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This Friday marks the inauguration of our newest President, and given the circumstances many of us feel about the days to come, is the perfect excuse to go out and have a drink (or more).  Luckily for all of our readers, we have found four awesome places that plan on making your day much better with their delicious drinks and tasty food so you can leave with at least the memory of having a good time and not what will be plastered on your television screens.

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I am beaming with pride right now, as my good friend Huascar Aquino kicked off 2017 with a delicious bang as his new location, Huascar & Co. Bake Shop, is officially opened!  After months of anticipation, he opened his doors on West 54th Street between 9th and 10th Avenue this past Saturday to lines of people waiting to taste the Cupcake Wars winners’ creations! [Read more…] about Huascar & Co. Bake Shop Opens To Delight & Fanfare

Printers Alley is one of those new locations in Manhattan that you must try for several reasons.  One- the convenience of its location is super awesome as it is right off the 1/2/3 line at Times Square.  Two- it brings the flavors of Nashville to the Big Apple in a fantastic way that will leave you wanting to put your cowboy boots upon leaving this grand location.  Three- it reads as overall a fun place to eat and enjoy with your friends and family.  Here’s why. [Read more…] about Printers Alley Puts Some Tasty South in Your Mouth

Today marks National Hot Toddy Day, and no, I’m not talking about Hot Toddy at the local gay bar.  This is typically a mixed drink made of liquor and water with honey (or, in some recipes, sugar), herbs (such as tea) and spices, and served hot.  To celebrate, some of the best restaurants and mixologists have crafted their own version of what makes a Hot Toddy so great! [Read more…] about Celebrate National Hot Toddy Day at These Locations!

Last night, shielded away from the cold outside on Lafayette St, in the cozy, rustic interior of a barn disassembled and transported from Emilia-Romagna, Italy, I had a truly inspirational and special pasta.  One that was unlike any that I had ever experienced.  The Spallina, a tiny double ravioli, with equal portions of squacquerone cheese and rabbit confit, each in its own pillow, conjoined and giving each bite a burst of contrasting and complimentary flavor. First the delicious meatiness of the rabbit and then the soft mellow taste of the cheese.  Each Spallina was a bite savored. [Read more…] about Osteria Morini Brings Warmth & Delicious Food to SoHo

Empire Steak House, with two different locations sprawled throughout Manhattan, is proof that sometimes the classics are what’s best in the Big Apple.  We found ourselves at the Midtown East location this past Saturday night, where myself and a friend were treated to some delicious steak, seafood, ambiance and more to make the overall experience really something special. [Read more…] about Empire Steak House Elevates the Word Classic in Many Ways

The city of Manhattan is known for its eclectic everything, and that of course includes cuisine.  One type of cuisine that is not that common here is from the “land down under“, otherwise known as Australia.  Burke & Wills, nestled in the heart of the Upper West Side right off the 1 train at 79th Street, shines in this category by bringing Australian influences to the greatest city in the world.  Yesterday, we tried their fabulous brunch fare, and were introduced to all of this and so much more. [Read more…] about Burke & Wills Brings Australian Influence to the Upper West Side

My favorite kind of cuisine, if I had to choose, would be Italian as it was one I was raised on and enjoyed in many different formats. Allora, a brand new location in Midtown East, takes this form of cuisine and elevates it to such heights that you are left with a huge smile on your face upon your exit.  With personalities from their staff that are larger than life, great dishes, beautiful ambiance and more, Allora is definitely one of the spots you must try in 2017 and beyond. [Read more…] about Allora’s Dazzling Italian Cuisine Triumphs in Midtown East