Monthly Archives: April 2010

Recharger In Love

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Recharger

Recharger has been in love twice: The first time was with the 1983-1984 New York Islanders, the “Drive-for-five” team that tragically fell short to the Edmonton Oilers. The second was with Bobby Valentine’s 1999 New York Mets, a team that … Continue reading →

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Marry Me a Little.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Recharger

Used to be, wedding couples, if they were super daring, would smash wedding cake into each other’s faces. We never figured out where this custom originated, but we found it, um, odd. This is part speculation, but it seems that … Continue reading →

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Boom Boom!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Recharger

Madonna, L’Wren Scott and Kirsten Dunst were not there. Recharger was. Looking wistfully out the windows of the Standard Hotel’s penthouse bar that was, and maybe still is, called The Boom Boom Room. Its floor-to-ceiling views of The Hudson River, … Continue reading →

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Orange and Weird

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Recharger

Má Pêche, David Chang’s orang-y breakfast and lunch boite located in the Chambers Hotel is a bi-level space with street-level bar and take-out bakery, and lower level dining room. It is very orange. This is Mr. Chang’s first venture above … Continue reading →

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Sandwiches from Outer Space

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Recharger

Chalk up another point for hipster gastronomy. Off-the-beaten-path Saltie, specializing in sandwiches, coffee, baked goods, and—drumroll—ice cream, is a hit! You’re thinking, Another bodega? Saltie is a far cry from the typical corner joint. The tiny establishment, located on Williamsburg’s … Continue reading →