Category Archives: NYC

Friday In Pictures

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Janos Marton

I’m not half the photographer Cristina is, and so this Friday I bring you some sweet pics from events already described at Living the Dream. These are from the Explorers Club, obviously…                 … Continue reading →

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Suspicious Package at the Explorers Club

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Janos Marton

On a rainy Monday evening I found myself in the Explorers Club library, sipping red wine, looking up at a stuffed polar bear. Emily Doubilet, she of burlesque legend and swinging Williamsburg garden parties, was joining with her Suspicious Package … Continue reading →

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An Evening of Book Bans, The Clash and The Crash

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Janos Marton

Last night the good people at Housing Works put together a great event on the longstanding tradition of banning “controversial” books.  The event was held at their bookstore on Crosby Street, which is an absolute gold mine of awesome used … Continue reading →

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Gracie Mansion

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Janos Marton

On Friday I was able to tour Gracie Mansion, the social home of the Mayor of New York City since 1942.  I was able to listen to a Bowery Boys podcast before the tour, which was clutch, as the tour … Continue reading →

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Still The Best Golf In Williamsburg

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Janos Marton

There are some stomping grounds in New York that are deservedly popular, even legendary, like Union Pool and the Silk Road Palace.  There’s no secret too them, and they’ll be packed every weekend.  At one time it seemed like the … Continue reading →

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