Juban Carries on the Mural of Izakaya Ten

When one Japanese pub closed, another opened in its place with a revamped aesthetic featuring notes from the past

While izakayas—or Japanese pubs that serve snacks to accompany beer, sake and shōchū—are plentiful in Japan, they’re a rare find outside the country. For a long time, Izakaya Ten was the NYC go-to for authentic but approachable Japanese bar experience. It balanced a cozy yet refined feel, and when the venue closed last year it left a huge gap in the NYC dining scene. When …

The Mexican Morrissey

Although he’s known to many as the world’s greatest Morrissey impersonator, Jose Maldonado will admit he’s just another fan of the indie rock icon and former The Smiths lead singer. Maldonado spends his days patrolling the beaches of Los Angeles as a lifeguard but, once the sun goes down, it’s full-on Morrissey mode as he takes the stage with his tribute band the Sweet and …

Chaka Khan: Through the Fire

Today’s #TBT comes from R&B and soul powerhouse Chaka Khan, who’s been belting out hits for over four decades—and although “Through the Fire” released in 1984, it still inspires spontaneous public sing-alongs to this day. There’ll be a whole lot of that on 3 June 2015 as Chaka Khan kicks off the 37th annual Celebrate Brooklyn! with a free opening night concert at the Prospect …