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Is Nello the Worst Restaurant In Manhattan?

Boing Boing‘s Rob Beschizza recently came to New York City for a weekend of vintage denim sex-clubbing and sunglasses obsessing, when he and his wife were taking in by a notorious tourist trap in midtown: Nello–perhaps Manhattan’s most duplicitous rest... »

Here’s Why Medical Weed Hasn’t Been Fully Legalized

Boing Boing’s Xeni Jardin was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago and she has been very open about sharing her experiences as she battles the disease, including her chemotherapy treatments. Due to the side effects, doctors often prescribe pri... »

Here’s Why Drug Companies Hate Medical Weed and Prefer If It Remains Illegal

Boing Boing’s Xeni Jardin was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago and she has been very open about sharing her experiences as she battles the disease, including her chemotherapy treatments. Due to the side effects, doctors often prescribe pri... »

Joel Johnson Is Team ANIMAL

Meet our new Managing Editor. His name is Joel Johnson and he’s “done many things,” from editing major sites (like Gizmodo and Kotaku) to flat-out launching others (Boing Boing Gadgets, Off World, and Consumerist). And now he’s down with us. Shit’s epi... »

Ron Paul’s Greatest Achievement: Putting the Anti-War Message Back in Politics

Quick now. Who’s the first real presidential contender in history to call for the legalization of drugs? How about the first explicitly anti-war candidate with a sizeable constituency—at least since George McGovern topped the Democratic ticket in ‘72? ... »

McDonald’s Fries Are Indestructible

Thanks to guys like Morgan Spurlock, the rumor that McDonald’s french fries don’t decompose has been circulating amongst fast-food fiends for years now, though most of us generally wouldn’t have enough will power to test the theory ourselves. However, ... »

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Parking Made Easy By Vandal in Brooklyn

Finding a parking spot in New York CIty can be so taxing sometimes and since tearing fire hydrants out of the sidewalk, here’s a much easier tactic: Rip down a “No Standing” sign like this driver did (around the 3:30 mark) near the Atlantic Yards. Boom... »

Biggie Mural Artist Credit Drama Going Down in Fort Greene

Brooklyn’s Habana Outpost owner Sean Meenan commissioned a mural for his restaurant that would “unite the community,” blending the image of Notorious B.I.G. and revolutionary Che. Cue drama! Who gets the artist credit? CERN who painted the actual mural... »

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