Neal Ungerleider

The Info

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:15:00 -0400

Selected clips are available below. Right now I’m covering food for this fine company, among other things. If you need to contact me, click here. Give a holler, etc. Oh… and enjoy the articles.

92nd Street Y Blog

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0400

Talking Primates with Dr. Frans de Waal: An extended discussion with one of the world’s most well known primatologists about bonobos, “anthropodenial” and the difference between a capuchin monkey and a CEO.
An Interview with Neil Gaiman: Two guys named Nea(i)l talk over the phone about punk rock, tattoos and Star Trek. The ironic twist? One of them is a bestselling author and pop culture icon.
The Samosa Diaspora: A massive, Wikipedia-approved exploration of everything you need to know about the samosa. Food history = goodness.

Deadspin

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:59:00 -0400

The History Of The Terrible Towel: I’m a Giants fan, but I’ve still got a soft spot for the Steelers. You should too.

FishbowlNY

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:58:00 -0400

Ex-ABC Analyst Faked Obama Interview?: Of lying Frenchmen and scandal allegations.
Philly TV Anchor’s Wild, Cop-Attacking Night: In your average journalism career, you come across a few stories that are solid gold. This is one of them.
The New York Times Gets Rickrolled: Sometimes an internet meme can take a well-respected newspaper by surprise. This was one of those occasions.

Forbes Traveler

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:56:00 -0400

The World’s Best Steakhouses: A lovingly written guide to steakhouses and the many cultural variations thereof.
The World’s Best New Casinos: From Macao to Singapore to… Windsor, Ontario? Si.
Amusement Parks: VIP Style: How to beat the crowds and ride a Segway through Walt Disney World… or just climb a massive roller coaster, loops and all.

Gridskipper

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:55:00 -0400

Fareed Zakaria’s Fantasy Island: Once upon a time, a cultured media icon and a fabulously rich rock star decided to create a beach resort for the culturati. It failed.
Deconstructing Wagamama: A look inside the rabidly popular London-based restaurant chain written before their Stateside launch.
Havana’s Chinatown: Havana’s Cuban-Chinese community, restaurants under communism and Fidel Castro being caught with a bottle of Coca-Cola.

Mediabistro

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:54:00 -0400

So What Do You Do, Michael Calderone? An interview with ex-New York Observer reporter/current Politico media maven Michael Calderone.
So What Do You Do, Tony Ortega? Village Voice EIC Tony Ortega has a yen for Flight of the Conchords. We approve of this hobby.

MenuPages

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:52:00 -0400

Baghdad’s Chinese Restaurant:When the city around you is a warzone, sometimes you just need comfort food.
Fight For Your Right To Foie Gras: It’s animal rights activists vs. restaurant owners in a battle royale.
Sasha Issenberg Interview: A chat with author Sasha Issenberg of The Sushi Economy, one of the best books we’ve seen in a while.

Philadelphia City Paper

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:51:00 -0400

Witout Borders: In which your humble correspondent tracks the cheesesteak to the furthest reaches of China and Eastern Europe.

Slate

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:59:00 -0400

Who’s who in the Middle East rap game: Hip-hop, politics and the live music jones in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Wired/Wired.com

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:54:00 -0400

Hard Science, With a Twist: A guide to the best science-themed bar nights in the United States. Yes, science-themed bar nights.
The Rocky History of Rockers in Videogames: Since those halcyon days of Pong, video games have come out starring everyone from Michael Jackson to Aerosmith to the Thompson Twins. Here’s a screenshot-filled look back at the classics.