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+ Jekyll and Hyde + All these years in NYC and I have never been to Jekyll and Hyde.  I am a major fan of horror and haunted houses, so you would [...] sort of thing.  Just don't go when you are looking for an outstanding meal at a restaurant with no kids in it.

+ Florent is closing. I will miss it. + As many of you may know, the meatpacking district has changed dramatically in the past few years.  Slowly but surely, there old [...] giant bowl of mussels.  Of course, we had to have the amazing French Onion soup before we overstuffed ourselves on our entrees.

+ GHOSTour '07 Day 7 + If you have been following the tales of terror from the Ghostour '07, read on.  If you would like to start at the [...] a good view of the castle, but also of the town of Castle Rising and its neighbours.  This photo was taken from the top of the

+ Ghostour '07 Day 2 + If you have been following the tales of terror from the Ghostour '07, read on.  If you would like to start at the [...] in Highgate is out of this world.  Just don't mention the Highgate vampire or ghosts to the tour guides or the Friends o

+ GHOSTour '07 Day 1 + As many loyal readers may remember, a couple of years ago I went on an amazing Dracula Tour to Transylvania in Romania.  [...] boarded our plane, 4 1/2 hours late, the overwhelming smell of curry made me dread the flight.  I like curry, but sitting in i

+ Gascogne + Having lived in Chelsea for years now, I am always pleasantly surprised when I try something new here.  Last night it was [...] far behind. So, if like me you have walked past Gascogne for years and never gone in, now is the time to stop and taste.

+ Cold soup on a cold VD. + Yep, it's February.  My birthday has passed, and VD is upon us.  Now, what to do?  Well, if you didn't win the [...] the streets of NYC to eat luke warm soup.  But then again, we have not had much snow this year, so it is almost a welcome treat!

+ Gingerbread Homes for Animals + The 4th Annual Gingerbread Homes for Animals is having its show in Chelsea Market right now!  This cute display features a [...] who are trying to take over our world and change it to suit their needs.  The score is now Penguins 5, Rip and Read 1.

+ Manhattan Chili Takedown + There are so many things right and so many things wrong about having a Manhattan Chili Takedown (especially at the Slipper Room [...] prizes.  So enter.  You are bound to win. Slipper Room 167 Orchard Street November 12th 5 pm

+ Lucky Cheng's + I know, I know.  You have all heard about Lucky Cheng's .  But how many of you have actually been there?  I [...] to leave a tip for the performers in an envelope at the end of your meal.  But before you go you do have ha

+ Bohemian Beer garden. + On Sunday night I headed out on the train to Queens to hit the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden with friends for a birthday [...] of beer should be consumed in the safety of a walled in area, such as the Bohemian Beer Garden.  Happy Birthday, Jason.

+ PitaGrill Restaurant + PitaGrill is a cute restaurant located in the heart of Chelsea on 8th Avenue near 15th Street that sits quietly under scaffolding [...] had the first time. PitaGrill's motto is "positively healthy" but at least some of their food is positively delicious.

+ Spiegeltent + Last night I finally got to go to the Spiegeltent to see Absinthe.  I have been begging freinds to go, and finally found two [...] The Brooklyn Bridge was in rare form for the show, and we even decided to walk across it in search of a diner on the other side at 11

+ Xunta Tapas Bar + Last night I went with my friends to Xunta Tapas bar in the east village.  This is a restaurant that is meant for parties of [...] for a busy night.  Xunta Tapas Bar http://www.xuntatapas.com/ 174 1st Ave # 1 New York, NY 10009 (212) 614-0620

+ Oktoberfest or Octoberfest in August! + Not too far outside of Manhattan (only an hour and a half by train) the Germans have invaded and gotten an early start on the [...] the art of fisting."  Truely one of the most original burlesque/vaudville/cabaret events I have ever seen.

+ The Rocking Horse Cafe in Chelsea + Deep in the heart of Chelsea lies an old war horse restaurant known as the Rocking Horse Cafe .  Maybe it's not old enough to [...] you can run up a bill here.  Still the food is quite good, so a trip to the Rocking Horse Cafe is worth your time and money.

+ Room Service Thai + A new restaurant recently opened in Chelsea at 166 8th Avenue.  And guess what.  It's just what we needed, a [...] garlic, you know you have a problem. So, rather than order room service, I think I will return to Toons or Spice next time.

+ Street Fair Food Stand Pictoral Walking Tour + In honor of the great American (or New York) Street Fair, here is a pictoral tour of the food stands from one recent fair.  [...] New York Street Fair Calendar   NYCStreetfairs.com ABOUT.com

+ Todai, All you can eat Japanese Sushi and Seafood Buffet. + When I was in Vegas in January I saw an all you can eat sushi place called Todai .  I thought, "How scary! [...] college cafeteria, either.  The sushi is fresh tasting, and produced right in front of you by the chefs who are constantly refil

+ Is it a celebrity sighting? + I snuck out of work today at noon for a quick audition.  And walking to and fro, I came across the following site.  What do [...] their doors and windows open, and people crowded around listening to the game.  World Cup fever continues here in Manhattan.