The art of making croissants is such a contentious topic that Paris’ Association of French Bakers recently wrote a letter to Kanye West, chiding the rapper for the lyric, “In a French-ass restaurant/Hurry up with my damn croissants.” The crux of their argument was basically that good croissants require craftsmanship and patience, so Kanye should be more considerate. Clearly, this […]

Between the Great Gatsby film released last Spring and the popularity of shows like Downton Abbey and Boardwalk Empire, the 1920s are definitely having a moment. If you missed this summer’s Jazz Age Lawn Party but still wish to be transported back to the Roaring ’20s, look no further than Greenwich Village’s Jade Hotel, a boutique establishment with 113 rooms; […]

The Gotham Chamber Opera, which prides itself on innovation in intimate venues, kicked off its 2013-2014 season this past Wednesday with Baden Baden 1927 at the Gerald W. Lynch Theatre. The production is made up of four mini-operas of diverse subject matter and is a recreation of the actual 1927 festival; it shifts seamlessly between storylines, from Greek mythology to […]

  Night Blooming Jasmine, written by Israela Margalit, is concerned with Israeli-Palestinian relations, as told through the story of a pair of star-crossed lovers and their families. The play shifts between scenes of the Hernicks, a Jewish family in Kadima, and the Rafids, a Muslim family in El Riyad, with most actors taking on two roles. The portrayal of the […]

Set in the South Bronx in 1982, Michael Mejias’ Ghetto Babylon follows the dilemmas 14-year-old Charlie Rosa encounters one August. Charlie is poor but ambitious, dealing with the recent loss of his mother and the expectations of his two best friends. The three boys are passionate about baseball, and as the summer wears on, they advance through an important tournament; […]

Hey Mambo on the Upper West Side is the place to be for late night parties with a fun theme! These monthly Rendezvous kicked off on August 10th with a Roaring 20’s theme. For $40, these events include hors d ‘oeuvres, well drinks, specialty cocktails, and wine. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door for $50. Each […]

Last week, the Brooklyn Museum unveiled a long-term exhibition entitled Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt. The show only occupies a single room of the Egyptian art wing, but a surprising amount has been fit inside. It is fairly well-known that cats were the subjects of some reverence in ancient Egyptian society, though the reasons why are not clearly explained. […]

The Grace Bay Club, located on Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, is celebrating its 20th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, the club is offering its grandest package yet, The Ultimate 20th Anniversary Experience, through December 4, 2014. The $100,000 price tag buys a 4-day, 3-night stay in a luxurious Villa Penthouse Suite, with the opportunity to take advantage of […]

Coral evokes summer as no other color can. That said, figuring out how best to wear it can be a challenge. Whether you only want to dabble with a muted shade or small accessory, or you wish to take the colorful plunge, there is sure to be something here for you. For the truly bold, pair coral with turquoise, as […]

June 26th marked the one-year anniversary of the great Nora Ephron’s death. Best known for writing classic romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally… and Sleepless in Seattle, Ephron’s journalistic and literary achievements are sometimes forgotten. The daughter of two screenwriters, and one of four sisters, all of whom became writers of some sort, her pedigree and talent were obvious […]