Leslie Buck, responsible for the Grecian design on so many New York coffee cups for nearly half a century, died on Monday at 87, the New York Times reported. The blue-and-white cups, famous for their "We Are Happy to Serve You" message, can still be found at some diners, delis, and food carts. Buck chose the colors of the Greek flag because so many of the city's diners were owned by Greeks. Though he had no formal art training, they were an instant success. More

Photograph from valentinapowers on Flickr In the paper cup world, this one is pretty famous, but it may soon be as endangered as the Florida manatee. Jeremiah of the blog Jeremiah's Vanishing New York recently ordered a chocolate egg... More