Ben Falik

Delicious, Militaristic Traditions

On its 250th anniversary, Columbia has become more preoccupied with tradition than ever before. What follows are two of my own traditions that I bequeath to my fair alma mater as graduation nears.

By Ben Falik | May 3 12:00 am ET

Common? C'Mon!

Murray Wasserman isn't Portuguese. Fortunately for Luzia's, Luzia is.

By Ben Falik | Apr 21 12:00 am ET

Food Fit for the King

I've always felt a special connection to Elvis. We have the same birthday. My hair was easily fashioned to match his mop for non-consecutive Halloween costumes.

By Ben Falik | Mar 3 12:00 am ET

Radio Perfecto Broadcasts Its Signal on SoHa's Ever-Busier Airwaves

Radio Perfecto is neither a radio nor perfect.

By Ben Falik, Lauren Kaplan, Brad Weinstein, and Ben Widlanski | Feb 4 12:00 am ET

Food

You have five days and counting to see how the other half eats.

By Ben Falik and Lisa Marx | Feb 2 12:00 am ET

Paean to the Pig

I'm sorry Bubbi
I never meant to hurt you
I never meant to make you kvetch
But today, I'm frying up some bacon.

By Ben Falik | Jan 28 12:00 am ET

My Lunch With Lee

Lee Bollinger played hard to get. After I worked as an usher and binged on Krispy Kreme doughnuts at his inauguration, things did not play out as I expected.

By Ben Falik | Dec 8 12:00 am ET

Ready to Rambla?

La Rambla could use some downsizing. Don't get me wrong: the new West Sider's stock has gone through the roof.

By Ben Falik | Dec 1 12:00 am ET

Antonio's Other Baby

Antonio is a restaurant guy. Ana is Antonio's daughter. Ana's is Antonio's restaurant.

By Ben Falik | Nov 10 12:00 am ET

Prix-Fixe Perfection

If you can remember the numbers 82 and 25, a fine meal on the Upper West Side is at your fingertips.

By Ben Falik | Oct 20 12:00 am ET

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