If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked what the Lackadaisy cats would look like as dogs…I would be heavily over-encumbered with obsolete coin currency.
Well, I prompted my Patrons for questions they’d like answered, and someone asked the dog question, so there was no dodging it this time. It ended up being a lot of fun, actually. Most of this was done during a Patron livestream, with a lot of breed suggestions coming from the chat.
—————————– Lackadaisy on Patreon - $2+ Patrons have access to a lot of artwork and other things I don’t share elsewhere.
And that completes commission fifteen. This run is OVER! Whew. That was really fun. Thanks to all commissioners, and watch this space to see when the next run opens! :D
The similarities between comic books --- especially superhero comic books --- and professional wrestling are nearly endless. Everyone loves to see larger-than-life heroes and villains battle in contests of good versus evil, often with a lofty prize at stake for the victor. However, comic books about wrestling have always been a somewhat tricky proportion, especially licensed ones that are expected to feature the adventures of real life wrestlers that you see on TV.
Undeterred, Boom Studios has partnered with WWE to produce new wrestling comics based on their characters and storylines and knowing their pedigree and success rate with licensed comic books, there's every chance they'll be the ones to pull it off.
Here's who is actually paying $7.50 for cereal in Midtown
The Kellogg’s-branded restaurant dedicated to bowls of cereal curated by Milk Bar chef Christina Tosi is now open right off of Times Square. The concept of the small restaurant, co-owned and operated by Per Se alum Anthony Rudolf and partner Sandra Di Capua, seems ridiculous — why would anyone pay $7.50 for a bowl of something that they can get a whole box of for less than $5?
But Rudolf and Kellogg’s marketing guy Andrew Shripka say Tosi’s use of ingredients that can easily be purchased at the grocery store is kind of the point. Cereal sales are down, and Tosi’s addition of simple ingredients like pistachio or raspberries is to show people that they can do more with cereal than just eat it with milk, Shripka says. "We hope that people go back and think about new ways to eat cereal at home," he says.
One way to convince people to go to a restaurant for cereal was to tap into people’s sense of nostalgia, a feeling that Rudolf had after eating Froot Loops for the first time in years, he says. The restaurant is lined with brick, chalkboard, and wood tiles to feel "familiar and comfortable," he says. Cereal comes out of a series of red cabinets in grocery bags, a way to mimic carrying home boxes of cereal from the store. And prizes come in the same plastic bubbles that grocery stores sometimes offer for a quarter, with a tchotchke inside. "We want to create these emotional references," Rudolf says.
The automat system where people pick up their cereal
The nostalgia worked for some of the people who came in on Tuesday morning. One Upper West Side woman hadn’t eaten cereal since she was a child. She bought a bowl of cornflakes with banana slices to accompany her grandson Harrison Okun, 15, who was the cereal fan and had ice cream topped with white chocolate chips and Frosted Flakes. "It’s really a treat, I must say," she says.
For the slew of tourists in the restaurant on Tuesday morning, going was a fun shtick to try while in town. The Fisher family from the Bay Area put it on their "must try" list after reading about it online last week. "Most places, cereal is an afterthought," Joseph Fisher, 54, says. "There’s nothing like a hot food trend in New York," Ora Fisher, 53, adds. They even tried to go on opening day on Monday, but by the evening, the shop had closed.
Most people didn’t bat too much of an eye at the prices, either. Several tourists said they expected the pricing from the Times Square area, and others said it’s comparable or even cheaper than breakfast at other restaurants in New York. "Compared to some breakfast in New York, it’s a good value," Joseph Fisher says. "It’s an experience, not just the food," says Sam Fisher, 14, who bought a bowl of frosted flakes with bananas, chocolate chips, and cinnamon.
Still, it’s not clear if the people going to the restaurant will bring Tosi’s tactics back home. Harrison Okun, from Long Island, says his parents don’t let him eat a ton of cereal at home. "It’s more of a grandma treat," he says. And 10-year-old Joshua Walfenzao went nuts with an $11 custom bowl filled with Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, bananas, marshmallows, dark chocolate chips, mint, and Pop Tart crumbles — but only because it was a special treat. "I just wanted to go crazy," he says. "I’m not allowed to have much cereal at home." His dad Jose Walfenzao, 43, confirmed. "Too much sugar."
The front display at the Kellogg’s NYC cereal restaurantThe grocery bag that cereal comes out in
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The dining room at Kellogg's NYC
You have to hand it to McDonald’s: For as mediocre as most of the chain’s food is, it required a certain kind of genius to invent the McGriddle, which is essentially a savory breakfast sandwich where the bread is replaced by mini, syrup-laced pancakes. You can only imagine what the...More »
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Before Roger Federer played Marin Čilić in the Wimbledon quarterfinals, on Wednesday— before he pulled off one of the most remarkable performances in his remarkable career—it seemed as if the gods of tennis were protecting him in this tournament, as if they were taking care of one of their own. First, they gave him a draw to dream of—and then, by insuring the improbable upsets of his likely opponents, softened it even more. In the first round, the gods lined up Guido Pella, an Argentinian who has never won a match on grass. In the second round, they set up a cameo for Federer in the delightful tale of Marcus Willis, a country-club pro ranked seven hundred and seventy-second in the world. In the third round, they sent him another Brit, Daniel Evans, ranked ninety-first. In the fourth round, there was an American, Steve Johnson, who had just won his first grass-court title, in Nottingham, but who is best known for his success as a college player. While Novak Djokovic struggled in a rain-interrupted match on Court 1, against an inspired Sam Querrey, Federer cruised through his matches under the roof of Centre Court, playing men who were just happy to be there. When the sky cleared, Djokovic was gone, and Federer had an extra day of rest.
Hi this is bangin. My computer got broken at last, so I bought a new one. Now I am trying to make a new post because I couldn’t upload anything for some reasons. Maybe I think that’s because of Window thing…not sure. Anyway, can I upload something now…?
Did it work? This is my Kagami Taiga cosplay. Don’t say anything. I know what you must be thinking, haha.
Netflix's new animated series include shows based on the graphic novel "Hilda," the videogame Skylanders, and the Dreamworks feature "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron."
Neil Gaiman has just announced his latest project, which should arrive in bookstores on February 7, 2017–a book of rewritten Norse mythology, published by W. W. Norton.
Gaiman was approached for the project by an editor at Norton, and quite pleased to be asked:
“To get the opportunity to retell the myths and poems we have inherited from the Norse was almost too good to be true,” Mr. Gaiman said in a statement released by his publisher. “I hope the scholarship is good, but much more than that, I hope that I have retold stories that read like the real thing: sometimes profound, sometimes funny, sometimes heroic, sometimes dark, and always inevitable.”
Fans of Gaiman’s work know that Norse mythology has always been a heavy influence on his stories, with much of the pantheon making repeated appearances in his work, from Odd and the Frost Giants to American Gods to Sandman.
For those who are keen to know what Gaiman is working on next, he assured readers on Facebook:
Now back to finishing the Good Omens TV series and starting the next actual proper novel. (And yes, many of you have guessed correctly what that is going to be.)
Many fans have assumed that the next box will be the sequel to American Gods, the TV adaptation of which debuts on the Starz network in 2017. The upcoming book of untitled Norse myths, titled simply Norse Mythology, is also available for preorder through your preferred retailer.
Where to get brisket, pork butt, smoked sausages, ribs, and burnt ends
We have come a long way from the days when red sauce-slathered grilled baby back ribs were considered barbecue here in NYC; even moving beyond the phase of pan-regional barbecue restaurants peddling a hodgepodge of styles. Now New York City has a number of restaurants drawing inspiration from specific regions (Texas, Kansas City, Carolinas, etc.), as well as some establishments that are developing an exciting new style. Here, in alphabetical order, are the essential barbecue restaurants of New York City. These places vary in terms of conceit, decor, and inspiration. But they are all smoking meat with real wood, and collectively show just how strong the state of barbecue is in NYC right now.
Note: Restaurants are listed based on geography, starting south to north in Manhattan. This is an updated map originally published in 2016.
Mac N' Cheetos are precisely what they sound like, the chain's first hybrid snack made from macaroni and cheese and the Frito-Lay chip brand de jour now sprouting up on America's fast-food menus. Brand Eating says they're "deep-fried cheesy goodness," but an equally suitable description might be CHINO ("Cheetos in name only") because, while Puff-like in shape, they're otherwise just sticks of pasta and cheese goo that get deep-fried like the star Frankenfood at somebody's state fair. The outside does receive a dusting of Cheetos powder, though.
The first reviews are already trickling in, and the hybrid snack looks to be getting a score of solidly meh:
Gnawing away at the fried Cheetos breading exterior reveals some sad noodles and a yellow salt paste #MnCBKpic.twitter.com/ILT7z0RJKP
BK says the item will be sold in several test markets for about eight weeks. Also, this new Frito-Lay partnership really excites the chain, which warns Bloomberg that "there's room for us to do more together in the future."
In many big anime/manga stores in Japan, there are signed images from notable manga authors. Often times, you’re not allowed to photograph them, so they can’t really be shared with the rest of the world. One notable exception is Wonderland in Osaka’s Den Den Town (sort of the Kansai equivalent of Akihabara), where employees gave me free rein.
This gallery includes a number of highlights from Wonderland, so see if you can spot your favorites. However, it doesn’t show all of the ones at the store. If you have the chance, go there in person to see the rest!
By the way, the image above is by Nihonbashi Yoko, who I recently discovered through the manga Shoujo Fight. What a coincidence!
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With its ruling today in the Texas abortion case Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the Supreme Court reinvigorated the “undue burden” standard, and with it the fundamental right to abortion. “Undue burden” is the test that courts have been using since 1992 to evaluate whether state laws on abortion are constitutional. In Planned Parenthood v. Casey that year, the Court declared, “An undue burden exists and therefore a provision of law is invalid if its purpose or effect is to place substantial obstacles in the path of a woman seeking an abortion before the fetus attains viability.” As a bulwark protecting abortion rights, that language sounded fairly solid: the application of the purpose-or-effect test to abortion jurisprudence was one of the signal contributions of Sandra Day O’Connor, and it had the markings of her pragmatic approach.
So I once again am here to report that our Senators in Washington could not manage to find consensus on one single gun bill.
The Feinstein amendment, which would have have barred anyone on the terrorist watch list from buying a gun, failed by a vote 47-53.
The Cornyn amendment, as drafted by the NRA, also failed by a vote of 53-47.
The Murphy amendment, which would have allowed for universal background checks, including at gun shows, failed by a vote of 44-56. Sadly, the amendment with the most teeth -- baby teeth at that -- failed by the widest margin.
The Grassley amendment, which concerned the no-fly list and waiting periods, lost by a vote of 53-47.
Senator Mark Kirk voted with Democrats. Senators Joe Donnelly (IN), Heidi Heitkamp (ND), Montana Senator Jon Tester -- also head of the DSCC -- and Senator Joe Manchin (WV) voted against the Murphy amendment, among others.
We are now watching Senator Rob Portman congratulate the Cleveland Cavaliers for their win last night. Because there is nothing more important than basketball, apparently.
And so we return to our regularly scheduled programming of mayhem and death.
Wagamama — the popular London-based ramen chain — will be opening a second NYC location in the East Village, Commercial Observer reports. The Japanese food-inspired restaurant has not yet opened its first planned New York location, which will be in a massive three-story space overlooking Madison Square Park, but the company has already signed a 15-year lease for more than 5,000-square-feet of space at 55 Third Avenue, near East 11th St., according to the Observer. The locations will be two of more than 150 globally.
In the past few years, the breadth and diversity of Korean food in New York City has made tremendous strides, thanks to aggressive expansion from Korean outlets like Baekjeong (a chain owned by a former wrestler and comedian that has been on Eater LA and Eater NY's heatmaps), and Jongro, another chain with locations along the East Coast.
In addition, Korean-Americans have begun opening restaurants in other boroughs, introducing harder to find dishes from Korea, experimenting with styles beyond barbecue, and drawing in a new generation of fans. NYC's Korean restaurant scene has never been better. Here are some of the best places to get Korean barbecue in the New York area with notes on what to order.
Jongro BBQ — Though it's tucked away on the second floor of an otherwise unremarkable office building in Koreatown, Jongro BBQ is where diners in the know go when they want to avoid the lines outside Baekjeong. This place has one of the best lunch deals in Midtown: $9.99 includes an option among several grilled meats or fish, and comes with banchan (the sides that come with every Korean meal) and a stew. You'll have to splurge a little more for the kalbi — marinated short rib, a Korean barbecue classic — and the cold noodles lunch combo, which comes in at $12.99. It's not quite as good as when the meat is grilled in front of you, but you have the benefit of not smelling like smoke when you get back to work. They also recently introduced new group menus, and have private rooms for 20 to 30 people. 22 W 32nd St, Fl. 2, New York; (212) 473-2233.
Her Name is Han — Her Name is Han is putting out some of the best Korean comfort food in NYC. The place has all of the Korean barbecue staples on offer, as well as fire-grilled bulgogi prepared similarly to basak (crunchy) bulgogi, sans perilla leaf. There is, however a perilla leaf wrap with bulgogi, called sambap on the menu. The sauteed rice cakes with shishito peppers and kabocha are a riff on the old-fashioned girim tteokboki. 17 E 31st St, New York; (212) 779-9990; http://www.hernameishan.com.
Yellow awnings at Keum Sung Chik Naengmyun and Majang Dong.
Keum Sung Chik Naengmyun — Take the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station to the Murray Hill stop. It features a heavy-hitting lineup of some of the best KBBQ you can find anywhere, with Mapo, Ham Ji Bach, Han Joo, and outposts of Baekjeong and Jongro within walking distance. Don't sleep on Keum Sung Chik Naengmyun, either. Naengmyun — cold noodles in a chilled beef broth — is an ideal summer dish. It's also a great way to cool down after ordering the haraboji bulgogi, a variation of yook soo bulgogi — popularized by Baek Jeong Won, one of Korea's most famous and prolific restaurateurs — where the bulgogi is cooked in beef broth (yook soo), with scallions, mushrooms, and aged kimchi for a little bit of spicy and sweet. 40-07 149th Place, Queens; (718) 539-4596.
Majang Dong — Half a mile from the Murray Hill LIRR is Majang Dong, which is inspired by pojangmacha, tents set up on the streets in Seoul where people go to eat and drink late into the night. It has the requisite nondescript storefront. Ignore the fried chicken under a heat lamp and empty tables, and head into the backyard, to the tent blasting 90's K-pop. Sit on one of the tiny pink chairs around the charcoal grill, order some soju, kalbi (marinated right before it's thrown onto the grill), and intestines or eel. In colder months, order janchi guksu, an anchovy or beef broth soup with wheat noodles. 41-71 Bowne Street, Flushing; (718) 460-2629.
Brasserie Seoul — Brasserie Seoul is a follow-up to Kristalbelli (best known for its gimmicky crystal grills and owned by Korean music mogul JYP), an attempt to mimic modern Korean restaurants with French sensibilities like Oiji, Danji, and Goggan. However, something doesn't quite fit: It's appropriately awkward for a restaurant that juts out of a Holiday Inn in the middle Downtown Brooklyn. Menu options include a banana split, chicken noodle soup, a burger with guacamole, and a surprisingly traditional marinated short rib (kalbi) presented on a sizzling stone plate and served with a side of roasted shishito peppers for $33. You could also get the $35 surf and turf that includes spicy king crab and kimchi salad, available for lunch and dinner. 300 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn; (917) 909-0970.
Insa — In Gowanus and far away from K-Town, Insa offers the complete K-Town experience. The barbecue is a little on the pricy side but solid, and the other dishes like homemade soondae (blood sausage) and the yuk hwe really shine. The place even takes reservations, and Threes Brewing is across the street if you're in need of some liquid courage before karaoke in one of the restaurant's back rooms. 328 Douglass St, Brooklyn; (718) 855-2620; insabrooklyn.com.
People in Japan finally know who to call for a Ghostbusters burger. J.S. Burgers Cafe, part of a chain of eateries run by Japanese retailer Journal Standard, has unveiled a themed menu tied to the new movie's release that is predictably better than America's only Ghostbuster-themed foodstuff (Hi-C Ecto Cooler, of course). The limited-time offering has four tie-ins, starting with the G.B. Burger, a specimen that might be the first logical use of black-bun technology. It's got a layer of purple cabbage, and according to Fashionsnap, the patty gets a ghastly black-olive-and-anchovy-paste treatment.
As for the sides, there's something called "Black Chili Chips," whose namesake topping involves a much poorer use of the trick of dyeing ingredients a jet-black hue:
Photo: J.S. Burgers Café
Or slake that thirst with a Slimer smoothie that goes full ectoplasm. Ingredients include something vaguely dairylike and perhaps a blended hearty green of some kind, plus kiwi chunks and, for no good reason at all, burger-shaped snacks and candies on top.
Photo: J.S. Burgers Café
Dessert is this so-called "Marshmallow Mad Burger," a mountain of a food product swimming in Oreos. Also, it oozes a sickly red goo:
Photo: J.S. Burgers Café
It'd no doubt bring tears of joy to the Stay Puft mascot's eyes, assuming the new Ghostbusters team actually re-conjures that homicidal marshmallow maniac.
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