NYC NOW Arts & Culture Check In: Tuna Melts, NYC Designers on the Super Bowl Stage, and Curling Clubs in Prospect Park
Feb 13, 2026
Matthew Schnipper, Gothamist’s arts and culture editor, brings quick takes on NYC cultural moments. He chats about the city’s newfound tuna melt trend. He highlights local designers shining at the Super Bowl stage. He previews curling lessons and clubs popping up in Prospect Park.
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Tuna Melt Craze
- Matthew Schnipper recounts how a Gothamist food writer pitched a joyful, earnest tuna melt story that resonated widely.
- The piece celebrated a mundane favorite and sparked unexpected reader enthusiasm across the site.
Small Stories Cut Through
- Celebrating simple pleasures can feel like counter-programming amid heavy news cycles.
- Matthew argues that earnest, small-scale stories can connect deeply with audiences.
Tonita Brought To The Super Bowl
- Matthew describes Bad Bunny bringing Tonita from a Williamsburg social club into his Super Bowl set.
- The moment spotlighted a real NYC nightlife figure on a national stage.