This past September, preservationists won a major victory when the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to give parts of the massive old Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg landmark status. Three of the buildings at the site will be preserved and renovated for residential use, including some affordable housing. These things move slowly, of course. In the meantime the old refinery has been given a sweet homage by a Flickr group named Powerhouse. All we know......

December 8-16: Give the Gift of Cooking at 5% Off So you want that special someone in your life to cook you a nice dinner, but they need a little help? Give them a gift certificate for the Institute of Culinary Education and receive 5% off from December 8-16. Gift certificates can be purchased in any dollar amount over $75. They have a two year limitation and can be used toward the purchase of any......

In a few days we'll all be stuffing our faces with turkey, pies and other foods that will make us fall asleep (mmm...tryptophan). Still not ready for the big feast? Check out this last minute guide to ordering in on the big day. And for the veggies amongst us it's never hard to find a Tofurky at the last minute! Of course, there are always reasons not to celebrate. Once we're all done eating we......

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What is better than house–shaped gingerbread, frosting, gumdrops, candy, icing, M & M's, and more candy to celebrate Christmas? Wonderfully decorated by our friend Peyton, this gingerbread house shows that whimsy is all the rage in edible edifices. In fact, Gothamist thinks that more actual buildlings should incorporate gingerbread men to their roofs or gables. And notice, along with the gummy bear roofing, the dreidel siding, because, as Peyton says, "We're all a little......