NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Master illusionist Vitaly Beckman is wowing New Yorkers this summer. Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders is running now until the end of September at the Westside Theater, located at 407 W 43rd St. The master himself stopped by the CBS2 studios to offer up a preview of what’s in store. For more information on how you can catch the jaw-dropping show, visit its official website .
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Master Illusionist Vitaly Beckman Wows The Big Apple
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Master illusionist Vitaly Beckman is wowing New Yorkers this summer. Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders is running now until the end of September at the Westside Theater, located at 407 W 43rd St. The master himself stopped by the CBS2 studios to offer up a preview of what’s in store. For more information on how you can catch the jaw-dropping show, visit its official website .
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Laguna Beach (Hoodline) – Housing costs got you down? Though apartment hunting can be frustrating, there are deals to be had. So what does the low-end pricing on a rental in Laguna Beach look like these days—and what might you get for the price? We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Laguna Beach via rental site Zumper to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find. Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.) Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Links included in this article may earn Hoodline a commission on clicks and transactions. _______________________________________________________ 953 Glenneyre St., #A This one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage, situated at 953 Glenneyre St., #A, is listed for $1,995/month for its 500 square feet of space. In the unit, expect a fireplace, a stove, large windows and carpeted floors. The building offers outdoor space. Animals are not allowed. According to Walk Score, the area around this address is a “walker’s paradise” and has some transit options. See the complete listing here _______________________________________________________ 280 Aster St., #4 Photo: Zumper 280 Aster St., #4 Photo: Zumper 280 Aster St., #4 Listed at $2,250/month, this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 280 Aster St., #4. On-site laundry is offered as a building amenity. In the unit, anticipate hardwood floors, a deck, a dishwasher, marble countertops, wooden cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Animals are not allowed. Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is quite walkable and has a few nearby public transportation options. See the complete listing here _______________________________________________________ 646 Ramona Ave., #B 280 Aster St., #4 646 Ramona Ave., #B 280 Aster St., #4 646 Ramona Ave., #B Over at 646 Ramona Ave., #B, there’s this 500-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $2,400/month. In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring, wooden cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. The building offers garage parking. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a “walker’s paradise” and has some transit options. See the complete listing here _______________________________________________________ 2838 Wards Terrace, #BC 646 Ramona Ave., #B 2838 Wards Terrace, #BC 646 Ramona Ave., #B 2838 Wards Terrace, #BC Finally, listed at $2,595/month, this 800-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 2838 Wards Terrace, #BC. The building features on-site laundry, a reserved carport and beach access. In the unit, you’ll find a deck, hardwood floors, granite countertops and a ceiling fan. Animals are not permitted. According to Walk Score, the area around this address isn’t very walkable and has some transit options. See the complete listing here
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Listen up, foodies! NYC Restaurant Week kicks off on Monday. It’s a three-week event running from July 23rd to August 19th, so you have plenty of time to hit up some of the city’s best fine-dining hot spots. Deals are offered Monday through Friday, with Saturdays excluded and Sundays optional at the over 380 participating restaurants spanning 42 neighborhoods across all five boroughs. Hundreds of restaurants are taking part this year, including the 21 Club in Midtown Manhattan. Executive Chef Sylvain Delpique stopped by to offer us a taste of what’s on their menu this year. For a look at which restaurants are participating in this summer’s biggest culinary event, make sure to check out the official website .
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What’s Cooking At This Summer’s NYC Restaurant Week?
So you’re hungry — and you’re ready for some traditional American cuisine. Good news: we’ve found the freshest spots to satisfy your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you’re in the mood for some American fare. Cafe Southwest 4141 Whitsett Ave., Studio City PHOTO: virginia k./ YELP Cafe Southwest is a traditional American spot serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner in Los Angeles’ Weddington Park, a spot for tennis and golf enthusiasts alike. Expect breakfast options like three-egg omelets, pancakes with fresh strawberries and fiery skillets consisting of jalapeños, American cheese and country potatoes. Lunch offerings include classic pulled pork sandwiches with barbecue sauce, Caesar salad and a grilled burger topped with the cafe’s secret sauce, caramelized onions, pineapple and more. With a five-star Yelp rating out of five reviews, Cafe Southwest has been getting positive attention. Yelper Monsee W., who reviewed it on June 29, wrote , “The food cafe is incredible! … Get the burger or breakfast sandwich and order a smoothie.” “Love this place,” said Yelper Ovidio J. “Friendly chefs and the food is great. Try the breakfast sandwich if you’re an early bird. The hamburger and pulled pork sandwiches are also top notch.” Cafe Southwest is open from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday-Thursday and 8 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Mild Sauce 8500 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite B, South Carthay Photo: erron j./ Yelp Mild Sauce is on a mission to “bring Chicago’s iconic mild sauce to the Chicago community in Los Angeles,” the restaurant explains on its website, “as well as to introduce its sweet taste to Southern California.” The menu has fried chicken (breasts, thighs, tenders, legs and wings), catfish and shrimp, each served with Chicago’s staple sauce drizzled on top. You can also score sides like hot peppers, chicken skin, okra and more, with 8-ounce tubs of mild sauce on offer as well. (Check out the full menu here .) With 3.5 stars on Yelp, the eatery is still finding its footing. Yelper Erron J., who reviewed Mild Sauce on June 17, wrote , “A taste of Chicago cuisine in L.A.! Mild sauce is reminiscent of eating Harold’s Chicken by Lake Michigan on a summer afternoon. The prices are a little more L.A. than Chicago, but the chicken is cracking! The mild sauce cracking!” And Yelper Johnathon C. said , “Chicago fried chicken in the neighborhood is great, and the kids are going to love it. A clean and well-lighted place with Chicago personality. … Portions are large, be hungry. And it comes with fries and coleslaw. Can’t beat that.” Mild Sauce is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and noon–7 p.m. on Sunday. (It’s closed on Monday.) Spoonfed 959 Seward St., Melrose PHOTO: spoonfed/ YELP Spoonfed is a casual eatery offering American comfort classics with a modern twist in Hollywood’s Media District. Sean Loeffel, an experienced front-of-house lead at some of the most notable restaurants across the city, is behind this new establishment and the kitchen is helmed by executive chef Carlos Monterroso, reports Eater Los Angeles. Come try offerings like stuffed brioche French toast, grilled burgers, flatbreads, Nana’s famous chicken noodle soup and gluten-free clam dip with housemade potato chips. (See the full menu here .) Spoonfed’s current rating of five stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp indicates positive feedback from diners. M R., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on July 7, wrote, “The daily vegan soup was amazing with peppery, thick butternut squash, as was the mushroom and arugula flatbread pizza. The pizza crust had a fantastic chew and perfect crispy edge.” “This place is massive and great for parties, with friendly staff and delicious food,” said Yelper Brigette B. “Tried the steak salad, beef slider, chicken slider and French fries. Everything was delicious and came out quick.” Spoonfed is open from 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. daily. APL Restaurant 1680 Vine St., Hollywood Photo: apl restaurant/ Yelp APL Restaurant is an American steakhouse that comes courtesy of chef Adam Perry Lang. It’s situated in Hollywood’s historic Taft Building. Drawing inspiration from classics of the late 1800s and early 1900s, the contemporary spot offers up steaks, chops and seafood with favorites like rockfish with lemon, capers and parsley; dry-aged Brooklyn broiled rib-eye; and Sonoma lamb chops with mint salt and parsley salad. (The full dinner menu is available here .) Yelpers are still warming up to APL Restaurant, which currently holds 3.5 stars out of 54 reviews on the site. Julie M., who reviewed the eatery on June 21, wrote , “Let me start by saying I am picky about steak and have been looking several years for a great steak. This was so unbelievably good! Tons of flavor, perfect char, soft and tender — and I could lick the plate clean from the sauce.” “The server was friendly, the service was prompt and the food was incredible!” shared Yelper Drama F. “I had the prime rib, which was one of the best I’ve ever had.” APL Restaurant is open from 5:30–11 p.m. daily. Arcade Grill 541 S. Spring St., Suite 132, Downtown Photo: A g./ Yelp Arcade Grill is a healthy American spot, offering a variety of fresh salads, rice bowls and wraps, along with a sandwich made of salmon, arugula, diced tomatoes, mozzarella and cucumber sauce. (You can view the menu on Yelp here .) Arcade Grill is off to a promising start with a current rating of five stars out of three reviews on Yelp. Yelper Liam B., who reviewed the restaurant on June 16, wrote , “What an excellent find! Al’s menu features dishes with a nice and healthy balance of slow starches, greens and protein. The rice bowl ingredients are a wonderful blend of rice, greens and meat.” And Yelper Ward L. added , “Just had a plate of the most amazing chicken and rice. Broccoli was on point, topped with some very tasty melty cheese.” Arcade Grill is open from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. daily.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — For many married couples, falling in love and saying “I do” was the easy part. Living happily ever after is the real challenge. Manhattan divorce attorney and author of “If You’re In My Office It’s Already Too Late” James Sexton stopped by with a little advice on how to make your marriage work.
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Bring your friends, your family, and most importantly your appetite for a full day of tacos! The Nacho Mutha’s Taco Festival is heading to Paramus, New Jersey next weekend. John Vitale and Chef Wilson Lindemann from Biddy O’Malley’s stopped by to give us a preview of what’s in store. For more information on how you can snag tickets, click here .
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Nacho Mutha’s Taco Festival Heading To New Jersey
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — In this edition of “Furry Friend Finder,” CBS2’s Cindy Hsu and Vanessa Murdock introduce Jilly Bean and June Bug. Both are 3-year-old Chihuahua mix girls that came to the Humane Society from Tennessee. Jilly Bean has a brown nose and brown ears and she loves to run and play and play. June Bug is all white and she loves to cuddle! They both enjoy lying in the sun and taking a nap. You can keep track of which animals are still looking for homes and which ones have been adopted by a loving family at humanesocietyny.org . The Humane Society of New York is located at 306 E. 59th St. near Second Avenue in Manhattan.
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Furry Friend Finder: Jilly Bean & June Bug
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Police Athletic League traces it’s roots back to 1914. One of its original goals was to reduce tension between police officers and young people. That mission continues today, more than 100 years later, with several special programs for kids. Executive Director Fred Watts stopped by to talk more about what the PAL offers.
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By Tabitha Britt New York may be known as the “concrete jungle,” but that doesn’t leave us out of the running for some of the best produce around. New York City is close to a variety of sustainable, family run farms, that provide our farmers’ markets with just-picked fruits and vegetables and freshly made artisanal items. Whether you’re making an afternoon grocery run or searching for the perfect premade picnic basket, New York’s farmers’ markets are sure to help you find whatever it is that you need. Union Square Greenmarket 17 th ST., Union Square W. New York, NY 10003 (212) 788-7476 www.grownyc.org Union Square Greenmarket is open year-round. Come and enjoy freshly picked vegetables and fruits, artisan bread, heritage meats, jams, and a variety of fresh-cut flowers and more on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Looking to sharpen your culinary skills? The Union Square Greenmarket hosts weekly events, including cooking demonstrations and book signings. Agata & Valentina UES Market 1505 1 st Ave. New York, NY 10075 (212) 452-0690 www.agatavalentina.com If you’ve ever been to Little Italy, then you’re going to love Manhattan’s unofficial “Little Sicily,” Agata & Valentina Upper East Side Market. Unlike traditional farmer’s markets, Agata & Valentina is open year-round, every day. For years, locals have turned to Agata & Valentina for homemade focaccia, fresh mozzarella, handmade pasta, and silky ricotta gelato. (Not to mention a variety of prepared foods, salads, and meats.) When it comes to top-notch ingredients and authentic Sicilian cuisine, this Italian market doesn’t disappoint. Bay Ridge Greenmarket 9408 3 rd Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11209 www.grownyc.org Rightfully dubbed “Bay Ridge’s Town Hall” by Councilman Vincent Gentile, the Bay Ridge Greenmarket isn’t just a parking lot produce shop, it’s a community. Shoppers regularly gather within the tight quarters of the produce mecca to swap recipes with fellow foodies and catch up with neighbors. Customers can find locally sourced options including baked goods, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and more on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Related: Best Weird Healthy Foods, and Where To Find Them, In NYC Down to Earth Morningside Park Farmers Market 237-331 Manhattan Ave. New York, NY 10026 (914) 923-4837 www.downtoearthmarkets.com Down to Earth is a weekly, year-round market that’s perfect for shoppers who want to make a quick afternoon trip. Filled with fresh fruit, vegetables, pasture-raised meats, prepared food, baked goods, pickles, and more, Down to Earth has a little bit of something for everyone. Stop by on Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. We’ve heard the chutney is great! Tucker Square Greenmarket Columbus Avenue and W. 66 th Street New York, NY 10023 (212) 788-7476 www.grownyc.org Located just a few steps from the Lincoln Center, is the Tucker Square Greenmarket. Open on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tucker Square is ideal for an after-work stop or weekly grocery haul, whether you’re just grabbing a few staple items or chilling out in the outdoor seating area. Related: Best Places For Fresh Fruit In New York
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Best Farmers Markets In New York
