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What New Yorkers Say and What They Really Mean

We New Yorkers obviously aren't shy about saying what we want, whenever we want (much to the displeasure of those not from here).

By Multiple Authors

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The Surprising Things Women Actually Want For Valentine's Day

We talked to 20 real life ladies to get the lowdown on the less expected gifts they look forward to come every February 14th.

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By Jesse Brukman

20 Signs You're Not Cut Out to Be a New Yorker

“If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere,” sang Frank Sinatra, a guy from New Jersey who’s famous for making fun of his one-eyed black Jewish friend on stage.

By Jesse Brukman

By Jesse Brukman

The 25 People You're Stuck on the Subway With Every Day

For those of us not personally helicoptered to high-powered financial harvesting firms, the daily routine of subway commuting is an essential part of New York City life.

By Jesse Brukman

By Jesse Brukman

16 Reasons Everyone Should Visit New York City at Least Once

Even though we know you’re going to RUIN EVERYTHING when you get here, we’re gonna say it anyway: if you’ve never visited New York City, you need to visit New York City.

By Jesse Brukman

By Jesse Brukman

How to Spot Someone Who Just Moved to New York City

Tourists, transplants, born-and-raiseders, sad Central Park polar bears... there are lots of different types of New Yorkers, all with unique and highly noticeable distinctions.

By Jesse Brukman

7 Awesome BBQ Sides From Great Restaurants & Chefs

It’s grilling season, but everyone knows the best part of firing up some BBQ (ugh yes grilling and BBQ are different, we know, Doctor Pedantic) is the delicious accompaniments that tend to come with.

10 Things You Should Vow to Do for Your Dad this Father’s Day

A day dedicated to dads means more than a sad tie, card, or perfunctory phone call.

11 Ultimate Dad Foods and the Wine to Go With

You know your dad -- he could only cook, like, two things… but damn if they weren’t tasty.

Why You Should Take Your Mother to Happy Hour instead of Brunch

Your mom: wonderful lady who, no matter what anyone else says, definitely is not so fat that she has more rolls than a bakery.

4 Extremely Tasty Mint Juleps to Make and Drink This Derby Day

Because no Derby is complete without Juleps, we assembled an all-star squad of bartenders from each region of the United States -- Northeast, South, West Coast, & Midwest -- to bring their takes on this minty classic.

You Won't Believe How Delicious These Cabernet Sauvignon Cocktails Are

Wine as a cocktail ingredient is nothing new.