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THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Aug 25, 2006
BAMN!
37 St. Marks Pl, between 2nd and 3rd 646.638.0771 BamnFood.com OPEN 24hrs
"Love food, but hate people? "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Aug 23, 2006
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
207 2nd Ave, at 13th 212.254.3500
"The burrito's the perfect convenience meal: a medley of highly satisfying ingredients you can load into your mouth like a succulent food log."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Aug 21, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Steakburgers, Latinos, Caffeine and Sports"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Aug 18, 2006
Game Bird Dinners
Grouse: Aug 23 and 24, 6-11pm Orsay Restaurant: 1057 Lexington Ave, at 75th Call 212.517.0015 to reserve $150 (includes wine pairings)
"In the world of haute cuisine, there are no hauter words than "fresh kill". "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Aug 17, 2006
Boqueria
53 W 19th St Between 5th and 6th 212.255.4160 (but no reservations are taken) BoqueriaNYC.com
"The most valuable restaurants are great for dates, but still casual enough for groups of friends/mostly friends + one guy everybody hates. "

THRILLIST NATION	Wednesday Aug 16, 2006
Fool's Gold Loaf
- 1 loaf Italian white bread - 2 tbsps butter - 1 lb lean bacon - 1 jar smooth peanut butter - 1 jar grape jelly Serves: Elvis (8-10 people)
"Celebrate the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death by glutting yourself on his favorite sandwich: the Fool's Gold Loaf."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Aug 14, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Hotels, Groomers, Ukrainians, Honey and Paddy"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Aug 9, 2006
Pig Festival
Thru Fri at Café d'Alsace 1695 2nd Ave, at 88th 212.722.5133 CafeDAlsace.com
"Most pig roasts are the dining equivalent of a pack of ravenous jackals feasting on a carcass..."

THRILLIST NATION	Wednesday Aug 2, 2006
Big Sur Bars
$33/dozen at BigSurBar.com (Estimated alcohol absorption time: 2hrs 46mins)
"When you bolt straight from the office to the pub, sometimes you completely forget to eat dinner until it's already time to pass out. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jul 31, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Rock 'N Roll Fantasy Camp, Savoy's Clam Bake, NCAA Football Spreadsheet, Arrive Sample Sale"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Jul 25, 2006
Lure Happy Hour
Mon-Fri, 5-7pm 142 Mercer, at Prince 212.431.7676 LureFishbar.com
"A standby happy hour's crucial to a man's emotional wellbeing, but $2 watery beers and stale pretzels will only depress you. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jul 24, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Topless Meat, Stoner Pizza, and Russian Roulette"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jul 20, 2006
Belgian National Day
Sat July 22, 1pm At Pier 63 (The Frying Pan) 23rd St and the Hudson Admittance: $15 at the gate To pre-register for foosball, call Christophe at 917.847.7493
"Bastille Day's fine, but if you want to celebrate the holiday of a country that truly appreciates how lucky they are to exist, hit the Belgian National Day party, Saturday at the Frying Pan. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Jul 18, 2006
Gin Lane
355 W 14th St Between 8th and 9th Reservation line open today: 212.691.0555
"Anyone who misses the Oak Room's class and the Village Idiot's feel-free-to-vomit casualness is one well-rounded barfly."

THRILLIST NATION	Monday Jul 17, 2006
Go Stuff Yourself

"Ravenous for aorta-bursting regional cuisine? Now, from the comfort of your own vibrating chair, you can take a gustatory adventure to places where grease is a deity and gastronormous portions rule. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jul 17, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Cheap Food, Cheap Drinks and Stackhouse's Bad Gas"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jul 14, 2006
Know Your Body: Gas

"Passing gas can be enjoyable -- especially when sauntering by the line outside the Gansevoort -- but on a date it's typically a bad idea. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jul 10, 2006
The List
Reclaim the Week
"Booty, Bar Tour, Swiss Bacon and Bullitt"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Jul 5, 2006
Devin Tavern
363 Greenwich St Between Franklin and Harrison 212.334.7337 Download Devin's Dinner Menu (devin.dinner.doc = 68k) Download Devin's Cocktail Menu (devin.cocktail.doc = 40k) DevinTavern.com
"Tomorrow, Dylan Prime offspring Devin Tavern opens for dinner, billing itself as "rustic American". "

THRILLIST NATION	Friday Jun 30, 2006
Giant Oyster Grilling
$9/doz at TaylorShellfish.com
"With all of the barbecues this weekend, why not show up with something other than beer and slimy grill meats. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 30, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Soccer, Gambling, Gorging, and Puff Pastries"

THRILLIST NATION	Thursday Jun 29, 2006
Frozen Drink Machines
Available from (among others): MrMargarita.com FrozenDrinkMadness.com MargaritaMan.com $150 - $300 per day
"Summer parties mean much more than beers, barbecues, and fireworks that'll blow your thumbs off -- they also mean frozen drinks, ideally made by a machine."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jun 29, 2006
Steakhouse Rubric

"With the recent openings of Craftsteak and the slightly more under-the-radar Staghorn, plus Wolfgang's Tribeca slated for July, you've got a glut of new steakhouses to rate. "

THRILLIST NATION	Thursday Jun 22, 2006
Hot/Not

"Cheering Waste Baskets, Gummy Hot Dogs, and Retro Cell Phones."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jun 22, 2006
S'MAC
345 E 12th St, between 1st and 2nd 212.358.7912 See the menu at SmacNYC.com
"In the world of NYC comfort food, Mac & Cheese reigns supreme -- not ordering it can result in crippling self-doubt, withdrawal symptoms, and a hasty return to the same restaurant."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 16, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Boxers, Benefits, Burgers, Poetry, PSAs, and Winning Haikus"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jun 15, 2006
Downtown Wine Tasting Tour
5-8pm, Sat June 17 Tribeca and Soho
"Last year we blazed a free wine-tasting trail through the Upper West Side. Now we've sorted out the best gratis tastings in Tribeca and Soho, for a regimented Saturday afternoon of cost-effective drunkenness."

THRILLIST NATION	Wednesday Jun 14, 2006
Father's Day BBQ

"If you can't grill with dad this weekend, stuff his belly with mail order BBQ."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 9, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Quiz Results, Italian Food, Sake, DUMBO, Smoking Vegetables and Gilbert Arenas"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Jun 5, 2006
Texas A&M Jerky
979.845.5651 Meat.TAMU.edu
"In theory, beef jerky is infallible: it's meat you don't have to prepare that can be carried around in your pocket. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jun 2, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"National Donut Day, Sailing Trips with Beer, and Books about Pimps"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday May 31, 2006
Crawfish Festival
Sat and Sun, June 3-4, 10:30am-6:30pm Sussex County Fair Grounds, Augusta, NJ Ticket and bus info at CrawfishFest.com
"Crawfish are mean, ugly, and breed in pools of sludge, but despite having three strikes against them, they're incredibly tasty. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday May 30, 2006
Chinatown Brasserie
380 Lafayette St, at Great Jones 212.533.7000 ChinatownBrasserie.com
"While the menus at upscale Chinese spots are tempting, their glamorous crowds make it embarrassing to eat Chinese in the quantity and style you're accustomed to..."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday May 19, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Ruddy Adames Opening, Little Owl, Fifth Ave Fair, Union Square Wines and Spirits Relocation Sale"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday May 15, 2006
City Island
6 train to Pelham Bay, BX29 bus to City Island
"You've worked hard all winter. Now the weather's changing and it's time to relax at New York's top-drawer island getaway: City Island. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday May 12, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Rosa Mexicana Cooking Demo, Harry's Steak and Cafe, Free Golf Lessons, Shizuka New York Spa, Rick's Due Diligence Ball"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday May 5, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Chevy's Cinqo de Mayo, Surf Art, Shadetree presents Jesse Harris, Lure Fishbar, Slightly Known People"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday May 4, 2006
Mr Chow Tribeca
121 Hudson St At N Moore Tribeca 212.965.9500
"Back when Downtown was a war zone, Midtown was cool -- as was Mr Chow, the legendarily posh Chinese restaurant on 57th Street."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday May 1, 2006
craftsteak
85 10th Ave at 15th Meatpacking District 212.400.6699
"Even the most mouthwatering steakhouse menu generally features only a half dozen meat options, which, while invariably great (this is after all steak), can leave a man craving something more distinctive."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 28, 2006
The List
April 28, 2006 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Varsity Letters, The Plumm, David Blaine, The Green Kitchen, Bonjoo, Dining for Darfur"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Apr 27, 2006
Ditch Plains
29 Bedford Street at Downing West Village 212.633.0202
"Sometimes you're up for the full Hamptons experience -- the sun, the parties, throwing up behind a Star Room banquette -- but more often than not you'd be happy just eating the seafood."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Apr 26, 2006
Beer Prom
Sat Apr 29, 8pm-12am 79 N 11th Street Between Berry and Wythe Williamsburg 718.233.6640 $50 at BrooklynBrewery.com
"To stay appropriately drunk through high school prom, you probably had to chug a stomach-pumping quantity of vodka beforehand."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Apr 25, 2006
Prix Fixe Madness
Sun Apr 30, 7:30pm Compass: 208 W 70th Street at Amsterdam Upper West Side 212.875.8600
"Parents in town? Just receive a corporate credit card? Dying in the very near future?"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 21, 2006
The List
Apr 21, 2006 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Xing Brunch, PJ Clarke's on the Hudson, Father of the Home Video Game, Michael Chiarello Wine Tasting, AJ Maxwell's"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Apr 20, 2006
Delivery Update

"A New Yorker's diet is 95% delivery, so a restaurant that won't come to where you're at is damn frustrating -- especially if you're hopelessly addicted to their signature grease medley."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Monday Apr 17, 2006
East Boat Lobster
72 Kenmare Street between Mulberry and Mott Nolita 212.226.8881
"If you didn't gorge for Easter/Passover and are now craving a monstrous secular banquet, then a predictable three or four course spread won't cut it."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 14, 2006
The List
April 14, 2006 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Two Bottle Wine Tote, Lenny's Delivery, New York International Auto Show, South Street Seaport Auditions, Dressler, Thrillist Nominated for a Webby"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Apr 7, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"European Union, The Wood Memorial, Metropolis' 25th Anniversary, Sportsvite, Turks & Frogs Tribeca"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Apr 6, 2006
Pravda Anniversary Party
6pm-on, Sun Apr 9 281 Lafayette Street Between Houston and Prince Soho 212.226.4696
"This Sunday, Pravda marks its 10th anniversary."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Mar 30, 2006
Degustation
239 E 5th Street between 2nd and 3rd East Village 212.979.1012
"Jack Lamb's the king of miniscule, top-tier restaurants: the 26 seat Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar, which may have NYC's most generous tasting menu, Jewel Bako Makimono, and the slightly larger Jewel Bako, whose octopus is so fresh it'll wriggle across your plate."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Mar 24, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"New York Comes Back: Mayor Ed Koch and the City, Dona, Wear the Game, Big Apple Grapple XXIX, Avo's 80th Birthday Bash"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Mar 15, 2006
Exotic Meats
ExoticMeats.com
"Preparing a dinner party is an emasculating ordeal, which is why sane men depend on others to throw them."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Mar 10, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Buenos Aires, Appetite for Destruction, Mick Rock Book Signing, Pfwoot, Natural Wine Tasting"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Mar 2, 2006
Latenight Gorging

"People who gorge latenight are irresponsible pigs. Since that description fits us all, here's a handy after-hours dining card."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Feb 28, 2006
Pre Elephant
Pre:Post: 547 W 27th Street, between 10th and 11th 212.695.7270; PrePostNYC.com Pink Elephant: 527 W 27th Street, between 10th and 11th; 212.463.0000
"The 27th Street club district's metastasizing -- at it's current rate it'll absorb 26th by summer."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Feb 24, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of Mardi Gras
"Pig at Savoy, LSU Alumni Bar Crawl, Mara's Homemade King Cake, Princeton Club Mardi Gras, Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Mix"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Feb 23, 2006
La Nacional
239 W 14th Street between 7th and 8th Chelsea 212.243.9308
"The concept behind genuine tapas is gold: you pop in casually, chow on beasted-out bar food, and drink."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Feb 3, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best for the Bowl
"Hotel QT, The Big Easy, Mandarin Oriental's Taipan Suite, Antarctica"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Feb 2, 2006
Novo
290 Hudson St between Dominick and Spring Soho 212.989.6410
"Opening a restaurant's rough: sometimes your chef gets busted for possession, and sometimes the Liquor Board screws you on your license."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jan 27, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Kam Chueh, Oriental Garden, Winnie's, Golden Unicorn, New Year's Day Firecracker Ceremony"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jan 19, 2006
The Sandwich Test

"Any amateur can leverage dinner at Blue Hill into a night of grateful passion, but only a bona fide playa can score using nothing more than his wits and a sandwich."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jan 13, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, El Bocadito, Classic Cocktails of the Prohibition Era, Cristos, Dad Bag"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Jan 12, 2006
Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar
246 E 5th St between 2nd and 3rd East Village 212.673.0338
"Even though it'll make you feel like a eunuch, it's already time to make a dinner reservation for Valentines Day..."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Jan 6, 2006
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Salon AKS, New York National Boat Show, Samba-Le, Liquor Locker, Striptease: The Untold History of the Girlie Show"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Dec 20, 2005
Rio's Churrascaria (Porcao)
360 Park Avenue South at E 26th Flatiron District 212.252.7080
"Rio de Janiero-based churrascaria Porcao opened its doors yesterday on Park Avenue South."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Dec 16, 2005
The List
Running Down This Week's Openings
"Gilt, Telepan, Phillippe, Dani"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Wednesday Dec 14, 2005
Girl's Gift Guide

"David Yurman "Silver Ice Champagne Citrine Ring", Me&Ro "Tibetan Flower Bangle", Femme Gems, Great Jones Spa "Serenity Package", Create your own spa package, Botkier "Stirrup Bag", Bottega Veneta "French Flap Wallet", Union Square Holiday Market, Danube, De Gustibus, Polo Black Label "Cashmere Jersey Crewneck", Wal-mart Home Collection "100% Cashmere Throw""

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Dec 9, 2005
The List
Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Rolf's, Jewcy Chanukah, T5S Sample Sale, The PIT, Spiced Wine"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Dec 8, 2005
Guy's Gift Guide

"The Diner's Deck, hot shave certificate from Paul Mole, Gift #36 from Sherry-Lehmann, Massage from West Garden, DeLuxe Smoking Jacket from Hilleso, Poker Chips by Paulson, Cabochon Grand by Pippo Italia, 37" Sharp Aquos"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Dec 6, 2005
Naka Naka
458 W 17th Street between 9th and 10th Chelsea 212.929.8544 Closed Sun and Mon
"In New York, finding great sushi's easy. Finding great sushi you don't have to sell jugs of your precious sperm to afford -- not so easy."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Nov 29, 2005
Azusa of Japan
3 E 44th Street between 5th and Madison Midtown East 212.681.0001
"It's that time of year again: deadly fish are finally back on the menu."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Nov 18, 2005
The List
November 18, 2005 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"John Varvatos Skin, Sixpoint Brewery's 1 year Anniversary, PBR at the Mohegan Sun, Fontana's, Blair Perrone Steakhouse"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Nov 17, 2005
All-You-Can-Gorge

"The swinish joy of endless eating speaks for itself -- but it's hard to find an all-you-can eat that doesn't involve a disreputable restaurant dumping its molding overstock on customers so fat, they welcome food poisoning as a weight-loss technique."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Nov 11, 2005
The List
November 11, 2005 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Numark iDJ, PJ Wine's Grand Tasting, Pay your Own Age, Canstruction, The Modern Drunkard"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Nov 10, 2005
Aspen
30 W 22nd Street between 5th and 6th Flatiron 212.645.5040
"Securing a table at a new, PR-hyped restaurant can be tougher than swiping a bite of William Shatner's second dessert. "

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Friday Nov 4, 2005
The List
November 4th, 2005 Running Down the Best of the Rest
"Pair of 8's, Rick's Amateur Strip-Off, Big Drop Men, BJ's Beer Pong Table, Harlem Hip Hop Tour"

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Thursday Nov 3, 2005
24 Prince
24 Prince Street between Elizabeth and Mott Nolita 212.226.8624 24Prince.com
"Every superhero needs a secret identity. Without one, guys like Superman and Captain Planet would be hounded by police, paparazzi, and struggling codpiece companies begging for an endorsement."

THRILLIST NEW YORK	Tuesday Nov 1, 2005
Earl Monroe's
750 W 145th St in Riverbank State Park (entrance on 145th) Harlem 212.491.1500
"The 2004 Knicks made you vow you'd never again follow a group of athletes even worse at their jobs than you are at yours."