Bánh mì is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich served on a whole wheat baguette. The baguette is slathered with mayonnaise and butter and then stuffed with thinly sliced daikon, cucmbers, pickled carrots, peppers, pork, and tofu. Recently, Bánh mì sandwich shops have been popping up all over our fine city. Some of the chefs choosing to stay true to the traditional setup and some choosing to infuse local flavors into this classical Vietnamese dish. Whether you stick to the classical script or try an updated sandwich that might incorporate, polish sausage, miracle whip, and apple cider vinegar…put this dish on your list of things to try this summer. If you’re in BK stop at Silent H (79 Berry Street @ N9th) to try a classic sandwich with a modern twist. Silent H was rated the number one Vietnamese restaraunt in all of New York by The New York Observer, so you’ll be in good hands. You might also try Baoguette (61 Lexington Avenue, btwn 25th street and 26th street). Be prepared to become addicted.

x’s and o’s

Erika

So, if you decided not to come out Friday night to Webster Hall and instead stayed home to order Insomnia Cookies and watch documentaries on Michael Alig while cuddling with your dog (FYI, these are my plans for tomorrow night) you missed the fuck out. Larry Tee DJ’d in celebration of his new album Club Badd featuring the likes of Amanda Lepore, Perez Hilton, Princess Superstar and Mel Merio. Of course, since Roxy’s track “Let’s Make Nasty” is one of the highlights of Club Badd, she was on hand to perform it live with Larry Tee! Cottontail friends Nicky Digital and the Culture of Me were both on hand for the Boys and Girls party and Roxy’s killer rendition of “Let’s Make Nasty.” Check out a sampling of both their flicks below or go to the links above for the full sets. Can’t wait to see you bunnies out and about this week!

xoxo

-Pebbles

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The rain clouds took a hike just in time for Kalyn’s birthday festivities!! The bass was bumpin’, the drinks were flowing and the cupcakes were mmm mmm good. Congratulations to Pierre, the lucky duck that won Roxy’s killer bike. Treat it well, sir. The memories were captured by Christopher Lopez and if you crave more than the select few below, click here.

x’s and o’s

Erika

It’s raining lions and tigers and bears (oh my!) and the last thing I want to do is venture outside to run errands, exercise, grab lunch…whatever. I rather stay warm and dry in the comfort of my own home; cuddle up on the couch with a tall glass of delicious virgin limeade and my snuggie and the ever present idiot box.

The first thing I do is turn on MTV, as a lover of music and music videos (the good one’s at least) It seems like a no brainer that that’d be a go to channel. Unfortunately that is not the case. Anyone who isn’t living under a rock knows that MTV is known more for its various “reality” shows and challenges resulting in one winner being hundreds of thousands of dollars richer than before filming started, than anything else. Gone are the days where world premiere videos, album releases, band breakups, band make-ups, and breakthrough music technology and styles are featured on the channel. Now they get extended commercial segments and perhaps a video or two plays while the credits to The Duel or A Shot at Love roll. My, how the music video has fallen.

While I must admit, the quality of said reality shows has gone up. With the introduction of shows like From G’s to Gents, The Girls of Hedsor Hall, and T.I.’s show about redeeming himself and helping the youth whose name I forget and will not look up…a more positive spin has been put on the channel. Instead of chronicling the lives of the affluent and entitled, these shows are more about affirmation, character growth, and positive role models. While I respect the fact that MTV is embracing Obama’s message of service to the community and “change”. Why can’t they just play music? If I want cooking shows I turn on the Food Network. If I want fashion advice, welll, I have the Style Network for that. Daily sports highlights? Hello ESPN and Sports Center. C’mon MTV…let’s take this channel back to its roots…ANYONE WITH ME?!?!?!

x’s and o’s

Erika