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"Cool in Your Code" has gone to every borough, stretching through 305 square miles of the greatest city in the world, New York, New York. To see precisely where "Cool in Your Code" has been making moves, scroll down.
  
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Host Shirley Rumierk visits Dan's Chelsea Guitars, a neighborhood landmark in
Episode 1 - Chelsea 10001/10011 |
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EPISODE 1 - CHELSEA 10001/10011
This episode takes us in and around 10001 and 10011, more commonly known as Chelsea. Check in to the infamous Chelsea Hotel on Local Flavor, while Sasha checks out Chelsea's famous flea markets on Dress Code. Hank walks the beat with Masta Killa from the Wu-Tang Clan on Back on the Block. All this, plus new restaurants, clubs, and a whole lot more.
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EPISODE 2 - HARLEM
This edition zips us to uptown Manhattan, where we explore a number of Harlem’s culture-laden codes. Spend some quality time at The Brownstone, sample some of NYC’s finest comfort food at Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too, and meet charming singer/songwriter Nellie McKay. History, culture, and more of Moby as he goes Back on the Block to his Harlem roots.
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EPISODE 3 - THE BRONX
In this episode we visit The Bronx, also known as the Borough of Universities and Parks. Watch as we profile a number of zips and highlight some of the best things these codes have to offer. There is a wealth of food, fashion, and nature that can be found throughout this borough.
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EPISODE 4 - STATEN ISLAND
Join us for an exciting trip through the borough with everything from colonial villages to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. We take a look at what makes 5 of its 12 codes so distinctive. Hank jumps back to Manhattan for a whimsical glance into the lives of a family of artists living on a ferry docked in Tribeca. Sasha also gives us fashion trends straight from Midtown's trimming stores.
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Host Shirley Rumierk listens to Inspectah Deck from the Wu-Tang Clan freestyle over lunch on Episode 4 - Staten Island
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EPISODE 5 - LOWER EAST SIDE 10002
This episode gives you more of LES...the Lower East Side, that is. Chill with Moby at his hip café teany, and visit chic spots like the Christine Chin Spa. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Economy Candy and your penchant for a pucker at Guss' Pickles. Have a brush with history - and perhaps your roots - at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum.
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EPISODE 6 - JACKSON HEIGHTS 11372
Savor the flavors of India at Jackson Diner, or enjoy a taste of Bella Italia at Armondo's. Design your own sari or splurge on a piece of South Asian jewelry. Visit another hip zip – 11106 – home to the American Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens. Learn how to dance bhangra and how to help keep this diverse neighborhood looking beautiful.
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EPISODE 7 - WILLIAMSBURG 11211
On this edition we visit the artistic enclave of Williamsburg and its many hip locations. When it comes to shopping in 11211, you can’t pass up Bedford Avenue. We have front row seats for the reunion of Scott Tiler and Rusty Jacobs, actors with pivotal roles in the Sergio Leone epic Once Upon A Time in America. They go On This Spot to the film’s Brooklyn locations in Williamsburg and 11201 (DUMBO). All this and we go Back on the Block with Grease star Didi Conn.
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EPISODE 8 - BOCOCA 11217/11201/11231
We take a tour of the “meta-neighborhood” known by certain hipsters as BoCoCa (Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens). These three areas make up an epicenter of cool, and we explore it all in this edition. From vintage to original clothing and jewelry, Dress Code lines up some serious fashion finds. This area has been called the “United Nations of Food” and Shirley meets up with restaurant impresario Alan Harding, who owns about a dozen area eateries. Code Green goes canoeing, Bar Code gets its drink on, and Hank has a sit-down with Borough President aka Mr. Brooklyn, Marty Markowitz.
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Segment host Sasha Morrison checks out the shopping in chic Bococa |
EPISODE 9 - HELL'S KITCHEN 10019/10036
This landmark Manhattan neighborhood is a hotbed of all things trendy and cool. CiNYC’s very own Shirley was born and raised on these streets, and she’s giving our viewers an in-depth look into 10019 and 10036. Enjoy the culinary multiculturalism of 9th Avenue, then see some of Sasha’s favorites on Dress Code. Our Style Decoder Hitha checks out who’s decked out, while Hank chats with the man who started the talk show genre: before Letterman, Leno, or even Carson, there was Joe Franklin. Throw in boatbuilders, speakeasies, and a children’s theater troupe, and you’ve got yourself two incredible codes.
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EPISODE 10 - ASTORIA
Once a playground for Manhattan’s elite, Astoria is now home to the largest Greek population outside of Greece itself. And it shows, in Cool Eats locations like Mediterranean Foods - where you’ve got to try the homemade tzatziki - and in the Local Flavor at the Greek Cultural Center, which offers up endless opportunities to experience the Hellenic lifestyle. Hank goes On This Spot to the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios, one of the city’s top production venues. Sasha samples what’s chic in these codes, and our Style Decoder Hitha finds some fascinating local musicians to serenade her. There’s so much more, so don’t miss a minute of Astoria from the inside out.
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EPISODE 11 - SHEEPSHEAD BAY 11235
Dive right in to the center of recreational fishing in New York City. Brandon and Shirley land at the local chocolate factory, while Sasha and Hitha team up to bring our viewers the hippest fashion tips for the beach and beyond. Hank laughs his way Back on the Block with comedian Joey Gay, and a local sailor recounts a harrowing journey from 11235 to the shores of the Greek Isles. You can eat like you’re at Grandma’s house at Randazzo’s, or sun yourself at the local yacht club. It’s an experience like no other on this edition of CiNYC.
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"Cool in Your Code" at the Gansevoort Hotel, one of the city's premiere nightlife hotspots |
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EPISODE 12 - MEATPACKING DISTRICT 10014
Gear up to get down in the last functioning market district in the city. The MPD, also known as Gansevoort Market, is in the midst of a makeover – as its slaughterhouses give way to lounges, eateries, and ultra-mod shopping. Sasha’s in her element with some of the city’s top-shelf fashion and accessories for girls, guys, and even kids - just don’t forget your plastic! Our Style Decoder Hitha sneaks a peek behind the velvet ropes of 10014’s swanky nightspots. There are plenty of options if you want to eat, drink, or play in this part of town.
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EPISODE 13 - BACK TO THE BRONX
One trip through the Boogie Down is never enough, so we headed back for seconds. Dress Code takes a ride on the Caravan and falls in love with their do-it-yourself approach to fashion. Vocal Code breaks it down with Grandmaster Caz, one of hip hop’s living legends. Building Code scopes out SoBro to see who’s living large in the South Bronx. These codes are literally overflowing with culture, and we’ve packed as much as we can into our visit. See for yourself - you won’t be disappointed.
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EPISODE 14 - CHINATOWN
This episode takes us to Chinatown, one of Manhattan’s oldest neighborhoods and the largest Chinese American settlement in the U.S. Sasha takes Dress Code to several spots that show why Asia is always major. Hitha hangs out with the hilarious Jami Gong, a comedian who’s made it his mission to show New Yorkers and tourists alike why Chinatown is where it’s at. Brandon and Shirley deliver the neighborhood’s Cool Eats - which include everything from frogs to fish to…ice cream - along with Local Flavor that encompasses art, dance, and everything in between. Top off your night with some drinks at Bar Code’s smart selections.
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EPISODE 15 - WEST VILLAGE
This edition looks at two of the most fabled zip codes that make up the West Village. Shirley and Christopher check out local favorites like Murray’s Cheese Shop, while Sasha shows us how to look fashionable in flight. Hank takes a literary walking tour, and our Encoder Kenya takes a musical measure of New Yorkers in Ear Check.
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Shirley and Christopher take a number for some fo the best cheese in the city in Episode 15 - West Village
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EPISODE 16 - BEST OF FOOD
This episode serves up the juiciest segments from the Cool in Your Code vault along with some tasty new bites. Centered at the Essex Street Market in 10002, menu items include going to market with local chef Aaron Sanchez and an inside look at the Essex Street Restaurant.
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EPISODE 17 - LONG ISLAND CITY
In this edition the show zips to Long Island City, the largest community in Queens. We explore the artistic vibrancy that can be found in this former leading industrial area. Highlights include a trip inside the world’s largest fortune cookie factory, a tour of the Noguchi Museum, a Battle of the Bands, and neon glass blowing.
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EPISODE 18 - PARK SLOPE 11215/11217
We’re hittin’ Park Slope, one of New York City’s coolest codes with treasures both hidden and in full view. This episode brews up some beer tasting, a trek through Prospect Park, local superheroes, and Brooklyn’s own Fyvush Finkel.
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EPISODE 19 - BEST OF MUSIC
This edition presents our grooviest moments from all the codes we’ve visited. Anchored at 10010 nightspot and venue The Cutting Room, the playlist includes Urban Renewal Project, Northern State, and jazz sensation Omer Avital.
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Segment Host Hank Wasiak speaks to agents about some of the best real estate in Greenpoint, Brooklyn |
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EPISODE 20 - GREENPOINT 11222
Get ready for Greenpoint, Brooklyn, an exciting community that has retained its Polish roots while welcoming an influx of hip, young residents. Experience a savory new dessert craze, then learn to make books and fix bikes. Once the sun goes down this code really starts to shine, with a music venue that books the biggest bands in town, and Polish nightclubs that keep the party going till dawn. The grass really is greener in 11222 - and we’re uncovering all of the history, diversity, and of course, kielbasa, that this zip has to offer.
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EPISODE 21 - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
From the arts to athletics, we reach new heights in this episode. We take you for a lap around the National Track & Field Hall of Fame, and into the recesses of The Cloisters. Hank sits down with Dominican-American writer Angie Cruz on Code Read, while Sasha shows us the best of services on a special Dress Code.
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EPISODE 22 - THE BRONX REVISITED
Third time’s a charm as we revisit The Bronx. Learn the difference between a mussel sucker and a clam digger on this edition of CiNYC. Join us as we seek shelter at Le Refuge Inn and tee off at Turtle Cove Golf Complex. Kenya checks in with Bronx native poet La Bruja. Horseback riding and a trolley tour to boot.
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Segment Host Kenya Hunt talks with influential Bronx poet La Bruja |
EPISODE 23 - UPPER WEST SIDE 10024, ETC.
Things are definitely looking up as Cool in Your Code heads to the Upper West Side. 10024 has everything from A to Zabar’s. There’s lox to do and see, as heavenly bodies and gastronomic delights abound. Even Upper West Sider Jerry Stiller gets hip in this zip.
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EPISODE 24 - BEST OF ENTERTAINMENT
Our Best of Entertainment episode is certainly entertaining. With an eclectic line-up from zips near and far, you’ll groove to an underground sensation from Antwerp, fall down from two of New York’s funniest stand-ups, and shake it up with a true burlesque star. It’s an all-skate and we’re on a roll from world-renowned roller disco The Roxy.
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EPISODE 25 - BEST OF CULTURE
It’s the Best of Culture edition of Cool in Your Code. The Joyce Theater takes center stage as we explore the rich cultural history that makes New York City the artistic center of the world. You’ll meet Moses - the man behind modern dance company Momix - brush up on hip-hop painter Kehinde Wiley, and hear the real story behind the filming of West Side Story, with plenty more waiting in the wings. It’s your ticket to culture from the inside out.
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Show Host Christopher Kromer speaks with the man behind Momix, Moses Pendleton
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EPISODE 26 - HIP ZIPS 4 KIDS
This special edition of CiNYC zips through New York City’s urban playground, for a look at the many Hip Zips 4 Kids found across town. Go behind the exhibits at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan, pet more than a dog on a trip to the Art Farm, plus small fries that cook in Brooklyn. Even the fashion is all giggles in this fun-filled, family friendly code trip!
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EPISODE 27 - WOODSIDE 1137
Experience CiNYC’s first pub crawl with Shirley and Christopher in the geographical center of New York City. We sample diverse delicacies from the Philippines to Bangladesh to Ireland. On this episode we find out there are many reasons to be wild about Woodside. Sasha also checks out actress Phoebe Cates’s boutique on Dress Code.
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The Flea Theater, as featured in Episode 28 - Tribeca |
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EPISODE 28 - TRIBECA
A former shipping capital, this Triangle Below Canal now teems with chic, culture, and haute cuisine. We sample egg creams at The Soda Shop and go behind the curtains at The Flea Theater. Shirley learns the art of blowing up balloons in the neighborhood that’s been blowing up since the 1970’s. With Cool Eats from Greece to France, and fashion for toddlers and parents, you’ll definitely want to give Tribeca a try.
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EPISODE 29 - VIEWER'S CHOICE
It's time to let our viewers run the show, as they tell us what is truly hip in zips across New York. CiNYC's first ever Viewer's Choice episode is anchored from one of the city's most beloved landmarks - Grand Central Terminal. In addition to a fascinating tour that reveals all that's grand within the terminal, we also scored interviews with some truly cool New Yorkers: clever comedian Charlie Murphy and iconic actor Eli Wallach!
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EPISODE 30 - BEST OF SPORTS
This episode features our most energetic, active, and athletic moments. We’re docked at Chelsea Piers as we take you on the ice, in the sand, and up a wall. We give you a peek inside Madison Square Garden and whisk you away to The Wiffle Ball, Inc. - where all wiffle balls are manufactured - on a special Code Trip. From swinging bats to swinging golf clubs, we’ll show you New York City is not all pavement.
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EPISODE 31 - EAST VILLAGE
This edition reveals something cool for every letter of Alphabet City and beyond. Tune in to the neighborhood’s beat with East Village Radio, watch and learn about classic film at the Anthology Film Archives and Kim's Video, grab a drink at the classic McSorley's Old Ale House, and check out artist De La Vega’s studio. From rock stars to beatniks, the East Village is no stranger to creative expression. |
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