The Year in Movies

Books

Art

TV

Theater

Pop

Classical and Dance

New Yorkers of the Year

The Power Grid

McCain and Giuliani are the Dems’ favorite Republicans. But one’s farther right than you think and the other can’t win.

Paranoia Party

Ashanti, Ja Rule celebrate Irv and Chris Gotti’s getting off by worrying about the Man.

Dearly Departed Chappelle

Comedy Central plans wake for show.

The Mobile Montauk Vacation Home

Jimmy Buffett loses trailer park bidding war.

Holiday Forgiveness for Jean-Georges

Vanity Fair hosts Perry St. holiday party.

‘Laguna Beach’ On West 68th

York Prep to get the tell-all reality-TV-show treatment.

It Happened Last Week

A week of holiday jitters in New York City.

Everything’s a Dollar!

A guide to entertaining yourself four quarters at a time.

Blue in Your Face

Can the Democrats stay united long enough to take back the Senate? At least it’s easier for them to raise money now.

The Great Crap-Beer Drought

Hip, cheap PBR goes missing in Brooklyn.

Letters to the Editor

Best Bets

An amazing waterproof fleece, the finest British facial creams available at Target, and more.

Shop News

Store openings this week.

Ask a Shop Clerk

Gretchen Broussard of Tiny Living.

Look Book

An ex-ambassador with the wardrobe to match her distinguished résumé.

Market Research

Sampling single-malt Scotch.

Restaurant Review

They might stain your clothes, but everything else about Bar Carrera’s tapas is fantastic.

In Season

A winter greens recipe from a chef at Lassi.

Restaurant Openings & Buzz

Week of Dec. 12, 2005: Giorgione 508, The Orchard, and Gilt.

Ask Gael

And what’s a barbounia?

Taste Test

Where to get tolerable eggnog.

Old Flames

Global warming or no, you never know when you might need a fireplace to curl up to.

Gravy Train

Until The Sopranos returns, a traditional Italian-American supper is the closest you can get to Tony & Co. on Sunday nights.

Real Estate

Doorman-building residents get creative with holiday tips.