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ForYourBelly THE CONTINENT AT THE TIP OF YOUR TONGUE: MERKATO 55
Who would not want to taste 25 different small bites from an entire continent, especially a continent with so many different countries with exceptional and distinctly different foods? The Kodogo bar at newly opened Merkato 55 offers just this—in addition to a restaurant serving “Pan-African” cuisine, inspired by chef Marcus Samuelsson’s visit to various countries in Africa. These small plates, or “meze,” include everything from grilled piri shrimp to spiced tripe.
THAI TIME : Thai Market NYC 960 Amsterdam Ave between 107th and 108th St. (212) 280-4575 www.thaimarketnyc.com
The Pad Thai entrée did not disappoint. The presence of tamarind and chili powder are subtlety delivered amongst slightly al dente noodles. For dessert, the green tea ice cream seemed to be very popular with diners at this obviously popular spot.
ForYourCloset
WHAT CARRIE’S DREAMS WERE MADE OF: GIRLS LOVE SHOES BOUTIQUE
Girls Love Shoes (GLS) vintage shoes are bringing their online site to a Lower Eastside Street near you—uber-hip Ludlow to be exact. The vintage loving Zifron sisters are offering the shoe lover in you over 300 pairs of vintage shoes, ranging in sizes 4 to 12, and adorning the walls and floor of the 500 square foot boutique,. Designers include Yves Saint Laurent to Charles Jourdan are just a few of the selections you can find at GLS. If you aren’t lucky enough to be in NYC to visit—no fear, the website launches this month as well at http://shop.glsnewyork.com/.
ForYourEntertainment
AN AMERICAN CLASSIC AND ALL-STAR CAST COME TO BROADWAYhttp://www.broadhursttheater.net/
The acclaimed Tennessee Williams play is receiving a makeover, with a highly talented African-American cast, starring Phylicia Rashad, Terrence Howard, Anika Noni Rose, and James Earl Jones.
ST. PATRICK’S SPECIAL DAY March 17th in midtown New York means two things; a few drunken people dressed as leprechauns roaming around the city, and overcrowded pubs filled with a sea of green hats. Get your green (and drink on) to honor Ireland’s patron Saint at the St. Patrick’s Day parade at 11 am on Fifth Avenue from 44th to 86 streets.
ForYourMindAndBody
A benefit production of Eve Ensler's play, A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer, will be held at the Broad Street Ballroom in Manhattan on Wednesday, March 26th. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will go directly to support organizations working to combat gender-based violence. The event will take place on March 26th with a silent auction and cocktail hour at 6:00pm, followed by the performance. Ninety percent of the funds raised will go directly to support Circle of Health International’s fieldwork to combat gender-based violence. The other ten percent will go to support V-Day's efforts to end violence against women. You can purchase tickets at www.benefit.cohintl.org
KRUPS-HEINEKEN BEERTENDER When I hear about gadgets like this, it makes me miss college even more. These kids have it too good these days. The folks at Heineken have created a “kegerator,” for the keg lovin’ booze-drinking fiend in all of us. Available only at Williams Sonoma.
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Wall décor displaying Bangkok street life easily complements the spacious atmosphere of Thai Market Restaurant on the Upper Westside. This is Thai food done the right way amongst a plethora of many, with typical elements like mint, chili, and lemongrass infused delicately balanced in many dishes. Appetizers are both inventive and varied, ranging from the Thai Market Crepe, which is a crispy rice crepe with minced shrimp and coconut-- to the hugely requested Daikon Cake, which is sautéed with soy sauce, bean sprouts, and egg. The tart minced salmon is flavored with chili, mint, lemongrass, and galanga, and served at room temperature with lettuce leaves for wrapping.
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