In 1994, Eric Ripert became the executive chef of Le Bernardin after chef-owner Gilbert Le Coze died of a sudden heart attack. The following year, Ripert was only 29 years old when the restaurant was re-reviewed and kept its four-star rating from the New York Times. Le Bernardin has had a total of four four-star New York Times reviews since its New York opening in 1986, and has consistently been awarded a top rating of three Michelin stars since guide inspectors first set up shop here in 2005. more ›

With The Waterfalls ending, it's nice to know something will fill the void. Both Williamsburg and LIC have some new illegal artwork adorning their waterfront. Momo has announced that his latest projects are finished and they're "funny, big, wet, dangerous, illegal, & moving." The project is called PLAF (combined it includes seven outdoor and one indoor installation), and here's a cute video on the Williamsburg one. more ›