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This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we go DEEP on the US maternity leave problem (did you know in 1919, 37 out of 38 industrialized nations adopted 14 weeks of paid leave… and the US was the ONE that held out?! And 100 years later, 1 in 4 American moms will go back to work within 2 weeks of giving birth?!). We learned SO much prepping for this episode & we're excited to figure out what we can do about this. Before we get into that, we start with Harrison's potentially fake World Cup jersey from an Instagram ad (also the CRAZY way he brought up this topic), Alex's mahjong charity event for the Jeremiah Program, and a new idea we're floating: living abroad for a year in 2028?! (Alex is NOT here for hypotheticals). Plus, the #1 unexpected change going from 1 to 2 kids (the CAR is officially a 9 out of 10 in messiness) and the listener Q we've been thinking about all week: how does your heart grow for baby #2?!
More of my interview with 'The Punisher' star Jon Bernthal. Jon tells me some moving stories from folks, including those who have been incarcerated, featured on his podcast, Real Ones. Plus, we reflect on chasing perfection and coping with insecurities in our stage work – me with TRU and him with Dog Day Afternoon. This episode was recorded at Cafe Cluny in NYC's West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
KSR's David Green and Cory Mais on New York retail leasing, why Brooklyn is where the smart money is going, building a team, and why you should never send the ChatGPT email. The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence. David Green has leased more than a million square feet of retail space across the New York Metro Area since 2015. Cory Mais joined his team less than a year ago and is already on pace to close 25 deals in his first year. In this episode, they join host Shanti Ryle on what is driving New York retail, why Brooklyn is the market to watch, how David thinks about building a team, and why the best brokers know exactly when not to use AI. Welcome to The Crexi Podcast Introducing David Green and Cory Mais of KSR David's origin story: a summer internship that never ended How KSR grew from 10 brokers to 150 since 2015 From chasing deals to building relationships COVID as the turning point: getting the deal done wasn't enough Cory's background and the cold call that got him hired The week of harassment that became a litmus test for hustle Why New York City is the world's greatest and biggest mall Neighborhoods that got stronger post-COVID: East Village, Upper West Side Why David is most bullish on Brooklyn right now Building a team: culture over resume "If you need to pay rent next month, this is not the right job for you" Ego, accountability, and what David looks for in a new hire Hardest part of year one: time kills deals Easiest surprise: how fast a hot tenant can sign and close West Village on a Wednesday looks like a weekend Green Point: the market David is most focused on right now Landlord-tenant equilibrium, transparency, and smart tenants in 2026 The best deals are when nobody is fully happy What national tenants get wrong about New York City Food and beverage: alcohol down, health and wellness up Pilates is on fire: five leases out with five new concepts Frozen yogurt is back and nobody saw it coming TI, free rent, and when landlords open checkbooks The 7th Street Burger story: a pandemic listing that became 30 locations AI in retail leasing: marketing and data yes, sourcing no How to spot a ChatGPT email, and why sending it will cost you Technology that works: lead generation and online presence Cory's LinkedIn strategy and why David lets him handle it Authenticity is the competitive advantage when everyone else goes AI Rapid fire: $50M goes to Brooklyn retail Worst advice: avoid bad news Pick a lane and go all in; brokers aren't going anywhere About David Green: David Green is the Executive Managing Director of Retail Leasing at KSR, where he has been a driving force since joining the firm in 2015. Over the course of his career, David has leased more than 1,000,000 square feet of retail space across the New York Metropolitan Area. He brings deep expertise in representing both landlords and tenants, working with national brands including Cotton On, Calzedonia, Intimissimi, Luckin Coffee, and 7th Street Burger, as well as prominent property owners including Ashkenazy Acquisitions, Icon Realty Management, The Moinian Group, Crown Acquisitions, and others. David holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Hunter College and has been recognized industry-wide, earning accolades including Commercial Observer's 30 Under 30 in 2022, and CREXI Platinum Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024. About Cory Mais: Cory Mais started his career in business brokering, closing several notable deals including a 150-key hotel in Albany and a 20-unit apartment building in Pennsylvania. He transitioned into retail leasing last June and has hit the ground running, already on pace to close 25 deals in his first year. He closed his first deal within his first month, a vintage store relocating to New York, and has not slowed down since. Now working under David Green, Cory is focused on continuing to learn, build relationships, and grow his presence in the retail leasing world. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/ https://www.crexi.com/instagram https://www.crexi.com/facebook https://www.crexi.com/twitter https://www.crexi.com/linkedin https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.
Today's guest is Angie Rito, co-chef and co-owner of the beloved West Village spots Don Angie and San Sabino. Angie and her husband Scott Tacinelli are known for their inventive, craveable takes on Italian-American food. Angie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about life at the restaurants, her pivot from journalism to the kitchen, and the story of her family's popular neighborhood bakery in Cleveland. She shares how growing up around the bakery shaped her love of restaurants and Italian-American food, which continues to inspire her. They also talk about The Hot Dog Edit, Cherry Bombe's one-day-only pop-up at Rockefeller Center in partnership with OpenTable and Visa, happening Thursday, May 28th. Angie is one of the featured NYC chefs, alongside Michelle Palazzo and Sohui Kim. Her dream dog that we'll be serving? An Italian combo hot dog wrapped in speck and topped with pepperoni aioli, shredded iceberg, red onion, and pepperoncini vinaigrette. Click here for Angie's Mortadella Spiedini With Pickled Garlic Salsa Verde recipe from her cookbook, "Italian American." Reserve your hot dog for The Hot Dog Edit hereLearn more about The Hot Dog Edit Sign up for our free Radio Cherry Bombe newsletters at cherrybombe.substack.com More on Angie: Instagram, Don Angie, San Sabino More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series
'The Punisher' and ‘The Bear' star Jon Bernthal joins the show. Over pancakes and avocado toast, Jon tells me about making his Broadway debut in ‘Dog Day Afternoon' and why he still gets terrified before each show. Plus, he reflects on being associated with hyper-masculine roles and being able to tell a different kind of love story on stage. We can't leave without talking about our time together on the short-lived CBS sitcom, ‘The Class.' This episode was recorded at Lume in NYC's West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
More of my interview with ‘You're Killing Me' star Brooke Shields. Brooke reflects on her breakout role in ‘Suddenly Susan' and how the cancelation affected her. Plus, a funny story involving a friend of ours, Windex, and Andre Agassi. This episode was recorded at Cafe Cluny in NYC's West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A black bear near Flat Rock, a massive water main break in northern Oakland County, and one of Detroit's most talked‑about restaurants changing course all add up to a busy epsiode. We start with Norris History Month updates and a few fun picks, from Deluxx Fluxx and SPKRBOX to a Mother's Day dinner at Bar Pigalle in Brush Park. Then we dig into reports of a possible black bear sighting in southern Wayne County, what the DNR says to do if you see it, and why "you cannot knock out a bear" no matter what social media tries to tell you. There's a days‑long water outage and boil advisories after a 42‑inch main ruptured in Oakland County, what it says about aging infrastructure across Metro Detroit — and why sprawl is making the bill for repairs so steep for a region that hasn't actually grown in population since the 1970s. And finally, news that Marrow is consolidating into its Eastern Market location and leaving West Village and Birmingham, what that means for the restaurant scene, and the business reason why some "regional play" concepts end up gravitating to greater downtown. If you're dealing with the outage, seeing the development shifts up close, or just have thoughts on where this region grows next, let's hear from you! Leave a voicemail at 313‑789‑3211 or send a note, dailydetroit@gmail.com.
‘You're Killing Me' star Brooke Shields joins the show. Over frisée salad and an omelet, Brooke reflects on lifelong fame, longing for serious roles, and how she later found her confidence. Plus, we get into the important conversations the documentary ‘Pretty Baby' sparked at her dinner table with her daughters and we get into all the fun she's having leading the murder mystery ‘You're Killing Me' on AMC/Acorn. This episode was recorded at Cafe Cluny in NYC's West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode; Kelly is joined by: Kim Lee! She is the owner and founder of Kawaii Coffee, and an immigrant from Vietnam. Kim recently opened her coffee shop in the west village, which had been a dream of hers for a while. After attending business school and working in midtown at a nail salon, she decided her next step was to run her own business. Kelly asks Kim about moving from Vietnam to the United States. How the culture differs, what was hard to adjust to, what was more similar than you might think, and what it's like starting over in a completely new country. Kim talks about the coffee culture in Vietnam. She tells us how life is much slower there: people go to their favorite coffee shops at around 7 in the morning and wait two full hours for it to drip while they are there! She talks about how they use condensed milk as a sweetener, and the different reasons Vietnamese people go out for coffee. Kelly asks Kim what parts of that culture she hoped to bring with her to New York. Kelly asks Kim about Vietnamese culture in New York. They talk about the food, different events, and how Kim can contribute to that culture. Finally, Kelly asks Kim some quick fire questions about coffee, culture, and where she likes to live. But above all else; Kim Lee is a New Yorker. Kelly's Social Media @NewYorkCityKopp Kim's Social Media @Kawaiicafe203 You can find her shop here: 117 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014 Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170 Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers Podcast(00:02:25) - Vietnam is a dream to visit(00:04:45) - Living in the Biggest City in Vietnam(00:06:09) - Vietnam entrepreneur opens her first shop in Australia(00:08:33) - Toronto is more diverse than New York(00:10:18) - Japanese women start a nail salon in NYC(00:13:04) - Where to Start a Coffee Business in the West Village(00:15:48) - How to get from the Bronx to the West Village(00:16:06) - What Is Vietnamese Coffee?(00:19:23) - How Vietnamese Coffee Is Adjusting to Americans(00:23:01) - Vietnam's First Taste Test in America(00:26:01) - Kawaii Cafe, 117 Christopher Street(00:26:39) - The cafe in New York's West Village(00:30:20) - How New Yorkers Are Helpful(00:32:16) - The Space Where My Business Is Located(00:35:34) - Viral Coffee Shop(00:37:19) - Vietnamese living in the United States(00:39:06) - What do you feel like that New York City has that Vietnamese doesn(00:41:25) - How to say 'Same Year' in Chinese(00:42:21) - Married Vietnamese People Talk About New York(00:45:23) - How to Not Be Lonely In New York(00:45:57) - Vietnam vs New York(00:47:35) - Vietnamis talk about life in NYC(00:49:49) - Teens Talk About The Subway(00:52:36) - "A Woman's Perspective On Her Husband"(00:52:55) - What It Means To Be A New Yorker
Transferred from cassette tape, issued by Heartbeat Records, West Village, NY
On a recent wintry afternoon in Manhattan, Stephan Crump was doing what he has done countless times in the city—toting his upright bass, clad in a heavy black bag, along the sidewalk, as if he had a baby that was also a bear. Finding his car, Crump shimmied the instrument through the minivan's side, climbed into the front seat, exhaled, and then grinned. In less than 24 hours, he would fly to Portland to teach “On Magnetism,” a long-accreting class on connecting more deeply with yourself and others through your instrument, and to play solo at the city's jazz festival. But he knew he first needed to make the 40-minute trek from Brooklyn to Finlay + Gage, the legendary bass shop in Tribeca, to have his bass adjusted, so that he could make that connection himself. The sound post—that stout wooden dowel inside the bass that keeps it from collapsing on itself, and that the French call l'âme, or the soul—wasn't sitting quite right. “It's so personal, elusive, and mysterious. Yes, it's a mechanical thing, but it has so much mojo to it. That's why it's called ‘the soul,'” Crump explained several days later from Portland, noting that the hassle of the errand had been worth it. The bass felt good in his hands again. “It's this combination of sound and feel.” For a quarter-century now, pairing sound and feel have become Crump's ambit and expertise. A bassist and composer, collaborator and bandleader, Crump has become one of New York's most steadfast and experienced instrumentalists. He was the anchor of Vijay Iyer's foundational trio for 20 years, even as he developed a slew of imaginative ensembles of his own—the two-guitar Rosetta Trio, the Borderlands Trio alongside Kris Davis and Eric McPherson, the Secret Keeper duo with Mary Halvorson, just to sample. In all of these contexts, the act of bringing the rest of his life to the bass—the trauma and hope, the frustration and delight—remains Crump's primary motivation. It is, if you will, the soul of his playing. “All art is an expression of the artist's presence in that moment. Musicians need our evolving physical capabilities on the instrument and technical knowledge—how notes interact harmonically and melodically, transcribing our heroes, learning all that,” Crump said. “But in the act of making music, we need to allow that stuff to fall away, to not impose it on the music, to relinquish our defenses. We are sculpting energy as we make music, shaping magnetism.” In some ways, Crump's career is the fulfillment of his father's own youthful ambition. His dad toyed with turning pro as a jazz drummer, but he pursued architecture instead. (That's also how he met Crump's mother, who comes from a long line of French architects.) His devotion to jazz, though, didn't waver, and he would constantly play jazz classics—Monk, Miles, Coltrane, MJQ—in the family's Memphis home. Crump thinks that's where he fell for the bass, especially when the low-end would creep through old wooden walls at night. At his mother's behest, though, Crump's training started with piano, the Suzuki Method leading him through the classics and eventually to his all-time musical hero, Stevie Wonder. But at 13, Crump finally got his first bass, a MapleGlo Rickenbacker 4001 like that of another hero, Yes' Chris Squire. He joined a crackling power trio with his brother, later enlisted in a larger band, and then started his own group; they all gigged hard. Backpacking through Spain by himself after high school, however, he encountered an epiphany by the name of Dave Holland, playing in his mighty and future-facing quartet. The upright bass: That was Crump's future. His first was a dilapidated plywood model, collecting dust in a corner of Amherst College, where he'd in part gone to escape family turmoil down south. He'd intended to study physics and music, but he soon realized that his energy and enthusiasm belonged with the latter. That was helped along by a guitarist pal Crump met during his first few weeks at Amherst. He had connections in the West Village. Crump had the car. (“The bassist,” he half-joked, “always has the car.”) Most every week, they would drive the four hours south, link with high-caliber New York pros they'd hired, play until 2 a.m. or so, and head back to school. “That was really powerful and clarifying. It was thrilling to be 18 and gigging in New York. I got a taste for that level of musicianship, and I was doing more than just cutting it,” he said, smiling. “By the end of my first semester, I knew I was moving to New York as soon as I graduated.” That is precisely what Crump did. He used his paycheck from a month-long, fresh-out-of-college stint with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra to rent his first Brooklyn apartment in 1994. He dove right in, roving the West Village with his bass, listening, and joining late-night jams that ended with the sun's arrival. He'd seal his shades with tape, sleep, and repeat. Crump, though, bristled at the scene's pervasive machismo, how some of the city's most vaunted players would put up walls to prevent revealing too much of themselves through their music. That's actually what he craved. Crump found others who shared his ardor, earnestness, and a belief in what jazz could show of and to a person. Those people, like saxophonists Chris Cheek and Miguel Zenón, helped shape his first albums. There was film score work and sessions and stages alongside singer-songwriters. In these concentric creative circles, he met a young singer, Jen Chapin, and fell in love. They got married in September 1999. After five years, the existence Crump had imagined for himself as a New York musician was happening. “My goal from the start was to come to New York and make a life in music—to make music that I loved, to learn and grow with amazing musicians,” said Crump. “I never set out to be a rock star, a jazz star. I just wanted to make music—real, deep, honest shit, you know?” Actually, Crump flirted with something at least like “jazz stardom” during a 20-year stint in Vijay Iyer's trio. Iyer cold-called Crump soon after moving to New York in 1999, on a friend's recommendation. They spent the next 20 years building the band into one of modern jazz's most successful units. It was a tremendous trip, of course, but it was again clarifying for Crump, revealing the sorts of bands he wanted to build outside of the Iyer orbit. He steadily realized that traditional jazz ensembles were not his preferred vehicle. The bass could get lost, its role restricted. And the power dynamics with such a clear and visible leader created an environment of dominance (again, often masculine) that he hoped to avoid. “Control and bravado keep you from deeper layers of experience and expression,” he said. “When you find yourself with a group of people who are willing to at least attempt ego dissolution and real communion, you have the opportunity for transcendence. You open a portal for each other and the audience—that's a service to society.” Crump has found those connections in so many contexts, emptying his feelings into his diverse ensembles. Rosetta Trio's bittersweet groove, for instance, emerged from little Fender Rhodes fragments he compiled in the months after watching 9/11 unfold with Jen from their Brooklyn roof. Open Wide, his 2002 set of duets with her, are intimate and entangled portraits of marriage's first few difficult, delightful years. The music of Rhombal—his celebrated quartet with Tyshawn Sorey, Adam O'Farrill, Ellery Eskelin—unfolded after the death of his brother, Patrick, the one who first brought him into a band back in Memphis. And Slow Water, his latest project built with a drum-less sextet of fascinating New York artists, hinges on the Memphis native's experiences with bodies of water around the world, his lifelong love of nature, and his worry about and hope for our collective future. “The acoustic bass is almost infinite as an instrument, sonically and expressively, but so much of that can get covered up in a traditional ensemble,” he said, turning toward his duos with saxophonist Steve Lehman and guitarist Mary Halvorson. “Those experiences gave me so much more room to explore the terrain of the instrument, its possibilities. That pushes you. It's the kind of scary environment you want to put yourself in.” When Crump talks about and teaches music, he doesn't discuss notes. Or rather, they are only the beginning, the technical basis for something that can and should be something much richer. Notes are vessels that the player then fills with their experiences, their ideas, their emotions, their essence. These are gestures, at least as he has put it for many years now, the basis of the music he wants to put into and get out of the world. In some significant ways, this echoes his childhood in Memphis, where his Southern grandmother instilled the value of a story well told, and where he worked alongside his uncle building furniture—really, sculptures of wood—that they would sand until the material seemed somehow to shimmer. (Crump's music stand was made by his uncle, Stephen.) It wasn't just an object or a story; it was a piece of work you invested yourself in until it became art. “A note is an abstract notion, meaningless without all of the human, spiritual stuff you can channel into it,” Crump said. “A gesture has the physical element, a sense of offering, a reflection of our presence through each unfolding moment.”
Rachel Zoe has been warned by ex Rodger Berman's girlfriend of two years, Bree Jacoby, to leave her the fu*k alone. In a series of scathing posts, Bree puts Rachel in her place, and then some, after a season long story line against Rodger, by Rachel, that many consider played out. The RHOP Season 11 cast is revealed. Welcome back Robyn Dixon. West and Amanda enjoy a night out in the West Village, no pun intended, of New York City. Last, but sure not least, Drew Sidora loses primary custody of kids to Ralph Pittman as she is ordered to vacate the marital home ASAP. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: NOOM - noom.com (The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program Starts At $79 and Is Delivered To Your Door In Seven Days) WHATNOT - www.whatnot.com (Download The Whatnot App To Get Free Shipping On Your First Order To Live Shop on The US's #1 Live Shopping App) PEACE CORPS - peacecorps.gov/serve (The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love) MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) DAUGHTRY (Download Daughtry's New Single “Antidote”) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last year, his independent pharmacy spent $13 million on brand-name drugs for patients processed by the three biggest Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) which earned a profit margin of 0.01%.In this episode, Halle speaks with Alec Ginsberg, owner and fourth-generation pharmacist at C.O. Bigelow, the oldest surviving apothecary–pharmacy in the United States. Alec is fighting against the forces squeezing independent pharmacies and charting a course for the future of the pharmacist.We cover:How the roll-up of PBMs, health plans, and retail pharmacies changed everythingWhat led him to remove his pharmacy's Rx-filling robotThe dramatic decline of independent pharmacies along with the closures of big box pharmacy storesThe one health policy he would put in place today to save independent pharmaciesThe history of the pharmacist's role and what's nextWhat he really thinks about compounding pharmacies and the Hims vs. Novo lawsuit—About our guest: Alec Wade Ginsberg is the fourth-generation pharmacist, owner, and Chief Operating Officer of C.O. Bigelow Apothecary, America's oldest pharmacy, founded in 1838 and still operating in New York City's West Village. With a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Alec bridges the clinical world of pharmacy with the realities of modern consumer culture.At Bigelow, he oversees the brick-and-mortar beauty retail and pharmacy operations, navigating everything from prescription drug shortages to the pressures of today's PBM-dominated marketplace. Beyond the counter, Alec is the founder and writer of Drugstore Cowboy, a weekly newsletter that dissects the intersection of drugs, business, and consumer culture — making the hidden mechanics of the U.S. healthcare system both understandable and entertaining for thousands of readers.His work has been featured across national media, and he's become a trusted voice for translating complex pharmaceutical issues — from GLP-1s to compounding to drug pricing — into plain English. Alec's mission is simple: to make Americans smarter about the pills in their cabinets and the system that puts them there.—Show notes:Drugstore Cowboy - Alec's free and super interesting newsletterC.O. Bigelow - The Nation's Oldest ApothecaryVirtual GLP-1 startups: Pill mills or the future of obesity care?—
Why is the West Village both historically important and incredibly expensive? In the final part of our West Village mini-series, we look at the elements that define the modern neighborhood — from battles with Robert Moses to the protests that galvanized the gay-rights movement. The 19th-century charms of the old Village seem timeless, but they survive thanks to the 1969 Greenwich Village Historic District. The fight to save the neighborhood, however, began two decades earlier, and those early conflicts even popularized the name “West Village.” Jane Jacobs, fresh off the publication of her landmark book The Death and Life of Great American Cities, would become the leading voice in protecting this uniquely New York enclave. That same year, clashes between police and patrons at the Stonewall Inn united the area's LGBT residents, culminating in the first Christopher Street Liberation Day Parade (today's NYC Pride March). A vibrant, radical queer culture flourished — from leather bars to the Christopher Street Piers. In the 1980s, thousands of New Yorkers died of AIDS, and St. Vincent's Hospital became known for its pioneering care. Today, long-running establishments like the Monster and Julius' form a kind of “legacy cultural district,” linking present-day nightlife to those transformative years. In the 1990s, pop-cultural phenomena Friends and Sex and the City (which made one Perry Street brownstone famous) brought international attention to the neighborhood. By the 21st century, the West Village had become a luxury enclave, even as its history was further elevated with Stonewall's designation as a U.S. National Monument. This episode was produced and edited by Kieran Gannon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join us on the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, as we welcome on the director/choreographer Shino Frances and the assistant director/choreographer Dusty, to talk about their latest production of The Little Mermaid. We had a great time talking about this classic tale being told in a great way in the heart of the West Village. So be sure that you tune in and get your tickets while you can!The Little MermaidNow- April 4th@ The Players TheatreTickets and more information are available theplayerstheatre.com And be sure to follow our guest to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions: @shinofrances@dustinychild
Shingo Gokan and Steve Schneider may not seem like an obvious bartending duo at first—but that's exactly why they work so well together. Shingo is rooted in the precise, classic style of Japanese bartending, while Steve comes from the high-energy, hospitality-driven world of Employees Only. After years of friendship and collaboration, the two joined forces to open Sip & Guzzle in New York's West Village. On today's episode of The Buildout, Adam Teeter talks with both bartenders about the dynamic that makes their partnership click, how their different styles sharpen each other, and how one of the city's most talked-about bars also ended up serving one of its most talked-about burgers.Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/buildoutpodcastSip & Guzzle: https://www.instagram.com/sipandguzzlenycSteve Schneider: https://www.instagram.com/mightyschneideyShingo Gokan: https://www.instagram.com/shingo_gokanVinePair: https://www.instagram.com/vinepairHosted by VinePair Co-Founder: https://www.instagram.com/adamteeterProduced and edited by: https://www.instagram.com/dolldoctor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This Jim sits down with James Molesworth, Senior Editor for The Wine Spectator, to trace James's unconventional path into wine—from a Francophile, academic household in Queens to blind-tasting Burgundy in a tiny West Village cellar, and eventually orchestrating tastings and writing for one of the most influential wine publications in the world. James reflects on formative mentors, the discipline and humility required to learn both tasting and journalism at a professional level, and how his anthropology background shaped his "observe and report" style of wine writing. He also unpacks Wine Spectator's mission to educate and entertain, the magazine's role in the global wine ecosystem, and how landmark moments like the post‑9/11 New York Wine Experience revealed the deep, relationship-driven core of the wine community. The conversation then widens to a rich exploration of regional evolution and the future of fine wine, focusing especially on Bordeaux and Napa Valley. James explains how Bordeaux's garagiste era parallels Napa's cult Cabernet phase, how shifts in farming (organic, biodynamic, agroforestry, soil health, old vines) are reshaping ripeness, structure, and balance, and why Cabernet Franc is becoming more important on both the right bank and in Napa. He talks candidly about climate pressures, changing consumer behavior, and why he remains bullish on Napa's future—as long as the valley stays rooted in agriculture, terroir, and authentic hospitality. Along the way, James shares insider perspectives on how Wine Spectator chooses which wines to review, the power of storytelling versus scores, and his "bookshelf" model for building regional expertise.213
From the tape club of Heartbeat Records in the West Village
From the tape club of Heartbeat Records in the West Village
You've been stuck — not because you lack discipline, ideas, or talent. You've been stuck because you've been obeying a rulebook you wrote yourself and forgot you were the author. In this episode, Krysta breaks down the invisible standards quietly running the show in your content strategy, your nutrition, and honestly, every area of your life where you feel like you just can't move. In this episode we dive into:• Why your content isn't going anywhere (hint: it's not the algorithm)• The same self-sabotage pattern that shows up in your feed and on your plate• What actually happened when Krysta loosened the grip on her own rules• The one shift that unlocks momentum — no perfect start requiredThe Rules You Didn't Know You Were Following• "I can't post unless the hook is elite." Sound familiar? That sentence is a rule — one you invented.• The fear of being opinionated, inconsistent, or misunderstood keeps more people silent than any algorithm ever has• Spoiler: the creators you binge most are often the ones you don't even fully agree with• People-pleasing dressed up as professionalism is still people-pleasingBreaking the Feedback Loop• Krysta spent a season of 2025 beating herself up daily for not posting — and almost nobody noticed• The same logic that says "I already missed breakfast tracking so why bother with lunch" is the exact logic keeping your content calendar empty• Holding up a mirror for your audience means some people will flinch — that's the point, not the problem• Real talk: version 10 doesn't exist without versions one through nineThe Wide Lane• Coffee content from a West Village coffee shop going viral > a "strategically educational" post no one asked for• When Krysta stopped performing for the algorithm and started showing up as herself, the ideas stopped feeling forced• The highway analogy: four lanes gets you there faster than one — widen the lane, and you actually move• Your goals don't need perfection. They need repetition.This episode is a direct call-out and a permission slip at the same time. Whether you're a business owner paralyzed by your own content standards or someone who's been telling yourself you'll start tracking again on Monday, the rules you're obeying are ones you created — which means you're also the one who gets to scrap them. Default to continuation. Not a clean slate. Just another rep.Want to go deeper on the energy piece? Check out last week's episode with Melissa on energetics and intuition, where we explore exactly why tapping into yourself is the strategy.Follow Krysta:@thekrystahuber@thespreadmktg@thefitnessfyx
In Part Two of our mini-series, The Streets of the West Village, we turn to the people who gave the neighborhood its character and vitality — from Irish longshoremen on the docks to actors on the off-Broadway stage, from street gangs to speakeasy proprietors. From Eugene O'Neill to Bea Arthur, their stories help define this corner of Manhattan. Well into the early 19th century, the West Village still felt like a true village, with its preserved, winding lanes. Over the following decades, a diverse array of residents arrived and made the neighborhood their own, working along the waterfront or gathering at local haunts like the beloved White Horse Tavern. The promise of a new subway line once seemed entirely beneficial, but it brought a devastating consequence: Seventh Avenue had to be extended straight through the western Village, cutting a swath through the existing streetscape and wiping away hundreds of buildings. Prohibition and the Jazz Age are seemingly etched into the very fabric of the West Village, reflected in the many institutions that date from the 1920s and '30s, including numerous former speakeasies. Join us as we wander through the Jazz Age Village — Fedora, Chumley's, the Cherry Lane Theatre, and more — and trace the echoes of that exuberant era. This episode was produced and edited by Kieran Gannon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
From the tape club of Heartbeat records in the West Village.
From the tape club of Heartbeat records in the West Village.
Jordan Glaubinger shares his insights on new development research, NYC's historic inventory crunch, and what developers must understand to succeed in today's market. The Crexi Podcast connects commercial real estate (CRE) professionals with industry insights built for smart decision-making. In each episode, we explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities shaping commercial real estate, because we believe knowledge should move at the speed of ambition and every conversation should empower professionals to act with greater clarity and confidence. In this episode, host Shanti Ryle sits down with Jordan Glaubinger, Research Director at Corcoran Sunshine, to discuss the latest trends, insights, and strategies shaping New York City's new development market. They explore Jordan's journey from a GW real estate club internship to leading market intelligence at one of NYC's most prominent new development sales and marketing firms. They also delve into how Corcoran Sunshine advises developers from site acquisition through final sellout, the unprecedented inventory shortage gripping Manhattan, and the growing role of AI in real estate research and marketing. Jordan shares his contrarian take that low inventory won't immediately spike prices — and why the City of Yes policy has him optimistic about NYC's development future. Introduction to The Crexi Podcast Guest Introduction: Jordan Glaubinger Growing Up in NYC and Getting Into Real Estate The GW Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis Landing a New Development Internship Choosing Research as a Career Path Projects That Shaped the NYC Skyline Working with Silverstein Properties and the Financial District Behind the Curtain: Pre-Development Research Unit Mix and Pricing as the Two Biggest Questions How Corcoran Sunshine Built Its Reputation Why Market Share Creates Better Data State of the NYC Market in Early 2026 Manhattan's Historic Inventory Shortage & Causes Office-to-Residential Conversions Comparing NYC and South Florida Markets What Developers Are Most Focused On Right Now Strategic Pricing and Building Sales Momentum Maintaining Momentum Over a Long Sales Cycle How AI and Technology Have Transformed Research The Corcoran Sunshine Innovation Award Breaking Down Silos Across Departments Advice for Early-Career Real Estate Professionals Rapid Fire: Investment Picks, Worst Advice, and Contrarian Takes What Makes Jordan Optimistic About NYC Development About Jordan Glaubinger: Jordan C. Glaubinger, Research Director at Corcoran Sunshine, plays a central role in shaping the firm's market intelligence and strategic advisory work. With more than a decade of experience in new development real estate, including seven years at Corcoran Sunshine, he collaborates with project teams from early property planning through final sellout, delivering insights that inform design, positioning, pricing, and sales strategy. Jordan's analyses support many of the firm's most significant projects across New York City and South Florida, and his team's reporting is widely regarded as the industry benchmark and is relied upon by leading developers, financial institutions, the brokerage community, and the press. Jordan was honored with the Corcoran Sunshine Innovation Award in 2021 and is recognized as a Young Leader of The George Washington University Center for Real Estate & Urban Analysis. He is an active member of REBNY and a licensed real estate salesperson in New York. A native of New York City's West Village, Jordan holds a B.A. from The George Washington University. Outside the office, he enjoys spending time at his home on Fire Island. For show notes, past guests, and more CRE content, please check out Crexi's blog.Looking to stay ahead in commercial real estate? Visit Crexi to explore properties, analyze markets, and connect with opportunities nationwide. Follow Crexi:https://www.crexi.com/ https://www.crexi.com/instagram https://www.crexi.com/facebook https://www.crexi.com/twitter https://www.crexi.com/linkedin https://www.youtube.com/crexi About Crexi:Crexi is reimagining commercial real estate with an AI-powered platform built to deliver smarter, more efficient solutions at every stage of the deal lifecycle. From real-time data and market insights with Crexi Intelligence, to targeted property marketing and seamless deal management through Crexi PRO, and a transparent, time-bound bidding experience with Crexi Auction— Crexi enables users to evaluate opportunities, maximize exposure, and close with speed and confidence. To date, Crexi has subsidized over $2.74 trillion in property value, 26 billion square feet listed, and supports a growing community of more than 23 million yearly users.
Why are the streets of Manhattan's West Village so unusually charming and romantic? Why does it make such an excellent place for a night out in New York City? Why is the real estate so expensive? And when did it become a distinct place separate from Greenwich Village? We hope to get to the bottom of these questions in the first part of our epic new limited series on the history of the West Village. People have been living in this region of Manhattan Island for centuries -- first the Lenape, then the Dutch, who gave the area its distinctive name ("Groenwijck"). During the English colonial period, several large estates were developed here, and their memories survive today in certain street names -- like Christopher Street. By the 19th century, the fear of yellow-fever epidemics in the crowded city south of here brought new residents, new housing development -- and new streets, built every which way, conforming to hills, farms, and private property. It immediately clashed with the city's plan for an organized Grid Plan of streets and avenues. The result is a bewildering map that often seems to bend space and time (as at the intersection of West 4th and 11th Streets). Visit our website for more Bowery Boys podcasts and images from this show. This episode was edited and produced by Kieran Gannon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of The Chai on Life Podcast. I'm Alex Segal, and today I am speaking with Rebbetzin Lisa Babich all about Purim. Lisa is a Queens-raised New Yorker, full-time Rebbetzin, and licensed speech and language pathologist. She has been involved in Jewish education and outreach since the age of 19, teaching at TBY, EMETT Russian outreach, the Jewish Enrichment Center in the West Village, and now Fifth Avenue Synagogue alongside her husband, Rabbi Eli Babich who is the Rabbi there.She was also very vocal during the NYC mayoral election this past year when unfortunately, Mamdani was elected. Lisa was instrumental in trying to unite the Jewish people in prayer to attempt to stop his win yet even when he did, she did not let the news get her down. She is a strong advocate for the Jewish people and has really become a source of chizzuk, or strength for me, when it comes to the day-to-day issues we're facing these days. Plus, the whole experience with Mamdani has eerie parallels to the Purim story. He really feels like a modern day Haman and I knew I wanted to speak with Lisa around this time to give us insight into how we can use this experience to connect even more to Purim and Hashem, as the ultimate goal.And she really delivered. She shares sooo much wisdom in this podcast episode and I'm so glad we talked it all through. In our conversation, we speak about:-How to see Hashem in this hidden world-What the lessons in the Torah can teach us about the times we're living in now-How she's already seeing Hashem's Hand through Mamdani's election and why she's not scared-Why unity is one of the most important things we need to be focused on and how to work at it in your own life when you feel helpless-Her thoughts on if we should all be moving to Israel right now-How she personally connects more deeply to Hashem and how to work to make it more of a relationship vs just a give and take -What it means to be a strong Jewish woman...and so much more!Connect with Lisa on Instagram at @lisababich9 or via email at lisababich9@gmail.com.
Krysta's been having a moment online — four reels went viral in the span of a few weeks, one crossing 200k views — and what came with the visibility wasn't just new followers. It was a front-row seat to the darker, more fascinating side of what happens when more people start to see you. In this episode we dive into:• Why negativity in the comments isn't actually about you — and what it's really signaling about the person leaving it• The difference between visibility and impact, and why chasing one without the other will stall your business• How to use negative feedback as a mirror for your own growth instead of a reason to shrink• What your nervous system needs before you can reflect, respond, or regulateWhen More Eyes Find You (And Not Everyone's Happy About It)• You've started posting more, letting go of the pressure to make every piece of content "do something," and something shifts — the content gets more fun, more real, and suddenly more people are watching• The reel that went the most viral wasn't the most polished or strategic — it was a lip sync with your niece, her face saying everything, and a caption about trying to find her an uncle that apparently hit every woman in the algorithm at once• Humor and relatability pull people in gently; confidence and opinion pull people in hard — and hard engagement doesn't always mean positive engagement• The moment you step into your perspective unapologetically, you're no longer just posting content — you're holding up a mirrorThe Psychology Behind the Comment Section• The people who are the most rooted — genuinely happy, moving forward, building something — tend to scroll past content they don't connect with and move on without a word• The ones who stay, who poke, who write paragraphs to a stranger they've never met, are almost always looking for somewhere to put something they haven't dealt with yet• It's not actually about your reel about running into an old friend at a bar in the West Village — it's about whatever that person went home to after they put their phone down• When your content reflects groundedness, presence, and excitement about life, it doesn't just entertain — it confronts the people who don't feel any of those thingsWhat You Do With It Next• A comment that rolls right off you isn't a reflection worth examining — but one that lodges itself somewhere, that makes your confidence wobble even slightly, is pointing at something worth getting curious about• The question to ask isn't "are they right?" — it's "where in my own life am I saying this same thing to myself, playing smaller, holding back?"• 27 likes and 5 real conversations will always beat 200k views and 2 — visibility is not the same thing as impact, and impact is what actually builds the business• Regulate before you reflect: close the app, take a breath, get your feet on the ground — you cannot access clarity from inside the spiralThis episode is a reminder that the comments section is never really about the comments. Whether you're a creator trying to grow an audience and feeling rattled by what's coming in, or a consumer who's caught yourself doom-scrolling into someone else's arguments at midnight, this episode gives you the framework to understand what's actually happening — and what to do with your energy once you know. There is no such thing as someone doing better than you trying to bring you down. That's the whole thing.Looking for more on this topic? Check out our recent episode on what responsibility creators have when it comes to sharing their opinions online — it's the perfect companion to everything we covered here.Follow Krysta:Instagram: @thekrystahuberInstagram: @thefitnessfyxInstagram: @thespreadmktg
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Elyssa Heller is the chef and owner of New York's remarkable sandwich shop and slushie seller Edith's, with locations in Williamsburg and the West Village. I love these restaurants for their singular point of view. They're part modern Jewish deli, part downtown all-day café, and fully Elyssa. I really enjoyed catching up about her journey to opening Edith's, her time working in professional candy sales, and how she thinks about tapping into her Jewish identity with foods honoring the past. Also on the show we have a great conversation with Gráinne O'Hare, author of a terrific novel, Thirst Trap. We talk about the food scene in Belfast, and what it takes to write a great food scene in fiction. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recorded in the West Village, this episode of the De Donkere Kamer Podcast features Aaron Stern, American artist, curator, and author based in New York City, working between the U.S. and Europe.We talk about how New York shapes you as a creative, why Aaron moved from photographing to curating, and how presentation, scale, sequencing, framing, and installation, can completely change the meaning of an image.Aaron shares his thoughts on photography in the age of endless images, the importance of problem-solving in creative work, and why he prefers collaborating with artists rather than positioning himself as the central author.We also discuss books as “movies in printed form,” his role as Visuals Director at Family Style Magazine, and why curiosity, conversation, and staying connected to other artists are essential for a sustainable creative life.A grounded conversation about images, process, generosity, and building meaning around photographs.Here's Aaron's website. Also looking for some grounding and inspiring? Join us June 2–6 in the French Alps for an intimate retreat with renowned Dutch photographer Awoiska van der Molen.Not about creating a new project, but about defining your photographic core based on the work you've already made, so you leave with sharper clarity, stronger direction, and a deeper understanding of your own visual language.Max 10 photographers · Portfolio check · Fully curated experience. More info here.
More than half the world already lives in cities—and the UN projects that share will rise to 68% by 2050, adding roughly 2.5 billion more people to urban areas. At the same time, the “experience economy” has reshaped what people value in places: not just what a city has, but how it feels to live, work, and gather there. Against that backdrop, fast-growing metros like Dallas–Fort Worth are being forced to answer a high-stakes question: how do you scale growth without losing authenticity?So what does it actually take to build a city with a soul—one made of neighborhoods people name, remember, and choose across the seasons of their lives?On this episode of Tuesdays with Morrisey, host Adam Morrisey sits down with Mike Ablon, Principal at PegasusAblon, for a wide-ranging conversation about craftsmanship, urban identity, and the long game of building places where culture and commerce reinforce each other. Together, they explore Mike's counter-cultural view of entrepreneurship, the ingredients for great cities, and how authenticity, neighborhoods, and talent migration will shape the future of American cities.Top Takeaways:Mike's path to entrepreneurship came after decades of working with great real estate developers such as Robert Venturi, and he saw starting his own firm as the best way to continue his pursuit of becoming a master craftsman. I find this to be a refreshing view on entrepreneurship as our culture has become more and more fixated on founders, and anything less than that can be seen as playing small. Mike's journey is a story of taking the long road and a focus on craft.Great cities are defined by distinctive neighborhoods, such as New York's SoHo, West Village and Meatpacking District, and by their ability to support people through different seasons of life from early career and family formation to later years.Mike places a lot of emphasis on the space between the spaces, and how walkability is more than sidewalks, it's how you feel when spending time in a particular area. People remember how a place makes them feel more than the buildings they were in or around, and they intuitively know which places are authentic versus manufactured. In the Dallas Design District, Mike implemented a “no nationals” policy so the neighborhood would be made up entirely of local stores and restaurants, preserving its creative character.The future of cities will be shaped by talent migration. The old model was that people went where the jobs were. The new model is that talent goes where it wants to live, and the jobs follow. The cities that will win over the next 100 years will be the ones that create places people actually want to be part of, with real culture, character, and a sense of belonging.Full List of Topics Covered:Mike's counter-cultural view of entrepreneurship as a byproduct of craftWhy founder identity is overrated and mastery is underratedThe role of mentorship in becoming a master craftsmanWhat actually makes a great cityWhy neighborhoods matter more than skylinesThe space between the spaces and why it defines urban lifeAuthenticity versus manufactured developmentHow Dallas evolved and what young cities can still becomeExperience economy versus ownership economyDensity, walkability, and suburban urban coresWhy talent now moves first and jobs followWhat gives a city soulBuilding places that make people feel they belongLong-term thinking in decades, not development cyclesThe responsibility of builders in shaping cultureMike Ablon is the founder of PegasusAblon, a Dallas-based real estate development firm behind the transformation of the Dallas Design District, and a former Dallas mayoral candidate. Mike has spent his life striving to “build things that matter,” focusing on places where culture and commerce intersect, through a deep commitment to craftsmanship and long-term thinking.
Halley Chambers & Kip Gleize are the co-founders of Margot.Margot is based in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.You may know Margot from where their burger made it into The New York Times, Laurel Bakery popping up, Charli XCX stopping by and their ongoing collaborations with the community.Hally and Kip met while working for the Oberon Group (Rhodora, June, etc.) and opened Margot in 2023. Halley & Kip also run Montague Diner in Brooklyn Heights and are opening Cleo Downtown, a reimagined rotisserie in the West Village.The burger hit the spot, the beets, the Spaghetti Limone, the Roast Chicken. Olive oil cake and chocolate mousse for dessert. Can't wait for round two.Ask us about our new restaurant.Please welcome Halley Chambers & Kip Gleize to Wear Many Hats.instagram.com/margotbrooklyninstagram.com/wearmanyhatswmhinstagram.com/rashadrastamrashadrastam.comwearmanyhats.com
This week on Literally Heinous, I speak with author Laura Buchwald to talk about her newest book, The Book of Reservations—the second installment in the Ghost Table Trilogy.We get into all of it: West Village restaurant lore, communicating with the dead, and how Laura's real-life sensitivity to spiritual energy inspired the series. Laura also opens up about her own experiences with mediums, thoughts on the afterlife, and why New Orleans has such a chokehold on her life.Naturally, we wrap with Chic or Freak, where we judge spirituality, writing rituals, and general ghost-adjacent behavior—because I am a journalist first and foremost!
For someone who's done a lot of horror movies, Rebecca Hall admits she's a bit squeamish. That, however, didn't stop her from taking on a role in the newest body horror series, The Beauty, which is set to premiere January 21st on FX.Rebecca first learned of the series when she grabbed breakfast at Buvette in the West Village with Ryan Murphy (who created the show Matthew Hodgson) who enticed her with three things: a fun premise (an STD that makes you so hot that you explode, sign Rebecca up!), great clothes (The Row to be specific, and who could say no to that?) plus a list of fabulous filming locations: Rome, Paris, and Venice all making the list.“He [Ryan] was very open to me. One of the joys for me of this job was that not many people asked me to just be myself for a character.” Rebecca told Senior Features Editor Marley Marius and Fashion Writer Hannah Jackson on Wednesday afternoon. This openness and collaborative spirit Ryan gives to his actors is what enticed Rebecca about working with him again on his series Monster, where she will play Lizzie Borden in which she called “entering her villain era” which was a lot of fun for her.When Rebecca is not on the job, she finds great joy in painting (many of her works have been either sold or exhibited), watching The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (for which her husband is getting around to understanding), and dressing up in “crazy outfits” in her day-to-day quiet upstate life.Earlier in the episode, Chioma fills Chloe in about the behind-the-scenes of the new fabulous British Vogue cover with Jessie Buckley. They also chat what they are looking forward to about awards season and give a farewell to Will Welch who announced he is departing from GQ earlier this week. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
With forays into St. Nicholas, The History of New York, bored lawyers, Peter Stuyvesant's tomb, bumping into President Washington, Knickerbockers, St. Marks-Church-in-the-Bowery, American fun, the West Village, Dutch hobbits, smoke rings, American Aeneid, the Grid, St. Lukes-in-the-Fields, Clement Clarke Moore, Santa, Old Christmas, the Alhambra, Columbus, Rip Van Winkle, The Little Church Around the Corner, Edwin Booth, the Catskills, and old Bars. For illustrations and links head over to https://theuplands.substack.com
A dog is shot, left suffering, and later euthanized after investigators say its owner abandoned it behind a dumpster at a park near Atlanta. An eighty-year-old Manhattan man is now facing a homicide charge after a sidewalk encounter with a longtime neighbor ends in a fatal fall in the West Village. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Who we are is a function of where we are. Do you agree with that? Who you are depends on where you are. We're different people in different places, right? You're different in the board room than you are on vacation. You're different with your parents than you are with your kids. I'm different hanging out with Malcolm Gladwell in his West Village apartment than I am sitting in my basement as I type up a little note about it. That theme is one that we get to open up in this chapter of 3 Books with the one and only Malcolm Gladwell. I flew down to New York and joined Malcolm at his place where we settled around a table surrounded by books. Top to bottom! Floor to ceiling! And, no big deal, all hardcovers. "This is a fraction of my books, I should say," he told me as we began the chat. We talk about raising nerds in a world forcing us into being average, how to find tribes where we truly fit in, who Malcolm thinks is the best non-fiction author alive, why thrillers are instructive, what Malcolm's biggest advice is for aspiring authors, and, of course, his 3 most formative books. It was a rare treat to sit down with Malcolm Gladwell in this classic chapter of 3 Books...
Christmas is just a week away. Members of the West Village Chorale return once again this year to ring in the holiday spirit and perform some classic carols live. And on Saturday, December 20, you can join the Chorale for their longtime annual free caroling walk around the Village.
Jess is joined by interior designer Dale Saylor (Hollymount Design) to react to some of our favorite Architectural Digest home tours. Topics — BETHENNY FRANKEL's Florida move, ANY COHEN's West Village duplex, AMY SEDARIS' Greenwich Village funhouse, SARAH PAULSON's Malibu studio, RUPAUL in LA, NEIL PATRICK HARRIS' Harlem brownstone & KELLY RIPA's UES townhouse. Plus — advice for max impact in small spaces AND Dale critiques a walk-through of Jess' apartment. ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc | hollymountltd.com ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the rise & fall of SoulCycle — Cult of Body & Soul ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island — Finding Fire Island
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FRANK KABATAS and EAST VILLAGE PIZZA'S SUCCESS JOURNEYFrank Kabatas, the owner of East Village Pizza in New York City, shared his journey from being born in Turkey to becoming a successful pizza maker in the United States. He explained that after moving to the US at age 23 in 1997, he initially worked at East Village Pizza before being fired after six months. He then found a job at Ben's Pizzeria, where he learned valuable pizza-making skills. Frank emphasized his pride in owning East Village Pizza and his determination to succeed.Frank shared his journey in the pizza industry, starting with a local pizzeria where he learned the craft and worked long hours while studying English as a second language and briefly computer science. After the pizzeria was sold, he transitioned to Domino's in Long Island, initially as a driver but soon became a manager due to his pizza-making skills. Despite the differences between the local and chain pizzerias, Frank valued the experience gained at Domino's, particularly in marketing, which he applied in his subsequent role making pizza in Manhattan and the West Village.Frank's Pizza Journey and PassionFrank shared his journey of purchasing East Village Pizza in 2003 with his brother, emphasizing the importance of courage and happiness in achieving life goals. He discussed his passion for making pizza, particularly his signature margarita pizza, and highlighted the significance of using high-quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and his own secret recipe for the sauce. Frank also mentioned his other popular menu items, such as double-stack pizza and cheese and garlic knots, and expressed his LOVE for a margarita pizza.https://www.eastvillagepizza.netLEAH BEN and OLD CITY DISTRICT'S HOLIDAY EVENTS and ANNOUNCEMENTSLeah, the Director of Marketing for Old City District, joined Amaris to discuss the upcoming holiday season and events in Old City. They talked about the history and current state of Old City, including recent restaurant accolades and new businesses. Leah explained the evolution of the holiday shopping event into a "sip and stroll," combining shopping with dining and entertainment opportunities. They also discussed the importance of walkable cities and the collaboration between shops and restaurants to attract visitors.Leah discussed the upcoming HOLIDAY SHOPPING SIP & STROLL EVENT with open streets in Old City on December 6th from 12-4pm, featuring carolers, a Snow Queen on stilts, and a brass band, while Amaris highlighted the historic aspects like horse tethering bars and the Betsy Ross house chocolate demonstration. The holiday shopping sip and stroll will feature nearly 40 businesses offering promotions, including Cuba Libre's $4 espresso martini and mango cinnamon butter, while the Elfreth's Alley fundraiser offers decorated home tours and discounts at participating restaurants.https://www.oldcitydistrict.orgRAGINI PARMAR and NATURE'S VINLastly, Amaris spoke with Ragini Parmar, who owns the natural wine bar and marketplace called Nature's VIN in Wayne, Pennsylvania. Ragini shared her background in tech and how she transitioned to opening Nature's VIN, which celebrates women in wine and the broader community. They discussed the differences between natural, organic, and biodynamic wines, as well as the bar's offerings, including tastings, classes, and gift options. Ragini emphasized the bar's focus on sustainability, digital experiences, and supporting women-owned businesses.Ragini also strongly believes in the philosophy of making wine accessible to everyone, for that reason she wanted to make sure to have transparency with the items you will find within her business' marketplace. You can also find more information about the products, the makers, and more by using the tablets provided to you while you shop.https://www.naturesvin.com
We started our podcast five years ago because we wanted to talk about the things we're into. By now you know what they are: travel, style, sports (and airline lounges!) and the details that make those things better. Oh, and we wanted to have a good time. That's the same reason we started a newspaper: The Print Edition. We like the idea of escaping the screen and the algorithm and getting back in print. Making a newspaper allowed us to work with our talented friends, like designer John Segal, and some of our favorite writers, Rosecrans Baldwin, Darrell Hartman, Hannah Elliott, Ruaridh Nicoll and Nathan King. We talked to Mickey Drexler, Matt Hranek, Jake Lacy and Tom McGuane. That's a lot of good people who agreed to be part of a shoestring operation. We thought that the release of our newspaper was worth getting together and making a little video. So we planned the way only we can: Michael took a redeye the night before and Coggins drank a bottle of wine. We gave hair and makeup the day off. This was filmed at Libertine, our beloved restaurant in the West Village. Thanks to Cody who let us take over the dining room and Trent for all his help. We'll still be coming at you as podcast classic, but hope you like this change of pace. And you can order your copy of The Print Edition below. See you at the newsstand, David & Michael This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.acl.news/subscribe
This week, I had a fun Halloween in the West Village with the kids, then Anderson and I headed to Boston for AC2 (you asked, we answered!)Then, we talked about the fallout from my Call Her Daddy interview including from my mom, Evelyn, who called in with her (always unfiltered) thoughts. Plus, I got veneers to fix my jacked up teeth (thanks, trolls!)For more interviews and behind-the-scenes tea, tune in to Andy Cohen Live weekdays on Radio Andy by subscribing to SiriusXM. Use my link https://sxm.app.link/AndyCohen for a free trial! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Daddy Diaries ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jameela welcomes actor Penn Badgley, with his Podcrushed co-hosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari (podcast: Podcrushed, new book: Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss and Coming of Age) for a truly chaotic and hilarious hour of wrong turns. From Sophie's doomed West Village romance and Jameela's on-set “fart coffin,” to Nava's accidental Ambien-induced text to Ariana Grande's manager and Penn's near-collision at the Met Gala, this one spirals delightfully out of control.Confessions, catastrophes, and exactly the kind of laughter-therapy Wrong Turns was made for.Jameela's Substack is A Low Desire To Please, you can also find her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.Our consulting producer is Colin Anderson.Wrong Turns was created and produced by Jameela Jamil and Stewart Bailey.Listen to Wrong Turns on Amazon Music or wherever you find your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The BanterThe Guys discuss a restaurant experience that let the rabbit out the hat.The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys catch up with buddy Jeff Bell to discuss the bar scene in New York. From humble beginnings as a barback at PDT to owning it and several other of the coolest places in NYC, Jeff tells about his experiences of becoming a business owner, including (the requisite) major disaster during his first year. The Inside TrackThe Guys have known Jeff for years and were taken by his wisdom of bartending preparing him for fatherhood. “ Being a bartender for years is just absolutely great training for parenthood. There is this volatility you get from people drinking [of] the highs and lows where they can just start laughing for no reason or crying for no reason… or have a bodily fluid mistake,” Jeff Bell on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2025BioJeff Bell has been bartending and running bars for over 15 years. At Please Don't Tell (commonly known as PDT) in the East Village of NYC, he started as a bar-back, worked his way up to head bartender and, eventually, owner. He is also a managing partner in PDT Hong Kong.In 2025, Jeff co-launched a new venture: a bar concept called Mixteca, an agave-forward cocktail bar in the West Village. The concept is rooted in tequila and mezcal. He will be opening Kees bar, a different concept in the same location, later this year.He also was in charge of restoring Peacock Alley in the Waldorf Astoria to “its original grandeur” reviving the space and cocktail offerings from the hotel's rich historyThroughout his tenure at PDT Jeff has earned numerous accolades including Spirited Award: American Bartender of the Year 2017.InfoMixteca bar, NYChttps://cocteleriamixteca.com/The Restaurant Guys will be podcasting from the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston Nov 14-16! Stop by and say hello!Get tickets https://foodandwineclassicincharleston.com/ Become a Restaurant Guys' Regular!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribeMagyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/restaurantOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguysReach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe
Now that Wendy and Eddie Osefo have been exposed as scammers, it is time to deep dive just why so many Real Housewives commit crimes and turn to a life of criminal activity. New facts emerge which show The Osefos carelessness, arrogance and so much more in this master heist which one could not make up if they tried. RHOP has resumed filming and down in the West Village, NYC, Mr. Andy Cohen is smiling ear to ear. Julia Lemigova's last ditch effort to save her RHOM job seems to have worked, Adriana accepts her MPV status and RHOM prepares to begin filming its new season any day now. Audiences are engaged. aged and outraged but one thing is certain, Real Housewives is not slowing down any time soon! @dnealz @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope BROUGHT TO YOU BY: THEREALREAL - therealreal.com/velvetrope (Get $25 Off At the Best Place To Shop Authenticated Luxury Bags, Clothing, Watches & more) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s and Your Free Insurance Check) RELIEFBAND - reliefband.com (Use Code VELVET For 20% Off Plus Free Shipping on the Original Anti-Nausea Wristband) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility) JUANES - (Check Out Juanes' New Song “Cuando Estamos Tu y Yo”) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“Elsbeth” star Carrie Preston joins the show. Over a swordfish melt, Carrie reflects on building a career defined by versatility — from her Emmy-winning turn as Elsbeth Tascioni in “The Good Wife" and “The Good Fight” to her starring role in the hit CBS spinoff “Elsbeth.” She gives me the backstory of Elsbeth's iconic display of handbags, and discuss working with Julia Roberts – twice. Plus, we get into her marriage to fellow actor Michael Emerson (Ben in “Lost”), and what Alan Ball told her “True Blood” is actually about. This episode was recorded at San Sabino in the West Village. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jess is joined by comedian & Drag Race winner BOB THE DRAG QUEEN! Topics — RuPaul discovering Bob at The Monster in the West Village (via Kathy Najimy), a weekend with Whoopi Goldberg, getting lost in Brooklyn & Long Island, ruling Barracuda after Candis Cayne & Peppermint, his first drag name, “Kitten with a Whip,” and his love for To Wong Foo. Plus — the story behind his awkward Watch What Happens Live appearance. ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the rise & fall of SoulCycle — Cult of Body & Soul ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island — Finding Fire Island