Where’s the funniest and most fabulous place to be on a Friday night in New York City? The Hot Mess Drag Revue at 42West, of course! If you’re not familiar with the event now, you soon will be. Hosted by the audacious winner of the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bianca Del Rio, the show lives up to its […]

Haus, located on 285 Broadway, is a new nightclub at the intersection of Soho and Tribeca that just opened on June 27th, 2014. Located in the historic 100-year old Brunner Building that once housed the Canal Room, it is a 5,300 square foot space that features hand-crafted wood doors. I was given the opportunity to attend a private preview of […]

New York boasts numerous desirable places to live, but none have seen as much attention as DUMBO in Brooklyn. With a stunning view of the skyline, unique shops and not as congested as Manhattan, there is nothing not to love about the area, which is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. As the area is constantly evolving, residents […]

When most of us set goals, we keep them in mental lists that keep us up at night. When the Japanese have something to strive for, they reach for a Daruma doll, a wishing talisman shaped like a small, round bearded man. If you want all your hopes to come true, you color in one of his eyes. Then, every […]

If your only idea of Swedish cuisine is Ikea’s meatballs, you’ll be happy to know there’s a whole lot more to the Nordic country’s culinary offering. Not that there’s anything wrong with Ikea meatballs – it’s one of the only reasons I put up with the place. New Yorkers gathered at Rustico Cooking (one of the top HQs for cooking […]

This Fourth of July the fireworks aren’t the only attraction in New York. Whether you want to spend your Friday off drinking, dancing, sailing, or eating, one of these unique events will make for a memorable Fourth. Plus, many will provide you with spectacular views of the famed Macy’s display. Eat, Drink, and Dance Head to the Lower East Side, […]

Indian cuisine in New York City is always fun to discover. Every restaurant has a slightly different style and plenty of meat and vegetarian options. Savoury Indian Restaurant and Bar on the Upper West Side serves up some really fantastic Indian cuisine.   Starting off with the Garlic Naan and Vegetable Samosas is always a good way to go. This […]

Summer has officially arrived and Element Hotel is celebrating in a very unique and environmentally conscious way. Last week, celebrating the Summer Solstice, Element Hotel Time Square New York introduced Relax BBQ. Not to worry if you didn’t know about the event, because Relax BBQ will take place all summer, every Wednesday through Labor Day. Relax BBQ is a two-hour […]

Gourmands, their clients and guests, gathered earlier this week at the 79th Street Boat Basin for the fifth annual Saveur magazine Summer BBQ – a food and tasting show of epic proportions. Editor-in-chief James Oseland hosted a bevy of top chefs from Manhattan to New Orleans and guests shelled out $93 for tickets to gain access to unlimited original dishes, creative […]

The bros of NYC and their gal pals gathered on Saturday for what promised to be the best day of their lives. Thrillist, the digital lifestyle website for men, held its second annual Best Day of Your Life (so… second best day of your life?) – a live gathering of the site’s readers and followers. The stakes were high as the […]