I ducked into The Escape Game after a VERY rainy walk on a Wednesday evening. At first, I was surprised at how open and professional The Escape Game is. The lobby is right off the street and well lit. [Read more…] about Here’s Why The Escape Game Provides Fun for Everyone
Inferno at The McKittrick Hotel Gives Occult Themed Revelries!
Another Halloween has come and gone, and we’re quickly sliding into Thanksgiving. However, I’m still basking in the McKittrick Hotel’s annual Halloween Inferno party! [Read more…] about Inferno at The McKittrick Hotel Gives Occult Themed Revelries!
What a Workout! Introducing Crunch Fitness’ New SweatShed
For the past few months, I’ve been seeing signs for “The SweatShed” at Crunch Fitness with an invitation to sign up for their classes there. I will admit, I was curious, but I figured I’d started a new workout routine and I was doing well with that, and things were fine. [Read more…] about What a Workout! Introducing Crunch Fitness’ New SweatShed
Bornholm Brings the Danish Concept of Hygge to Brooklyn
Hygge is a Danish word that roughly translates into a feeling of coziness or contentment. Recently, it’s popped up in America during the winter months as a way to chase the blues away, but it’s a year-round concept. Hygge is a very important part of Bornholm. [Read more…] about Bornholm Brings the Danish Concept of Hygge to Brooklyn
Junior’s Cheesecake in Times Square Makes Visiting Midtown a Sinful Treat
Junior’s is nested in Times Square between a bunch of modern high rise buildings, and a bunch of Broadway theaters. Inside, with the polished 60s décor, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Junior’s in Times Square has been around decades (the Times Square location opened in 2006). It’s often overlooked by the locals, who tend to avoid the area unless we have to. And this time, we had to, but it turned out to be a very pleasant experience. [Read more…] about Junior’s Cheesecake in Times Square Makes Visiting Midtown a Sinful Treat
RuPaul’s Drag Race S9E2 RuCap: The Passion of Valentina
Previously on RuPaul’s Drag Race, no one went home and someone came back from a previous episode, and we finally find out that it’s Cynthia Lee Fontaine! Were you surprised? Excited? Bored? Confused? Anyway, it turns out she’s had liver cancer, but is in remission and we get her cucu (sp). [Read more…] about RuPaul’s Drag Race S9E2 RuCap: The Passion of Valentina
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, Episode 1 RuCap: Gagging for Your Gaga
It’s back!!!! Yas, hunty!!! It’s RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Eleventy First (actually nine, we just wanted to be extra), and we’re here to serve and to swerve for your realness and GAGA!!! *death drop* [Read more…] about RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 9, Episode 1 RuCap: Gagging for Your Gaga
Kurry Qulture: Amazing Indian Cuisine in the Heart of Astoria
Let’s start with the basics. There’s no chicken tikka masala at Kurry Qulture. And that’s a good thing. [Read more…] about Kurry Qulture: Amazing Indian Cuisine in the Heart of Astoria
Simon Indian Palace’s Bold Cuisine Lights Up Midtown East
Simon Indian Palace is located near Bloomingdale’s, and you can almost miss it. The first NYC restaurant venture by owner and entrepreneur Nurul Amin, Simon Indian Palace is driven by a team of three chefs – Executive Chef Jalal Bhuiyan (Baluchi’s, Amma), curry specialist Miraj Bhuiyan (Baluchi’s, Curry Kitchen) and tandoor master Shohag Alam (Mahal Kita, Nimbooda). The team work together to create specialty non-vegetarian and vegetarian appetizers and entrées from the vast and extensive menu. I stopped by there with a friend the other night to experience it all. [Read more…] about Simon Indian Palace’s Bold Cuisine Lights Up Midtown East
San Carlo Osteria Piedmonte Brings the Taste of Turin to NYC
San Carlo Osteria Piedmonte brings a rich history of northern Italy to NYC. Keep in mind, though, this isn’t your traditional NYC Little Italy spaghetti and meatballs or chicken parmesan type establishment. The owners and chef are from Italy and have brought their own heritage and culture to share. And they truly do some spectacular things. [Read more…] about San Carlo Osteria Piedmonte Brings the Taste of Turin to NYC