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The week's new openings: Gus & Gabriel, Aqualis Grill, Lot 2, Vue, Tuck Shop

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Dr. Dog at Prospect Park
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Grilled: Summer in the City
Spontaneous, quote-worthy combustion from chefs Amanda Cohen, Cyril Renaud and Marc Murphy

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The Buzz From Readers Like You

TUBBYBUBBLY wrote about Mermaids Bar

Not worth your time

saraht commented on Brooklyn Bowl: It's open! (Sort of!) Our look inside.

I cannot wait for this place to be open and fully operational. Anyone have any insight to what the Blue Ribbon menu here will be like?

saraht commented on Bar Tabs & Parties

Diamond Bar in Greenpoint is celebrating their 2 year anniversary tonight too so there are specials to be had!

emceebard wrote about Campo

Campo is a sharp, sprawling trattoria outfitted with retro tintypes, a retro tin ceiling and a casual Italian menu that’s a bit thro...

CAPTAINCELLULOID commented on Captain Celluloid's Movie and TV World Con II

Special Celebrity guest will be Academy Award winning actress Celeste Holm (Gentlemen's Agreement 1947) Saturday only! cc

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RESTAURANTS

Hot Plates

The week's new openings: Gus & Gabriel, Aqualis Grill, Lot 2, Vue, Tuck Shop

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BARS & CLUBS

Spill It: Tree

Stonewall Inn's towering bartender held court on the riots, the sex shows and the good old days

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EVENTS

NYC Fourth of July fireworks

You're Hudson bound! Where to watch the fireworks in New York on July 4

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MUSIC

Q&A: The Offspring

California's punk veterans (no, not Green Day) are still going strong. Playing Roseland.

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MOVIES

Quick reviews

'Public Enemies,' 'Ice Age' and more

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From Joe Buck to Gigolo Joe, our favorite male escorts from film and TV

TV

He works hard for the money

From Joe Buck to Gigolo Joe, our favorite male escorts from TV and film

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CELEBRITY NEWS

Former bassist for Nirvana stays active in Wash. state politics: OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) It's been a busy year for former Nirvana bassist turned politico Krist Novoselic (noh-voh-SEL'-ich). He released a new record in May, had a short-lived protest...

Private pathologist: actor David Carradine likely asphyxiated; homicide not ruled out: LOS ANGELES (AP) The private pathologist who conducted a second autopsy on David Carradine's body said Friday that Thai authorities have determined the actor died of asphyxia and so far, he...

After birth of 1st album in 4 years, Shakira wants babies with boyfriend: BOGOTA (AP) Colombian pop star Shakira says after her latest album is born she plans to undertake a new labor: multiple children. The 32-year-old Grammy winner known for her seductive...

AEG Chief says hours of Jackson's last rehearsal may end up being a motion picture: LOS ANGELES (AP) The footage of Michael Jackson's last rehearsal may be coming to a theater near you. Randy Phillips, the CEO of concert promoter AEG, says there are over 100 hours of...

LAPD actions, delays scrutinized after Jackson death; family took items before police search: LOS ANGELES (AP) The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police. Why...

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Were you snapped?

• Rude Bear Cruise 2

• Tinted Windows | Highline Ballroom

• Santigold | Terminal 5

• Opening weekend | Beauty Bar Brooklyn

• Gomez | Terminal 5

• Sonic Youth listening party | Envoy Gallery

• Tux with Chucks '80s prom | Studio B

• St. Vincent | Webster Hall

Our picks for the week

The top dining, nightlife, music and drinking events for the week ahead (June 29-July 5). Some highlights:

• WED: MGMT in Brooklyn, Karaoke with Pete Wentz?

• THU: Jay Reatard at the Music Hall, Water Taxi happy hours

• FRI: One Nation party, Sonic Youth

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EVENTS: Brooklyn Bowl opens! (Sort of!)

STYLE: On the sale trail: Campers, Dear Fieldbinder, Soula and more

THEATER: New shows!

BARS: Free booze deal: Click now, drink later

BARS: More doorman drama at Greenhouse

BARS: Citrine gets an affordable happy hour

EVENTS: Get a job...at the Coney Island circus

STYLE: On the sale trail: Phillip Lim, Charlotte Ronson, Luca Luca and more!

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Today's Events

Craft on Draught 3rd Ward - 195 Morgan Ave - East Williamsburg
Twelfth Night Delacorte Theater - Mid-park at 80th St. - New York
Jay Reatard Music Hall of Williamsburg - 66 North Sixth Street - Williamsburg
Magic Wave The Anchor - 310 Spring St. - New York
The Norman Conquests Circle in the Square - 235 W. 50th St. - Midtown West