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T.G.I.S.
The Attention-Whore Index There are puerile billionaires and whining authors scrabbling for your attention. But can any of them beat the orange elephant in the room? You decide!
Profiles in Rock
Yoko Before John To understand the most misunderstood woman of the last half-century, you have to go back to the beginning
Style
Turning over a New Leaf A New York City landscaper shares her advice for bringing plants into the home, including where to shop, what to avoid, and which varietals can endure a bit of neglect
Close-up
Lucas Zelnick After a brief stint as a corporate strategist, the young comedian started a stand-up club in Manhattan
Books
Editor’s Picks This week, don’t miss a new history of China’s path to Communism, a re-examination of the Bernie Goetz subway shooting, and McNally Editions’ reprint of a forgotten dark comedy
Nostalgia on the Menu
Power-Lunch Like It’s 1989! Michael’s is a restaurant frozen in time. A better time, for its aging, loyal (and forgiving) regulars
The Perfect Ending
Daniel Humm The chef and restaurateur behind Eleven Madison Park answers 51 of life’s most pressing questions
Elements of Style