465 square feet is small for any restaurant, but for a Michelin-starred eatery, it’s downright microscopic. New York City’s Semilla, the world’s smallest Michelin star restaurant, has defied the odds to achieve culinary greatness and international acclaim despite its diminutive size.

There are only 18 seats in the tasting menu restaurant, located in Brooklyn’s South Williamsburg neighborhood. In a space Zoolander would surely say is only fit for ants, necessity is the mother of invention. “Limited kitchen space, a small staff, and a dedication to minimizing food waste overlap to yield a creative, very fresh menu,” writes Eater, who recently spoke with Semilla chef José Ramírez-Ruiz and pastry chef Pam Yung.

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The warm weather is officially here, and with it comes a smorgasbord of June events in New York City to usher in the summer season.

Foodies can get their fill of edibles from the Far East with LUCKYRICE or chow down on grilled grub at the Little Big BBQ. Magnificent clothing can be admired at the Jazz Age Lawn Party, while minimal clothing can be enjoyed at the Mermaid Parade. The Hot 97 Summer Jam is a must for hip hop heads and those with more classical tastes should try their luck with Shakespeare In The Park.

There’s even a chance to eat an elegant meal off naked bodies. Check out the best of NYC’s June action below.

Food & Drink

In this yearly event, LUCKYRICE showcases the city’s most enticing Asian food and cocktail experiences with a stylized personification of a night market where Brooklyn meets Asia – from Southeast Asia to Western China, from fine dining global restaurants to local superstar mom and pop shops, from traditional dishes to fusion dishes that mash up culinary cultures.

CookOut NYC’s Little Big BBQ: June 18, 2016

Start summer with a bang by joining some of NYC’s best pitmasters for barbecue, beer, cider, and live music on the water. In addition to BBQ, the all-American food lineup includes vegetarian dogs and burgers, biscuits, lobster rolls, seafood, ice cream, and more. Daytime is only $10 (first drink free); a nighttime GA ticket gets you all you can eat/drink.

Egg Rolls, Egg Creams & Empanadas Festival: June 19, 2016

The Lower East Side’s annucal cross-cultural celebration of its Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican communities is back. Enjoy klezmer, cantorial, bomba, and plena music; Hebrew and Chinese scribal art, paper cutting, yarmulke making, Chinese and Puerto Rican mask making; games of mah jongg; community arts and crafts; and, of course, egg rolls, egg creams, and empanadas.

Art & Culture

Rooftop Cinema Club: Multiple Dates

Rooftop Cinema Club, the London-based rooftop film series that launched in NYC last year, kicks off their 2016 season on June 6 with Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing. Screenings will take place atop a 15,000-square-foot roof off the Morgan Ave stop on the L train. It’s BYO drink, but popcorn and candy are sold on site and high quality wireless headphones are included with your ticket.

Hot 97 Summer Jam: June 5, 2016

New York City’s biggest hip hop bash takes over the MetLife Stadium on Sunday, June 5. Sponsored by local rap-radio icons Hot 97, the likes of Future, Pusha T., Big Sean, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, Bryson Tiller, Young Thug, Tinashe, Chance the Rapper, Desiigner, Post Malone, and Kid Ink are scheduled to perform. Be on the lookout for additional surprise guests.

Shakespeare In The Park: Multiple Dates

Every summer, the Public Theater produces one of NYC’s most beloved traditions and best free activities. Shakespeare In The Park brings the Bard’s immortal words to the open-air Delacorte Theater in Central Park, often starring some of the most talented actors of the day. This season’s performances are The Taming of the Shrew and Troilus and Cressida.

Sports & Outdoors

Jazz Age Lawn Party: June 11-12, 2016

Travel back in time to the razzle dazzle of the Roaring Twenties for a weekend on Governors Island. Now in its 11th year, the Jazz Age Lawn Party draws New York City’s most stylish fops and flappers with the promise of retro music, cocktails, fashion, dancing, and vehicles. A second weekend of vintage festivities will be held in August.

Coney Island Mermaid Parade: June 18, 2016

King Neptune, Queen Mermaid, and droves of vibrant marchers take over Coney Island on June 18 for the annual Mermaid Parade. The fantastical, freaky celebration sees thousands of costumed, glittery, seminude participants bring their fancy dress A-game to Surf Avenue. Not for the shy, the Mermaid Parade is an outrageous and iconic way to ring in summer.

Gay Pride March: June 26, 2016

NYC is home to a lot of LGBT history, so it’s no surprise that the city goes all out for Gay Pride. The entire month of June is packed with parties, protests, and other events, culminating in the annual Pride March on Sunday, June 26. The March begins at 36^th Street and Fifth Avenue at noon and ends in the West Village at Christopher and Greenwich steets.

Nightlife & Music

The Governors Ball: June 3-5, 2016

It was long said that a successful summer festival could never be held in NYC, but the Governors Ball has shattered all expectations. The annual event presents three days of music, sun, lawn games, and cliched festival fashion on Randall’s Island. This year’s headliners are Kanye West, The Killers, and The Strokes. Other performers include Beck, Robyn, Death Cab For Cutie, M83, and HAIM.

LUST Dinner & Immersive Performance: June 16, 2016

LUST presents a night of sensual debauchery curated by Abby Hertz at House of Yes. Indulge all your senses and make no apologies with an evening of daring performances, dapper dress, dining off naked bodies, and just the right amount of indecency. Also on tap? A cuddle puddle, rope bondage installation, and “interactive human candelabra sculpture and hot wax play area.” Oh yeah.

Broadway Bares 26: June 19, 2016

More than 150 of New York City’s hottest dancers join forces to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on June 19. The 26th installment of the Broadway-meets-burlesque fundraiser takes on a television theme, with a variety of sexy striptease numbers depicting boob tube favorites like game shows and The Bachelor.

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From Billionaire Boys Club, to Ice Cream Footwear, adidas Originals, Louis Vuitton and G-Star RAW, Pharrell Williams loves fashion and more specifically, a good collaboration. This time around, the “busiest man in showbiz” is lending his distinctive eye for style to fashion house Chanel.

To tease the upcoming collaboration, Chanel recently launched a behind-the-scenes video of Pharrell visiting Chanel its Métiers d’art you can check out above.

“Last March, a few days after attending the Fall-Winter 2016/17 Ready-to-Wear show at the Grand Palais, the multi-talented artist spent a day with the craftsmen whose expertise and skill are unique to the Métiers d’art of CHANEL.

“Through the exceptional work of the embroiderer Lesage, the feathers and flowers maker Lemarié, the pleater Lognon, the shoe maker Massaro and the hat maker Maison Michel, Pharrell Williams was able to plunge to the very heart of their creative processes and take part in the creation of these unique pieces from the Métiers d’art in Paris in Rome 2015/16 collection.”

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What do the drivers of this world want out of an every day car in 2016? Each year Consumer Reports and its team of automotive experts pick apart almost every car sold in the US to find which ones are a cut above the rest as part of Consumer Reports’ Top Picks.

To make it as a Top Pick, a car must pass Consumer Reports’ track tests, offer average or better reliability, perform effectively in government or industry crash tests, and return high owner-satisfaction scores in Consumer Reports’ surveys.

From minivans to SUV’s, sports cars and compact roadsters, a total of 10 cars were chosen mostly from Japanese brands, but a handful from American brands and one from Korea also made the cut.

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If you were a fan of Thriller or just love cracking out a moonwalk every now and then, you could get your hands on Michael Jackson’s Las Vegas rental home, which is now on the market for the affordable price of $13.16 million USD.

Despite possessing all the traits of a house fit for the King of Pop, Michael Jackson never technically owned the Las Vegas property but rented it from 2007 until his death in June 2009.

In fact, the 24,276 square-foot home was originally built in the 1950’s in Mexico but was transported to Las Vegas, Nevada. It features a modest 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms and a private art gallery and since MJ’s death has been redesigned with replica furniture.

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Trust the French to open a theme park for adults totally dedicated to wine. After 7 years of conception and construction, La Cité du Vin is set to open next week in Bordeaux wine country.

Set on the bank of Bordeaux’s Garonne River, La Cité du Vin literally means “the city of wine” and features rides like a simulated boat journey, tasting sessions led by experts and the opportunity to purchase wine from over 80 countries.

The most magnificent part of La Cité du Vin, however, has to be its amazing architecture. The architects of the 10-story building “designed a space shaped by symbols of identity: gnarled vine stock, wine swirling in a glass…Every detail of the architecture evokes wine’s soul and liquid nature.”

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Let’s get this point out of the way first. I’m no female. Although when you work in an office of females, you tend to pick up on all the specific traits that they most desire from an ideal partner. You often also hear how much these traits lack in the general pool of so-called alpha fish.

#1 Making Sound Decisions

A lot of women are frustrated by men who don’t take charge or show initiative in their own pursuits. Want to take her out on a date? Be a man and ask. Don’t know where to take them for drinks or dinner? Your old mate Google absolutely does. These are all basic problem solving skills that men need to practice in the 21st century and should not rely upon women for. It’s astounding the stories of male laziness we’ve heard including things like giving a note to a mate to give to a girl he finds attractive as a means of asking her out. What are you? Twelve? Be the leading man and good things will come.

#2 Cooking Actual Food

If you’re living out on your own, you need to know how to cook. Heck, if you’re living at home you should still know how to cook. We’re not talking Master Chef pedigree here, just the basics that’ll help you stay alive and keep your dinner guest confident that you can provide the essentials on a longterm basis. This unfortunately rules out instant noodles, take-out food and protein bars. What’s in are things like simple pastas, healthy meals, grilled meats and salads. No doubt you’ll get bonus points for knowing how to make a mean dessert too.

#3 Holding A Decent Conversation

Communication is the basis of all things that bind us together. This is no different when talking to women. Learn to eradicate awkward silences and break things up with wit, charm and a smile. It’ll make you appear much more confident and leave women more intrigued and at ease in social situations. Another crucial skill to learn is to also gauge when your waffling is beginning to bore her. A lengthy spiel about the English Premier League might mean the universe to you, but it could also mean no second date too. Pay attention to her body language – nodding and not contributing to the conversation is usually the easiest sign to change the subject.

#4 Fixing Basic Things

Changing a car battery, changing light globes, changing a car tyre, painting a wall…come on guys these are all basic skills men need to be born with. Prove your domestic worth and you can easily become a leading man. Enough said.

#5 Opening A Bottle Without A Bottle Opener

Men are bound to face a dire social situation in life where there is no bottle opener in the house but many thirsty patrons looking for a mode of relief. Impress the crowds (and the ladies) with a simple bottle opening trick that requires just a spoon as your apparatus. Wedge it under a tooth, use the mid-section of your thumb as leverage and then hey presto, you have free flowing beer and a many impressed females.

#6 Saving Money

Saving money and budgeting can go both ways. Too much and you’re a tightass. Too little and you’re deemed irresponsible and unsuitable as a life partner. Park yourself somewhere in the middle. Women love men who know how to save their money for important things like a rainy day or special occasions that involve the both of you. Investing in the future is also a skill that women look kindly upon as it fosters a sense of independence and security. So remember, splurge within your means unless you want to end up a homeless 40-year old.

#7 Changing A Tyre

You don’t need to be a petrol head to know this skill as it’s as much a life saving one as it is a maintenance one. Learn this life-changing skill in order to avoid stranding your beloved in the middle of nowhere. Serial killers. Serial killers everywhere.

#8 Cleaning & Hygiene

One of the things that women despise in men is uncleanliness. Besides being an instant turn off, it also does nothing for your chances for scoring or raising your profile beyond the high school student. Keep your quarters clean and women will respect you for it. Heck they might even invite themselves over as a sign of gratitude.

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A watch strap is just a strip of leather, right? Nope. Not when it’s handcrafted like this. There are so many steps involved in the process of making a leather watch strap that it borders on ridiculous. From selecting the leather to stamping out the strap to shaving down the interior to dyeing the material to carving out the holes, the details are intense but a pleasure to watch.

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By Casey Chan – Gizmodo

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