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People often wildly throw around terms like "impresario, visionary, artist" to describe the new big name responsible for molding our social existences in that moment. The difference with Serge Becker is that they are all actually true. Serge has been quietly shaping the canvas of New York City nightlife for decades, his touches often unnoticed under the big names he's collaborated with. One thing's certain: wherever Serge goes, a scene is sure to follow. More»

I get asked for recommendations for where to go in NYC on a weekly basis, esp from friends visiting from out of town. And, I figured, if I was going to put the time into producing a "guide to NYC" for friends and family, I may as well get some GofG mileage out of it. Note, this guide is not, by any means meant to be an "expert" one. Rather it's a "from the top of my head" list of places that I like to hit up broken down by categories. Today, we'll start with Breakfast... More»

Late-night outdoor drinking spaces are under attack; APL is finally opening; Elaine's is no more; Matt Levine takes over Mason Dixon's space; a Williamsburg pizzeria introduces Nutella pies; New Yorkers are (shocker!) really self-absorbed; and enough booze news to make us sound like we have a serious problem. More»

Bill Clinton and James Taylor wished Carnegie Hall a happy birthday, the New Yorkers for Children gala brought out the beautiful gowns, powerful women congratulated powerful women at Radio City Music Hall, 50 cent lent Harvey Weinstein some street cred, the literary elite remembered that NY is magical and more. Take a look! More»

A wise man named Arthur Baer once said, "A good neighbor is a fellow who smiles at you over the back fence, but doesn't climb over it." But when it comes to bars in NYC, the best neighbor an owner can hope for is one who doesn't pole vault over the fence and punch him in the face. More»

Peels, the new diner-inspired restaurant from Freemans maestro Taavo Somer, unveiled its facade yesterday. The place looks swell, but the most interesting thing about the shiny exterior on Bowery (near 2nd) is how little it sticks out on the once-derelict boulevard. More»

First Danny Meyer helped make Union Square and environs a restaurant hotspot. Then he brought hour-long lines to Madison Square Park with Shake Shack. Now the patron saint of parks hopes to make Battery Park more appetizing with three new feeding troughs. More»

The hoi polloi will always want to eat among the rich and famous. Rubbernecking distracts from the food at New York's celebrity canteens. But diners once had a reason to refocus on their plates. This week's reviews of The Lion--one scathing, one mediocre--suggest that's no longer true. More»

The restaurant's on Houston between Bowery and Elizabeth, a block "in transition, as stylish boutiques move in next to old-fashioned meat markets...Longtime residents still sit on the sidewalk in lawn chairs...even as...fashion's leading edge sip drinks at a gallery opening next door." Must be Pulino's in 2010, right? More»

15 Year-old Cafe Colonial closed its doors for the last time last night, after the opening of Keith McNally's Pulino's raised rent on East Houston to the astronomical level of $30,000 a month. Grub Street is of the opinion that the corner is "a pretty sweet spot for a cupcake shop", but we have to disagree... More»

Say what you will about the Post, "Tragical History Tour" is a solid headline. [NYP]
Obviously no Cafe Colonial obit is complete without a Pulino's swipe. [Grub]
Sex and the City 2 "economy tour" includes Canal Street knockoffs, cocktails in, gasp, Brooklyn. [EVGrieve]
In order to escape media attention, Fergie considers move to New York. [Gawker]
Someday, Friday Night Lights will attract the mass audience it so richly deserves. [Vulture]
Looks like the economy might suck again. [1010]