THE WORD’S OUT
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Pop into Empire Diner for a boozy float before summer’s end. {credit} |
NYC real estate appreciation is out of control. A TriBeCa townhouse sells for 100 times what the owners paid. {Curbed}
Feeling hot and boozy? Head to the Empire Diner for a liquor-filled concoction of ice cream, Coca-Cola, and vodka. That’s a float for the masses. {Village Voice}
Soak up the sun while you can. Could you be unattached from your smartphone for one of the final dog days of summer? {New York Fashion Hunter}
Broadway fans will appreciate this: Here are 10 times Sally Bowles (Cabaret) and Hedwig (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) were the same person. {Broadway Box}
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Sally Bowles in all her glory. {credit} |
Think you’re the ultimate New Yorker? Check this list: 19 ways not to be bad at New York. {Thrillist}
Farewell Robin Williams. You left your mark on New York City starting with Juilliard back in the day. {Gothamist}
He went in search of Manhattan’s last remaining sky bridges. {Scouting NY}
This might be the best burger in America, but with only 12 cooked every night, you might not actually eat one. {Esquire}
Culture Club is back! Boy George and company will reunite and play at the Beacon Theatre this fall. {Time Out}
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Culture Club will play at the Upper West Side’s Beacon Theatre on November 25. {credit} |
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Phil Holtberg says
Just recently ate at Empire Dine and it was terrific. Also, the passing of Robin Williams left a sad mark on all of us. A great loss.
Tracy Kaler says
I have yet to eat at Empire, but it is on my list, Phil!
Robin Williams death was tragic. I am still in shock like everyone else. He was a huge talent. My heart goes out to his family.
Rose ~ from Oz says
My local TV station put on Mrs Doubtfire as a tribute and instead of laughing my way through it, I mostly cried.
It's just so so sad…..
Tracy Kaler says
Incredibly sad, Rose. This one hit us all hard. 🙁