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A new generation of cocktail lovers is rediscovering a forgotten Prohibition-era liqueur… It may be found at the bottom of a manhattan, but the maraschino cherry has a decidedly less urbane reputation. To American ears, “maraschino” calls to mind the glowing red fruit garnishing ice cream sundaes and Shirley Temples. But in the first half […]
Continue ReadingHot restaurants have a new way to lure patrons: the rock-star table… To get a table at Blue Ribbon Restaurant in New York City’s Soho neighborhood, one must wade through the crowd at the seven-seat bar to the host standing guard in front of a huge round booth in the middle of the room. The […]
Continue ReadingFlip-flops are a hot fashion trend, but dozens of schools across the country are banning the footwear because they consider them a danger… Students, of course, beg to differ. Like most of her friends, Carah Depeter, 17, slips on a pair of flip-flops when she goes, well, everywhere. “They’re so easy and comfortable,” said Depeter, […]
Continue ReadingOnline galleries are giving artists and buyers a taste of the contemporary art scene–but without the high prices or pretentiousness… You can go to Raandesk Gallery whenever you want, and you can wear, well, whatever you want. That was especially good news for Annika K. Martin, who happened to be in her pajamas when she […]
Continue ReadingWedding events are no longer just about the bride. At groom showers, men get gifts, advice and quality time with friends and family… One of John Dixon’s favorite wedding presents doesn’t appear on most gift registries. In fact, before he got married last fall, Dixon, 34, had only a vague idea that laser levels–tools used […]
Continue ReadingCosmetic surgery for dogs? Thanks to fake testicles for animals, owners can neuter their pets but make sure they still look “intact.” Sherri Shao’s miniature pinscher Stitch had it all–his own outhouse, heated car seat and dog stroller with a down blanket. When Shao decided to neuter her beloved pet, she wanted to make sure […]
Continue ReadingOnce faced with frantic searches for wedding gowns that fit, pregnant brides now order dresses designed for their bulging bellies… Jessica Iverson always imagined walking down the aisle in a beautiful white wedding gown. But in 2004, six months pregnant and three weeks before her wedding, she considered donning a shirt and trousers for the […]
Continue ReadingPet owners are now creating trust funds to provide for their animals after they’re gone… When Marian Hailey-Moss was diagnosed with breast cancer last summer, the first thing she did was set a date for her mastectomy. Then she called a lawyer to create a trust fund for her 14-year-old dog and her three birds. […]
Continue ReadingA look inside the small, happy world of artists’ books: one-of-a-kind, handmade books that combine original poetry and visual art… Running down Mark Wagner’s pale arm, from just above his elbow to the end of his little finger, is a row of tattooed blue dots and lines marking inches and half-inches. “Is it accurate? Sure,” […]
Continue ReadingOrigami is undergoing a renaissance. New techniques are pushing the art form into a state of evolution… Marc Kirschenbaum’s hands move across the sheet of paper with the mechanical smoothness of the gears of a clock. He folds a square in half, then unfolds it. Then he folds it again. Corners are bent inward. Triangles […]
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