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Famous Neighbors

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Celebrities are not like us, but when it comes to New York, they certainly live among us. Famous Neighbors plucks stars out of Hollywood and grounds them in their hood. Find out where they like to eat, shop and drink in the neighborhoods they love as much as you do. And don't blame us if a beloved neighborhood joint suddenly becomes a hotbed of star-spotting.

Midtown »

The world-class pianist, born in China, released a new album about his adoptive city last week.

Chelsea »

The broadcast journalist and philanthropist says Chelsea has come a long way since the '90s.

Eltingville »

Cymbals Eat Guitars plays the Knitting Factory Dec. 12.

Midtown »

Andrew W.K. isn't as devastated by the recent closings of indie music venues as you would think.

Upper West Side »

The cookbook author and nutritionist is a native New Yorker and a longtime Upper West Sider.

Flatiron »

Tam is sifting through a raft of online candidates to find a model for her spring fashion week show.

Lower East Side »

The actress and her husband/director Ryan Piers Williams talk about their lives on the Lower East Side.

Midtown »

Kenan Thompson has been a cast member on SNL since 2003 and lives in Midtown.

Williamsburg »

Murray Hill and his "Rat Pack of misfits" is performing Saturday night.

Upper East Side »

The award-winning chef told us what he orders at Greek diners.

Upper East Side »

The lifelong New Yorker with her own cabaret show told us which uptown spot is "just so yum."

Upper East Side »

The longtime New Yorker chatted about which neighborhood she thinks has retained its authenticity.

Cobble Hill »

Brooklynite Kel Markey says Cobble Hill is a refuge from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan.

Bed-Stuy »

Bed-Stuy is home to artists Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and R&B band Les Nubians.