The trek from New York to Los Angeles isn’t an uncommon one, so when Harlem’s Fashion Row CEO Brandice Henderson decided to expand her market, it was not a huge surprise. Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) is an influential arts and entertainment organization that engages audience and aligns brands with emerging designers of color. Founded back in 2007, HFR has grown […]

“Ni***s really want it bad in the hood” are words that are said by Ceez, the main character, within the first 10 minutes of the play “Paradox of the Urban Cliché.” He says this to make his antagonist understand the way he lives. Why do I start my review like this? Because he wasn’t saying that to his antagonist alone, […]

Alphabet City just got a major upgrade. A new dining experience, brought to New Yorkers by owner Amar Patel and executive chef Wesley Wobles, boasts Moroccan fare, signature cocktails and a hookah lounge. Casablanca, named for the classic film, is gorgeously decorated, with vintage artwork from the movie, whitewashed brick walls and Moroccan lanterns. The ambiance is immediately enchanting and […]

A piece of the East Village has arrived in Chelsea, with the opening of Cooper’s Craft and Kitchen’s second location on 8th Avenue. Started by Thomas O’Bryne, David Clarke and Colin Stewart, the location has become famous for serving some of the rarest brews and delicious bar food around. Exuding a rustic and welcoming atmosphere, Cooper’s Craft and Kitchen captures […]

“Eyes For Consuela” is a surrealist exploration of love, life, and death set deep in the Mexican jungles in the late 90’s. Written by Sam Shepard, the play pits Henry, an American man running away from the north, against the Mexican Jungle and more precisely Amado, his torturer. As the night goes on to the next day, our two protagonists […]

Even though Los Angeles is home to music’s biggest night, New York hosts some of the hottest Grammys viewing parties of the season. Located in the heart of Times Square, people filled the historic Liberty Theater as Grey Goose Vodka and Stadiumred presented The New York VIP Grammy Awards Party hosted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and actress Emily Ratajkowski. […]

Walking throughout the Upper East Side, people will realize that it is almost impossible to find a good cup of coffee. In an area littered with Starbucks, there is a new coffee and pastry shop that is grabbing everyone’s attention, from foodies to coffee aficionados and residents. Petite Shell, located on 85th Street and Lexington Avenue, offers an array of […]

It’s never too early to start planning ahead, especially where Valentine’s Day is concerned. Each year people seem to expect more and more from their significant others and it can be quite a challenge planning a picture perfect evening. In New York City the struggle is narrowing down all the thousands of options given to you. We’ve taken it upon […]

Ah, the time has come again. A time of excitement, of joy, of friendly and not so friendly competition. A time where bets are made, friends are lost, and an overwhelming amount of beer, wings, and cheese fries are consumed. I am talking about, of course, the SUPER BOWL. The Super Bowl this year is being held at the University […]

With winter in full force, even in the city, it’s always a welcome distraction when you get to kick off your boots, throw on a lei, and pretend that you’re enjoying some tropical weather. And that’s exactly what took place last week at Tommy Bahama in Midtown Manhattan. The celebrated brand threw a festive fête to celebrate the release of […]