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Archive for March 20th, 2008

Book ‘Em, Dan-o: Mid-Manhattan Library

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Just a brief shout-out to one of my favorite places in NYC, the Mid-Manhattan Library. The main lending library in the New York Public Library system is slated to sell by 2009. Problem is, the renovations to incorporate the library into the research library (the building abutting Bryant Park, of Ghostbuster’s fame) isn’t said to [...]

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Playing Bridge: Bridges of New York training walks

Posted in Events, Sports, tagged , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Wouldn’t you like to walk on water? Well, over water, to be precise. Lace up those Pumas, pump those arms and hit the pavement with the guys from BurnSomeDust in their epic quest to traverse all of New York City’s beloved bridges in one day — May 24th, to be exact. That’s 32 miles [...]

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BK Broiler: Brooklyn Restaurant Week March 24-31

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Get tha hell outta Manhattan for some Brooklyn chow, yo! Starting Monday, the 24th, Dine in Brooklyn stuffs salivating pieholes with a $23.00 3-course prix fixe dinner. It’s the 5th anniversary of the event; this one the biggest ever! Over 175 restaurants throughout the borough are serving up sweet and savory edibles for you to [...]

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Nary a Drop to Drink: World Water Day

Posted in Events, tagged , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Isn’t it refreshing when attention is brought to that wet, wonderful liquid of life that we so often take for granted? This Saturday, March 22, marks World Water Day, a UN-sponsored initiative tasked with spreading awareness of the reality that millions of this world’s inhabitants lack clean drinking water. NYC participates with a number of [...]

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Hot Wheels: New York International Auto Show

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Gear up, people! The 2008 New York International Auto Show drives into town this weekend, parking at the Javits Center itself from March 21st to the 30th. The NYT offers a comprehensive review for attendees and armchair enthusiasts alike. While the show unveils new consumer-focused ‘08 and ‘09 models, geeky gawkers will be more intrigued [...]

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Wine OH!: $12 Algerian wine at Nomad thru 4/20

Posted in Drinking, Events, Food, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on March 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Initiate some wine-fueled wanderings with an evening at Nomad, the East Village North African-French eatery. In celebration of its second anniversary, Nomad is offering a selection of Algerian wines to the wallet-friendly tune of $12 a bottle. With a high alcohol content, these wines are sure to get you Mo-rockin’ in now time. Add a [...]

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