Midnight on a Tuesday, and Natalie Joy Johnson was reclining in a golden wheelchair, sunglassed and sequined, delivering an impassioned rendition of Adele's "Someone Like You." "This one's for mama," the chanteuse prefaced, gesturing to her mother, who was indeed sitting in one of the packed booths lining the upstairs lounge of Therapy, a Hell's Kitchen bar renowned for its live entertainment.

But Ms. Johnson, who would call this number a "wheelchair ballad," is a standout among the bar's weekly lineup.  Her brassy, powerhouse voice has belted both off and on Broadway, and her resume boasts such impressive credentials as Legally Blonde and Bare: A Pop Opera. More»

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Sugar, spice and everything nice. Taste Good will be serving up its hot and savory cuisine for a sweet cause Wednesday, May 28th. Hands down one of my favorite Queens chow joints will be holding a fundraiser for the victims of the Sichuan Earthquake. The proceeds from all meals, whether they be in-house dining or take-out will be donated 100% to those in need overseas. The Thongs, the lovely little couple who both own and run the restaurant have held similar fundraisers for other causes including the World Trade Center victims.

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