READING: FreeNYC points us to a reading at B&N featuring Gong Show guru and possible CIA assassin, Chuck Barris: more ›

By a 5-to-4 vote, the court overturned state liquor laws in New York and Michigan that gave preferential treatment to in-state wineries. Both states permit in-state wineries to ship directly to consumers, bypassing both retailers and wholesalers. more ›

While we know you’re probably anxiously waiting for Mel Gibson’s Pope: The Movie or for your Mr. Skin’s Skinclylopedia to arrive, you might want to check out some great new and revived movies this weekend: more ›

Tomorrow begins New York Wines and Dines month, a harvest-time celebration of the agriculture of the Empire State. The main focus of this industry promotion is to bring attention to the state's increasingly attractive wines, but it incorporates other local agricultural products as well, and it's all backed up by some of New York's best restaurants. During the harvest month of October, dozens of local restaurants will feature New York wines on their menus, paired with dishes made with local New York state ingredients. The idea of this promotion is somewhat parochial, but neatly summarizes the current culinary trend toward regionality: "New York Wines with New York foods in New York restaurants." more ›

Read Gothamist's exclusive interview with GOPizza creator Adam Kuban, which includes his thoughts on what will happen to GOPizza after the convention (yes, there will be "after the convention," when we hope all our worrying will have been for naught). Adam, your plan to infiltrate the pages of the Post has worked - congratulations! And you can download Slice's guide to pizzas onto your iPod - piPod! GOPizza is especially useful these days, since the NYC host committee took down Mayor Giuliani's restaurants picks for delegates and guests. more ›

It's taken a month to calculate exactly how much was eaten at the 1st Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, but here are the numbers: more ›