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“C.O.A.L (Confessions of a Liar)” Gives us Hard Truth

“C.O.A.L (Confessions of a Liar)” Gives us Hard Truth

Everyone hear this now! New work in theater is alive and well! That’s how I felt after watching David Brian Colbert’s play “C.O.A.L (Confessions of a Liar)” at the 59E59 Theaters. The play is a strong, clever, and contains a sneakily deep exploration about how lies are what construct the truth in this society. Our hero is called Coal, and […]

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Mexican Cocktails Fit for Any Fiesta

Mexican Cocktails Fit for Any Fiesta

You might not realize it, but there is an art to perfecting the cocktail. You can’t have it too sweet and you can’t have it too bitter — you need to find just the right balance. We learned all about the art of the craft cocktail at Café El Presidente with Tacombi Group’s new Beverage Director and Master Mixologist, Cameron […]

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Margaritas, Tequilas, and More: Tasting Rocco’s Tacos

Margaritas, Tequilas, and More: Tasting Rocco’s Tacos

A Florida-based chain recently opened in Brooklyn — Rocco’s Tacos is the perfect place to discover a true taste of Mexico. With a rich history and an even richer tequila selection, Rocco’s Tacos has a vivacious atmosphere, with everything from elaborately painted Day of the Dead skeletons to pages upon pages of margaritas, specialty drinks, and tequila (though make sure […]

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A Greek Oasis Emerges in Midtown

A Greek Oasis Emerges in Midtown

Known for her tasty Greek cuisine, chef Maria Loi is at it again in New York City with her newly opened restaurant Loi Estiatorio. The Mediterranean joint, located in Midtown West, is an upscale, contemporary take on Greek fare that will have you hankering for more. Inside the clean, sleek restaurant, customers will immediately find themselves smiling at the amazing […]

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Glam It Up at Caravan Stylist Studio

Glam It Up at Caravan Stylist Studio

An innovative concept, Caravan Stylist Studio is an intimate spot that pairs celebrities, tastemakers and media influencers with top fashion designers and beauty experts, ensuring a top notch look. The studio, located on the first floor of the Carlton Hotel in New York City, partners up each year with a selection of different brands to both educate and glam up […]

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Whiskey Live is a Dream Come True

Whiskey Live is a Dream Come True

Whether you prefer scotch, bourbon, moonshine, Irish whiskey or American, there is one event that brings everyone together, no matter where your allegiance lies. Whiskey Live is an annual, internationally renowned tasting event, which recently took place in New York City. The event, which is now in its eleventh year, is produced by Whisky Magazine, and allows New Yorkers the […]

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Black Is Beautiful in NYC: Spotlight

Black Is Beautiful in NYC: Spotlight

This is the last week of February, which means the last week of Black History Month. This month saw the incredibly controversial, yet important film “Birth of A Nation” celebrate its century mark, reminding us that just 100 years ago, a film depicting African Americans as savages unable to cope with white society was a big hit. Since then, the […]

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’90s Kids, Relive Your Childhood

’90s Kids, Relive Your Childhood

New York’s beloved Frigid Theater Festival is in full swing. On the agenda this year is a new show written and directed by Taryn Parrish called Hey ’90s Kids, You’re Old. Having grown up in the 90s myself, I was really looking forward to seeing this show and reliving the glory years where Beanie Babies were the shit, pog wars […]

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Behind the Plate with Chef Hemant Mathur

Behind the Plate with Chef Hemant Mathur

Indian cuisine is all the rage, especially in New York City, where we have an entire neighborhood devoted to it — Curry Hill. Chef Hemant Mathur is making his mark in the city that never sleeps, with an impressive six restaurants currently under his belt, as well as a catering company. The chef plays both owner and executive chef to […]

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African and European Influences Contribute to Esé Azénabor’s Fall/Winter 2015 Collection

African and European Influences Contribute to Esé Azénabor’s Fall/Winter 2015 Collection

The Esé Azénabor Fall/Winter 2015 Collection debuted during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on February 13th at the Fashion Gallery New York Fashion Week. It is very rare to see a younger designer like Esé Azénabor have such a firm grasp on her talent and use it to bring us a collection that is both mature and innovative. Esé Azénabor was born […]

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