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Lunchtime Eats: Olive & Thyme Is SoCal's Answer To Dean & DeLuca
In Burbank, Olive & Thyme is serving up tasty meals, top notch coffee, and delicious pastries, in a marketplace setting. [ more › ]
Extra, Extra: James Franco Painted A Mural Of His Friends In Williamsburg
Because you've never seen a naked man on a scooter carrying a crucifix, check out today's end-of-day links: Michael Musto's farewell note, new "Anchorman 2" trailer, faking your own kidnapping, and bearded dragon dancing. Don't forget to follow Gothamist on Twitter and like us on Facebook. You can also get the top stories mailed to you—sign up here. [ more › ]
Staten Island Might Get Two Breweries Next Year
New York's got a pretty good repertoire when it comes to locally-brewed beer, with brews like Sixpoint, Brooklyn Brewery and KelSo calling the city home. And a few Staten Island home-brewers hope to throw their hats in the hops ring, with each planning to open rival commercial breweries in January. [ more › ]
Photos: Wingin' It At The Butterfly Pavilion
Who says we don't have seasons in L.A.? The jacarandas are blooming, the air smells like jasmine and the Butterfly Pavilion has opened up at the Natural History Museum. LAist stopped by to take some photos of the more than 53 species of butterflies and moths, as well as the lush ecosystem they call home through September. [ more › ]
Marissa Higgins: I Want to Be Safe in NYC But I Feel Like a Monster
Over her french fries and diet Coke a 5-year-old girl saw me become a monster and learned what hate was. When my wife kisses me goodbye in front of my office in midtown, I feel that little girl's stare over and over, but aged 30 yea...
Extra Extra: Karen Lewis Re-elected As Chicago Teachers Union President
Also, WBEZ fact checks what Chicago Public Schools has been claiming about their school closures plan. A must-read. [ more › ]
State Senator Pushing Bill To Legalize And Tax Marijuana In NY
The NYPD has seemingly made good on their promise to cut back on meaningless low-level marijuana possession—arrests for weed possession are on track to fall by 20% in 2013, and police say that overall enforcement of marijuana laws are taking a back seat to drugs that can actually kill you. Show More Summary
Hofstra Junior Andrea Rebello Killed In Yesterday's Shootout
Officials have identified the Hofstra University student killed in yesterday's early morning home invasion as Andrea Rebello, 21, a junior from Tarrytown, NY. Rebello's identical twin sister, Jessica, is also a student at Hofstra, and...Show More Summary
Afternoon Box Score: Red Wings Even Series
The Red Wings proved they're still a team to be reckoned with as they pulled even in their Western Conference semifinal series with Chicago. [ more › ]
Photo: We Found The Inevitable Google Glass Guy At GoogaMooga
In case you haven't made your way to Prospect Park today to take part in the NY Times' least favorite food and music festival, things have been pretty low-key at GoogaMooga. Reporter John Del Signore says that it's been drizzling a bit, which may be driving some people away, and photographer Scott Lynch added there were no lines to be seen. Show More Summary
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed, Two Injured After Being Struck By Car In The Bronx
A 16-year-old girl was killed yesterday when she was struck by a car while crossing the street in in the Bronx, and two other pedestrians are listed in stable condition at nearby hospitals. [ more › ]
Video: Kanye West Premieres New Song By Projecting It On Buildings Across Town
Baby jokes aside, all signs point to Kanye West having another special delivery coming sometime in the next few months. He's been getting ever-weirder with his tweets and he'll be on SNL tonight, most likely to promote a follow-up to Watch the Throne. Show More Summary
Longer Nights For The Argyle Night Market
A Night Market in Taiwan
According to the City's website, the new Argyle Night Markets will run longer in the evening (5pm-9pm), but have a shorter season (through September 5th) than previously announced.
It says it will "include some...Show More Summary
Roommate Arrested In Mysterious Death Of OC Woman He Called 'The Only Family I Had'
The roommate of a 36-year-old Army veteran, who went missing for two weeks and was later discovered dumped in a canyon in Orange County, has been arrested in the woman's death. Kwang Chol Joy, also known as K.C. Joy, was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder yesterday. [ more › ]
In Pictures: Beer Under Glass And Half Acre Five
Chicago Craft Beer Week is well underway and two of the early showcase events were Beer Under Glass, the annual launch party at the Garfield Park Conservatory, and Half Acre Beer Company's belated fifth anniversary celebration. [ more › ]
Three Teens Charged With Raping 12-Year-Old Girl, Posting Video Of Rape To Facebook
Justin Applewhite and Scandale Fritz, both 16, and 15-year-old Kenneth Brown are being held on $900,000 bond each for aggravated criminal sexual assault in connection with the December 2012 incident. [ more › ]
Would You Get A Scar Tattoo Carved Into Your Skin?
Yeah, your trad demon-eating snake tattoo is really edgy and all, but if you're looking to take your body art to the next level, why not ditch the black ink and use hypertrophic scar tissue instead? Apparently, slicing your skin into...Show More Summary
Doctor Who: Series 7 Episode 13 Review – The Name of the Doctor – NO SPOILERS!!!
Well, I have to hand it to Stephen Moffat. While I’ve generally been dissatisfied with his run on Doctor Who, he’s really pulled off something quite amazing. All I can say is that it’s going to be a very long wait until the 50th Anniversary Special on November 23rd. Show More Summary
Is This The Longest NY Post Headline Ever?
The NY Post prides itself on its sex-obsessed cat lady columnists, its round-the-clock Alec Baldwin-baiting coverage, and most of all, its lurid, attention-grabbing, and sometimes often libelous headlines and front pages. The NY Post style has become so popular, they've even launched a tour bus based around it. Show More Summary
Bike Safety Event
Graceland Wilson Block Club came out with a newsletter this week, including a workshop to make your bike trips safer for you and the people you ride near.
Join GWNA on Saturday, June 1st when the City of Chicago’s Bicycling Ambassadors give a bicycle safety program. Show More Summary
