[UPDATE BELOW] In the wake of Katz's Deli's 47-pointer on its most recent health inspection, it seemed like a good idea to take a closer look at what other NYC eateries will most likely be branded with the yellow C of doom when the DOH letter grades begin taking up residence in restaurant windows next week. A quick look at the DOH's complete inspection reports had some pretty terrifying news for a long list of restaurants—more than 6,000 by the Post's count—and for our collective gastrointestinal system. more ›

Four waitresses at the super douchey Nolita "hotspot" Cafe Habana are suing the owner for fostering a "sexually charged environment." Known for its celebrity clientele, attractive staff, and Mexican grilled corn, the tiny restaurant has been a favorite of "keeping it real" stars like Josh Hartnett, Serena Williams, Adrien Grenier, and Owen Wilson. In fact, the Marley & Me star is mentioned in the recent lawsuit because one of the waitresses claims she was punished after rejecting his date request. more ›

When Gothamist thinks summer, we think of Sundaes & Cones. While for some that's just ice cream, for others, it's Royce Chan's newly relocated, but long-revered ice cream shop, now on E. 10th St. between 3rd & 4th Avenues (formerly in Sunset Park). Homemade ice creams and sorbets that don't break the bank are served in standard vanilla, chocolate, and cookies n' cream, but more obscure flavors really make the indulgance worth it. We recommend the ginger (with spicy bite), red bean, green tea, and subtly sweet honey ginseng. Others might like the mango, lychee, pineapple, or , though honestly, we prefer our corn roasted the way Cafe Habana does it. A small dish or cone rings up at $2.75, a medium at $3.95, and a 3-scoop large for $5.15 while fresh fruit smoothies (made with ice cream) are $4.50 for a small, $5.50 for the large. Never one to complain about a new ice cream shop, Gothamist warmly welcomes all the Sundaes and Cones that come through these doors. What Sunset Park lost, E. 10th street has surely gained. more ›

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Supporting the local economy and local artists but doing it with a "think globally" attitude, this weekend (which already seems so far away) the Habana Outpost opened it's biodegradable doors to the public for the season. It's the first solar powered flea market/restaurant/artist community. more ›

When out-of-town relatives pay the occasional weekend visit, Gothamist is happy to play tour guide to the culinary and cultural delights of our fine city. But sometimes even the best-laid restaurant plan can fall apart on a technicality, forcing us to improvise. For instance, two weekends ago, we had planned a grand tour of The Gates and a little museum-going, but first we needed a hearty brunch to start the day. It was a cold, windy Sunday, only 10:15am (those out-of-towners are quite the early risers) when we arrived at Public, only to discover that it wasn't scheduled to open until 11am! Already hungry, and now freezing cold, we looked around and spotted Cafe Habana. more ›

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