David Chang says the best seat in a restaurant is at the bar, where you can connect with strangers. via kottke.org

Cheri Lucas Rowlands compiled a reading list with nine articles that explore a range of topics from fecal microbiota transplants to the history of waste in India.

Paramount's campaign for *Hot Tub Time Machine 2* involved online and offline activations, even aiming for a world record. via Adweek.

VICE explores why condoms remain a primary method of protection against STIs and unwanted pregnancies despite advancements in other preventative measures. via The source of this content is VICE.

Ask Cool Tools has a new design, and users are invited to test it out. via Cool Tools.

A junior engineer struggling with information paralysis asked Hacker News for advice on effectively learning new technical subjects. via Hacker News

Vint Cerf warns about a digital Dark Age and proposes "digital vellum" as a solution to preserve digital data. via The source of this content is BBC News.

The New York Times is increasing its Instagram strategy, launching new accounts for different departments like sports and video, to boost brand engagement — especially for younger audiences.

via Digiday.

Faux Real II, a compilation album of indie bands covering songs from movies, drops April 28th with a release show in NYC on the same day.

via BrooklynVegan

Photos by George Elder of New York Fashion Week street style. via The source of this content is Complex.

Bon Appetit explores the Gotham West Market in New York City, a food court featuring renowned chefs like Ivan Orkin and Seamus Mullen. via Bon Appétit

Valet Magazine presents Seasonal Steals, an end-of-winter discount guide for men's clothing and accessories.

via Valet