Thrillist New York
Emailed in a LIST on: Wednesday January 9, 2008The List
Food: Ushiwakamaru
Named after a 12th-century goblin-trained swordsman, this acclaimed under-earth sushi spot's back after extensive remodeling. High-quality eats include needlefish, raw shrimp, and giant clam, whose aphrodisiac powers are second only to its bearded cousin.
Food: Low Price Steez
70% off fall '07 gear from top designers like Acne Jeans, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Alexander Wang, and United Bamboo -- named after a PAC that lobbies for the further endangerment of the panda.
Food/Drink: Meat and Beer Happy Hour
This Japanese BBQ joint offers $2.50 mugs, $10 pitchers, and 50% off a daily rotating selection of meats: Mon. Short Rib, Tue. Skirt Steak, Wed. Rib-Eye, Thu. Flat Iron Steak, Fri. Filet Mignon. Sat-Sun, you'll share with your friends a little something called Five-Flavor Meat Sweats.
Service: FoodistColony.com
Now with cell/iphone access, this resource for incorrigible grubophiles lists recently opened/closed joints, collates critic reviews, and, to help orient your grazing, lets you create customized maps. "X" marks the Olive Garden?
Culture: No Pants Subway Ride
Bringing the dignity of men's locker rooms to public transpo, this 7th annual, 2hr pantless joyride celebrates exhibitionism in all its knobby-kneed glory. If you find your underwear's got a blown-out crotch, never fear: that's why they print AM New York.
