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MUSIC: Merkin Concert Hall is reopening, and to help celebrate some of the piano greats will be on hand for a free, six hour concert. Philip Glass and John Medeski will be amongst those who will perform. Get more details here.

PARTY: Haven't gotten your fill of holiday office party fun this season? Metro Metro reminds all of its faux-ployees that their office party is tonight! "This is a reminder going out to all fake employees about the Metro Metro Holiday Office Party. Please join us in celebrating the holidays by assuming a fake job title and hobnobbing with fake co-workers over genuine drinks. Need inspiration for potential job titles, such as Associate with the Bad Toupee, or the Wait-Until-You-Hear-How-Smart-my-Baby-Is Co-worker? Check our website for a list."

MOVIE: The 2006 Clark Kent hit the big screen in Superman Returns. Tonight catch the superhero do his thing all over again at the River Flicks outdoor film series. Free popcorn, free film and a nice cold summer breeze. Bring a blanket!

  • In a sad bit of news, Teresa's the the Polish stalwart on lower on First Avenue has ended its 22 year run in the East Village. They remain in business at a Brooklyn Heights location.
  • Can you recommend some fun, unique venues for a bachelorette party in NYC? Please help! I don't want to end up at the Donkey Show.

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    A restaurant review, no matter how harsh, is not an appropriate basis for a libel action because it reflects an individual's subjective opinion about the quality of food, service and decor.The judge added that the First Amendment allowed for people to air and publish their views. Thanks, founding fathers for the Constitution! God Lord, if this lawsuit made it through, next thing you'd know, Amanda Hesser would be getting calls from lawyers, not to mention Frank Rich from old Broadway producers. Ah, Lucky Cheng's - home of underage drinking, bachelorette parties, and middle-aged businessmen looking for cheap thrills: A true NY institution.

    Jen's in Hong Kong, check out her travels so far. And the week in full.

    East Village drag themed restaurant Lucky Cheng's is suing Zagat's for a bad review. Apparently, Lucky Cheng feels that it was "libelously attacked" in the reviews in the $10 million lawsuit and wants a court order to stop Zagat from printing any more guides. In preview years, Lucky Cheng's had ranked higher, but starting with the 2003 guide, it received single digit food scores: 8 out of 30 for 2003 and 9/30 for 2004. Zagat says it stands by its reviews. While it will be interesting to see whether or not a restaurant can challenge the Zagat, the foodie's bible, Gothamist think it's a losing battle with Lucky Cheng's. Come on, Britney went to Lucky Cheng's for her birthday, when the last time anyone went to Lucky Cheng's for the food was would be the real news to Gothamist;.

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