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A Two-Day Citywide Scavenger Hunt Is Happening In NYC Next Month
If kicking butt at trivia and frolicking around NYC is your cup of tea, boy do we have the perfect summer event for you!
Open House New York’s annual citywide scavenger hunt is making its return this July, and it’s stretching across all five boroughs!
The two-day hunt takes participants around the city to explore places where New Yorkers come together, such as streets, parks, libraries, art galleries, and recreation centers.
Players will race to decipher more than 60 clues that will take them to sculptures, plazas, playgrounds, and buildings—some well-known, some obscure—thus making for a new appreciation for these public spaces.
Each clue–which are worth different points depending on their difficulty and distance from each other–will list which the borough it’s located along with the number of points it’s worth if answered correctly. Not every clue needs to be figured out, though you’ll want to decipher as many as you can. Points will only be awarded if you head to the clue’s location and take a photo in front of the building or structure.
And, like any friendly competition, prizes will be awarded to the top three teams!
First place prizes include:
- Admission to an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of City Hall
- Complimentary invites to the OHNY Weekend Launch Party
- Complimentary tickets to OHNY’s upcoming Sunset Boat Tour
- Complimentary OHNY membership or a 1-year membership extension for existing members
- OHNY swag
Those interested in competing in the scavenger hunt can do so as an individual or as a team, and each team size is limited to ten people. Registration fees range from $45 to $150 depending on your team size, and registration fees will be waived for anyone with a library card.
It all goes down on Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8. Those ready to put their brains to the test must register by Wednesday, July 5.
For more info and to register, visit their website.
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Salt Bae’s NYC Burger Joint Has Closed
We all remember when Turkish butcher, chef, food entertainer, and restaurateur Salt Bae (Nusret Gökçe) became an internet sensation five years ago–yes, it’s already been five years–for the pizzazz he added to the mundane task of sprinkling salt on food. *add a little bit of spice*
Well, Salt Bae went on to bigger and better(?) things when he opened his own burger joint at 220 Park Avenue South back in February 2020, but, as we know, all things must come to an end…and that’s apparently the case for Saltbae Burger New York, which reportedly just closed down.
The menu was full of some interesting dishes, such as a $100 wagyu burger topped with gold leaves as well as a golden shake priced at $99. Though not everyone was on board.
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A month after opening, the restaurant was dubbed the “worst restaurant in NYC” by Gothamist, who stated the “food was terrible” and “worse than hospital food.”
And food critics at Eater felt the same, stating the menu reminded them of a “more expensive, worst-tasting version of the Black Tap burger chain.”
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Though Saltbae Burger New York’s doors apparently won’t be closed for good.
According to Eater, the news was announced via a sign on the door stating the business would be moving to a new location at 412 West 15th Street in the Meatpacking District.
Though it won’t be the restaurant it once was.
Instead, Nusr-Et Steakhouse, which currently occupies that location, will reportedly serve the burger joint’s menu, said a spokesperson for the brand to Eater.
With the closing of the restaurant we can only assume one thing–Salt Bae is probably feeling a bit salty.
If you’re looking for a good burger, check out 15 Places Serving The Absolute Best Burgers In NYC Right Now
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Here’s What The New NYC License Plates Will Look Like
New York City residents will be privy to a newly-redesigned regional license plate, announced New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder earlier this week.
The redesign comes in part of a series including 10 new regional license plates across New York State.
“Every region of our state has something unique and interesting about it, and we are happy to celebrate that uniqueness by making these new license plates available for New York drivers,” said Commissioner and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Mark J.F. Schroeder. “These also allow drivers to put their own unique touch on their vehicles and show pride for the place they live.”
The new NYC license plate features a scene of Lower Manhattan, including the One World Trade Center as a focal point. The remaining nine regional plate designs will be released throughout June. New Yorkers will be able to purchase any of the 10 new regional license plates this month.
More than 200 custom license plates for military and veterans, counties and regions of New York State, sports team, professions, causes, etc., are currently available from the DMV. NYS DMV supports organizations such as the World Trade Center Memorial Scholarship Fund, Cure Childhood Cancer Research Fund, the Environmental Protection Fund and the Life Pass It On Trust Fund with revenue from certain cause plates.
Custom plate orders can be made via the DMV website, mail or call.
In addition to NYC’s, Long Island’s plate was just unveiled, featuring the recognizable Montauk lighthouse.
Stay tuned as the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles continues to release the other regional plate designs over the next few weeks.
In other news: Tens Of Thousands Of Bees Were Seen Swarming Times Square
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Take in this massive festival on the waterfront this summer
It’s summer in the city and that means it’s officially time to enjoy art outdoors! The Seaport just announced its lineup for the 2023 season, and Manhattan’s most nautical neighborhood is about to get even more artistic.
The summer showcase will kick off with a new photo exhibit, “El Camino: Stories of Migration” followed by an installation of Photoville’s “Hip Hop at 50.”
Featuring photographs and stories by multimedia and archival project “Nuevayorkinos, El Camino: Stories of Migration” is installed in the window galleries of the Seaport’s Fulton Market Building along Front Street. The exhibition celebrates Caribbean and Latin American immigration via visual narratives of the struggle and joy of finding a new home and community in New York City. In collaboration with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s annual River To River Festival, El Camino will be on display at the Seaport through June 30.
Also in June, the public photography festival Photoville will display “Hip Hop at 50” by Janette Beckman on the windows at the corner of Fulton and Front Street. Known for her work in the ’80s with hip-hop and an eye for documenting the cutting-edge in urban culture, Beckman will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop in NYC with work displayed through October.
A more science-inspired approach to art can be seen through July 2 at New Museum’s cultural incubator NEW INC. In collaboration with Science Sandbox, NEW INC will display a Creative Science Showcase at the Heineken Riverdeck on Pier 17 as part of the art and technology festival DEMO2023. The showcase features outdoor sculptures, augmented reality videos, a lighting installation and other scientific and fictional works exploring the evolving relationships between the species inhabiting the earth and the effects of the ongoing climate crisis.
Want to get a bit more contemporary? SuperRare, a marketplace for unique digital art, will reside at the Seaport for a pop-up at the 0x.17 Gallery on Pier 17. Over two months though July 31, four exhibitions featuring works from over 20 digital artists will give the community to experience an NFT gallery.
“As the ultimate waterfront destination in the city, we are thrilled to welcome New Yorkers and visitors to explore Seaport Arts, our rotating showcase that offers a unique opportunity to view and engage with a diverse range of works by influential artists,” said Ellie Chamberland, Vice President of Marketing at the Seaport for The Howard Hughes Corporation. “In addition to our packed programming lineup, top-tier dining options, live entertainment, and more, Seaport Arts is a key part of our overall effort to ensure the neighborhood is a hub for immersive and dynamic cultural experiences.”