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Check out www.harrietmagpie.com for the latest news on good times, good finds, and good gossip in NYC! Here you'll find the perfect place to visit to get reviews of the newest bars and restaurants, coolest looks, and hottest new accessory, or when you just want to know where you can get the most delicious blueberry pancakes in all of New York City. Join Harriet Magpie as we give you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth - can you handle it?

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Aug 17

Pier I Cafe – Drinks With a View – We’ll Drink To That!

This summer, we Magpies have loved the summer nights in the city; hanging out at outdoor bars with friends, enjoying cocktails under the stars. But like many of our fellow Magpies, we’ve grown a bit sick of places like 230 Fifth and Frying (read full article)

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Aug 16

Little Giant – Big On Taste – Little On Atmosphere

Little Giant is  just an average looking New York  restaurant that is basically a small box- like storefront with a nondescript-looking interior… …but they make one really memorable dish that makes up for its lackluster appearanc (read full article)

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Aug 13

Eat, Drink and Save Money: Bianca – Get A Meal For A Steal!

Well it’s not really a steal…But for New York restaurants, Bianca is definitey worth your money in terms of portions and atmoshere.  It’s a cozy, romantic Italian bistro located on a very pleasant street lined with brownstones and (read full article)

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Aug 12

Put On An SPF-Kissed Face!

Summer’s in full swing, and for us Magpies, that means we are too - from the beach to the pool – and outdoor parties in between. So we wanted to share some products with you that have been giving us our summer glow on the go - comple (read full article)

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Aug 11

Bachelor/Bachelorette Inside Scoop!

If you are like the crew at Harriet Magpie, then you are suckers for true love stories. Even if they are constructed and manipulated for reality television shows! We cried when Roberto proposed to Ali; we sighed when Jason hugged his weird son T (read full article)

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Aug 10

Philippe – Now That’s Fancy Chinese Chow, Mister!

The famous New York City Chinese restaurant Mr. Chow has been around for years – and has locations around the world. But when Philippe Chow (no relation to Michael Chow, owner of Mr. Chow) left Mr. Chow after 27 years of service, he took m (read full article)

Good Times (Food & Nightlife), Newest Posts

Aug 09

Take Us Back to Pulinos, Puleaze!!

Nothing is better in New York than good food, good wine, or good company. And last night we had the perfect combination of them all. We Magpies were looking for a trendy restaurant to go to that was popular and hopefully not too pricey. We decid (read full article)

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Aug 06

John’s of Bleecker Street…Keeping New York Stomachs Happy Since 1929

There are always long lines outside John’s of Bleecker Street, a pizzeria that has been in the same location since 1929. And as we Magpies know – restaurants can’t survive in NYC if the food sucks. So even though we knew going into (read full article)

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Aug 05

Eat, Pray, Love The Merchandise!

Eat, Pray, Love, the movie taken from Elizabeth Gilbert’s best selling memoir of self-discovery following the breakup of her marriage, has not even opened yet (it’s premiering Friday, August 13,2010 – can’t wait!) and alre (read full article)

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Aug 03

NYC Sidewalk Catwalk – Fashion Forward And Free

NYC’s Fashion and Garment District has been transformed into a sidewalk catwalk with mannequins on display (runway style) between 34th street and Times Square, on Broadway. This outdoor display will be going on from now until September 3rd, 2 (read full article)

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Aug 02

Second Avenue Deli-cious

Second Avenue Deli is definitely not a new place in NYC. In fact, it’s really a NYC institution. It originally opened on Second Avenue near 9th Street, and was there for decades until moving to it’s present location at 33rd Street near (read full article)

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Jul 29

Il Buco – Love Is Everywhere!

 Il Buco has  always been written up as a great go-to restaurant in NYC. Located on Bond Street near Lafayette Street, it is a favorite of critics and foodies alike. So we were all on board when a Magpie suggested we check it out. We arrived at a (read full article)

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Jul 28

Zumba – Dance ‘Til You Drop…Pounds!

The crew at Harriet Magpie was a bit skeptical when we heard about Zumba. It’s a Latin dance-like fitness program started several years ago by this very charming aerobics instructor, who, having left his regular exercise music at home, cond (read full article)

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Jul 27

Worishofers – These Shoes Were Made for Walkin’!

We can’t count how many times a Magpie complains about her aching feet.  When you live in the city, walking is your life (next to cabs) – so when your feet conk out, so does your wallet. That’s why it was really fun to see that (read full article)

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Jul 26

We Loova Uva!

We Magpies were looking for a cool place for dinner that was trendy (without trying to be) with good food and wine to impress some of our West Coast friends. When one Magpie suggested Uva, on Second Avenue between 77th and 78th Streets, we all agre (read full article)

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Jul 21

Peoples Pops Are Tops…Just Don’t Call Them Peoples Popsicles!

We’ve always wanted to try an all natural Peoples Pop after reading about them last year. But since they weren’t available anywhere but Brooklyn, we kind of gave up trying. However, there’s nothing better than a fresh, fruity de (read full article)

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Jul 20

Simply Studding!

It’s the perfect way to add a touch of biker chic to any feminine look – it can also totally glam up a pair of jeans and black top. Yes, we’re talking about studs. Many designers featured leggings, tops and bottoms embellished wi (read full article)

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Jul 18

Dior’s Extase Mascara – Don’t Leave Home Without It!

The crew at Harriet Magpie is forever looking for that magic mascara that will lengthen and volumize our lashes without the clumping and hassle. We’ve tried every mascara on the market – and we seem to always go back to Dior as the gold (read full article)

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Jul 16

Sweet Deals on Sweet Treats!

1. Pinkberry: Pinkberry has added a new flavor – watermelon! Through July 31, every day from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Pinkberry celebrates “Happy Hour” with half price yogurts! 2. Red Mango – Red Mango is launching their line of s (read full article)

Good Finds (Fashion & Beauty), Newest Posts

Jul 14

Crif Dogs: More Than Just a Pretty Hot Dog – But PDT!

If you’re a hot dog purist, rest easy. At Crif Dogs, located at 113 St.Marks Place (between 1st Ave. and Ave. A) you can get your hot dogs any way you like them. But you can also get them in ways that you probably didn’t think you’ (read full article)

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