AC/DC needs little intoduction, simply the greatest rock and roll band of all time. With their new album, Black ice, this rock and roll train is making stops for their worldwide tour. Catch rock and roll legends for what could be their final performances.

November 19, 8pm / $89 

Izod Center / 50 State Route 120 / 07073 

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October 5, 9am / $20

South Street Seaport / Pier 17 / 10038

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Forget the Brooklyn Bridge! A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour worships landmarks in the form of pizzerias. Native Brooklynite and tour guide Tony Muia treats pizza lovers to Zagat- rated Grimaldi’s for a perfectly charred Neapolitan pie and L&B Spumoni Gardens for a thick Sicilian slice (corner square, please!). Learn the history of pizza, visit famous Brooklyn movie locations, explore Keyspan Park, Coney Island and more on a pleasantly full stomach.

Tour Information:

When: Fridays, Saturday, Sundays and Mondays at 11:00am. These are the standard tour times; please click the link below to see all currently available dates.

Length: Approximately. 4 1/2 hours

Price: Adults: $75 • Children under 12: $65 (tour includes pizza & soft drinks)

Meeting Place: 4th Avenue between 13th and 14th Street, just off Union Square(exact details provided upon purchase)

Tour Highlights:

-Learn about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge while standing nearby on Old Fulton Street.

-See Coney Island’s historic amusement park and boardwalk.

-See million dollar homes along scenic Shore Road in Bay Ridge.

-See the Brooklyn Army Terminal where Elvis shipped off to Germany in 1958.

-Ride along tree lined streets of Brooklyn brownstones.

-Learn about George Washington’s Battle of Brooklyn in 1776.

-Visit locations from movies filmed in Brooklyn such as “Saturday Night Fever”, “The French Connection”,“Scent of a Woman”, “Requiem For A Dream”, “Annie Hall” and many more.

-See Keyspan Park – home of the Brooklyn Cyclones and baseball’s return to Brooklyn.

-Learn about Brooklyn-born celebrities.

-Learn about the history of pizza from Italy to Brooklyn.

-See Trump Village – the development where The Donald’s dad, Fred, first made his fortune.

A Slice of Brooklyn Bus tours also provide a Neighborhood Tour and a Christmas Lights Tour. Find more information on their Web site listed below .

A Slice of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
Tour leaves from Union Square
www.asliceofbrooklyn.com

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The only drinking problem New Yorkers have is falling victim to the local bar routine. You know the drill. It’s close, so you go. You like what’s on tap, so you go again. Next thing you know you’re on a first name basis with the bartenders, so you keep going back. Pretty soon you’re such a regular that your drink of choice is already poured before you walk in. But there’s so much more to drink…er, we mean places to drink…here in the land of opportunity! That’s why you should know about Dan Freeman. A man who embarked on a personal quest to drink (at least) one drink at a thousand new bars in one year. On a pubs to person ratio, he was wildly outnumbered. But when it comes to drinking, numbers belong on napkins. Dan chronicles his one-year challenge in his blog, entitled Thousand Bars Blog. Here’s what Dan had to say about his New York City bar experience and New York in general.

Tell us about your blog: what is the premise, what are your main coverage areas, how did you get started?
I initially started my blog to keep a diary of my attempt to have at least one drink in one thousand different bars in one year. As time went by it became more and more popular and I started to expand my write-ups of the bars that I visited and started to include pictures. I successfully completed my quest on December 30th, 2005 but have continued to chronicle my visits to bars, restaurants, and travels. Surprisingly I still have a fairly large following.

What brought you to New York?
I originally came here on a ten month consulting assignment. That was about thirty years ago. My assignment was extended, I went into business for myself, got married, and here I remain to this day.

What do you love about living in New York?
There is so much to do. And I love living where I do, in Downtown Brooklyn. When I tell people it is like a bunch of little towns they don’t know what I mean until I take them to the butcher shop with sawdust on the floor, the fish monger, the cheese store, all of the little specialty stores and friendly neighborhood bars.

What do you think makes a New Yorker?
That is hard to say because there isn’t any such thing as a typical New Yorker. I think the belief that New York is the center of the world, if not the universe, helps define you as a New Yorker though.

What surprises you about New York or New Yorkers?
Nothing much anymore. However I was initially surprised about how friendly most of them are. Pull out a map and you will soon be surrounded by people asking if you need help.

When you leave New York, what do you miss the most?
Probably my favorite restaurants and local watering holes. All of the little specialty stores where I can buy my ingredients for cooking. The wide selection of beers that are available. My neighborhood liquor store with Todd, the manager, who knows more about wines and liquor than anyone I have ever met.

Do you know any tricks or insider info?
Just be friendly and tip generously. This works wonders in restaurants and bars.

Best neighborhood bar?
There are several that I like but my favorite is Pete’s Waterfront Ale House on Atlantic Avenue.

Best late night joint?
That would be Montero’s, also on Atlantic Avenue. The last bar before you hit the water. Of course late at night I like beer and shots, so don’t expect anything fancy.

What was your most recent cultural experience?
I saw “Stop The World I Want To Get Off” in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Interestingly, the lead was played by Sol Rose who once played the role on Broadway. He is a part owner of a restaurant down there.

Best fancy schmancy restaurant?
My favorite is Chanterelle: elegant, great friendly service, wonderful food.

Best First Date Bar?
For me, Capucine’s: friendly and romantic restaurant in Manhattan. Been going there for almost 30 years.

www.thousandbars.blogspot.com

Want to visit Dan’s local liquor store? What’s your favorite NYC bar?
Post a comment below and give us some lip about the city’s best liquor.