Priscilla and Poppleton hail from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, where they live with their loving (human) mother. The pair, inseparable siblings, have more than 300k Instagram followers, and one look at their cute, little pink snouts, and it's easy to understand the loyal following. In fact, the duo is so famous that they even have their own clothing and accessories line. No matter where you reside on the vegetarian fence, you'll likely find it impossible to smother a sweet sigh as you click through the photos of brother and sister piglet.

They got it right for once.

Bed time is the best time.

Couples that snuggle together, stay together.

This is actually our worst nightmare.

I dare you to try to beat this couples' costume.

Date night with a view.

Pigs in a blanket.

Helping with the grocery shopping.

Ultimate cuddle buddies.

Hers and his.

We don't like sleeping alone.

It's almost time to dust off the Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus attire.

Peek-a-boo.

We run on Dunkin'.

We'll part when pigs fly.

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Lest you operate under the idea that when I go in the kitchen to work on a new recipe, adorable forest creatures gather around, bringing me my whisks and measuring cups, tiny birds whisper in my ear all the right seasoning notes and then, when I snap my last photo, my team of minions file silently in to wash the dishes while I go out on the deck to ponder my next free-form food essay, the single, completely unexciting reason I am late to share a new recipe this week is because I was chasing an exasperating salted peanut butter caramel-flavored ghost. Five rounds in, I have concluded that while there are no bad salted peanut butter caramels, the one I want isn’t yet within my grasp and it was time to take a break. One cannot live on peanut butter, cream, butter and brown sugar alone, after all, fun as it was for a few days there.

And so I shifted focus to the kind of simple dinner I’d love to eat before or after Friday’s candy deluge, a seasonal, cozy and hearty entry in one of my favorite food categories: meals masquerading as toasts. But don’t be deceived by the name; these are no simple, wan crostini. A winter squash of your choice is roasted in the oven while on the stove, you cook an onion with cider vinegar and maple syrup until it’s soft and jammy. You use a fork to half-mash this tangy confit together with the roasted squash, a pile it on bread you’ve toasted in olive oil and spread with ricotta or soft goat cheese. Don’t forget the mint on top; it makes something already good unquestionably perfect.

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In keeping with current tradition, a very large raccoon tried to establish dominance over the borough of Queens by climbing up a light pole and declaring ownership over everything the light touches. Unfortunately, it appears the R.U.S. got stuck up there, and some uniformed humans had to retrieve it. NICE TRY, CREATURE. [ more › ]

It wasn't all about dogs in costumes today in Tompkins Square Park...







Photos by Bobby Williams

So the 24th annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade took place yesterday … EVG contributor Stacie Joy was in the thick of it…



























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After a test run in recent days, the food truckers at Korilla BBQ have opened their first restaurant at 23 Third Ave. near St. Mark's Place ... EVG reader Stephen Popkin stopped by for a look...





As we first noted, Korilla's interior includes an intricate illustration by lifelong East Village resident Terry Galmitz ...



You can check out the Korilla menu here ... we understand about 75 percent of the menu is available now as they continue to gear up...

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Actress Tippi Hedren and her family (including her then-teenage daughter Melanie Griffith) lived with a pet lion named Neil for a while back in the 1970s. Here's Neil and Melanie catching a few winks together:

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Shopping for a suit can be daunting. How do you find someone who will tailor it to you flawlessly, on your schedule? How do you find the middle ground between designer versions that cost three months’ rent and a poorly-made bargain ensemble that might be flammable? New York has plenty of amazing options that are hip yet classic and high-end yet not bank-breaking, whether you want to shop off the rack or have one custom made for you. Here are some of our favorites; leave yours in the comments. [ more › ]

Last week, a spider climbed into a man's appendix scar and lived inside his body for three days. That was pretty awful and all, but that spider was about the size of the head of a matchstick. So scientists, who are increasingly becoming the nation's lead nightmare manufacturers, are back ... More »

I am not a runner so I didn't think I would find this exploration into the conditions under which a 2-hour marathon could occur that interesting. I was incorrect.

Between 1990 (the first year in which data was available) and 2011, the average male marathoner ranked in the top 100 that year shrank by 1.3 inches and 7.5 pounds. Smaller runners have less weight to haul around, yes. But they're also better at heat dissipation; thanks to greater skin surface area relative to their weight, they can sustain higher speeds (and thus, greater internal heat production) without overheating and having to slow down. Despite our sub-two runner's short frame, he'll also have disproportionately long legs that help him cover ground and unusually slender calves that require less energy to swing than heavier limbs.

Runners shed heat through their skin, so bigger runners should have an advantage, right? Indeed, a 6' 3" marathoner can dissipate 32 percent more heat than a 5' 3" athlete with the same BMI. But heat generation rises faster in bigger runners because mass increases quicker than skin area. So at the same effort, the 6' 3" guy ends up producing 42 percent more heat than his shorter peer-and overheating sooner.

The piece includes a favorite old chestnut of mine, man vs. horse:

Horses are still much quicker at distance, but humans are still improving.

Tags: running   sports

As Yotam Ottolenghi says in the introduction to this recipe from his new cookbook, Plenty More, this is only vaguely reminiscent of baba ghanoush. Garlicky broiled zucchini is topped with a funky and captivating custard sauce made with goat's milk yogurt and Roquefort cheese. Finally, toasted pine nuts and a sprinkle of za'ata finishes off this "volcanic eruption" (his words) of a spread. Read More

Longtime LES resident Michael Natale has been keeping tabs on the trees in Tompkins Square Park for the past three years.

He's looking for some help in naming parts of the Park for his map. He explains in a recent post at his Tompkins Trees site:

I’m working hard to get my Tompkins Trees map ready for printing. I’d like community feedback on the names I’m using on the map for the various areas of the map before printing. Most of these areas don’t have official names from the Parks Department or its employees. There are a few that do such as The Sandra Turner Garden, The First Run Dog Park, and The Don Robert’s Garden. Other areas such as the Avenue A Playground, the Oval Garden, the Central Lawn and Central Plaza are commonly used. I’ve given names to the other areas, or Islands as I call them, they are mostly the fenced in areas of the park. I needed to name these areas to keep track of the various trees as I identified them.

Peaceful Grove, the area behind the Park Office, that was formerly reserved for children. Now it is used as a picnic area, and for quiet meditation and Tai Chi. There are also sprinklers for the kids in the summer.

I’m not sure if there are official names for the two smaller playgrounds. I’ve heard them called the smaller and larger playgrounds on B. I call them the Oak Playground and the Elm Playground because of the predominating trees surrounding them.

You may ahead over to Tompkins Trees if you have any suggestions.

By Lindsey Robertson

Rocky the French bulldog has a lot of spunk, even if he's just a pint-sized puppy. When it comes to the edge of the couch, however, Rocky's not too sure about taking the jump. Is this supposed to be one of those trust-fall exercises?

Rocky takes a brave little jump though, and wouldn't you know it — he makes it safely, even if he does wind up with some ear scratches! Excellent.

Rocky is eager to try again the second time around. Fear of couch jumps: eliminated! A brave little Frenchie, indeed.

Watch Rocky's full progress below:



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Ah, Caturday. We look forward to it all week long — the purrr-fect day for sleeping in, cuddling up with a good book, and of course, flopping around. Whether you want to get stuff done or just lay low and catch up on some quality rest & relaxation, Caturday is your day.

While some people think Sunday is the day to rest, I flop around all seven days of the week. But, Caturdays are the ultimate excuse for "me" time, and here's how you can have a perfect Caturday, too.

Sleep in late, and take your time getting out of bed.

Sprawl out on the couch.

Binge-watch True Detective.

Sunbathe, because vitamin D.

Boozy brunch, obv.

Get lost in thought.

Catch up on a good read.

Practice yoga — preferably the cat/cow.

Attempt crunches.

Meditate.

Take a leisurely drive...

...to the liquor store.

Turn down for what?

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From brightly-lit K-Town to bustling Flushing, this city boasts some of the best Korean food on this side of the country. And though it's hip to turn Korean delicacies into tasty fusion street food (hi, Korilla BBQ and Kimchi Taco Truck!) your best bet is still to stick with the real deal. Here are our favorite spots to score barbecue, kimchi and the like; we know you'll share yours in the comments. [ more › ]

Inadvertently, this has become Festivus week on Smitten Kitchen, wherein I air my grievances at past recipes and exhibit what I hope can be passed off as “feats of strength” in reformulating them for modern times. Still, nobody could more surprised than I am that of all the recipes in the archives, it’s Martha Stewart’s decadent chocolate babkas from seven years ago that have ended up in this queue, because at the time we found them beyond reproach: rich, buttery, crumbly and intensely chocolaty. They were precisely what we’d remembered getting from the store growing up, but better, I mean, I’d hope they’d be. Clocking in at 3/4 pound of semisweet chocolate and almost a cup of butter per loaf, the recipe in fact uses triple this (2.25 pounds of chocolate! 1.25 pounds of butter!) for three loaves. And not unlike the chicken pot pies, this, along with the messy, complicated prep, became the problem. Despite repeated requests from our families every holiday, I’ve probably only made it once since, if that. It’s all too much.

This high holiday season, however, I decided to audition a different chocolate babka — the stunning, twisty, glossy chocolate krantz cakes that I imagine have tempted anyone that’s opened Ottolenghi’s Jerusalem cookbook. Although I was curious, I knew there was no way they could be as good. How could they be, what with only 2 1/4 ounces of dark chocolate and just over 1/2 cup of butter per loaf? It was going to taste abstemious, and wrong. Abstemious chocolate babka is wrong, wrong on a moral-ethical level, as far as I’m concerned.

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These days, Williamsburg is a lot of brand new condos filled with people who never passed out in the bathroom of Kokie's. It's so post-post-post hipster we kind of miss the hipsters. It's officially been transformed into a pristine, commercial hellscape. The souls of past creatives who once settled there have been co-opted for the Williamsburg brand. It's a mall. Or is it? [ more › ]

Next Monday, you'll be able to appreciate Henri Matisse's cut-outs in a stunning exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art. From MoMA's exhibit notes: [ more › ]

We live for the weekend. So, we're sharing the epic destinations that fill up our 48 hours of uninterrupted freedom in this new series, On The Loose. Get inspired, and then show us your own #Epic48 weekend snaps on Instagram.

New York may be the best city in the world, but even the most hardcore urbanite needs an escape once in a while. Though we may have the beauty of the Chrysler Building and the glitz of Broadway, we also have tons of slow-walking tourists who haven’t figured out the whole “left side is for people in a hurry who have to get to freaking work right now” thing. The solution to crowd fatigue? Get out of town — preferably to a place that doesn't just offer peace and quiet but also crazy-fun adventures and experiences.

And, we’ve got just the place — nine, in fact! Thanks to Secret’s Scent Expressions and Destinations Collection, we’re bringing you nine of the prettiest, coolest hideaways you haven’t heard of — all on the outskirts of our lovely Gotham City. Plan your getaway now before the crowds follow.

Longwood Gardens
Distance From NYC: 130 miles

Longwood Gardens is the perfect antidote to that pile of garbage that your landlord left sitting out in the sun all week. Like a botanical superhero in disguise, it’s a stunning series of gardens by day and a home to jazz concerts by night. And, if you’d like to take some of the fragrant goodness home with you, the garden’s genius staff has anticipated your needs: The “Idea Garden” is full of easy-to-maintain plants that will kick-start your inspiration for your home garden — or windowsill.

Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA; 610-388-1000.

Finger Lakes Beer Trail
Distance From NYC: 182 miles

Bachelorette parties that revolve around penis-shaped cakes and shots are so passé. Truly dedicated wedding partiers can make a one- or two-day event out of tastings at breweries throughout the Finger Lakes region without ever having to yell a single “woo!” The Beer Trail’s website has several suggested itineraries, or you can opt to sign up for a tour if nobody wants to volunteer as the designated driver.

Club Getaway
Distance From NYC: 87 miles

What if you could take all the good parts of high school, cut out the bad parts, and relive it again? Camp Getaway accomplishes pretty much exactly that. During the day, you can take part in events like volleyball and zip-lining; at night, you can drink, party, and mingle with other singles. Don’t forget to pack your costume for the Halloween Fantasy Ball.

Club Getaway, 59 South Kent Road, CT; 877-746-7529.

Amalthea Cellars
Distance From NYC: 98 miles

Don’t think you have to fly out to Napa in order to taste some quality wines. This family-run vineyard in New Jersey combines Old and New World sensibilities: Grandpa came over from Italy, grandson got a food science degree. Amalthea’s focus on dry wines is a good pairing for New Yorkers and their trademark dry senses of humor, but it’s hard not to smile when you’ve just had a glass, or five, of Cab Franc.

Amalthea Cellars, 209 Vineyard Road, Atco, NJ; 856-768-8585.

East Wind Long Island
Distance From NYC: 73 miles

Screw the spa day — it’s all about the spa weekend. The East Wind on Long Island offers up the usual spa menu of wraps, masks, and massages, with some city-girl additions: think acupressure for people who spend all day on their feet in ridiculous (but hot) heels and a stem-cell facial that sucks the polluted air right out of your pores. Combine that with a comfy bed located far, far away from your neighbor’s hair-trigger car alarm, and prepare for the best sleep you’ve had in weeks.

East Wing Long Island, 5720 Route 25A, Wading River, NY; 631-929-3500.

Demarest Farm
Distance From NYC: 23 miles

It’s pumpkin spice latte season, which means that, more importantly, it’s pumpkin-picking season. Demarest Farm — about an hour outside of the city on the Pasack Valley NJ Transit line — lets you pick pumpkins, plus apples and peaches, depending on the season. For just five bucks, you get to visit a corn maze, pet farm animals, and pick as much fruit as you can fit in a bag. That’s an even better deal than Gray’s Papaya.

Demarest Farm, 244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ; 201-666-0472.

Museum Of Bad Art
Distance From NYC: 223 miles

If you love the Met but tire of memorizing the names of European masters, the Museum Of Bad Art is the exact reprieve you need. This museum, established in 1994, celebrates the best of the worst. Don’t think that this is about pointing and laughing — the museum’s message is that even the ugliest things are beautiful in their own way, which is the same mantra your yoga teacher might say at the end of class. Pick up a copy of the museum’s coffee table book, The Museum Of Bad Art: Masterworks, to smile at all the way home.

Museum Of Bad Art, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, MA; 781-444-6757.

Winvian
Distance From NYC: 147 miles

Winvian, a hotel in Morris, CT, takes camping and makes it luxe. There are 18 individually designed cottages on the property, including a treehouse and a greenhouse, giving you the chance to play outside without having to be too far from indoor plumbing or, you know, Wi-Fi. The top-notch farm-to-table restaurant pairs nicely with the woodsy theme.

Winvian, 155 Alain White Road, Morris, CT; 860-567-9600.

Edward Hopper House Art Center
Distance From NYC: 30 miles

Painter and printmaker Edward Hopper made his name in Manhattan, but his roots were in Nyack. The home where he grew up and later taught art classes is now a museum and event space. Don’t assume that because Hopper is dead there's nothing timely to see here — the Art Center’s most recent exhibit was a series of artistic selfies inspired by Hopper's work. Time to add your own?

Edward Hopper House Art Center, Nyack, NY; 845-358-0774.

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It's been beautiful biking weather in these parts, but winter weather will be rolling in in no time. If you don't have a proper place to store you bike yet, you might want to consider one of these five options. Good for small apartments where space is at a premium, these hooks are low profile and relatively easy to install.

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If it's October, it means it's time for pumpkin everything AND the New York Botanical Garden's incredible display of chrysanthemums, Kiku. [ more › ]

Longtime New York deli-goers know all about Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray soda, the herbaceous, bitter, and peppery soft drink that, yes, is still in production, with a zaftig perfume that's equal parts beguiling and refreshing. So where did this weird soda come from, and how has it survived so many of the delis that stocked it? Read More

Last night, as animal rights activists screamed "Murderers!" and waved signs of protest from behind a barricaded portion of Eastern Parkway, hundreds of Jewish families gathered to perform the atonement ritual of Kaporos— a process of waving a live chicken over their heads while reciting prayers. [ more › ]

Hey, how's your Wednesday going? Just okay? Well, pay your troubles no mind — your life is about to improve drastically with the help of some tiny spotted felines. That's right: The world just got a little more cheetah-rific thanks to these two adorable cubs.

The cubs were born on September 1 at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's cheetah breeding facility. They will be hand-reared by the staff, who have already reported that the wee ones are flourishing. "They are great eaters. They started playing when they were just three or four days old," said lead keeper Eileen Neff via the zoo's Flickr account. "They could barely walk at that time, so it was pretty interesting seeing them tumbling around with each other."

In case the vision of baby cheetahs tumbling around with one another didn't provide the necessary dose of cuteness to get you through hump day, get ready to actually explode with adorableness. The cheetahs are going to be "animal ambassadors," which means they'll each be paired with a dog friend.

Yes, all cubs at Safari Park are given a canine for companionship. "The dog's body language communicates to the cheetah that there's nothing to fear in new or public surroundings, which relaxes and calms the cheetah," reads the zoo's statement.

If this doesn't get turned into Homeward Bound: The Incredible Cheetah Safari Adventure, we have no words for you, Hollywood. NO WORDS. (San Diego Zoo)



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Name: Sheena Murphy
Location: DUMBO; Brooklyn, New York
Size: 650 square feet
Years lived in: 2 years; Rented

The home of interior designer Sheena Murphy boasts one of the most iconic views known the world over. Nestled practically underneath the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass), it is the first thing you see when you walk into Sheena’s home. Almost. Such a view can present itself as both an opportunity and a challenge. While it could be easy to lionize this focal point, Sheena designed the home in such a way that it did not dominate or overshadow the decorative elements of the home itself.

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When travelers to New York ask me where to eat, I send them to Flushing. When locals ask me about a new restaurant I'm excited about, the answer's often there. But let's say you have just one day to take a whirlwind tour of the neighborhood. What do you need to try? Read More

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Thank goodness there's social media for people to know whether it was (or is!) cloudy outside. This morning's clouds were particularly photogenic ... and maybe a little creepy ... or menacing... threatening? Whatever! Probably just a metaphor for life anyway.

And here is a panoramic view via EVG Facebook friend Chris Protopapas...


[Click to enlarge, as they say]

Updated 12:14 p.m.

Apparently these clouds are "Very Cool Nimbo Cumulus, not seen very often," per WABC 7 meteorologist Bill Evans.

Spotted by EVG reader Brad212.

And beware…

@evgrieve angry raccoon-sized east river park (5th st) opossum!! pic.twitter.com/ksYIIO4Iqb

— East Village Kit (@EastVillChris) September 27, 2014

Rejected headlines:
Opossum, where art thou?