With a name like Bar Bacon, no description is really necessary to guess what this new spot is all about. Owner and chef Peter Sherman has worked with some of the best chefs in the world (Joël Robuchon included), but decided to strike out on his own and dish out some approachable and affordable American cuisine. Like the name implies, […]

As someone who lived briefly in Spain, I am always on the hunt for authentic Spanish cuisine in New York City. 1oo Montaditos, a well-known restaurant chain with locations all over Spain and Florida, has opened their first NYC location in Greenwich Village.   The friendly locale attracts a fun crowd, with walls packed with old photos of Cadiz, iron […]

Although the color blocking trend debuted quite a few seasons ago, it is still a staple in many a fashionista’s closet. But this season it’s time to bring the trend from your clothing to your accessories with Blacksea, a new collection of luxury handbags. Their debut collection for Spring 2014 utilizes chic color blocking and geometric shapes for a classic, […]

The American Museum of Natural History never ceases to come up with clever and interesting exhibits to entertain the masses. One of their currently fascinating exhibits is called The Power of Poison, and looks at poison’s role in nature, history, literature and myths.   Begin your journey of discovery in the Chocó forest, located in Colombia, where poisons come in […]

Into zombies? Adultery? Gold-digging? Len Jenkin’s Pilgrims of the Night has it all! 90 Square Arts, the arts collective comprised of Great Performances employees, is presenting their 3rd Annual benefit production for The Sylvia Center this February. Len Jenkin, a professor of playwriting at NYU, is the author of the play, which is a tale of seven people trapped overnight […]

Nothing is quite as mystifying as outer space — an infinite place full of history and wonderment. Right now, the American Museum of Natural History is featuring a space show titled Dark Universe at the Hayden Planetarium. The thirty minute show features the biggest discoveries in history that have led us to a deeper knowledge and understanding of the universe. […]

With freezing temperatures taking over the city, it’s no wonder New Yorkers are all jumping on planes to the closest tropical island. Nix the plane, kill the winter cold and turn up the heat at the Winter Art Garden at The James NY. The exhibit, titled Still Moving, is curated by resident artist Matt Jensen and Recess Art and features […]

Pergola, which just opened in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, is a fabulous new place to spend your evenings. The multi-level restaurant is super sexy with dark wood and brick walls and beautiful greenery, which changes seasonally. The new space features a hookah menu, which offers guests 14 different flavors to choose from, as well as an extensive cocktail list. Executive chef […]

During the New York City Wine & Food Festival I discovered an amazing product that health nuts will go gaga over. SooFoo, which stands for super good food, is a blend of nine premium ingredients, including five types of grains, three types of lentils and brown rice. This blend is not only super healthy, but also super delicious! It is […]

With the New Year in full swing, many people turn to their New Year’s resolutions to begin 2014. One of the most common resolutions people make it to get in better shape. I recently had the opportunity to try the FitBit One, which runs on Verizon Wireless’ 4GLTE network to see how it works. Lately, devices that track your movement, sleep […]