Author: Amanda Mactas

Mischief, Mayhem and Murder in 1919

Mischief, Mayhem and Murder in 1919

When one has the chance to hike up their fishnets, sip on absinthe and relive one of the most shocking events to take place in American history, you don’t say no. From the creator of Speakeasy Dollhouse comes a new immersive theater experience that brings you back to the days of Prohibition. Cynthia von Buhler brings New Yorkers to the historic […]

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Treat House: If You Haven’t Tried It, You Better

Treat House: If You Haven’t Tried It, You Better

Remember back to your childhood days where nothing satisfied your sweet tooth quite like a Rice Krispie Treat? Well, you can now relive those days and put them to shame with the incredibly tasty gourmet crisp rice treats being doled out by New York City’s Treat House. It all began back in 2011 when Chris and Jennifer Russell’s children were […]

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Audi, M.I.A., Janelle Monáe and Hologram Performances

Audi, M.I.A., Janelle Monáe and Hologram Performances

When it comes to celebrations, Audi knows how to throw down. Last week, Audi celebrated the launch of the all new Audi A3 with two events taking place on each coast of the country. The new car features some firsts in the industry, including 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot connection and MMI touch. On par with these new technologies, the bicoastal […]

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The Betchiest Book Review Ever

The Betchiest Book Review Ever

Brought to you by the masterminds behind one of our favorite sites BetchesLoveThis.com, comes a New York Times Bestseller, Nice is Just a Place in France: How to Win at Basically Everything. Depending on how seriously you take this book it can be either extremely hysterical or extremely offensive, but much like Kimye on the cover of Vogue, we just […]

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Forget What You Think You Know About Moonshine

Sure, moonshine is said to be a thing of the past, but thanks to Ole Smoky, it’s here to stay. Now don’t cringe — we know moonshine is known for its astronomically high proof , but we can attest that this doesn’t taste like something you’d use to remove nail polish. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is the first federally licensed distillery […]

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Fast, Easy & Delicious: Soho Tiffin Junction

Fast, Easy & Delicious: Soho Tiffin Junction

First came Chipotle, now comes Soho Tiffin Junction, a new fast-food option for those looking for scrumptious and healthy Indian cuisine. Founders Jawahar Chirimar, Sam Subramaniam and M. Mahadevan decided to bring to life this concept, which was inspired by their childhood days of bringing packed lunches (tiffins) to school. Guests of the restaurant can customize their meals, beginning with […]

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What’s Going On: Restaurant & Bar News

What’s Going On: Restaurant & Bar News

New York City is an endless abyss of restaurants, bars and clubs. It can be hard to keep up with all that is going on in the city, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. We’ve rounded up the top new restaurants, awesome boozy specials and hot events coming soon. Check it out! JUST OPENED:  Carroll Place – This newly […]

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Potion: A Play in 3 Cocktails

When I heard the words potion, play and cocktails in the same sentence I knew it was something I didn’t want to miss. Stolen Chair kicked off their 12th season with the show Potion: A Play in Three Cocktails, which is showing Sundays at 7pm at People Lounge. The 90-minute show takes place in a bar (both literally and in […]

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An Evening of Italian Wine and Music

An Evening of Italian Wine and Music

What’s better than spending an evening enjoying Italian wines and live music? Trick question — this is how we spent this past Saturday night. Voice Afire Pocket Opera & Cabaret hosted a unique evening featuring a one-of-a-kind concert of The Art of Love (Into the Labyrinth). The night began with a wine reception at the Tenri Cultural Institute of New […]

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Style and Spirit Collide with These Rag & Bone-Inspired Cocktails

Style and Spirit Collide with These Rag & Bone-Inspired Cocktails

The trend of the season seems to be clothing and cocktail pairings and right on trend are two stylish brands, Rag & Bone and Ultimat Vodka. The brands cleverly collaborated and brought five of New York City’s top mixologists together to craft custom Ultimat Vodka cocktails inspired by Rag & Bone’s Spring/Summer 2014 collections. Mixologist Bobby Hicks describes his style […]

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