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    New Hotels in New York

    by Justine Goodman

    The Crosby Street Hotel (pictured) brings U.K. chic to NYC, while Brooklyn gets a dose of high-end comfort at the stylish and modern Hotel le Bleu. From… more

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    Cookie Monsters

    by Thomas Dowd-Warren

    When it comes to desserts, the cookie is the total package: cheap, easy to make and impervious to seasonality. But in New York, we believe a little decadence… more

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    Ultimate Singles Guide

    by Melanie Berliet

    Finding someone who's available and likeable can be a challenge, especially in the cut-throat New York City dating scene. That's why we've sought out the best… more

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    Gay New York

    by Melanie Berliet

    Gays and lesbians living in or visiting New York have tons of choices when it comes to dining, partying and where to stay in the city. These gay-friendly venues… more

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    Nerds in New York

    by Keith Wagstaff

    Nerds are totally in right now, but where do New York's geeky elite go to meet each other? Worry not, my brainy compatriot; we've put together a list of the… more

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    D.I.Y. 'Til You Die: N.Y.'s Craft Stores

    by Keith Wagstaff

    Nothing brings hipsters and grandmas together like a good old-fashioned sewing class. Stop spending money at pricey boutiques and start making your own clothes… more

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Great Salon, Great Cut!
Posted by EllenGC on November 07, 2009
Review of Elements Hair Studio : Corinne gave me a great cut and has made me a devotee. She gave me a cut that can both be cool and also appropriate for work. I highly recommend Corinne!
3 Star Rating: Average Couldnt Be Better
Posted by samarose on November 04, 2009
Review of Phoenix Moving and Storage : I could not have been more pleased with this move. From the moment I got the call from Gina till the delivery. Everything went smooth and was in contact with them at all times.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Marc Rocks My Short Hair
Posted by megatutu on November 04, 2009
Review of Delilah Hair Salon : Care To Share With Friends? Delilah Salon 234 4th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 (718) 797-2690 11/4/2009 I recently relocated to Park Slope from Manhattan and decided to check out a salon on 4th Ave and Union…more

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1 review 1 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: MarioLLC
Last reviewed Ideal Properties Group Llc on September 13, 2009
“Responsive, organized and caring!”
Ideal’s agent Shalhevet represented us in a leasing transaction. Working with her, it was apparent that she understood not only the intricacies of the local commercial market, but also…more

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Top Reviewer: LandEater
Last reviewed Mobile Mutts on May 31, 2009
“Poor Service”
I tried Mobile Mutts when I needed a cat sitter a couple of months ago. I asked them to come by in the mornings or early afternoons, but they always showed up late in the evening. Also…more

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Top Reviewer: stacywatts
Last reviewed Phoenix Moving and Storage on October 29, 2009
“Pay cheap You Get cheap. Pay Good You Get Good.”
Even tho Pheonix Was a bit pricey i wouldt have gone with anyone else. They deliverd everything on time and everything was in the condition it was left. The movers were kind and…more

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