One tequila, two tequila, three tequila…more! No drink is as good as one with some tequila in it, which is probably why National Tequila Day was invented. The holiday, which takes place on July 24th, gives us an excuse to throw back tequila any way we like it. Looking to do shots? You got it. Want some margaritas? No problem. […]

With an apt amount of well-known steakhouses scattered about New York City, it can be all too easy to overlook great alternatives, such as Desmond’s Steakhouse. The restaurant, located in Midtown West, just outside of Times Square, rivals popular joints such as Wolfgang’s, Smith & Wollensky and Peter Luger. Make your way up their tiled staircase into the vast space […]

Rise and shine and start you day with a different kind of energy boost than you’re used to. Crio Brü, a new, healthy, brewed cocoa drink that rivals coffee is the industry’s first dark chocolate bev. The drink, made from 100% pure and premium cocoa beans, is brewed and served just like coffee, but with some major differences. All of […]

You know the feeling when you taste something so delicious, so unique, it just brightens up your whole week? That was the feeling I had when I walked away from an outstanding tasting of Dolcezza Gelato. The company, started by power couple Robb and Violeta, opened in 2004 in Georgetown in Washington D.C. After many, many successful years serving happy […]

All year long people are on the hunt for the perfect gift for every occasion. Your best friend’s birthday, your sister’s graduation, your boss’s baby shower…interspersed between gift giving holidays, you find yourself searching high and low for something perfect for each mile stone. Enter Gifta, a new website that streamlines the gift giving process. The company, based out of […]

With Summer in full swing, it’s important not only to protect your skin with SPF, but to also protect your eyes. Keep those baby blues from squinting with Firmoo sunglasses. Firmoo, a global online optical store, not only has a tremendous selection of both prescription and non-prescription glasses, but they have a giant array of sunglasses, as well. The site, […]

Summer imbibing just got much, much better. Forget what you think you know about how to drink wines because a new brand just hit the market that’s going to blow your mind. Usually wine drinkers stick to whites and rosé in the hot summer months, but Fichimori, a new red wine, is shattering people’s conceptions about wine. Fichimori ($15.99) is […]

Sweating it out during the hot Summer heat can be brutal…but totally worth it. Whether you’re into yoga, running, weight lifting, or anything else, there are a few workout essentials you need to make sure you have this Summer. Fear not — we’ve got you covered:   Every fitness buff needs a trusty water bottle to keep them hydrated during […]

Picture it: lazing in the sun, hat on head, drink in hand. It’s perfection. Except…what drink is actually in your hand? Do you even know how to make a good cocktail? Daydreamers can now rest easy, because we have plenty of boozy summer cocktails that are easy to make at home. Cherry Blossom Margarita (Courtesy of 21 Club & Qui […]

I remember a few summers ago when Gone Girl came out and I was instantly hooked…as was the rest of the world. Mary Kubica‘s debut novel, The Good Girl  will instantly grip you the same way. Sure to be a national success, this is one of the best new books I’ve read in a long time. However, unlike in Gone […]