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02/24/2016

Queens Sandwich Edition: two local spots worth getting to know..
Astoria / Sal, Kris, Charlie's Deli
Sunnyside / Butcher Block

On flavor alone these two rule, add to the equation how reasonably priced they are and they're culinary landmarks.

Their pages and Writeups:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sal-Kris-and-Charlies-Deli-sandwich-king-of-Astoria/463374657020468?fref=ts

http://www.givemeastoria.com/sal-kris-charlies-deli-makes-yelps-top-100-places-eat-us-2016

http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2012/07/the-butchers-block-irish-deli-market-tour-sunnyside-woodside-queens.html

08/22/2013

Bergdorf’s is that special good-man in your life that you will always cherish in your heart... while being kind of a guilty pleasure at the same time. http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=237

Bergdorf’s is that special good-man in your life that you will always cherish in your heart... while being kind of a guilty pleasure at the same time. The face of NYC shopping, BG sells luxe apparel for ladies who lunch, and gents who appreciate the quality of a fine tailored suit. With restaurants,...

08/21/2013

The suckling pig is enough to win over your heart. http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=897

Now that we are chock full o’ Meatball joints and Asian Hipster noodle spots - how about something new?! Considering whoever visits Barcelona, loves Barcelona - Dani Garcia’s spanish brasserie seems like (and is..) a no brainer. The suckling pig, squid ink croquettes, oxtail brioche, bacalao with ga...

08/19/2013

Rebecca Minkoff enjoys bonding with her son Luca and noshing on Italian dishes. http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=665

She’s NYC’s hottest apparel and accessories designer, balancing her fashion career with her newfound mommy-hood. Rebecca’s edgy and versatile handbags have been seen on many a celeb, and adored by girls from every corner of the city. A fivelocals friend, Rebecca enjoys spending her free time bonding...

08/17/2013

Time for some beer! http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=58

Yes, that’s right - a beer garden in the midst of the chic expensive stories, gorgeous people, and music thumping bars/restaurants - and it works. Consistent with the Standard Hotel venues upstairs, their Biergarten underneath the High Line is a locals favorite as much for its location as it is for…

08/15/2013

Watch in amazement how these 40 deaf Chinese girls perform an incredible 6 minute number with the help of a few coaches.
http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=1075

08/13/2013

An updated list from our fave movie critic! http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=910

Ian Gerard - If we were all dots, this is the man who has connected us through the years. First as founder and fuel of Gen Art and now SyndicateFive. We've been relying on his artful eye when it comes to movie reviews for a long time, and now Ian has graciously agreed to share it with members of fiv...

08/11/2013

Two planetary forces engage in a tug-of-war in this burg venue - the outdoor vs the indoor. http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=1009

Two planetary forces engage in a tug-of-war in this burg venue - the outdoor vs the indoor. The outdoor patio seating area makes Mymoon great for warm summer nights, but the inside of the restaurant, a converted abandoned warehouse is definitely worth checking out too. Whichever planet you choose, i...

08/08/2013

Get a little adventurous this weekend with our list of best bars for pickleback shots! http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=1074

Get a little adventurous this weekend and try out the latest drinking craze (courtsey of Brooklyn of course). Whatever mad genius discovered that pickle juice could perfectly counteract the throat-burning sensation from a sip of whiskey should be awarded a medal for giving humanity the pickleback sh...

08/07/2013

Enter a Ruskie wonderland! http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=1072

Eighty six years and counting of a tea selection as large as the vodka bar. The iconic Russian Tea Room boasts unforgettable decor, with luxurious 19th century-style chandeliers, and antique finishing touches. Founded by members of the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1927, The Russian Tea Room has always...

08/06/2013

You're Broadway update with Clover Lalehzar! http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=990

Clover Lalehzar is a native New Yorker, and has one of the sharpest eyes when it comes to the theatre scene. No coincidence, once the Theater and Arts Reporter at NY1 News, she is still very involved in the NY theater scene.

08/06/2013

Good things are always hidden away! http://fivelocals.com/page.php?vid=1050

Good things are always hidden away, just like how this share of heaven is tucked in behind a Japanese restaurant. The larger than life size painting of the angel hovering above the bar certainly adds to the classy vibe of the wooden tables, the suit-n-tie bar tenders, and the dim candle-lit tables.…