Crave a Manhattan (the cocktail) but want to avoid Manhattan (the island)? Some recent additions to the Kings County liquor landscape.

One of Mayor Bloomberg's first moves was the announcement that he's dismantling Rudy's decency commission, something we think bodes extremely well for New York nightlife. Celebrate by supporting these exuberant examples of show-and-tell (some of which might even pass for art).

"Dude -- more U2!" seems to be the usual method of stocking jukeboxes. But at a few bars around town, the music choices are eclectic and thoughtful. Here, great spots to be your own D.J.

This month's cold snap may make for a nasty trudge to the subway, but it's given the Northeast a beautiful coat of snow. Seize the moment, and hit the slopes.

Fireworks, sure -- we all like fireworks. But there are smarter ways to spend the evening than navigating a crush of thousands on the FDR Drive.

Turkey tastes better when you're helping someone less fortunate. So tie on an apron, break out the baster, and hit the streets.

Long before the rise of the pressed panino, there was the cubano, the greatest thing ever to happen to ham and cheese.

A few of the many ways to celebrate Central Park’s 150th summer.

Even the MTA can carry you only so far. Saddle up, and leave your urban ennui in the dust.

The Mets-Yankees series at Shea is sold out, so use a little creativity to have a fabulous time with Dad this Sunday.