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J is for Jane – Run to Jane, Run!

J is for Jane – Run to Jane, Run! We Magpies are definitely creatures of habit. When we like a restaurant for its certain signature dishes, we always have to order them every time we go. Jane, located downtown at 100 West Houston Street (between Thompson Pl. and Laguardia), is one of those exceptions to the rule. It…

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Somethin’ Good’s Always Cookin! Kitchenette Gets The “K”!

Somethin’ Good’s Always Cookin! Kitchenette Gets The “K”! We at Harriet Magpie usually love those brunch combo dishes that have the he-man names. Unfortunately, they all have those he-man names…and you feel a little funny ordering them! And quite frankly, even though we’re usually able to knock off one of those delicious sounding platters, it behooves…

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Epicerie Boulud – An Epicurean Delight

We knew that the sandwiches at Epicerie Boulud, an eat-in and take-out market located at 1900 Broadway at 64th Street, were going to be good, since it’s another dining establishment created by the great chef Daniel Boulud. However, we weren’t prepared for just how good our lunch was going to be! The turkey club sandwich, made on homemade bread, not only made a lovely…

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Even in this Market – Co-op is Worth Your Investment

Even in this Market – Co-op is Worth Your Investment [Check out CO-OP Preview Party, shot by Alan Phillips] We Magpies take our birthday celebrations quite seriously. And since we dine out quite a lot, we are always in search of a new special place to kick off our birthday festivities. We were very fortunate that…

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If It’s Good Enough For Adele…

If It’s Good Enough For Adele… Adele…that voice, those eyes…those eyelashes!!! Well “RUMOR HAS IT” that the London-based mascara, Eyeko mascara, which Adele uses to make her eyes pop! was debuting in New York, and we Magpies wanted to be first in line (well…maybe not the first…) at Sephora to pick up a tube.  We went to two different Sephora locations before…

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Salvation Taco: the Salvation of Murray Hill

Salvation Taco: the Salvation of Murray Hill Murray Hill is best known for its post-college crowd – but when it comes to decent restaurants, it’s seriously lacking.  It’s finally seen salvation with the new restaurant by chef April Bloomfield, top chef of Spotted Pig and The Breslin fame.  Bloomfield’s newest hotspot Salvation Taco has come…

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