http://insidenewyork.com Your inside guide to dining, nightlife, and events in New York City. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:12:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/15/spotted-on-the-l-train-bedford-ave/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/15/spotted-on-the-l-train-bedford-ave/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 18:10:57 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13776 Afternoon spring fashion demands casual haughtiness. This season, it’s taking the form of loungy, harem-inspired, breezy pieces in wild-gal patterns. They’re sexy because they’re so outrageous and so practical. “Hey I’m nuts, but not about to cut my day short on account of an uncomfortable ensemble.”    ]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/15/spotted-on-the-l-train-bedford-ave/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/15/step-back-in-time/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/15/step-back-in-time/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:51:27 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13759 … And into the Cannes Cinema Club. LA SOCIÉTÉ Stella Artois, along with the Cannes Film Festival have created a unique club for film fans who are unable to attend the festivities in Cannes. Arriving at the Tribeca Cinema’s for the event, I quickly realized that I had no idea what was waiting for me [...]]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/15/step-back-in-time/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/the-standbys-life-behind-broadway/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/the-standbys-life-behind-broadway/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 21:07:05 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13752 Ever wondered what life is like for rising Broadway stars? Stephanie Riggs’ documentary, The Standbys, premiered in NYC last Saturday. The film takes a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of performers rarely seen by audiences. These performers, known as “standbys,” remain backstage, prepared to go on at a moment’s notice. In this evocative behind-the-scenes film, the at [...]]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/the-standbys-life-behind-broadway/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/weekday-forecast-5-14-5-18/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/weekday-forecast-5-14-5-18/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:04:57 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13667 Happy Bronx Week! Check out the website for 140+ free events through May 20th.  What a fabulous way to explore the borough! Monday, May 14 Franklin Park Reading Series - FREE! Head to Crown Heights’ hippest bar (and beer garden!) for $4 pints and awesome raffle prizes!  Tonight’s event features literary journals and small press writers. [...]]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/weekday-forecast-5-14-5-18/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/fit-for-a-princess-palais-de-sweet/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/fit-for-a-princess-palais-de-sweet/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 17:50:20 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13726 If you take a detour onto 60th St off the main street of Brooklyn’s Chinatown, you’ll come by a rather nondescript shopfront: black awning and a large window. Peep in and you’ll see a comfortable nook covered in plump black and yellow cushions and a surprisingly airy space filled with a counter and spindly tables. [...]]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/14/fit-for-a-princess-palais-de-sweet/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/11/your-early-morning-taco-gran-electric/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/11/your-early-morning-taco-gran-electric/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:49 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13711 Gran Electrica is a true resident of avante-garde DUMBO– it serves brunch with no mention of eggs benedict, Bloody Mary’s, or mimosas. Yep, just tacos and tequila for breakfast. It might be hard to go back to standard morning fare… Even with experimental (and delicious) items like the tongue taco and the St Germaine Margarita, [...]]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/11/your-early-morning-taco-gran-electric/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/09/inspiration-street-art-at-the-high-line/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/09/inspiration-street-art-at-the-high-line/#comments Thu, 10 May 2012 02:33:50 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13696 In New York, it’s nearly impossible to walk a single block without encountering some form of street art. From stickers to mosaics, spray paint tags to sidewalk chalk spreads, the publicly accessible displays of creativity are everywhere.     While walking to The High Line, I happened across this interactive installation resting on a street [...]]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/09/inspiration-street-art-at-the-high-line/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/08/popbar-special-deal/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/08/popbar-special-deal/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 20:18:34 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13689 Popbar, our favorite gelato- on-a-stick phenomena, turns two this month in NYC!  To celebrate, Inside New York readers will receive a $5 gift card with any purchase of 6 or more popbars (reusable thermal bag is free!). Stop by popbar anytime during the month of May and mention the code: Happy Birthday.]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/08/popbar-special-deal/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/08/summer-preview-castle-williams/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/08/summer-preview-castle-williams/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 15:17:34 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13681 This summer, take a weekend trip to Governors Island to explore the newly reopened Castle Williams! For the first time in its 200 year existence, visitors can finally tour the building and roof. You’ve seen it from the Staten Island ferry or on trips to Ikea- now you can go inside and explore this historic [...]]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/08/summer-preview-castle-williams/feed/ 0 http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/07/shop-your-values-in-nyc/ http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/07/shop-your-values-in-nyc/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 18:58:12 +0000 Melissa Kravitz http://insidenewyork.com/?p=13678 Until May 10th, celebrate Shop Your Values Week!  Pledge to shop locally, ethically and sustainably (or at least attempt to!) and you’ll receive info via email about free events and discounts across NYC.]]> http://insidenewyork.com/2012/05/07/shop-your-values-in-nyc/feed/ 0