And the answer is ...
c) an airplane hangar
Forget Buckingham Palace! Always one to be creative, NYC fashion designer Cynthia Rowley married her beau in a Brooklyn airplane hangar used in the 1940s. "We brought in everything: tons of trees, one long table for one hundred sixty guests, flowers, candles, a stage for the band - and the night before the wedding, we hired a tractor- trailer to drag in the old 1940s DC3 that was still sitting on the airstrip," Rowley said.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
New York Trivia Tuesday
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With the countdown until the Royal Wedding officially underway, all eyes are looking to London. But New York has had its fair share of famous and fabulous weddings. Sly Stone got married in front of a crowd in Madison Square Garden, and moviegoers remember Sarah Jessica Parker's attempt to tie the knot at the New York Public Library in Sex and the City. But renowned fashion designer Cynthia Rowley did things a little more casually when she got married in Brooklyn.
What unusual Brooklyn venue did Cynthia Rowley choose for her wedding location?
a) a brewery
b) a warehouse
c) an airplane hangar
d) an amusement park
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!
With the countdown until the Royal Wedding officially underway, all eyes are looking to London. But New York has had its fair share of famous and fabulous weddings. Sly Stone got married in front of a crowd in Madison Square Garden, and moviegoers remember Sarah Jessica Parker's attempt to tie the knot at the New York Public Library in Sex and the City. But renowned fashion designer Cynthia Rowley did things a little more casually when she got married in Brooklyn.
What unusual Brooklyn venue did Cynthia Rowley choose for her wedding location?
a) a brewery
b) a warehouse
c) an airplane hangar
d) an amusement park
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Best of New York: Free Bar Snacks
When you think of bar snacks, you usually think of the boring classics: pretzels or peanuts, maybe. But not in New York. Whether it's a new take on a bar food staple or a whole buffet of food choices, bar snacks in NYC are not only delicious, but are often free. Whether you're craving cheese, olives, truffles, or even a whole pizza, you can find it here:
Cheese: Blind Tiger Ale House
Wine and cheese. Beer and cheese. It’s the perfect combination, and you can have the cheese for free at the Blind Tiger Ale House on Wednesdays. During happy hour once a week, the staff brings in a full cheese platter from Murray’s, arguably the best cheese shop in New York. Sample a selection, or try to pair the different cheeses with your drink.
281 Bleecker St, Manhattan; 212-462-4682
Pizza: The Charleston and Gusto Ristorante
It’s hard to make a whole meal out of bar snacks … unless it’s a whole pizza you’re snacking on. There are a handful of bars in New York that offer a whole pizza with every drink; these legendary watering holes have been written about at length, but these two stand out from the pack. The pizza service at the Charleston in Williamsburg was closed for several months at the start of 2011, but has recently reintroduced the deliciously charred thin-crust pies toppings to their thankful patrons. And although it old serves during happy hour—between 3 and 7 p.m.—Gusto goes pizza right, with gourmet toppings like speck, arugula, and fresh mozzarella.
The Charleston, 174 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn; 718-782-8717 Gusto, 60 Greenwich Ave, Manhattan; 212-924-8000
Aperitivo: dell’anima
If you enter a bar in Rome during happy hour, you’ll often be delighted to find a whole array of appetizers that put American bar snacks to shame. Luckily, you can get the same Italian aperitivo treatment at dell’anima, which serves a variety of small plates from 4 to 6 p.m. on weekends. The spread includes marinated olives, plates of crostini, chickpeas, and more. Buon appetito!
38 8th Ave, Manhattan; 212-366-6633
Popcorn: Desnuda
Two words: Truffled. Popcorn. There are a number of bars with free popcorn, and everyone knows that it’s a crafty ploy to make you thirstier and buy more drinks, similar to offering free pretzels or peanuts. But Desnuda’s popcorn, with a liberal pour of truffle oil over the bowl, is worth the impending thirstiness for the overall tastiness. A shoutout in the popcorn category does to the now-shuttered Tabla, whose popcorn with curry powder was a worthy runner-up.
122 E 7th St, Manhattan; 212-254-3515
Surprise: LoneStar Bar & Grill
Come out to this Bay Ridge favorite, and you never know what you'll find on the night's menu. During happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. every day, the kitchen keeps rolling out the food, and will serve up whatever they feel like. From baked ziti to quesadillas to ribs, it's all free. Stop by on a summer day and you can pig out in the outdoors, on the bar's charming patio.
8703 5th Ave, Brooklyn; 718-833-5180
Thursday, April 21, 2011
What Popular TV Show Never Mentioned Zabar's?
And the answer is ...
d) How I Met Your Mother
Even though most of the show is set on the Upper West Side, the same neighborhood where Zabar's is located, the show has never mentioned the famous eatery. Other shows that have incorporated Zabar's include Sex and the City, Will and Grace, and 30 Rock.
Congratulations to Lillian, whose right answer won her a 50% discount off of a race of her choice! Email nicole@pogoevents.com to claim your prize.
d) How I Met Your Mother
Even though most of the show is set on the Upper West Side, the same neighborhood where Zabar's is located, the show has never mentioned the famous eatery. Other shows that have incorporated Zabar's include Sex and the City, Will and Grace, and 30 Rock.
Congratulations to Lillian, whose right answer won her a 50% discount off of a race of her choice! Email nicole@pogoevents.com to claim your prize.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
New York Trivia Tuesday
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An iconic West Side specialty store, Zabar's is one of NYC's largest supermarkets, and it's especially busy at Passover season because of its kosher selections. Known for its bagels, olives, and cheeses, it's also been a favorite on the small screen, with many TV shows mentioning the store.
Which show did NOT mention Zabar's during its run?
a) Seinfeld
b) Mad About You
c) The West Wing
d) How I Met Your Mother
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Best of New York: Easter Events 2011
As you can tell by the mountains of Peeps greeting you in every Walgreens and Duane Reade, it's Easter season again! From parades to music, food to egg hunts, there's something fun in NYC this weekend for everyone, regardless of your beliefs. Check out our favorites:
New York City Easter Parade
Visitors to this colorful celebration of spring will be part of an NYC tradition that has lasted since the 1880s. Running along Fifth Avenue, the Easter Parade has been immortalized in Irving Berlin songs, and drew millions of people at its peak in the 1950s. Now, it’s a chance for New Yorkers to trot out their Sunday best, particularly their craziest hats, the most elaborate of which are on view at the Bonnet Festival.
Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets, Manhattan
Sunday, April 24, 10am-4pm
Bohemian Hall’s Egg Hunt
Miss the egg hunting days of your youth? Relive them at Bohemian Hall, the beloved Queens beer garden, which gets into the holiday spirit by hiding colorful eggs around the yard for eager patrons to discover. While you’re frantically searching, enjoy the music of a visiting Slovac “pajtasi” band, then enjoy a traditional Czech Easter menu when you’ve collected enough bounty.
29-19 24th Avenue, Queens
Sunday, April 24, 1-3pm
Dos Caminos Brunch
When you think Easter brunch, you might think Italian egg bread, or Greek lamb roasts. But Mexican? We were skeptical, but brunch at Dos Caminos is shaping up to be the hottest holiday meal in town. Enjoy traditional Easter classics with an exotic twist, like honey-glazed ham with corn pudding tamal, lamb meatballs with mint chimichurri, deviled eggs with jalapeno, and delicious chocolate eggs in addition to the regular menu. Salud!
Multiple locations; visit www.doscaminos.com
Music at St. Bartholomew’s Easter Mass
Easter mass isn’t just for the religious – It’s also for music lovers, and St. Bartholomew’s mass this year is offering an eclectic mix of traditional and unconventional repertoire that will delight any listener, regardless of belief. Selections include Mazart’s Missa in C, Hindemith’s “Morgenmusik,” Massenet’s “Elégie,” Bach’s “Christ lag in Todesbanden,” and a rousing rendition of everyone’s favorite: the chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.”
325 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Sunday, April 24, 8am, 9am, 11am, and 5pm
Easter Sunday Chocolate Tour
I don’t know about you, but my first association with Easter is candy, and preferably chocolate. Forget Peeps and jellybeans, and give me chocolate bunnies and Cadbury eggs. If you feel the same, check out the Easter Sunday Chocolate Tour, which hits some of the major chocolatiers in NYC, all within walking distance. You’ll celebrate the season while sating your sweet tooth and getting to see a bit of the city, all in one fell swoop.
Meet at LA Burdick, 5 E 20th St, Manhattan.
Sunday, April 24, 11am
New York City Easter Parade
Visitors to this colorful celebration of spring will be part of an NYC tradition that has lasted since the 1880s. Running along Fifth Avenue, the Easter Parade has been immortalized in Irving Berlin songs, and drew millions of people at its peak in the 1950s. Now, it’s a chance for New Yorkers to trot out their Sunday best, particularly their craziest hats, the most elaborate of which are on view at the Bonnet Festival.
Fifth Avenue from 49th to 57th Streets, Manhattan
Sunday, April 24, 10am-4pm
Bohemian Hall’s Egg Hunt
Miss the egg hunting days of your youth? Relive them at Bohemian Hall, the beloved Queens beer garden, which gets into the holiday spirit by hiding colorful eggs around the yard for eager patrons to discover. While you’re frantically searching, enjoy the music of a visiting Slovac “pajtasi” band, then enjoy a traditional Czech Easter menu when you’ve collected enough bounty.
29-19 24th Avenue, Queens
Sunday, April 24, 1-3pm
Dos Caminos Brunch
When you think Easter brunch, you might think Italian egg bread, or Greek lamb roasts. But Mexican? We were skeptical, but brunch at Dos Caminos is shaping up to be the hottest holiday meal in town. Enjoy traditional Easter classics with an exotic twist, like honey-glazed ham with corn pudding tamal, lamb meatballs with mint chimichurri, deviled eggs with jalapeno, and delicious chocolate eggs in addition to the regular menu. Salud!
Multiple locations; visit www.doscaminos.com
Music at St. Bartholomew’s Easter Mass
Easter mass isn’t just for the religious – It’s also for music lovers, and St. Bartholomew’s mass this year is offering an eclectic mix of traditional and unconventional repertoire that will delight any listener, regardless of belief. Selections include Mazart’s Missa in C, Hindemith’s “Morgenmusik,” Massenet’s “Elégie,” Bach’s “Christ lag in Todesbanden,” and a rousing rendition of everyone’s favorite: the chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.”
325 Park Avenue, Manhattan
Sunday, April 24, 8am, 9am, 11am, and 5pm
Easter Sunday Chocolate Tour
I don’t know about you, but my first association with Easter is candy, and preferably chocolate. Forget Peeps and jellybeans, and give me chocolate bunnies and Cadbury eggs. If you feel the same, check out the Easter Sunday Chocolate Tour, which hits some of the major chocolatiers in NYC, all within walking distance. You’ll celebrate the season while sating your sweet tooth and getting to see a bit of the city, all in one fell swoop.
Meet at LA Burdick, 5 E 20th St, Manhattan.
Sunday, April 24, 11am
Thursday, April 7, 2011
What Ingredient Was Not in the Original Waldorf Salad?
And the answer is ...
c) walnuts
Although walnuts have become a staple of any classic Waldorf salad, they weren't in the original dish when it was invented in NYC in the 1890s. By the 1920s, however, they had been integrated into the salad, which had become so popular that Cole Porter wrote about it in his 1934 Broadway musical, Anything Goes!
c) walnuts
Although walnuts have become a staple of any classic Waldorf salad, they weren't in the original dish when it was invented in NYC in the 1890s. By the 1920s, however, they had been integrated into the salad, which had become so popular that Cole Porter wrote about it in his 1934 Broadway musical, Anything Goes!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
New York Trivia Tuesday
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The Waldorf salad is an iconic dish of old New York, invented in the Waldorf Hotel (now the Waldorf-Astoria) on Park Avenue. The maitre d', Oscar Tschirky, is often credited with making the dish, which now typically is made of apples, celery, walnuts, and lettuce, with a mayonnaise dressing. But which of those ingredients was not in the original dish, as conceived by Oscar
a) apples
b) celery
c) walnuts
d) mayonnaise
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!
The Waldorf salad is an iconic dish of old New York, invented in the Waldorf Hotel (now the Waldorf-Astoria) on Park Avenue. The maitre d', Oscar Tschirky, is often credited with making the dish, which now typically is made of apples, celery, walnuts, and lettuce, with a mayonnaise dressing. But which of those ingredients was not in the original dish, as conceived by Oscar
a) apples
b) celery
c) walnuts
d) mayonnaise
Check back on Thursday for the answer to this week's trivia question, and to see if you're the winner!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Best of New York: Bloody Marys
Spring is coming to NYC at last, and how better to celebrate than with a Bloody Mary on a sunny afternoon? According to New York lore, the cocktail made its first appearance in the US at the King Cole Room in the St. Regis Hotel, where it was called the “Red Snapper.” You can still visit that same bar, but legendary past make drinks expensive and are, to many, overrated. Instead, try one of these Bloody Marys that have put their own spin on the tradition:
Prune
The ultimate brunch destination in NYC has to be able to make a good Bloody Mary, and Prune delivers, with ten different versions to fit every taste. Get yours with vodka or gin, celery or radishes, chipotle, clam juice, anchovies, olives, Brussels sprouts, or even a pickled egg. It’s the closest you’ll get to a make-your-own-Bloody bar. Plus, to “cleanse” your palate, each cocktail comes with a shot of beer to end the meal right.
54 E 1st St, Manhattan; 212-677-6221
JG Melon
A pubby bar known for its top-notch burgers (Bobby Flay recently gave them the thumbs-up on “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”), JG Melon has also become famous in NYC for its Bloody Marys. But not just any Bloody Mary: the Bloody Bull, whose not-so-secret ingredient is a dash of beef stock. It’s not vegetarian-friendly, but regulars swear by the addition, which ties together the flavors of the cocktail and the burger for a perfect low-key meal.
1291 3rd Ave, Manhattan; 212-650-1310
Yerba Buena
For a spicy twist on the classic Bloody, head to brunch at Yerba Buena. Their jalapeno Bloody Mary will have things heating up at the bar, and is a perfect accompaniment to the arepas and chorizo on that menu. If you want to put your spice tolerance to the test, this is the place to do it: You’ll be able to down as many drinks as you want, since you can get unlimited bloody Marys here for only $12.
23 Ave A, Manhattan; 212-529-2919
1 Perry St, Manhattan; 212-620-0808
Bemelmans
By night, Bemelmans is one of our favorite spots for a perfect martini, but by day, try one of their award-winning Bloody Marys. Tommy Rowles has been behind the bar for over 50 years, so you know your cocktail will benefit from decades of experience, and will be made with his own tried and true Bloody Mary mixture. Sit back, enjoy the luxurious décor, and see if you can spot any celebs, many of which make Bemelmans a regular hangout.
35 E 76th St, Manhattan; 212-744-1600
Buttermilk Channel
NYC’s top food critics—from the New York Times to a recent rave in the NY Daily News—always include Buttermilk Channel’s Bloody Marys in roundups of the city’s best. Are they overrated? Not at all. The Brooklyn eatery serves several creative versions of the cocktail, including one with rosemary-infused vodka and another unorthodox concoction which swaps the vodka for Whiskey and stout. But our favorite is the classic: perfectly balanced and garnished with a homemade pickle.
524 Court St, Brooklyn; 718-852-8490
Prune
The ultimate brunch destination in NYC has to be able to make a good Bloody Mary, and Prune delivers, with ten different versions to fit every taste. Get yours with vodka or gin, celery or radishes, chipotle, clam juice, anchovies, olives, Brussels sprouts, or even a pickled egg. It’s the closest you’ll get to a make-your-own-Bloody bar. Plus, to “cleanse” your palate, each cocktail comes with a shot of beer to end the meal right.
54 E 1st St, Manhattan; 212-677-6221
JG Melon
A pubby bar known for its top-notch burgers (Bobby Flay recently gave them the thumbs-up on “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”), JG Melon has also become famous in NYC for its Bloody Marys. But not just any Bloody Mary: the Bloody Bull, whose not-so-secret ingredient is a dash of beef stock. It’s not vegetarian-friendly, but regulars swear by the addition, which ties together the flavors of the cocktail and the burger for a perfect low-key meal.
1291 3rd Ave, Manhattan; 212-650-1310
Yerba Buena
For a spicy twist on the classic Bloody, head to brunch at Yerba Buena. Their jalapeno Bloody Mary will have things heating up at the bar, and is a perfect accompaniment to the arepas and chorizo on that menu. If you want to put your spice tolerance to the test, this is the place to do it: You’ll be able to down as many drinks as you want, since you can get unlimited bloody Marys here for only $12.
23 Ave A, Manhattan; 212-529-2919
1 Perry St, Manhattan; 212-620-0808
Bemelmans
By night, Bemelmans is one of our favorite spots for a perfect martini, but by day, try one of their award-winning Bloody Marys. Tommy Rowles has been behind the bar for over 50 years, so you know your cocktail will benefit from decades of experience, and will be made with his own tried and true Bloody Mary mixture. Sit back, enjoy the luxurious décor, and see if you can spot any celebs, many of which make Bemelmans a regular hangout.
35 E 76th St, Manhattan; 212-744-1600
Buttermilk Channel
NYC’s top food critics—from the New York Times to a recent rave in the NY Daily News—always include Buttermilk Channel’s Bloody Marys in roundups of the city’s best. Are they overrated? Not at all. The Brooklyn eatery serves several creative versions of the cocktail, including one with rosemary-infused vodka and another unorthodox concoction which swaps the vodka for Whiskey and stout. But our favorite is the classic: perfectly balanced and garnished with a homemade pickle.
524 Court St, Brooklyn; 718-852-8490
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