GothamistGothamist is a website about New York. MoreEditor: Jen Chung Publisher: Jake DobkinEating with the Crme de la Crme- June 17, 2008 Despite the rain, the crowds poured in at Citymeals-on-Wheels Chef's Tribute fundraiser in Rockefeller Center last night. This year's theme -- Crme de la Crme, a tribute to the great French masters, many of whom were in attendance. As one might expect, honoring the world's best French chefs includes a large quantity of foie gras, caviar, duck, and truffles, and America's top chefs certainly put them all to good use. Each chef prepared two dishes: one classic dish as a tribute to a French...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=6b6e79299706963c0791bf3b9fd25b61 1985's East Village Revisited, Again- June 17, 2008 Last week the LES gentrification piece in New York magazine circa 1984 began circulating again, and now a look back to October 6th, 1985 when the NY Times published an article titled "If You're Thinking of Living In; The East Village." Ah, a time when buyers bargain shopped for run-down buildings in the now pricey neighborhood, seeking out "maximum space for minimal outlay." Even today residents are echoing the "Die Yuppie Scum" sentiment around the vastly changed landscape of the EV; as they...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=991d67e0ac1fef86e9b3c0a071c1c2f1 "Daisy Ad" Co-Creator Tony Schwartz Dies- June 17, 2008 There's a very notable NY Times obituary today: "Tony Schwartz, a self-taught, sought-after and highly reclusive media consultant who helped create what is generally considered to be the most famous political ad to appear on television, died Saturday at his home in Manhattan." The ad is the "Daisy Ad," which was produced for Lyndon Baines Johnson's election campaign in 1964. Here's the Wikipedia description, video is above:The advertisement begins with a little girl (Birgitte Olsen)...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=39c0c770465a2d07a2ea7784819b150a Pencil This In- June 17, 2008 THEATER: The audiophiles who make up Radiotheatre are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the first King Kong film by reviving their aural homage on Tuesday nights in June. Using contemporary technology to create a lavish sound design that, er, apes the old-timey radio aesthetic, the show is a lush treat for the ears, though not so much for the eyes. But who wants to look at that hairy beast anyway Tonight you can close your eyes and forget all about Peter Jackson. John Del Signore 8 p.m. ...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=16e99d916773fc979f4cfc94b3aef139 Early Addition- June 17, 2008 Photograph of looming clouds over the Upper West Side by Jen Chung From the Gothamist Newsmap: A vehicle pursuit on Gun Hill Road in the Bronx, a home invasion robbery on E 92nd St & Kings Hwy in Brooklyn, and a train job at 16 St & 8 Ave in Manhattan. Downed trees caused problems on some subway lines last night. Circle Line hopes rising gas prices might mean more New Yorkers will opt to tour their own city over the summer. Governor Paterson underwent a surgery to relieve pressure from his...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=42497e783cee18ad8d02ffbde9588ca8 Open House Bandits Hunt for Plea Deals- June 17, 2008 The two women who are accused of stealing from open houses are looking for deals from the prosecutors. Previously, one of their lawyers had said they would be pleading not guilty, but half of the "Thelma & Louise" pair (they would both go to open houses, and one would distract the agent while the other stole items) Jennifer Jones is "going to plead guilty to a felony and misdemeanor in a no-jail deal," per the Daily News. The other half, Jessica Joyner, is expected to work out a plea deal...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=c598ca9443e27ca5adff03d7dfaad0ef Ikea Red Hook: Getting There on the Cheap- June 17, 2008 Full map here. As the world waits in hushed anticipation for tomorrow mornings grand opening of the Red Hook Ikea, many eager shoppers are agonizing over the best route in and out of the relatively inaccessible neighborhood. So Ikea has been making a big effort to lure customers and appease locals fretting about the traffic with some complimentary transportation alternatives:New York Water Taxi is operating free ferry service from Pier 11 in Manhattan directly to Ikea five times an hour...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=58888b286ae1758934e100538138a708 Sex Sells (and Offends) on LI- June 17, 2008 A shoe boutique on Long Island is causing some controversy with their Sex and the City signage. Newsday reports that Steven Dann, owner of the shop in Great Neck Plaza, is offering items seen in the movie -- shoes, belts and bags with hefty price tags reaching the $4,000 range. Cashing in on the movie is fine, but he placed a sign in his window that read: "Who's having sex in this city Either way you need the shoes." Next thing he knew, he had a violation with his name on it.On June 3, the...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=11cb73ae1be4df11fee3df324a49aa71 Yankees Won't Have Wang For Awhile- June 17, 2008 The Yankees are going to have to figure out a way to survive without their ace for possibly the remainder of the season. Tests Monday found that Chien-Ming Wang had a sprain of his Lisfranc ligament and a partial tear of the peroneal longus tendon in his right foot. In the best case scenario, Wang takes off his protective boot around July 28th, starts to rehab and gets back on the mound for the Yankees around September 1st. In the worst case, Wang is done for the year. Anyway you slice it,...http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=35f11d9b69dc98b21d91cd783f14080b Lobster Tail Heist Ends Badly for Cook at Juniors- June 17, 2008 Photo courtesy Benzadrine. The Post has it that a prep cook at Juniors restaurant in Brooklyn is in hot water after a co-worker spotted him stuffing 15 lobster tails down his pants and into bandages around his legs. In recent weeks, Juniors staff had noticed that the restaurants supply of lobster tails had inexplicably dipped. So when 40-year-old Raymundo Flores was observed in a walk-in freezer bulking up his trousers with crustaceans, coworkers called 911. Police charged Flores with petit.http://feeds.gothamistllc.com/click.phdo?i=8daa36490588adef7613dc29b4012a9f |