Author: Amanda Mactas

A Charming Retreat on the Upper West

A Charming Retreat on the Upper West

One of the many wonderful things about the city is that there are so many museums and exhibits to take advantage of. Sometimes, however, a day of culture can lead to hunger and so we love that there’s a fantastic restaurant located within the New York Historical Society to keep guests satiated. Caffé Storico of Stephen Starr fame, is a […]

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Forever 21 Launches Fashion Forward NBA Gear

Forever 21 Launches Fashion Forward NBA Gear

Last week, one of our favorite shopping destinations, Forever 21, launched the Forever 21 x NBA Collection, which features adorable fitted jersey dresses, athletic shorts, and tanks tops with logos from major NBA teams. The collection was celebrated at Forever 21 Times Square where guests could shop the collection before it was available globally and online the following day. To kick […]

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Get Your Tickets to the Ultimate Pool Party!

Get Your Tickets to the Ultimate Pool Party!

Just because New York City is still keeping us bundled up with it’s frigid temperatures is no reason you can’t party like it’s spring break. Save the Children, the top charity for children in need, and Prime Produce, a local youth led group, have teamed up to bring you the 3rd Annual Prime Produce Pool Party, taking place this Saturday March […]

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Chocoholics Rejoice, There’s A New Shop In Town

Chocoholics Rejoice, There’s A New Shop In Town

You’ve probably heard of the names Jacques Torres, Francois Payard and Max Brenner, but it’s time for the chocolate men of New York City to make way for Cecilia Tessieri. The world’s first female chocolatier, Cecilia Tessieri, opened her first store in NYC last month in Union Square. The woman behind Tuscany’s Amedei Chocolate brings years of experience and dedication […]

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Get Your Tickets to Sweet: New York!

Get Your Tickets to Sweet: New York!

We already know that The Doe Fund knows how to throw a great party, so obviously we are psyched about their upcoming sweet: New York tasting event on March 13th. The Doe Fund, best known for their award-winning Ready, Willing and Able program, helps formerly homeless or incarcerated men better their circumstances. The upcoming event, which will take place from […]

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Get Your Irish ‘Spirit’ On!

Get Your Irish ‘Spirit’ On!

As you should know by now (if you don’t, we are judging you), St. Patrick’s Day is really just an excuse to drink like a true Irish lad (i.e. a lot). Okay, so maybe in theory it is actually a day that commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, as well as a celebration of Irish culture […]

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Partying with Flatt Magazine

Partying with Flatt Magazine

Last week we joined Flatt, a philanthropic arts platform, as it celebrated its 6th book release featuring Robert De Niro on the cover. Flattprize residency winner, Fabrizio Arrieta, a talented Costa Rican painter was selected for a six month residency at The National Arts Club, which was where the party took place.  Over 400 art and fashion enthusiasts joined the celebration, […]

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Currently Coveting Vincent Peach

Currently Coveting Vincent Peach

Every now and then a fashionista comes across a designer that blows them out of the water. When I came across the beautiful jewelry by Vincent Peach I fell in love. The self-named brand was born out of the inspiration of the natural, both earth and sea. The designer began creating organic shapes and used rare pearls, gems and hand-woven […]

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Get Your Belly to The Pitch & Fork

Get Your Belly to The Pitch & Fork

Brought to you by famed restauranteur Jacques Ouari, who is the name behind hot spots Jacques Brasserie and Jacques 1534, comes a new French gastropub and cocktail lounge called The Pitch & Fork. This new spot on the Upper East Side immediately welcomes you in with its old-school appeal. The vintage, yet modern decoration makes you want to order up […]

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A Mexican Feast at El Maguey y la Tuna

A Mexican Feast at El Maguey y la Tuna

The place can be easily missed whilst walking down Houston Street, but once you try the food at El Maguey y la Tuna you’ll understand why it’s one of the Lower East Side’s hidden gems. The authentic Mexican restaurant originally opened up in Williamsburg back in 1992, where it stayed until 2001 and reopened in its new location in 2003, […]

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