Metromix New York

Suck it, Canada! We had your country's biggest DJs spending their New Year's in the Big Apple. On NYE, Webster Hall has long been synonymous with organized chaos and a bacchanalian spirit, including fire displays, aerial performances, stilt walkers and the "largest ball...oon drop in the free world." I...

One of our favorite NYC party throwers MeanRed organized what we can now say was a legendary NYE party at the OA Can Factory in Gowanus. Soundtrack provided by Unemployed Lloyd (Turntable Lab), Project Matt and The Rub. Drinking, dancing and getting warm and sweaty provided by the crowd. Double dutc...

The now-retired adult film star discusses her past in a new memoir. Check out her book tour stop in NYC on Jan. 5!

U2, 50 Cent, Green Day, Amerie, Chris Cornell and American Idols didn't have great years...

An owner and chef discuss their 2009 (a happy tale)

Ring in the new year with fresh paint smell at My Little Secret, Igloo Bar and The Belgian Room

Girl Talk, Wylie, Rude Bear, Mad Men, pies, Black Lips, Yankees win, pickles, hot dogs, party

The early word on where you'll be eating next year. Buon giorno, Pulino's!

The hits and misses, trends and newsmakers. Plus, our Chef of the Year!

Quirky twists on all-time classics, from Dr. Pepper ribs to a Bollywood mac 'n' cheese

Some of our favorite moments from a very, very good year. Were you there with us?

Sharing the 12 wisest hangover remedies from a year of bartender interviews

You're feeling Frenchy. And sweet. Scratch the itch at Madeleine, Almondine or Bouchon Bakery.

The year's best starring Metallica, Green Day, Pink, Black Lips and whiskey