If you’re like us, going to the liquor store (or ordering online for liquor delivery) can be a stressful situation. You’re busy, you’re thirsty, and you want to get in and out as quickly as possible so that you can fast forward to sitting on your couch/patio/roof with an ice cold beverage in hand. More often than not, this leads […]

On a crisp summer evening at Palma, a stunning restaurant in the West Village reminiscent of a villa in Tuscany, we had the pleasure of tasting through some offerings of classic wines from Villa Antinori, a renown Tuscan producer and importer of Italian wine, while sampling fare from Palma’s outstanding kitchen. Joined by Alessia Antinori, one of three sisters leading […]

While most associate rosés with warmer temperatures, we are firmly in the camp that rosé should be a year round beverage. Let’s make it a priority to always have a few bottles in the house, shall we? Villa Wolf Sparkling Rosé, Germany A sparkling wine that’s perfect regardless of the season, this bottle of German effervescence has a weight to […]

With summer in full swing, there’s nothing that screams “I need a break from my life” like a crisp, refreshing bottle of rosé. We did A LOT of tasting over the past few weeks, and came up with the below options for every mood, vibe, and crowd. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it. Banfi 2019 Centine Rosé, […]

On a windswept corner of Red Hook, Brooklyn, overlooking the Statue of Liberty, a party of epic proportions was held at the Liberty Warehouse to celebrate an emerging mezcal brand, Fósforo Mezcal. Hailing from the foothills of Huehuetlan el Grande, a small village in Puebla, Mexico, master mezcalero Aaron Alva Sanchez has harnessed four generations of knowledge and expertise harvesting […]

The Bridge Production Group’s mission statement states that they are “a non-profit theatre company committed to dismantling and rebuilding an audience’s expectations of theatrical storytelling.” The group’s ambitious yet approachable take on modern theatre is refreshing and poignant, presenting a point of view that is intelligent and unique. The Bridge Production Group’s residency at the Brooklyn Navy Yard allows the […]

I recently had the opportunity to join a Zoom seminar on the Ayurvedic Daily Routine hosted by the Art of Living Retreat Center, a holistic and spiritual center in the Blue Ridge Mountains of scenic North Carolina. Ayurveda is an alternative healing solution to Western medicine that focuses on lifestyle, diet and longevity of life. Medicines are typically herbal or […]

From beloved East Village neighborhood gem Balade comes a fast casual concept perfectly crafted for your fast-paced life.  Balade Your Way brings a fresh take on a traditional Meditteranean menu with a modern flair.  In either of their two Midtown locations, you can build your own unique bowls of healthy and delicious meats, rices, veggies, dips, and sauces. The spaces […]

Los Angeles-based start up Renude has developed a mushroom-based adaptogen powder that pairs perfectly with coffee, crafting the fun term ‘Chagaccino,’ that adds a unique assortment of health benefits to your morning cup of Joe. The ingredients in a chagaccino are simple (and easily pronounceable!): wild foraged chaga mushrooms, organic Peruvian cacao, Ceylon cinnamon, and monk fruit sweetener. These ingredients combined offer […]

Jeffrey S. Stephens’ latest novel, Crimes and Passion, is a suburban whodunit that keeps you guessing ’till the very end. Stephens spins an intricate web of lies and lust, expertly crafting a suspect cast of characters and rapid moving plot that creates a unique atmosphere of suspense. When Elizabeth Knoebel is found dead in Darien, Connecticut, an affluent town in […]