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Meet the Undateables: Ryan and Yasmin

RECOMMENDED: See more Undateables The date: Dinner and Drinks at Mesa Coyoacán (372 Graham Ave, 718-782-8171) First impressionRyan: “She was cute. I was a little nervous—I think she was, too—but we started hitting it off right there. When we started talking, we clicked. I felt very comfortable at that point.” Yasmin: “He was handsome and nice. He seemed nervous like I was, but laid-back. In online dating you know a little about someone—this was a true blind date. We chitchatted a lot.” ChemistryRyan: “Things felt friendly with her. I think we were pretty natural. It just felt like I was talking to a cool person, though I was worried she was more educated than me.”Yasmin: “He was really interesting and funny. We couldn’t decide what to order, so he closed his eyes and ran his hand down the menu. We ordered what he landed on.” AfterwardRyan: “The night was almost over and I was like, ‘Why not try another place?’ We had one more drink, but she couldn’t stay out late because she had to work.” Yasmin: “We got a drink at a bar up the block. We took the train together and were like, Maybe we should exchange numbers. He texted me when he got home.”  Awkward MomentRyan: “In my brain, I made the moment of [saying goodbye] more than it should have been. Like, do I shake her hand? I patted her on the shoulder. That was my awkward goodbye.”Yasmin: “It was a Mexican restaurant, so he was asking me about the menu. At one point he was like, ‘What’s sopa?’ And I was like, ‘Soup!’ He was

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The French Bulldog is the new puppy king (or queen) of New York

The American Kennel Club has unleashed (oh, yes) its annual list of the most popular dogs each New York City neighborhood. And the results aren’t exactly shocking. The winner across the board for Gotham is none other than the adorable French Bulldog. And damn right, we do love our Frenchies! Although the breed wasn’t the most popular in every ‘hood, (Astoria’s favorite pooch is the Bulldog and Upper East Siders voted for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Park Slope, Murray Hill, East Village, FiDi and Tribeca can’t get enough of those smush-faced canines—with good reason. Due to the importance of this study (no, really), we turned to Instagram in search of the most glorious French Bulldogs in NYC (wearing adorable outfits purchased at NYC's best pet stores, no less). Puppyfind.com suggests owners can expect to pay anywhere between $2,000­­–$4,000 for this particular specimen, so scrolling through pictures of Gotham's favorite furry-friend might be all you can afford to do right now. Note: You can always try your luck at pet adoption services if these aww-inducing photos make you wish you had your very own fuzzy partner in crime. All hail the Frenchie!      A photo posted by Kush (@lil_kush_ny) on Mar 2, 2015 at 7:45am PST   A photo posted by Benny The Frenchie in NYC (@bennythefrenchienyc) on Mar 1, 2015 at 10:11am PST   A photo posted by Dexter (@praachii) on Feb 28, 2015 at 1:21pm PST   A photo posted by A Frenchie in Brooklyn

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What to do for (early) St. Patrick's Day in Hoboken

This Saturday, St. Patrick's Day comes early to the green streets of Hoboken. Get yourself to Jersey to celebrate this above-freezing week with a pint or two. Dozens of Hoboken bars will open their doors for an ultimate pub crawl (11am–11pm). Purchase an "All Access Pass" in the form of a wristband for $5 at a starter bar of your choice (or online), and get $5 off admission price to any of the participating bars that will indeed be packed to the brim with drunken leprechauns. And everyone with a pass will get free admission at Arthur's Tavern! Keep in mind that bars can fill up fast, and stay at occupancy all day, so your wristband doesn't guarantee you entrance anywhere. Participating All Access Pass bars include: Teak on the Hudson, Mills Tavern, Biggies, Hoboken Bar & Grill, Tally Ho, Texas Arizona, Reign, Cadillac Cantina, Arthur's Tavern, The Shannon, Room 84, Scotland Yard, Green Rock, Northern Soul, 1Republik, Havana Cafe, Hotel Victor, The Brass Rail, Black Bear Bar, Trinity Bar, Mikie Squared Bar, and Village Pourhouse.  Plus, check out live music at Willie McBride's (11am and on), Finnegan's (9:30pm–1am) and Elysian Cafe, where Will O'Connor will be playing from 10:30pm–1am. And if you want to plan out your route to the minute (good luck with that) here's a list of all Hoboken bars. Here's to hoping you'll make it from the top o' the morning, to the end of the evening.

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Finally, some good weather news for this summer

This awful cold has haunted New Yorkers long enough. Seriously, with the frozen rivers and all that black ice, this season has really put NYC in a tizzy. But hark, there is a light at the end of this frigid tunnel. According to Farmer's Almanac, summer is supposed to be much hotter and drier than last year. Other than a possible tropical storm in August, weather is expected to be very warm but not particularly humid, which is great news for New Yorkers that know how sweaty NYC can get. Those of us who were around last summer know these predictions can be hella faulty, though. Either way, at least we know single-digit weather will soon be a thing of the past. Meanwhile, here are three things you can do to get in the spirit of the coming season: The Orchid Show: Chandeliers; Imagine warmth as you stroll through this land of ornamental greenery. Oh look, a beautiful flower—finally! Annual Queens County St. Patrick’s Day Parade; Ok, sure, it's not quite spring yet. But how about you "spring" into the spirit of outdoorsy things by heading to the beach for the annual Patty's day parade.  Bargemusic; Go to Brooklyn Bridge Park for some free music on the barge on Saturdays. The glass windows will give you the sun without the chill, so you can "chill."  

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Soba-noodle hot spot Cocoron debuts Japanese curry offshoot next door

Cocoron, the popular 14-seat Japanese noodle den on Delancey, is expanding again, this time with a curry-spiced eatery next door to its satellite soba shop on Kenmare Street. Helmed by Japan natives Yoshihito Kida and Mika Ohie, Goemon Curry soft-opened to friends and family late last week. Mission Chinese's Danny Bowien visited on Friday, tweeting about it and subsequently advising followers to order the curry soup and "#addcheddarcheese." Kida and Ohie, who also worked together in the kitchen at both Yakitori Totto and Soba Totto, will serve brown Japanese katsu curry over fried fish and into big bowls of soup and roux. Check back for more menu details and the status of the public opening soon. 29 Kenmare St between Elizabeth and Mott Sts (no phone yet)

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25 awesome things happening in New York this week

Mar 2 The Broken Comedy Show; Bar Matchless, Greenpoint, 10:30pm. Free. Catch these stand-up, up-and-comers before they make it big at this weekly open mic hosted by Comics Nimesh Patel and Mike Denny. SNL's Michael Che might even show up, if his "Weekly Update" duties don't get in the way. United Nations + Black Clouds + Loud Boyz; Saint Vitus, Greenpoint, 10pm. $12. Geoff Rickly, ex-frontman of post-hardcore faves Thursday, gets his grindcore jollies in United Nations, a blisteringly intense, blackly satirical side project. Here the group supports its heady latest, The Next Four Years.  7 Days of Genius Festival; 92nd Street Y, Upper East Side, 10:30am. Free.This week-long fest is for those of you that know you're super smart. Or wish you were smarter. Or admire smart–people things. Today, hear various luminaries read the works of Dr. Seuss in honor of his birthday. The Mystery of Love & Sex; Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, Upper West Side, 8pm. $87.As the title clearly indicates, romance is the topic of Bathsheba Doran's new dramedy. Tony Shalhoub stars as a concerned dad. Central Park Pond; Central Park Conservatory Water, Upper East Side. Free.The weather may be gross, but icy weather does have it's bright side. Thanks to Jack Frost you can skate on Central Park Pond, as long as the low temps last.  Fish in the Dark; Cort Theatre, Midtown West, 10pm. $49–$169.Larry David hates the fact that he's starring on Broadway in a play that he wrote, but according to reviews, it'

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Madonna's playing NYC in September

Less than a week after taking a nasty tumble onstage at the Brit Awards, pop goddess Madonna—featured prominently in our best ’80s songs round-up—has announced a monster tour in support of her forthcoming-but-already-half-leaked Rebel Heart LP, kicking off in August and running through the end of the year. And surprise, surprise—she's headed for NYC, playing Madison Square Garden on September 16 and Barclays Center on September 19. Diplo sent Madge fans into a tizzy when he teased a possible cameo by her at his and Skrillex's recent NYE takeover of Madison Square Garden. That didn't come to pass, which makes this actual MSG date even more enticing. Madonna may not be a New York native, but at this point, she's been repping NYC for more than three decades. Let's turn up and show our love. Check here for ticket info; the presale starts Tuesday, March 3, and the general on-sale date is Monday, March 9, at 10am for MSG and 11am for Barclays.

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Word on the street: 11 crazy things we overheard this week

      Overheard any odd conversations? Tweet us @timeoutnewyork with the hashtag #wordonthestreet.

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Meet the game changer for online shopping

Can you tell the difference between these three dresses? Don’t panic: This isn’t a,  “is it blue-and-black or white-and-gold?” #TheDress question. It’s pretty obvious that these frocks are not the same, but perhaps you want more styles with a similar red-flower print? Meet Styloko: The U.K. (and now U.S.) shopping website that’s making it even easier to discover specific styles, prints and designs without scrolling for hours on Google. It’s too damn cold outside, so many of us have succumbed to online shopping—not that we needed much of a push. But if you’re looking for something super-specific like er, a black sleeveless tunic with a Peter Pan collar and a flared hem, how can you trust your search engine to bring up the item your looking for? Answer: You can’t, which is why Styloko’s team of Astrophysicists (yes, really) created a special feature that’s a total game changer. While lusting over high-end dresses by the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen, click a few of your favorites and click the “view similar” button. The site will pull an assortment of similar-looking frocks from wallet-friendly brands like Topshop, ASOS, Dorothy Perkins and more. Just think of all the time—and dough—you'll save!  The visual discovery tool launched a few weeks ago and currently only works for the dresses available on the site. But next month, you'll be able to find the doppelgänger for purses, tops, pants and more. For now, you'll just have to update your spring wardrobe whi

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See the new Citi Bike locations coming to Greenpoint and Williamsburg

Pretty soon, North Brooklyn will be seeing Blue and Black. We already knew Citi Bike had plans to expand into Greenpoint and Williamsburg as part of their $30 million, Phase II expansion, but now we may know exactly where those bike are headed (and when they might be getting there.) The map below, obtained by Brooklyn Paper from Community Board 1, shows the recommended locations for 53 new Citi Bike locations in North Brooklyn. Many of the recommended docks are by popular destinations including McCarren Park, McGolrick Park and the Williamsburg Bridge. The planned locations cover an area from Flushing Avenue at the edge of Bushwick all the way to a block south of Newton Creek.   Citi Bike spokesperson Dani Simons tells Gothamist, "This map reflects DOT's recommended station locations for Citi Bike's expansion Williamsburg and Greenpoint this year. The map is based on feedback received via dozens of community meetings in these neighborhoods." The new docks are expected by the end of the year. So, if you're in desperate need of a condiment stocking stuffer next winter, you'll probably be able to Citi Bike your way to an expert.  

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