Fast casual places seem to be on the rise here in Manhattan, and we aren’t talking about the conglomerate types that are trying to ruin this amazing city. Whether its sushi, sandwiches, poke or more, fast casual has become the new it thing for Manhattanites to enjoy no matter what the cuisine is. Latin Beet Kitchen, which is located right in the heart of Flatiron, is another great example of this concept only for them they are excelling ten fold at Latin cuisine meets healthy ingredients meets happy faces. [Read more…] about Latin Beet Kitchen Elevates the Concept of “Fast Casual” Ten Fold
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Umami Burger Just Deliciously Opened Up Inside Hudson Hotel
With almost ten years under its belt, Umami Burger has gone on the fast track to being one of the best fast-casual locations across the country. After having three successful locations scattered across New York City, they have added a fourth one to the mix as their newest spot inside the gorgeous Hudson Hotel just opened up yesterday for the public to enjoy. We got a first hand look at the newest Umami Burger, and were thrilled with the results. [Read more…] about Umami Burger Just Deliciously Opened Up Inside Hudson Hotel
Sushi by Bou is an Underground Omakase Experience You Must Try
A lot of what is missing in the culinary scene in Manhattan today is a sense of wonderment and excitement, as a lot of what we eat tends to get redundant really quickly. Sushi by Bou brings a level of enchantment and uniqueness that I have not experienced at a restaurant in quite some time, and this 200 square foot location just might be your next guilty pleasure for the summertime and beyond. [Read more…] about Sushi by Bou is an Underground Omakase Experience You Must Try
Wahlburgers Becomes a Welcomed Neighbor in the Upper East Side
Wahlburgers just might be your new casual dining hotspot this summer and beyond in Manhattan. Its first location in NYC opened up earlier this year to much fanfare and hype, given the history of not only its restaurant but the reality series of the same name that has aired on the A&E network for seven seasons. With its superstar brothers behind it (Mark & Donnie), as well as its owner and head chef Paul creating the endless ideas for Wahlbugers menus, it seems as if the Boston based franchise is here to stay in The Big Apple.
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Royal 35 Steakhouse Debuts a Delicious New Bar Menu & Executive Chef!
Exciting news from Royal 35 Steakhouse, which was one of our two favorite steakhouse locations to review in 2017. The newly minted hot spot, located in Midtown East on East 35th Street between Madison and 5th Avenue, has made some stellar editions this summer including a fantastic new bar menu and executive chef to boot! [Read more…] about Royal 35 Steakhouse Debuts a Delicious New Bar Menu & Executive Chef!
Donatella Arpaia’s Great Tips For a Fab 4th of July Celebration!
Culinary superstar Donatella Arpaia has had quite the busy 2017 so far! She has opened up a fantastic new restaurant right inside Grand Central called Prova Pizzabar, which we gave a rave review to back in March, as well as being a television mainstay on the Food Network and so much more! One holiday that she loves to celebrate, like so many other New Yorkers, is the 4th of July, and Donatella was nice enough to give us some great tips that will hopefully help you out if you are the grand host or hostess of your own event! [Read more…] about Donatella Arpaia’s Great Tips For a Fab 4th of July Celebration!
Winning Play$ Event Highlights Black Women, Feminism and More!
Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment took place this past Monday night at The Paley Center for Media. Winning Play$, which is run by Award-winning Financial Journalist & Author Stacey Tisdale, brought together an array of phenomenal women from all different backgrounds who came together for a fantastic panel that discussed everything from financial literacy, feminism, the strength of black women, and so much more that made for quite the delightful evening. [Read more…] about Winning Play$ Event Highlights Black Women, Feminism and More!
Hyatt House New York Brings the Comfort of Home to Chelsea
When it comes to choosing the right hotel to stay in when visiting Manhattan, often times the aspect of feeling like you are at home is lost in translation. Hyatt House New York/Chelsea, which recently opened up in Chelsea on 28th Street between 6th and 7th avenue, takes that aspect to a whole other level by bringing the comforts of home to you within the greatest city in the world. I recently checked in their over the weekend to see for myself why this hotel is one you should be booking for the summer and beyond. [Read more…] about Hyatt House New York Brings the Comfort of Home to Chelsea
Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza Makes its Delicious Way to New York City
If there is one thing New Yorkers know more than anything, it is the quality and taste of a great slice of pizza. That knowledge has come in handy for Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza, which is a Cali-based fast-casual “pizza joint” that just made its way to New York City on Staten Island. There is a huge difference between what Blaze does in terms of the fast-casual concept, and it is executed in a fun and inviting way that will definitely have you coming back for seconds, thirds and more. [Read more…] about Blaze Fast Fire’d Pizza Makes its Delicious Way to New York City
Video Games Improve Skills That Work in Real Life
What do video games add to a gamer’s life apart from pure fun and entertainment? The Cleopatra slot game by IGT is a video slot that falls under the category. After all, video games are innovations of the human mind and are inspired by thoughts and experiences of the designer. Let us take a look at the skills applied in video games that can play a vital role in our real day to day life situations. [Read more…] about Video Games Improve Skills That Work in Real Life