Today’s “Fab 5”/ Selected NYCity Events – WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15, 2014
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Alejandro Escovedo
Texan guitarist and singer Alejandro Escovedo has covered a continent of musical terrain since he formed his first band, a punk rock outfit called The Nuns, in San Francisco in 1975. In 1997, Alejandro collaborated with Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams during the recording sessions for their album “Strangers Almanac.”
After falling ill in 2003 friends rallied, raising funds by recording a tribute album “Por Vida: A Tribute to the Songs of Alejandro Escovedo.” Contributing musicians included Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, John Cale and Son Volt, as well as Escovedo’s niece Sheila E. Escovedo has released 11 solo albums, most recently 2012’s “Big Station” which was produced by the legendary Tony Visconti (David Bowie, Morrissey).
City Winery in TriBeCa.
at 8PM/ $35-$45
The Moth GrandSLAM Championship XXXI
Before the Super Bowl rolls through, there’s another much more storied championship to be played. Tonight, the Moth heads to Brooklyn to crown a GrandSLAM victor. If you enjoy a good tall tale, then this event, which showcases the best and brightest yarn weavers from group’s events throughout the year, should not disappoint.” (Mindy Bond, Flavorpill)
Music Hall of Williamsburg
At 7:30pm / $20
Rosanne Cash: The River and the Thread
a musical performance by singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash and a discussion with WFUV public radio host Carmel Holt.
Union Square B&N, 33 East 17th St.
at 7:00 PM / Priority seating will be given with purchase of The River and the Thread.
212-253-0810
Brainwave: The Skating Champion, Olympian Brian Boitano +
research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister
Skater Brian Boitano talks about strength, endurance, and the brain
In a conversation with the author of Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength, three-time Olympic skater Boitano explores the processes of his brain as he addresses the endurance, stamina, and discipline required to stay at the top of his game and overcome injury.
Rubin Museum of Art (RMA)
At 7pm / $35
http://www.rmanyc.org/brainwave
Before making final plans, we suggest you call the venue to confirm ticket availability, dates and times, as schedules are subject to change.
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A PremierPub – Upper West Side
Dinosaur / 700 w125th St. @ 12th ave.
Walk only five minutes from the 125th st. station on the #1 line to find this authentic honky-tonk barbecue joint. Some folks think Dinosaur is just a place to eat ribs. Au contraire. With 24 carefully selected taps, this is a place to drink beer, and eat ribs.
No food goes better with American craft ales than American barbecue. Dinosaur may be the best combo of good beer drinking and hearty eating in town, which makes the trip to Harlem totally worthwhile.
This second incarnation of Dinosaur in Harlem is in an old brick warehouse near the Hudson River. Don’t let that run down exterior fool you. Inside it’s a large space with huge, rough wooden columns and unfinished wooden floors and brick walls – just right for a bbq joint. As soon as you open the door you are hit with that tantalizing aroma of barbecue coming from the large open kitchen. Reminds me of all those great rib joints I frequented when stationed in North Carolina all those years ago. If your stomach wasn’t grumbling before, it is now.
Head to the bar, sit down and try to decide on a beer. It’s not an easy decision – a good problem to have. This is a pretty damn good beer list to choose from, one that most beer bars should be jealous of. I love that they feature NY craft beers. You may want to try the four beer sampler, which is always fun, and in this place may be necessary.
The Mississippi blues music playing in the background will get you in the mood for their North Carolina style barbecue, and even when it’s a full house your order shouldn’t take too long. The food is all slow smoked, so it’s already mostly done and ready to go. I always start with an order of their giant, spice rubbed wings, so good they may make you give up Buffalo wings.
Unfortunately, a place this good does not fly under the radar. There can be some humongous waits for a table at dinnertime. So you need a strategy – avoid prime time, and try not to arrive with your entire posse, which will limit your seating options.
A seat at the bar, a small table in the bar area, or in the summer, an outside table, underneath what’s left of the elevated West Side Hwy, all may open before a table inside the main dining room. Otherwise, try Dinosaur for lunch, or come very late for dinner.
Website: http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/
Phone #: 212-694-1777
Hours: M-Th 11:30am-11:00pm; Fr-Sa 11:30am-12:00am;
Su 12:00pm-10:00pm
Happy Hour: 4-7pm every day; $1 off all drinks
Music: Fri / Sat 10:00pm
Subway: #1 to 125th st
Walk 2 blk W on 125th to Dinosaur Bar-B-Q,
just past the elevated highway
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