Huh, things we did not know until today? Though they are born in the Atlantic Ocean (in the Sargasso Sea by Bermuda) the anguilla rostrata, or the American Eel, spend their lives in fresh water rivers and streams before going back south to spawn and die. Right now the tiny, translucent baby eels are making their way North, and for the first time they are being counted in a major metropolitan area (counts up and down the Hudson have been happening for a few years now). In this case, on Staten Island. And the number of eels this year is quite high! more ›

MUSIC: We hadn't heard a thing about The Carrots (pictured) until seeing their name listed as a part of Cake Shop's bill tonight. A listen to their MySpace confirmed these Austinites are just as good as their namesake. The group lists their moms and The Ronettes as influences; give a listen to their 60s sound and decide for yourself. more ›