Author: Amanda Mactas

Tickets on Sale for The Art of Food

Tickets on Sale for The Art of Food

Food. We need it to survive. But for those of us who happen to hold a very special place for food in our hearts, it can be so much more than that. Chef Michael White and fashion designer Nicole Miller have partnered up to bring New Yorkers a special evening of food and fashion. Taking place at Sotheby’s on October […]

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Get Drunk on Fall TV with Verizon FiOS

Get Drunk on Fall TV with Verizon FiOS

With Fall comes not only pumpkins, cooler weather, and sweaters and boots, but also the best TV shows! Both returning shows and new shows will entice you to stay inside once the brisk weather descends upon us, but we won’t be complaining! With the great service of Verizon FiOS, watching TV will be not only be enjoyable, but also a […]

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Katie Gallagher Goes Bold During NYFW

Katie Gallagher Goes Bold During NYFW

  Equal parts edgy and classic, thanks in part to the styling, Katie Gallagher‘s 13th New York Fashion Week collection was both bold and intriguing. Entitled “Chinatown,” Gallagher’s collection obviously draws inspiration from the New York City neighborhood of the same name. Both living and working in the area, Gallagher decided to pay homage via her clothing for the Spring/Summer […]

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High Class Italian Wows at The Leopard at des Artistes

High Class Italian Wows at The Leopard at des Artistes

With a history as colorful as its menu, it’s no surprise that The Leopard at des Artistes wows its crowd time and time again. It’s history is rich — a part of the Hotel Des Artistes, which was originally designed as an artist’s cooperative apartment building in 1918, the Café des Artistes (as it was originally named) was designed to […]

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Style Lounges Take Over NYFW

Style Lounges Take Over NYFW

Running around from one event to the next is commonplace during New York Fashion Week. Oftentimes, the best part of the day is when you take a breather and get pampered at one of the many fashion and beauty lounges that take place throughout the week. Read about some of our favorites! Panasonic Beauty Bar Taking place at Arrojo, the […]

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Bubbles and Bites

Bubbles and Bites

  If you’ve ever been to Fashion Week before, then you know it’s chock full of events, leaving you exhausted and running around all over the city. So when I was invited to Bubbles and Bites for a midday reprieve, I couldn’t refuse. Hosted by Sara Lehman of Somm in the City (and also a contributor to Manhattan with a […]

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Monkey Rum Bottles Get a Makeover

Monkey Rum Bottles Get a Makeover

Talk about cool! Monkey Rum is not only totally delicious (the coconut version is easy to drink straight up, and sweet enough for those who don’t like strong drinks), but it is actually the world’s first spirit bottle that was designed to be turned into glassware. That’s right, once you finish the bottle, you can turn it into a sophisticated […]

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A Trip to Saratoga Springs Begs a Visit to the Race Track

A Trip to Saratoga Springs Begs a Visit to the Race Track

A relatively quick hop, skip and a jump away from New York City lies Saratoga Springs, a quaint town in upstate New York that is well known for its impressive race track. Saratoga Race Course plays host to America’s Best Racing, a fan development and awareness-building program created and funded by The Jockey Club, which was designed to increase the […]

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Move Over Fireball, A New Flavored Whiskey Is About to Knock Your Socks Off

Move Over Fireball, A New Flavored Whiskey Is About to Knock Your Socks Off

Tea + whiskey = heaven. Which is obviously why the folks over at Marlee’s Green Tea Whiskey came up with a killer spirit that combines two beloved drinks into one. The whiskey is comprised of a proprietary blend of green tea sourced from select farms in China, and is then brewed and blended with American rye and a bit of […]

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There’s a New Kiwi In Town…And It’s Taking Over Your Cocktails

There’s a New Kiwi In Town…And It’s Taking Over Your Cocktails

Enjoying cocktails doesn’t have to be an unhealthy experience. Nowadays mixologists find inspiration everywhere, and especially with people trying to take in the last few days of summer, people are more health conscious than ever. Using fruit as a cocktail base makes for a fun, fruity and colorful drink…and packs it full of vitamins! And for those of you who […]

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