Author: Amanda Mactas

Clinton Hall Livens Up Midtown East

Clinton Hall Livens Up Midtown East

It’s about damn time that Midtown East got a cool bar in the neighborhood. As a Midtown East resident myself, it’s been hard to convince my friends to come to my hood for a night out on the town. There’s just not much going on here. That’s why I’m SO excited that Clinton Hall has opened a new location at […]

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Up Your Supplement Game with Gaia Herbs

Up Your Supplement Game with Gaia Herbs

Sometimes you can’t get all the nutrients you need through food alone. That’s where supplements come in. It’s really important when choosing supplements to do your research on the company and products you choose. That’s why I’ve been loving Gaia Herbs lately. They are very transparent about what they put into their products, you can even go to their website […]

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Another Round of Steak Frites,  S’il Vous Plait

Another Round of Steak Frites, S’il Vous Plait

One of the most appealing things about traveling to France is, of course, the food. The French sure know how to cook (and bake!) and we’re lucky here in New York City that we can have Parisian food without paying for a flight. Le Relais de Venice L’Entrecôte was founded in paris almost 60 years go, and now has iterations […]

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SONIC Drive-In Launches Low-Cal Blended Burgers

SONIC Drive-In Launches Low-Cal Blended Burgers

Fast food has never tasted, or felt, so good. SONIC Drive-In just launched their new SONIC Signature Slingers, which clock in at under 350 calories. The patty is comprised of 100% pure beef, blended with mushrooms and seasonings and topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, diced onions, dill pickles, mayo and melted American cheese, served on a brioche bun. And they […]

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Revamp Your Skincare Routine with Pili Ani

Revamp Your Skincare Routine with Pili Ani

We recently discovered a wonderful new line of skincare products from Pili Ani Skincare. They currently offer moisturizers, serum and hydrating oil, all of which utilize pili, a relatively unknown nut that comes from the pili tree native to the Philippines. The skincare line extracts pili oils from the bark and pulp of the tree and gives your skin a […]

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Allyn Johnson (piano), DCCC, Frank Stewart, Gary Thomas (Tenor saxophone), James King (Bass), Joe Ford (Alto & Soprano saxophone), Nasar Abadey (drums), Rhythm Road, SUPERNOVA

Put Some South in Your Mouth at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola

One of the things I’ve never done during my time in New York is take in a show at Jazz at Lincoln Center. I know, it’s blasphemous! Luckily, I recently had the opportunity to not only take in a show, but also a great dinner while I watched. Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola is one of the best jazz club’s in […]

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Clocking Fitness Goals with Naked Nutrition

Clocking Fitness Goals with Naked Nutrition

As some of you may know, I’ve been training for the NYC Half Marathon. It’s been a grueling process and what I’ve discovered is that nutrition is more important than ever. Logging so many miles each week burns a lot of calories and with it, some muscle depletes. Loading up on protein is super important. I regularly drink protein shakes, […]

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Navigating Adolescence in Speed of Life

Navigating Adolescence in Speed of Life

Reading is definitely one of my favorite hobbies. I especially love reading books that are outside my comfort zone. A nice, quick read is always a fun way to start the new year, so this January I read Speed of Life by Carol Weston. While this book is more geared towards teens and pre-teens, I still enjoyed reading it. Author […]

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Improve Your Sleep with One Simple Tool

Improve Your Sleep with One Simple Tool

As someone who struggles with sleep, any and everything that can help is a blessing. A few months ago, I was invited to the unveiling of SleepScore Labs‘ first consumer product, the SleepScore MAX, and I’ve been using it religiously ever since. Brought to you by ResMed, Dr. Oz and Pegasus Capital Advisors, SleepScore Labs brought together some of the […]

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A Winter Weekend Getaway to Lake Placid

A Winter Weekend Getaway to Lake Placid

My ideal vacation is hopping on a plane and getting somewhere warm. Tropical, desert, beach, lake, whatever it may be, it’s gotta be hot. Especially if you’re planning on a winter getaway, heading some place where you don’t have to bundle up is certainly appealing. But I always like to get a little bit out of my comfort zone and […]

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