A bike’s not just a bike anymore: what was once thought of as cheap transportation or a point of hipster pride (see ‘fixies’) has been usurped by the mainstream, at least in New York. Everyone from Fendi to LVMH is getting in on the hot new accessory, though the city’s been described as the kind of place “where you need to chain down your beater Murray three-speed with two Kryptonite locks.” We appreciate the earth-saving effects of this trend.
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Ordering off the menu
A guide to some of NYC’s off-the-menu items. From amNY.
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Brand evolution from Pepsi to Adobe. [Source]
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“Street food has moved way beyond hot dogs and halal carts. Now you can get everything from red-velvet cupcakes to grass-fed burgers from these trucks.” on Budget Travel.
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Via Springwise, another great vending machine idea.
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The polite umbrella designed by Joo Youn Paek. A great idea, especially for New Yorkers.
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During the summer, MoMA is personalizing your visits by scanning through your Facebook profile. Just go to the site, fill in which dates you can go to the museum, allow it to access your Facebook account, and the site will give you a list of exhibits that would most interest you.
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” A roster of maxium deliciousness and minimal wallet stress.” from New York Magazine
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Tequila and summer go together. This article from Ask Men.com will guide you through which tequilas to drink and which cocktails to try. Enjoy.
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‘Getting Your Island On’ is just a day at the beach, as Malibu and Reef Check announce an internship opportunity at www.malibu-rum.com/reefcheck and the Reef Check Limited-Edition Malibu Bottle
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