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MetroCards to Masterpieces: Meet Artist Thomas McKean
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of a local NYC artist who turns MetroCards into works of art!
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Architecture
The Arcades of Paris: The Passage du Grand Cerf
Another one of my favorite Parisian passages is the Passage du Grand Cerf in the 2nd arrondisement, mostly because of
Architecture
What do Lou Gehrig, Henry Kissenger and Ralph Ellison Have In Common? A Library!
What do Lou Gehrig, Henry Kissenger and Ralph Ellison Have In Common? A Library! Add to these personalities singer Maria
Food & Drink
RICKSHAW DUMPLING TRUCK: A Review
Today, the Rickshaw dumpling truck was parked outside Columbia University so I gave it a try. It gets an A
Architecture
Inside NYC’s Office of Emergency Management
Last week, we checked out New York City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM). The agency plans for emergencies, collects
Arts & Culture
Paris in the Fall: The Louvre and Tuileries Gardens
I’ve discovered that fall is my favorite season in Paris. Photographers love to shoot Paris at night or in
Food & Drink
Coffee and a View at Café Marly at the Louvre in Paris
Well, one of the best views at least–there are so many! The outdoor seating area is under the north
Architecture
Madame Rana: Fortune Telling from a Trailer in Paris
Walking by the catacombs in the 14th arrondisement, I discovered Madame Rana–a fortune teller operating out of a happily
Food & Drink
Takara: The Oldest Japanese Restaurant in Paris (and maybe Europe!)
Last week, Untapped checked out Takara, the oldest Japanese restaurant in Paris as a followup to the popular post on
Arts & Culture
Behind the Scenes: A New Play, Electra in a One-Piece by Good Company
Untapped was invited to check out Electra in a One-Piece, the inaugural production of theater group, Good Company, before the
Architecture
New SimCity-Like Tool for Urban Planning: Good Concept, Bad Application?
This development is bound to make urban designers a little uncomfortable. “Betaville” is a new tool that lets you do
Architecture
A Factory Converted into a Mosque in Jamaica, Queens
Along the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, not too far from the Jamaica train station, stands a mosque clearly converted
Arts & Culture
Cool New Site: The Paris vs. NYC Blog
Writing this from Paris but heading to NYC in 12 hours, I thought it was appropriate to share this newly