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Well, Coachella's over. Didn't get to go? There's always next year. (At least that's what they used to say pre-Icelandic volcano.) Anyhow, here's a ginormous bunch of pictures that will make you want to start cruising for flights to Cali and drink skunked beer. More»

Brunch for two at Spoon. Melissa Chmelar of TBSP and SPOON has recently launched an all new brunch special, and she's giving away a free brunch for two to one lucky GofG reader! To apply for the brunch email Stanley@guestofaguest.com with SPOON in the subject line. YUMMY! Read more about SPOON below... More»

American Eagle Outfitters presented the New American Music Union summer music festival in the historic SouthSide Works of Pittsburgh, PA. The event was hosted and co-curated by Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and featured a line-up of performances hand-picked by Kiedis including legendary artists and top American bands including Bob Dylan, The Raconteurs featuring Jack White, Gnarls Barkley, The Roots, Spoon, Spirit, NASA, The Black Keys, Black Mountain, The Duke and Tiny Masters of Today.

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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»