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Try the World Without Traveling Anywhere

Try the World Without Traveling Anywhere

Subscription boxes are all the rage and why shouldn’t they be? You can try a boxful of goodies without leaving home and discover new and exciting products each month. One of our favorites that we recently discovered is called Try the World. This service delivers curated boxes filled with gourmet foods from around the world. There are three different box […]

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2016 Year in Review: Our Favorite NYC Restaurants

2016 Year in Review: Our Favorite NYC Restaurants

Although not everything in 2016 was wonderful, some things sure were! We took a look back at some of the restaurants we had the opportunity to dine at this year and decided to tell you about our absolute favorites of the year. Some old, some new, all great. There’s a reason why Luke’s Lobster has grown infamous in these parts […]

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Cover Your Bases for New Year’s Eve

Cover Your Bases for New Year’s Eve

People tend to put a lot of pressure on celebrating New Year’s Eve. Some people trek through the cold and crowded mobs at Times Square to watch the ball drop, some spend weeks looking for the perfect outfit to attend the perfect party, and some spend days prepping the perfect spread to entertain their guests with. But prepping for New […]

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Just Another Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Just Another Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Oh, you know…just another holiday gift guide for all you last minute shoppers. Somehow the holidays always manage to sneak up on us, but we’ve got an eclectic mix of gifts to suit everyone on your shopping list. Perfect for any man in your life, be it a friend, husband, boyfriend or father, UncommonGreen‘s glassware collection is out of this […]

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‘Tis the Season for Merry Cocktails

‘Tis the Season for Merry Cocktails

Warm up your winter festivities with some of these outstanding boozy cocktails. No matter what holiday you’re celebrating, this time of year should be enjoyed. Twists on your favorite holiday classics, and new and exciting libations comprise our list of cocktails that you need to be drinking right now. War on Winter (Courtesy of Canadian Club) 1 part Canadian Club […]

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Luke’s Lobster Warms Up This Winter

Luke’s Lobster Warms Up This Winter

Luke’s Lobster is a staple in New York City. Since it first opened in the East Village back in 2009, it has grown to have multiple locations, not only in New York, but across the country. The restaurant is known for serving up sustainable Maine-style seafood dishes, and we are big fans. Their Midtown East location hosted us to try […]

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DesireList: Curate Your Holiday Wish List Easily

DesireList: Curate Your Holiday Wish List Easily

‘Tis the season…to start holiday shopping!! Now that we are officially in the month of December, it’s all about holiday gifting. With DesireList, we were able to easily curate our own wishlist for the holidays so that our friends and family know exactly what we want (no more ugly Christmas sweaters, please). The website allows you to both give and […]

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You Don’t Need to be a Tourist to Check Out Ellen’s Stardust Diner

You Don’t Need to be a Tourist to Check Out Ellen’s Stardust Diner

Many a New Yorker has heard of the infamous Ellen’s Stardust Diner. Located in the heart of Times Square, it’s not ideally situated for a seasoned New Yorker who tends to avoid the crowded hub, but that’s no reason to miss out on the musical fare that tourists flock to. The retro 50’s themed diner attracts many out-of-towners to see […]

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Making Holiday Traveling a Breeze

Making Holiday Traveling a Breeze

We’ve gotten over the Thanksgiving hump, which means the holidays are upon us. For many of us, this means traveling. Whether going to visit the family, hitting the slopes or jetting off to a faraway island, it can be quite a shlep to pack up and move. DesireList, our new favorite shoppable wishlist website, makes it easier to get packing […]

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Cocktails To Be Thankful For at Thanksgiving

Cocktails To Be Thankful For at Thanksgiving

Not many holidays are more exciting than Thanksgiving. Family, friends, and food! Every year we look forward to stuffing our faces with all the classics, but we always need something to wash it down with. And because family can be difficult, and politics are sure to come up at many a dinner table this year, cocktails are a great way […]

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