From Opposing Views
This is what happened exactly three seconds after she got this shot. Worth it!
Girl, nobody wakes up like that! Not even when you were young and well-rested!
It’s incredible the lengths we go through to look perfect on Instagram, but the reality is well, not much to look at.
You look like a pro athlete on your Instagram. In reality, you’ve seen little kids with better skills than you.
On Instagram that makeup looked hot, but in reality, she looks just like Mimi!
This is guaranteed to not be sexy in real life at all. There’s your proof!
Man, you could have at least painted the nails on the other hand. Have some self-respect!
Honestly, the first one isn’t as sexy as it is impressive, so don’t worry about it girl!
Girls, you should probably go ahead and spend another year or two at cheer camp.
Don’t trust the size of anything you see on Instagram. It’s always false!
I probably spend about 70% of my disposable income on food — a life approach I like to call “ABC” (Always Be Comiendo). But as much as I’d like to be balling at Estela, eating fancy fried arroz negro with squid daily, I work in media and my bank account won’t always let me be great. Which is why it’s necessary to have an arsenal of inexpensive feasting options at the ready. These nine spots, recently featured on NY Mag’s annual 101 Cheap Eats issue, are the latest batch of suggestions for places to eat like a King but spend like a new media editor. In no particular order:
Photo via NY Times
Helmed by chef Gerardo Gonzalez, this tiny LES luncheonette mixes Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors, with a menu that is heavily veggie and conceptual (where else will you see “evanescence of falafel” as an ingredient?) . The menu is served only from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though the pastries are available any time — assuming they don’t sell out early, as they often do.
100 Stanton St., nr. Ludlow St.; 212-260-3950
Photo via NY Times
Helmed by chef Gerardo Gonzalez, this tiny LES luncheonette mixes Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors, with a menu that is heavily veggie and conceptual (where else will you see “evanescence of falafel” as an ingredient?) . The menu is served only from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though the pastries are available any time — assuming they don’t sell out early, as they often do.
100 Stanton St., nr. Ludlow St.; 212-260-3950
Photo: Bobby Doherty/New York Magazine
Though we wouldn’t necessarily include this spot on a list of our favorite tacos in the city, there is one secret menu item that keeps us coming back: the giant, deep-fried fresh masa tortilla known as “the Gorgon.” Served piping hot and crispy, the tortilla gets stuffed with carne asada, guacamole, serrano-chile crema and a sprinkling of onion and cilantro. Also of note: the masa fries. Basically, we’re sold on anything involving fried masa, because duh.
141 Second Ave., nr. 9th St.; 646-678-4018
Photo: Wally Gobetz
This place pays homage to corn – most notably in the form of a tamal. The namesake harkens to the Aztec word for this sweet yellow kernel, which they coarse grind to produce steamy leaf-wrapped treats that have been splayed across the pages of just about every New York publication. While they do boast a hearty selection of homemade tortilla tacos, their winning tamales are only $2.50 a piece packed with lickings like mole chicken, spicy chipotle pork and even “dulce” pineapple and raisins. Finish with a fresh fruit Mexican paleta popsicle for $2 and your $5 bill pays the bill.
104-05 47th Ave., Corona; 718-699-2434
Photo: Robyn Lee
Just north of Sunset Park, this back-of-the-bodega Mexican restaurant features something so rare and special that I almost hesitate to write about it: unlimited guacamole. Yes, you read that right. At a time when everywhere and their mother is keen to let you know guac costs extra, El Tenampa is attracting locals to their unlimited condiment bar in droves. Their specials, like chicken enchiladas in mole sauce, are great too — but there’s really nothing more satisfying than piling a plate with guacamole, red and green salsas, sliced radishes and lime, and pickled jalapeños, all for free 99.
706 Fourth Ave., nr. 22nd St., Greenwood Heights; 718-369-7508
Photo via The Eaten Path
If you’re like me, you have a Tex-Mex guilty pleasure — the kind of spot you know is nowhere near authentic but just really hits that “I need nachos drenched in fake queso and a frozen margarita” craving. Güeros is that place. Heads up for homesick Texans: they serve breakfast tacos.
605 Prospect Pl., nr. Franklin Ave., Crown Heights; 718-230-4941
Photo via Immaculate Infatuation
Opened in 2008 as a stand designed to cater to the small surfing community that hung out at Rockaway beach, Rockaway Taco is now considered a staple and community favorite in the Rockaways. And although it’s helmed by gringuitos, it has gotten a stamp of approval on the merits of its chorizo and fish tacos, which draw crowds all summer long. Plus it sources its veggies from Edgemere farm, an urban farm also located in Far Rockaway, and we’re all for the local/fresh ingredients movement.
95-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Seaside; no phone
Photo: Rebecca McAlpin for The New York Times
NYC’s first Venezuelen Patacon spot, Patacon Pisao has gained a legion of followers since its first truck opened in Washington Heights in 2005 (which led to a brick and mortar spot in Elmhurst). Patacones are green plantains, twice fried and flattened into patties that are used instead of bread in epic sandwiches. Nestled between the crispy plantains, you’ll find stuffings like shredded marinated chicken, fried queso blanco, lettuce, tomato, and Wasakaka sauce, a mix of garlic, cilantro and orange zest. For a buck, you can add fresh avocado, sweet plantains or black beans. Pro tip: always ask for extra ‘green sauce,’ – we’re not sure what it’s actually called, but this cool and creamy, avocado/cilantro concoction is made by the barrels, cause yes, it’s THAT good.
85-22 Grand Ave., Elmhurst; 718-899-8922
Photo: Evan Hung for Thrillest
Sometimes you see a restaurant, and you just know it was created with drunk people in mind (RIP Los Perros Locos). Taquitoria is that kind of place, serving only taquitos (which are normally known as flautas, and really only known as taquitos in the frozen food aisles of the grocery store…) to crowds of people who have obviously just been to 18 bars. Drunk eats are a beautiful thing — and these will hit all the crunchy, salty, cheesy spots.
168 Ludlow St., nr. Stanton St.; 212-780-0121
From Remezcla.com
If you’re an avid fan of books and reading, then you’re going to love this bookshelf! Not only does it come with plenty of room to house all of your books, but the bookshelf also comes with a built-in comfortable reading space for you to park your bottom. When you finish one book, the other books are still in reach – Brilliant! We’ll have ten of these please…
Check out those new wheels! This desk is definitely for those who really love cars. You might have one similar in your garage, and you spend your spare time polishing it and admiring it. But what about when you get to work? Now you can think about your car even when you’re supposed to be thinking about other things…Genius design in furniture, or too far? We’ll let you be the judge!
This piece of designer furniture is called “Fill In The Cat”, and it isn’t hard to see why! The designers explain, “The pieces suggest a continuous play between interaction and representation, where daily use generates a continuously changing story”. We think this creative piece of furniture is brilliant, and it is especially great for children who will love its playful nature.
It might be called the “spaghetti bench”, but we think this unusual picnic bench is so much more than that! Just look at the way the planks of wood entwine and climb into the air – It’s a work of art! Perhaps it’s time to install these in every park around the country, because we think this simple concept adds a whole other dimension to every day life.
Sometimes, people might annoy you so much that they make you feel like you’re about to “climb the wall” as the popular saying goes, however we never thought a couch would want to do the same thing! This beautiful, romantic-inspired couch is so unique – We’ve never seen anything like it before! The added bonus of it leaning against the wall is that it also doubles as a pretty comfortable, upright bed.
They might look like oddly-shaped toothbrushes, but these crazy designs double as stools and foot rests! The bonus is they look like they can probably help you clean your floor too! Simply sweep the chair along and bits of dust and crumbs will disappear…We’re not so sure this design would suit EVERY home though (or person).
This design might remind us of the movie, Up!, but the designers explain: “This bench was visually inspired by the feeling of floating that the main character felt in the French movie, ‘Le Ballon Rouge'”. It might create the illusion that the chair is being held afloat by those balloons, but really the bench is suspended from the ceiling by 4 anchors concealed by the balloon shapes. Either way, we love the illusion that this unbelievably creative piece of furniture creates.
When we say “adopt a walrus”, we mean adopt a walrus chair of course! Fancy having the marine creature in your home? Not only will he serve as a showpiece, but the walrus also doubles as a soft and comfortable chair. Designer Maximo Riera is responsible for this creative animal chair furniture, and the range includes other species too, from mammals to reptiles! What a great way to bring the animal kingdom home (without any of the mess of course).
It’s as though all of our childhood wishes have come true – this super fun Swing Table by Duffy London is now available for all to own! We think it’s a great way to add some fun to corporate meetings, conferences and even dinner time. Can you imagine your boss swinging in his or her chair like they’re at a playground?! The other bonus is that vacuuming under this table would be extremely easy.
Introducing the word’s first power generating iPad rocking chair! That’s right, you can now sit back and relax in this rocking chair whilst charging up your iPad’s battery. Once upon a time, rocking chairs were only meant for the elderly, but it seems as though they’re now the latest trend – Bizarre! This creative piece of furniture was designed by Micasa Lab in Zurich, and apparently one hour of rocking will get an iPad up to 35% of a full charge.
If upon first glance of this piece of furniture, you thought it was a table made from baguettes, then you were right! Not just for those in France, this table designed by Studio Rygalik would look delicious in any kitchen. Hopefully you don’t get too hungry though and start eating your table, because that would be quite unfortunate! The designers explain that they created this table design in order to “generate a discussion about food waste” – Impressive!
Imagine crowd surfing on lots of little red, spongy balls? Judging by the look on this woman’s face, it must feel divine! The red balls adjust to your preferred comfortable position in order to support your back and posture properly. We all need one of these after a long day of work! Not sure how it would match the other furniture though…
This piece of furniture isn’t just for the Italians – Car lovers and lovers of unique, quirky furniture will love it all the same! Fancy sitting down on this masterpiece to watch television of a night? Your friends and neighbors would be so jealous! After all, it’s not everyday you find a Fiat 500 in someone’s living room…Despite the wheels, this sofa doesn’t just roll around, so you’ll still be safe!
Pac-Man has become a pop culture icon, but now you don’t have to say goodbye to him when you leave the arcade. Instead, you can come home to your very own Pac-Man in the form of a chair! We love this forever-hungry, yellow monster, and think this idea is absolutely brilliant. Perhaps it’s time to makeover the lounge room…
Shelves can be a little dull, can’t they? But what if something once used to store things could actually become a centerpiece of a room and a work of art? The designers behind this piece asked the same question, and the result? This beautifully creative wall shelf of course! We love the curvy design and the accompanying wall decal. It seems like it is no longer “hip to be square” when it comes to your furniture…
Dude, really? What are you up to?
Well that’s convenient… these guys are having a pool party in a parking lot on Walmart
Whether this is sexual, comedic, or just plain strange, it’s certainly hilarious. This guy is literally getting walked all over. The poor guy didn’t even get taken to the sporting aisle to get some knee pads first!
Sometimes, it’s just easier to give up. Take this guy’s example. He probably got sick of searching for Salt and Vinegar chips and gave up. Hard.
This is gold. These parents are probably still laughing about this Walmart incident! What a great way to punish your child: publicly shame him and create painful memories that will never go away. All with a permanent marker and some bristol board.
Nostalgia can make people do really crazy things. Like dress up like your childhood stuffed animal and walk around in public. We bet this guy knows what the fox says…
Here’s one way to avoid the cost of a venue and get the cheapest wedding photographer on the market. We only hope that this was a Walmart with a McDonald’s attached so that everyone at the reception was well fed.
What exactly is this lady trying to do here?
We’ve all been there: your blood sugar is low and you feel like you’re going to faint. This guy seems to have run of of sugar just before being able to chug a whole case of soda. Poor guy.
A different version of being glued to the toilet, we can only assume that this lady is literally glued to the toilet. Maybe a Walmart employee got bored or was pissed at management and covered the toilet seats in superglue.
Last Thursday marked a special occasion: Los Tigres del Norte have become the first norteño band to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The San Jose-based band, who left their hometown of Mocorito in Sinaloa in 1968 to head to California, were honored with the 2,527th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Los Tigres, made up of the Hernández brothers (Jorge, Hernán, Eduardo, and Luis) and their cousin Óscar Lara, have more than earned their industry stripes, having produced dozens of albums and sold millions of records.
“Los Tigres Del Norte has entertained many generations with their music for several decades,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “We are pleased to embrace their entertainment careers with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
As one of the longest-running Mexican regional music acts of all time, and consistent voices speaking to the realities of immigration, the group has also contributed to dialogue by founding Los Tigres Del Norte Foundation in 2000, through which they donated a sizable sum to UCLA’s Chicano Studies Center to create and preserve The Frontera Collection of Mexican and Mexican American Recordings.
Here are some clips from Los Tigres’ big day:
#JorgeElTigreMayor y #LuisTheLiittleTiger un gusto estar aquí #Hollywood http://t.co/P9iECroR7Y
— Los Tigres del Norte (@tigresdelnorte) August 21, 2014
Gracias por tantos años de cariño a todos ustedes ¡Dios los bendiga! http://t.co/vdEEzW0pUx
— Los Tigres del Norte (@tigresdelnorte) August 21, 2014
TODAY #LosTigresDelNorte to become first norteño band to get star on #WalkOfFame #Hollywood pic.twitter.com/mgur2Yi2Hf
— Los Tigres del Norte (@tigresdelnorte) August 21, 2014
From Remezcla.com
You love her long luxurious hair, BUT find out it has a personality of it’s own, OR was that a bad dream?
All of a sudden, you’re wondering why you need more space in your relationship?
Is it just us or does the dog house look like the most comfortable position here?
His says he loves you BUT does he really, if he “gives you the boot” at 2am? Better to stay on your side..
It’s comforting to know your partner is there when you fall asleep. . . But why does it turn into WWIII?
It always starts with your cozy pet at your feet, BUT apparently you wake-up and find that “it” wasn’t cozy enough.
Sometimes some of us find sleeping with someone or EVEN our gadgets or our pets is better than sleeping alone. So sad..
He loves you. . . So much that he smoothers and kills you.
One of you is holding-on to dear life, while the other won’t be able to hang-on much longer. . . And hopefully that’s not “to” the relationship.
You might be surprised, but many couples end up in these positions ALL in one night, and we wonder why we’re exhausted when we wake-up?
How? What?
15 dos that should have been don’ts on Picture Day.
Fair warning, the following hairstyles were probably cool at the time, but it was a very different time. Rat tails were abolished by kids as soon as the Backstreet Boys entered our lives and the same could be said for mullets like this one.
We’re not sure what decade this photo was taken, but we sure hope it was before the ’70s. If it was past the ’80s, then it’s hard to not be disappointed in the personal tastes of parents around the world.
Let’s just say the older days were definitely experimental. Clashing the no-bangs with long hair definitely pushes boundaries but this face that goes along with it is the sort of stuff that induces nightmares.
Turtlenecks were key in the 1990s’ but matching them with your hair color is a one of a kind addition. Unfortunately for him, the length nearly blends into his clothes with its chocolate blonde hue. It is a boy right?
The tee is reminiscent of Little Bo Peep, but the hair is all her. We get the feeling that she ran out of time in the middle of a very complex hairstyle sesh.
Everyone remembers braces. They were extremely hard toloog good with, even when you sported a crested rugby sweater. This hair was just insult to injury.
A true example of “business in the front, party in the back”, this mullet steps its game up by adding a few curls at the end to go a little bit retro. Then again, his Dad likely rocks the same haircut as well!
This rachet chick was rocking the side do before #badgirlriri ever Pon’d De Replay. However, there’s something different about this look. She doesn’t quite pull it off like Rihanna does. Can’t quite put my finger on it.
To be honest: this is next level “bed head”. One could also call this “terrible head” or “mistake head”. In some circles it’s known as the “before pic of an Oprah Winfrey makeover special.
For your information, that’s the “Why The Hell Are You Taking My Picture?” look. We’d be pulling off the exact same if we felt like a hybrid “Miami Vice”/”Starsky & Hutch” outcast.