a bored palate, and an urge to get tipsy, don't fret. The neighborhood can be chic wrapped in hipster, and still has meals and corners that remain under the radar. Whether you are looking for a bite, a drink, or to impress an incoming guest, here are some spots to hit up in Williamsburg. From wine joints, a dessert that will convert you to a sweet tooth, and a bar that will take you back in time, we've got you covered.
While Manhattan's eastern neighbor has become a mecca for notable restaurants, some of us are still dreading making the trek. No fear, this guide is filled with Dumbo's (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass) best restaurants guaranteed to ease your separation anxiety. Check out our food guide in time for the Dumbo Arts Festival this weekend! More»
Wondering why people are reverse commuting on the weekend to Williamsburg? From BYOB painting lounges to vintage markets, check out this guide of must stop places in Williamsburg that will make the trek out of Manhattan worth your while. More»
Have you not had a chance to visit New York's trendiest borough this summer? The trip to Brooklyn really isn't as far of a trek as we make it out to be, so it's time to follow our guide and check out some of our favorite haunts in Greenpoint. More»
Located on the Greenpoint and Williamsburg border, the McCarren Pool used to be a haven for New York swimmers almost 30 years ago. Now, thanks to a $50 million renovation, the pool will be able to retain some notoriety. The pool closed in 1983 and began to spiral into oblivion. More»
Interview With Creative Time's Anne Pasternak Who Is Changing The Way We View Our Public Art
We sat down with Anne Pasternak for a few questions about Creative Time's past and future, as well as the importance of having an awareness about public art in the city.
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