Who Speaks for China?

Who Speaks for China?

A clear-eyed new indie documentary and Zhang Yimou's latest offer conflicting portraits to the distant observer.

Art

dunham field

Boomtown Gone Bust: Photos of Abandoned Williamsburg

Today in post-industrial Brooklyn wastelands.

Music

J.Period, Spike Lee, Michael Jackson Man or the Music mixtape

This Epic Spike Lee-Sponsored Michael Jackson Mixtape is Thrilling

Download this 42-track opus right now (it's free).

Music

Fall Album Preview

Fall Album Preview

Kanye West is releasing a new album this fall. So are a bunch of other people. Here's a list of them.


Going On Today...

Fela!

Transferring from an off-Broadway production last season, Fela! explores the artistic, political and musical life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, setting his legendary music to choreography by Bill T. Jones. $27-$227

Eugene O'Neill Theater, 230 W 49th St., between Broadway and Eighth Ave, Midtown East


Music

You Are What You Love

You Are What You Love

On I'm Having Fun Now, the first release from Jenny and Johnny, featuring Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice.

Fall Album Preview

Kanye West is releasing a new album this fall. So are a bunch of other people. Here's a list of them.

Body Talk Pt. 2 is No Body Talk Pt. 1

One of the year's most clever marketing schemes yields a solid but spotty middle album.

Sonny & the Sunsets

This debut full-length from San Francisco songwriter Sonny Smith is full of perfectly imperfect pop.


Film

Who Speaks for China?

Who Speaks for China?

A clear-eyed new indie documentary and Zhang Yimou's latest offer conflicting portraits to the distant observer.

The Shallow American

Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn and George Clooney team up for a stylish, vapid existential hitman thriller.

Danny Trejo Thinks This Headline Is Wussy

Our favorite hilariously badass character actor finally gets a leading role, in the silly, silly pastiche Machete.

It’s a Fall Film Preview!

More movies than any reasonably person could possibly care about, in fewer words than could possibly be of any use.


Food & Drink

Rockabilly Cajun': Honeychiles

Rockabilly Cajun': Honeychiles

Deep inside the Charleston, there lurks a very fine kitchen.

Cake Bar: Hot Bird

Hot Bird is a great bar, but also, HOLY CRAP THAT'S GOOD CAKE.

What's Your Damage, Heathers?

"Ugh, Heather, that East Village place is sooo packed..." "I know, Heather, I know."

Aug 18, 2010

Land of the Beautiful

Night of Joy 667 Lorimer Street, Williamsburg Rating: 5 out of 5 L's

Aug 4, 2010

Columns

Contemporary Art at MoMA: Pretty Good, Really

Art Fag City

Contemporary Art at MoMA: Pretty Good, Really

MoMA's latest, Contemporary Art from the Collection, offers a nice look at some old favorites.

Fashionville

The Next Big Names in Fashion

Getting to know the next generation of "it" designers.

Sex With the Natural Redhead

Jerk Chicken

"Can we get a clean-up crew in aisle nine, please?"

The Conscientious Objector

Detente in the Billburg Bike Lane Wars

If everybody rode bikes, everybody would be happy.

Fare is Fair

Night Shift or Day Shift?

RAJU Hailed at: LES Hails from: India Nighttime, definitely nighttime.

Reviews

Album

On the Newfound Subtlety of the Arcade Fire

A band known for its marked fondness for high drama tones things down a bit, at least on the surface.

Theater

Get on James Whelan's Bus

With modern transportation come clashing values in Teresa Deevy's small-town drama Wife to James Whelan.

Bar

Lady Jay's: Williamsburg, Kentucky

There are worse things then getting drunk in a country dive with Loretta Lynn.

Books

Look Out! Vikings!:The Long Ships

Frans G. Bengtsson's beard-and-battle axe page-turner stands the test of time...

Film

Just Break Up Already

Initially charming, Going the Distance goes sour well before its long-distance pair resolves itself.

Restaurant

Rockabilly Cajun': Honeychiles

Deep inside the Charleston, there lurks a very fine kitchen.

Brooklyn's Filthiest Restaurant

Health department report cards are trickling in...

Be Aware of the Generation Project, and Their Back-to-School Matching Funds Campaign

Make earmarked donations to lower-income schools.

The Measure cont'd

Here's Your Labor Day Eugene Debs Speech (Read by Mark Ruffalo!)

Eugene Debs was a badass motherfucker. God bless em.

Jafar Panahi Barred from Traveling to Venice Film Festival by Iranian Government

It's always incredible, isn't it, the actions of governments self-aware enough to realize that their greatest artists are making them look bad.

Parked: Food Truck Fest Comes to Governors Island on Sunday

Say so long to summer by eating lots of dumplings, lobster, ice cream, cup cakes, Vietnamese BBQ and key lime pies.

Listicles

13 Hilarious Sunburns

It may be, for all intents and purposes, the last weekend of summer (a hot season for the record books in New York City), but that still leaves a...

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10 Far-Out Food Festivals

Aside from the straight-laced New York City Wine and Food Festival (which, barely a month away!), our insatiable city has chicken wing competitions, chili cookoffs, burger competitions, hot dog-eating...

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10 Tragic Athlete Deaths

The last few weeks in summer sports have seen record temperatures causing near-tragedies here in New York City, a total tragedy in a smoldering sauna championship in Finland, and...

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Classified Directory

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Lower East Side, Manhattan

Teany Cafe

Teany Cafe, the birthplace of Teany, New York's own iced tea, has finally reopened on the Lower East Side, serving tasty vegan and vegetarian fare from breakfast till the wee hours! Since 2002, Teany has been a place where even non-vegetarians are happy to hang out. You'll leave saying, "wow I never knew that vegan and vegetarian food could be so good!" Naturally, you can still choose from 98 loose tea flavors. Come join us for good food, good drinks and good people, and don't forget to look for a bottle of Teany at a store near you.

NIGHTLIFE Bushwick, Brooklyn

Kings County Bar

Beer and whiskey without the distractions of windows or television. Backyard patio, rotating local art, friendly bartenders, colorful regulars, and quality music on the jukebox provide more reasons to visit this hidden gem. Look for the crown over the door — that’s the entrance.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Lower East Side, Manhattan

Spur Tree

Phenomenal food for under $10, like our popular Grilled Jerk Wings. Long and slender bar serving wine and bottled beer, as well as our specialty cocktails. Laidback vibe on the weekday, crowded weekend. 2 for 1 Happy Hour, 6-8 on Tues & Wed. Live DJs every night.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

PJ Hanley's

Noted as being one of the oldest bars in Brooklyn, est in 1874, PJ Hanley's is sure to deliver a vibrant entertaining atmosphere. Starting the week with Monday night Bingo, Tuesday night Karaoke and Wednesday Trivia night with giveaways, over $200 a week. Thursday is beer pong night, and live music on the weekends in our amazing garden area which hosts parties of 100 or more, plus a full liquor bar and outdoor seating. Food is served till 3am and you can always enjoy pizza from the sister bar South Brooklyn Pizza next door. So, next time you're in the Carroll Gardens area or seeking to do something different you can definitely stumble upon something here at PJ Hanley's.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Dokebi Bar and Grill

Traditionalists might cavil, but Williamsburg's indie-soundtracked, hipster-filled Dokebi has quietly become one of the strongest Korean kitchens in the city, using locally sourced ingredients (Berkshire pork! Herbs from Brooklyn!) to perfect their dishes up and down the menu, from Bimbimbap to Shabu Shabu to amazing new Korean tacos. Add to that really great music and a bar kitchen going till 1am on weekends, and we have a winner.

CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn

D'Amico Foods

For over 50 years, D'Amico's has been blending and roasting its fine coffee beans and serving the Carroll Gardens community with the finest in imported olive oils and vinegars, canned goods, pastas, sauces, and teas. Using small batches and an old-fashioned roaster, D'Amico's ensures the quality of every bean, cup, and bag of coffee. Now offering free delivery for every lunch orders (hot, cold, and Italian specialty sandwiches). Our mail order system ensures you get your fix no matter where you are, or send a gift- from our coffee to out gourmet foods- and make someone happy today. We use UPS for out of area delivery. D'Amico's is rated "#1 Coffee" in New York City in Zagat 2010.

NIGHTLIFE Meatpacking District, Manhattan

Honey

Honey is a charming environment catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar this lounge is the neighborhood sweet spot. We pride ourselves in providing good food, tasty drinks and awesome service. From our burgers and chicken satay to our tasty fondues and desserts you’ll experience casual dinning at it’s finest. All this to the beats of NYC’s best DJ’s and Music playing every night of the week. Spinning everything from the latest house ‘n hiphop tracks to rare groove and funk. www.honeyny.com

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