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J. Hernandez and Sons’ Pop-Up Brings Community and Spice To Brooklyn

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Those that got a chance to attend the J. Hernandez and Sons (named for the brand’s father-son distiller duo of Jesus Hernandez and Jesus Hernandez Jr.) Pop-Up Bodega in Brooklyn this week were gifted with a great night of food, drink, and music. Part of a continued series that started in April, the pop-up bodega series has been going to several major cities across the country, providing people with the irresistible taste of Altos Tequila, one of Mexico’s premiere liquors. Opening for two nights in six different cities, the brand has appeared in Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, and Nashville before coming to New York, right before making its final stop in Chicago. With these events, Altos Tequila is ardently trying to communicate a strong honor for community. [Read more…] about J. Hernandez and Sons’ Pop-Up Brings Community and Spice To Brooklyn

Latin Cuisine Never Tasted So Good At Coppelia in Chelsea

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Chelsea remains one of the most popular spots to head to in New York City for a bevy of reasons, one in particular being the variety of foods you get to eat from. Coppelia, which is located smack dab in the middle of 14th street between 7th and 8th avenue, is one of those spots, as the Latin cuisine they are able to create is nothing short of absolutely scrumptious. [Read more…] about Latin Cuisine Never Tasted So Good At Coppelia in Chelsea

Kay’s Boutique Cafe Introduces Scrumptious Thai-Scream Sandwich

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Say it with me… Thai-Scream Sandwich! I’m always on the lookout for something completely new and innovative in a city that churns out something smashing and creative every day of the year, and Nolita hotspot Kay’s Boutique Café has just introduced something (for a very limited time) that you are going to want to hop on the 6 train to Spring Street to try out. [Read more…] about Kay’s Boutique Cafe Introduces Scrumptious Thai-Scream Sandwich

BELLA New York Hosts Beauty Issue Cover Launch Party with Alexa Ray Joel

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BELLA New York should really just change their name to “Simply Fabulous” as its Editor-In-Chief Courtenay Cooper Hall makes sure that every single issue that is put out is chock full of the best of the best in terms of style, beauty and more for the everyday Manhattanite. Bella’s latest party exemplified that, as they celebrated the launch of their beauty issue with mother-daughter duo Alexa Ray Joel and Christie Brinkley. [Read more…] about BELLA New York Hosts Beauty Issue Cover Launch Party with Alexa Ray Joel

Why You Should Attend Workmen’s Circle’s ‘Taste of Jewish Culture’

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The Workmen’s Circle fourth annual “Taste of Jewish Culture” Street Festival, illustrating that “Diversity is Delicious,” returns this Father’s Day, featuring dozens of food purveyors putting their original ethnic spins on traditional Jewish foods, on Sunday, June 17 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Sixth Avenue between 48th and 49th Streets (rain or shine). The festival will include music, dance, and family-friendly activities, including arts-and-crafts. [Read more…] about Why You Should Attend Workmen’s Circle’s ‘Taste of Jewish Culture’