Jeremy Lin fans have been foaming at the mouth all week for a taste of those hard-to-acquire Lin jerseys—and despite an influx of them coming into midtown Manhattan today, we saw that the Lin away-team (blue with orange) jersey is already selling out all over. But a few lucky Linatics were able to snag them before then at the MSG lobby, including Chris Lee: “I like that he is an American born Asian, who has worked his way up. He succeeded at Harvard academically, played well there, and now he is succeeding with the Knicks. He is an inspiration to Asian-Americans…He is living the American Dream.“ more ›

After his West Village Mexican restaurant Empellón racked up some quality reviews (noise not withstanding) nobody should be surprised that former WD-50 pastry chef Alex Stupak decided to go for a sequel. And now it has arrived. On Tuesday night Empellón Cocina opened in the old Counter space on First Avenue (yup, Counter finally kicked it). But don't expect any tacos at this one. more ›

Finally, we think we understand what Matchbox 20 was getting at when they sang, "It's 3 A.M. I must be craving pancakes." The IHOP in East Harlem which opened last week includes the chain’s first 24-hour takeout window. “People in Harlem don’t sleep,” explained Corey Lawrence, franchise owner of the pancakery on E. 126th Street and Lexington Avenue. more ›

For decades Langworthy had made sure that the Paddington Bear in her modern townhouse's angled first-floor window was always properly dressed for whatever weather nature provided (as well as for major holidays). Raincoats, Santa hats, he had them all. It was a strange and quirky sight that brought a bit of joy to passersby and neighbors alike. Now Langworthy is gone, survived by children and grandchildren, and Paddington Bear is dressed in black. Hopefully, someone will keep the tradition alive—there aren't many homes in New York that actually invite pedestrians to look inside their windows. more ›

Beneath New York City lies a vast network of abandoned tunnels, caverns, nooks and crannies that the average joe will never see. But urban explorer Steve Duncan is not your average joe! As you'll see in their Undercity series, he and filmmaker Andrew Wonder really like getting dirty below grade. This week they explore a series of tunnels quite familiar to graffiti fans and Manhattan kids with a penchent for exploration: The Amtrak "Freedom Tunnel" underneath the West Side. more ›

Beer Authority, the massive new barsteraunt by the Port Authority was originally supposed to open in November, but "paper work" seems to have held it up (as it is wont to do when one opens a bar or a restaurant). But if the latest batch of pictures are any indication, it should be ready any second now—or, as a bartender at sibling pub Rattle 'n' Hum tells us "in a few weeks." Midtown workers (especially NYTimes employees on the other side of Eighth), this one is big enough you may actually be able to get past the tourists? more ›

Only fitting that the day after we wrote about the silly man who wants to rename the Kips Bay neighborhood NoEVil (North of the East Village) we'd find out that today is, arguably, the 52nd anniversary of the East Village itself its moniker. Yup, as EVGrieve notes, the Paper of Record first mentioned the "East Village" in a February 7, 1960 story called "Village' Spills Across 3D Ave." The best part? The name is, naturally, all the fault of the real estate agents! more ›

The history of New York City is littered with neighborhood names that have stuck—South of Houston, SoHo; Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, DUMBO—and those that have not stuck nearly as well—Pro-Cro, Crown Heights; North of Madison Park, NoMad—so hopefully the latest one being proposed will be disposed of quickly. In the Times Real Estate section this weekend an enterprising Kips Bay resident wrote in to suggest that the small neighborhood next to Murray Hell Hill be renamed NoEVil. As in North of the East Village. Gag us with a spoon. more ›

With all the hype (which we're guilty of as much as anyone else!) Shake Shack gets, one can easily forget there are many, many other burger joints in town. Some of which have been at it for a long, long time! Prime Burger is one of those places. Opened in 1938, it's been slinging burgers (with an incredibly longstanding staff) ever since. With other classic midtown burger spots gone (RIP McHales) it was about time it got another good love letter. And here it is: more ›

It is a good time for tequila fans in Manhattan. In addition to the tequila bar at Union Square newcomer Tortaria, this month brings the world another Top Chef-helmed restaurant: executive chef Angelo Sosa's Añejo Tequileria in Hell's Kitchen. more ›

The funeral for the Upper West Side soap opera actor who committed suicide after euthanizing his beloved pet dog took place on Monday. Nick Santino committed suicide last week the day after his 47th birthday, and the NY Post alleged that in his suicide note he said it was because he was wracked with guilt and grief over euthanizing his pit bull Rocco, following harassment and pressure from his condo board. Outside his funeral at St. Athanasius Church in Brooklyn, Santino's friend Sara Schwartz told the Post that she believes the death of Rocco was the tipping point for Santino: “It’s more than the dog. I definitely think the dog thing was the last straw. It gave him a reason to do it. If that didn’t happen, he may have lived a long life...He wanted to be in heaven with the dog.” more ›

The Bowery is so hot right now, even its diners are haute. The once-and-future Skid Row this month welcomed its first new diner in ages, The Bowery Diner, but let's be clear: this isn't your usual Greek greasy spoon. Nope, this guy comes with a pedigree (Motorino's Mathieu Palombino is behind it) and wears it proudly on its pastel-colored sleeve. Yeah, they've got a $16 Reuben sandwich—but they've also got a "seafood tower" and a 1 1/2 pound lobster on hand, not to mention and lots of cocktails and wines. more ›

Designing a good memorial is not an easy task, so it's nice to see when someone knocks it out of the park. Enter Infinite Forest, a design for an AIDS Memorial in the Triangle Park across from St. Vincent's by Brooklyn studio a+i. This is how you design a memorial, people. more ›

The Union Square area hasn't been starved for food options in decades, and it isn't likely to anytime soon. Just today the area gets another eatery with the arrival of Tortaria to the corner of 12th Street and University Place. For the hungry tourists and shoppers they've got a slew of Mexican sandwiches available and for thirsty NYU students? Tequila bar, anyone? more ›