August 15, 2012 Issue Contents

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On Location With... Jordin Sparks
By now, the fame game is old hat for Jordin Sparks, who won the American I...
The Anatomy of the Perfect Tailgate
Now that tailgating season is officially on (wait, did it ever end?), ther...
Mix Masters
On Passion Pit’s dichotomous new album, sounds can be deceiving.
In His Own Words... The Darkness Justin Hawkins
For those worried about the state of rock music these days, The Darkness i...
Lobby King
King & Grove New York, in the up-and-coming NoMad (North of Madison) d...
Sky-High
Sometimes to experience all a city has to offer, you have to soar above it...
Watch 2.0
Discreetly view alerts for text messages, email, social-media corresponden...
Do Your Own Gel Manicure
Celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal (clients include Jennifer Lopez, Hayd...
Ready, Set, Glow!
You’ve heard the real estate adage: location, location, location. Tr...
Premier Pampering
Few treatments ease tension like the Nirvana Massage at Ciel Spa in the po...
New York State of Mind
Indie favorite Julie Delpy steps into the spotlight with her family comedy...
Looking Back: Unforgiven
Twenty years ago, Clint Eastwood had the last word on the American Western...
Serving Power
Even though the joint may be jumping, the last thing you want is for glass...
App Attack
Are we there yet?
Can Your Wining
Forget boxes — the newest packaging trend to hit wine is the aluminu...
A New View
Carla Gugino plays with perspectives in all her work, including her role o...
Roast Beast
Comic Jeff Ross has gained fame by lovingly lambasting famous folks like H...
Hit Maker
Dax Shepard wants audiences to have as much fun watching his new movie as ...
On Blu-ray and DVD this month:
Hunger Games, The Pirates! Band of Misfits, The Lucky One