Last week, Edeyo Foundation, an independent, nonprofit organization based in New York City that is dedicated to improving the future for children in Haiti through education, hosted their 6th annual Edeyo Gives Hope Ball. The ball, presented by Nike and Avi Oster and sponsored by HBO and Maserati of Long Island, took place at Highline Ballroom and was hosted by […]

Written by Kasheda Daum New York City is home to many green parks, playgrounds, and tracks –make the most of them this summer! Everyday outdoor decor, from benches to swings, all can be utilized for a great workout with the proper instructions.  Along with creating your own scenic sans equipment routines, NYC hosts a variety of free fitness programs offered out […]

Master mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, along with Shellback Rum, have been touring the country with an amazing interactive mixology experience. Earlier this week, the Modern Mixologist himself was in our city for ‘All Hands On Deck,’ celebrating the craft of mixology, the diversity of rum, and teaching participants how to make some god damn delicious cocktails. Guests arrived ready to get […]

If a restaurant has lasted thirteen years in New York City, then you know they must be doing something right. Gradisca Ristorante does just that, magically tucked away on a quaint street in the West Village. The restaurant is very charming, with brick walls, vintage benches, a wooden bar, and even outdoor seating. The walls are adorned with posters from […]

Tomorrow, July 11th, is National Mojito Day! Mojitos are a very popular cocktail typically made with rum, mint, sugar, lime juice and sparkling water, but there are many variations on the cocktail. In celebration of this delicious drink, we’ve got some great mojito recipes for you, as well as places in New York City you can go to imbibe them. […]

Written by Kasheda Daum Both chocolate-y and chilled, banana peanut butter bites are easy-to-make treats and a great way to stay cool in the New York summer heat. Whether you are looking for a finger food dessert to serve at a party or a light, healthy snack to enjoy at home, these goodies are sure to please. Set aside at […]

If you ever needed a reason to travel to West Harlem, this is it. Recently opened kitchen and lounge 9A exceeds expectations with an upscale sports bar feel and flavorful food to boot. Plenty of flat screen TVs make viewing your favorite team easy and rustic brick and sleek banquette seating give the place a classy atmosphere. The lounge is […]

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 […]

The W Hotel Downtown knows how to celebrate summer with many fun events, including Travel Tuesdays. From 6-8pm every Tuesday you can enjoy happy hour with $10 cocktails of the night and passed appetizers. What makes this night so enjoyable is that each Tuesday they take you to a new W Hotel location of their choosing. Each Travel Tuesday takes […]

The 2013 East to Edinburgh festival is an annual event of a delightful array of American shows on their way to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Without the need to travel to Europe to see these humorous, wacky, and serious shows, you can now spend some extra cash seeing as many as you want! The festival begins today at 59E59 Theaters […]