Inspired by a gig that seemed like a joke, Lisa Geduldig started Kung Pao Kosher Comedy in 1993. It was an instant hit and now lures serious talent like Marc Maron and Margaret Cho

Whether you call it Christmas or Festivus, while some places may be closed, there's plenty to do in New York for the rest of us

There is probably plenty to do in the City That Never Sleeps this December 25 - but we're skipping all that in favor of a timeless Jewish tradition: Chinese food and a movie

At one time it was the only kosher Chinese restaurant in the Big Apple, and decades after its closing the eatery is still remembered fondly by New Yorkers in the know