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New York Magazine's design editor Wendy Goodman and Audi paired up for the Design Hunting Gallery. The event, held at Drive-in Studios,  was a chance for auto-philes to check out the new Audi A8 along with five cutting-edge designers showcasing their unique, contemporary work. More»

Ny Mag asked Josh Lucas if he's ever acted outdoors at this year's Public Theater's Annual Gala held at the Delacorte Theater last week. The gala celebrated the free Shakespeare in the Park presentation of the Merchant of Venice. However, Lucas isn't the only one getting harrassed by the downtrodden over Shakespeare... if you would like to take advantage of free stuff in New York like the Merchant of Venice in Central Park, prepare yourself to wait in line a day or two before curtain call with New York's finest vagabonds.

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Last night, writers, editors, artists, and actors gathered together at the Paramount Hotel Library Bar to celebrate the launch of New York Magazine's "My First New York", a collection of stories that chronicle the recollections of people from when they first moved to the city. More»

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At the beginning of every month out east there are two things I look forward to: The new release of Social Life Magazine AND the Issue Release Party at the Social Life Estate in Watermill. The two go together better than peanut butter and jelly. Early August was no exception as the east end jet-setters pulled themselves away from the BH Polo matches to get ready to celebrate Polo player Chris Del Gatto’s Social Life Cover at the SL Estate.

This is the one party that you always have to get to on time or you won’t be getting in. OR, you might get in but you have to worry whether your Porsche out front is getting towed. By the time I left I watched the angry cops taking pleasure in towing luxurious cars like the blue Porsche convertible that was parked next to the driveway. Ironically, the cops were not toying with the Hondas or Fords. Clearly some selective animosity there!

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Because it's in Alphabet City, right near Tompkins Square. Because the upstairs is all rustic Italian trattoria, with exposed beams and brick ovens, while the downstairs is a halloween-themed lounge. Because the brick ovens are taken advantage of (try the Bianca pizza with spinach, or the conch crostini). Because the sangria, both red and white, is chock full of fruit, and stored in huge glass jars so the flavors can meld. Because the playlist is heavy on high-quality indie (Spoon, The Shins), and hipster party (Marc Ronson, Cat Power). Because the service is gracious, if less than efficient. Because it's cheap, but doesn't look it. More»