We all know that men are the trickiest species to shop for come holiday season. Don’t worry! We’ve scoured the internet for the best options so that you don’t have to. Here are some of our favorite holiday buys for men this year: Let’s face it — most guys hate shopping. Especially for things like basic clothes. Basic Outfitters […]

An evening of glamor, tricks, and cocktails awaits those who head to see one of New York City’s longest running shows, Chamber Magic. Located within the extravagant Lotte New York Palace Hotel, this one-of-a-kind magic show is reminiscent of a different era, taking place in an intimate salon with guests dressed up in cocktail attire. Limited to only 60 guests, […]

Last week we took a short trip to Greece, or the closest thing to it in New York City. Contemporary Greek restaurant Nerai hosted a special luncheon along with Global Alive founder Evangeline Plakas and Greek National Tourism North American Director Grigoria Kamaterou, to showcase their passion for the beautiful country that is Greece. Throughout the afternoon, guests were treated […]

What is the biggest competitor of olive oil in America? Ignorance. So says participating members of two non-profit consortia, CEQ Italia and QVExtra!, from Italy and Spain who are dedicated to raising the standards of extra virgin olive oil produced and supported by the European Union. One of the main goals of both organizations is to change the way Americans […]

I love shoes. Okay, if I’m being honest, I’m slightly obsessed with them. From Mary Janes to ballerina flats, I haven’t met a shoe that I haven’t fallen in love with. Shoes are such a fundamental part of our lives because we can’t leave the house without them. But that’s not why we love them, right? Day or evening, shoes […]

In the new production of Yasmina Reza’s Life x3 by the New Light Theater Project, the host of a disastrous dinner party (Henri) laments the insignificance of human beings and their personal lives in comparison to the universe. One of his guests (Ines) counters that human beings and their personal lives are what make the universe interesting, asking, “Where would the […]

Bernie and Mikey’s Trip to the Moon, playing through December 2nd with the Strangemen Theatre Company at 59E59 Theaters, is the first full-length play by Scott Aiello. A note from Artistic Director Val Day mentions that the play is inspired by Aiello’s relationship with his sister, who has a disability. The story’s roots in personal experience is hardly surprising, because the […]

There’s nothing much harder than finding a good pair of comfortable, fashionable heels. You can usually only find either one or the other – they either look great and make you break out in blisters, or are totally heavenly but aren’t shoes you want to wear out in public. But what if I told you there’s a company that’s dedicated […]

Delicious desserts and sweet treats have the power to invoke our fondest memories. My favorite nostalgic cheesecake memory involves love. My relationship with my partner started long distance so we weren’t always together for holidays. When we first started dating, to woo me, she ordered a strawberry cheesecake to be sent special delivery for Valentine’s Day. To commemorate our first […]

“I’m a person.” This line is said by all three female characters in Escape, a new play that just completed its run at the 2018 New York International Fringe Festival. The context is different each time, but each woman has the same plea and the same demand: to have her humanity respected and taken seriously. It’s a request that neither […]