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EATING & DRINKING 38 HEROES & VILLAINS
Food blogger Ziggy meets the people at the center of the neighborhood’s foodiverse.
40 THAT’S THE SPIRIT
Making booze is as American as apple pie. We meet the modern makers mixing up our favorite cocktails – with a twist.
43 BEER
The more we drink, the more our masks slip away to reveal our true selves. Be warned: you may not like what you see!
44 STAFF SURVEY
Zora Browne on working with her mom and making soul food that is good for our health.
REAL ESTATE 46 SITE UNSEEN
The nine things you need to know before buying a new apartment that you haven’t even set eyes on yet.
48 TATTOOED QUILTER
He learned quilting from three generations of women; now he’s at the forefront of a crafting revolution.
55 HOME EMERGENCY
Need a broker superhero? These are the qualities to look out for in your search.
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44 LIFESTYLE 58 NUTRITION
The truth about Frankenfoods – and delicious, healthy recipes for all your leftover pumpkin (whether it’s GMO or not). COVER This month’s cover is by Rich Bernatovech and Ihor Loboda. Rich is a New Yorkbased artist and writer, whose work includes Sentinels, Neverminds, Bugged, and Kowa (www. drumfish productions. com). Ihor is an artist and colorist from Ukraine, whose work is in the up-coming comic Blessed Sons (www. igloinor.tumblr. com).
61 DATING
Mary Geneva meets a sexy but dangerous monster. Our favorite kind!
PETS 62 WAGGING TALES
Our favorite, most photogenic pups in Hell’s Kitchen smile for the camera. Get involved by emailing waggingtales@w42st.com with your dog’s vital stats. We’ll take care of the rest.
W42ST+ THE GUIDE
The essential guide to the very best of Hell’s Kitchen. This is where you’ll find everything from bars and restaurants, to nail salons, dog walkers, personal trainers and more. Plus an illustrated map. Want to be included? Of course you do! Just contact bob@w42st.com.
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