My Day Off: Ippudo, Ed’s Lobster Bar…

November 19th, 2009
MDO

  Welcome to: Where I Spent My Day Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I’m a Service Coordinator and Floor Manager for a [highly publicized] 150+ seater in TriBeCa. And you have how many days off a week, generally? Two.     What did you do for […]

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Scratch: The Movie

November 18th, 2009
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  Since it’s "scrappy liitle fucker" Filipino Appreciation Week here at PX This, my latest Netflix recommendation is Scratch. Originally suggested to me by an amazing "scrappy little fucker" Filipina friend, I marvelled at performances by ("scrappy little fucker" Filipino) Beastie Boys’ ‘Mike D,’ widely credited with inventing the "scratch" turntablism genre, and ("scrappy little […]

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F&F: Maialino

November 17th, 2009
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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Hello from Tokyo!

November 17th, 2009
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  MMmmm yummy… ? Vinegar Milk and Tabasco Coke! Run, don’t walk, to your nearest local Tokyo bodega today!                   *Thanks to James “Vinegar” Mielke and Martin Waterfield                

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F&F: P & B American Tavern

November 16th, 2009
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PX This presents THE F&F REVIEW Hey, sorry we couldn’t make it to "Friends&Family," we were out of town/ had to work/ not invited. We’re really glad we finally managed to come by, though— it’s so nice to see you! What’s that? You would still like us to take the time to fill out the […]

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MANNY PACQUIAO

November 16th, 2009
Pacquiao-vs-Cotto

    AWWOOOOooo OWW OW OWOOOOOoooo ARF ARF ARF ARF              

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Barely Private -by Sante D’Orazio

November 13th, 2009
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readers of PX This know full well how much i’m a fan of Sante D’Orazio. his newest and latest published collection of works, Barely Private, should provide ample (further) evidence as to why he is one of the world’s most prolific, reknowned, and iconic photographers.        

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My Day Off: Mangia, Cercle Rouge…

November 13th, 2009
MDO

Welcome to: Where I Spent My Day Off —by a NYC Restaurant "Insider" So, what do you do in the industry? I’m a Floor Manager and Beverage Director for a [very popular] 160-seater in SoHo. And you have how many days off a week, generally? Two. I’m off today as well [as yesterday], but I’ll […]

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Cellar Notes -by Aris

November 12th, 2009
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Francis Ford Coppola – Director’s Cut 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Cost: $18-$24/bottle Dark purple opaque in color. Very young, almost fresh pressed juice but still with a tannic presence. Nice fruit content showcasing notes of toasted oak, vanilla extract, black and red currants and a touch of

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Truth is Blind

November 11th, 2009
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• Which rival nightlife impresarios are vying for the same space, unbeknownst to each other? One has a very deep-pocketed investor, but the other has A-list celebrity names "attached." Little do either realize the space has also caught the eye of two F&B powerhouse contenders as well. May the best man biggest check win!   […]

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