Bronx Elders

The stars who might fade away while still wearing pinstripes.

The Dove in the Room

A new breed of anti-war Republican awaits its champion.

Lunch Amnesia

Pay attention to that sandwich!

The Neighborhood News

Our roundup of news from around the city.

Fear of Talking About Sex

Jong versus Jong-Fast.

70 Minutes With Lisa Bloom

The lawyer to the reality stars just wrote a book railing against celebrity culture.

Coogan’s Bluff

The British comedian isn’t a dour S.O.B. He just plays one on TV.

Like a Punch in the Face

You can thank Will Sheff’s subconscious for Okkervil River’s most visceral album to date.

The Movie Review

The Art Review

Mark Grotjahn’s sinews of paint take on lives of their own.

Prize Fight

A debate about the Tony awards: who’ll win, who should win, and who wuz robbed.

Ode to a Four-Letter Word

Kathryn Schulz in defense of the literary expletive.

Tea Party for Two

If Sarah Palin and Michele Bachmann decide to run, who will notice the men?

Props to Pops at Marc Forgione

The chef cooks up a Father’s Day tribute to his dad.

Best Bets

New wildflower fields, food-truck delicacies, and more at the High Line’s second act.

The Look Book

“I love New York.”

Our Darkest Hour

Subtler than silver but just as sophisticated, the black watch is suddenly everywhere.

The Restaurant Review

Empellón may look casual, but it serves serious Mexican fare.

In Season

The herb lovage has an intense celery flavor, and a little bit goes a very long way.

First Look at Smith Canteen

Seersucker’s takeout-shop offshoot.

Nawlins Shaved Ice Pops Up at Imperial Woodpecker Sno-balls

In 33 flavors!

St. Anselm to Reopen with Beer, Wine, and a New Grill

And a whole new menu.

Inside Scoop

This season’s new batch of ice-cream sandwiches.

Away From It All

Six last-minute summer rentals, every one of them far from the crowds.

Comments: Week of June 13, 2011

Readers sound off on the Long Island murders, the new Whitney building, and more.

The Approval Matrix: Week of June 13, 2011

Our deliberately oversimplified guide to who falls where on our taste hierarchies.