With the winter weather upon us, it is always good to walk through the Manhattan streets and find something that provides a great amount of beauty and sophistication. Walker Hotel, located in the heart of Greenwich Village on W. 13th Street, is a perfect example of this and so much more. I checked in this past weekend to experience it all, and I’ll tell you why you should as well. [Read more…] about Why You Need to Check into the Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
Empire Steak House Elevates the Word Classic in Many Ways
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
Burke & Wills Brings Australian Influence to the Upper West Side
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
Allora’s Dazzling Italian Cuisine Triumphs in Midtown East
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
Sprinkles Partners with Care Bears for Their 35th Anniversary!
Care Bears and Sprinkles Cupcakes: what could be a sweeter combination than these icons? Sprinkles has announced its partnership with the lovable and adorable Care Bears for their 35th Anniversary celebration! With multiple locations throughout Manhattan, Sprinkles is definitely another great place to stop at in 2017 with the addition of these amazing characters. [Read more…] about Sprinkles Partners with Care Bears for Their 35th Anniversary!
Chazz Palminteri Ristorante Italiano Cooks Up Pre-Theatre Goodness
Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri’s name may not immediately ring a bell, but most folks know him as “Chazz.” The New York native is best known for his autobiographical story, A Bronx Tale, first conceived as a solo stage show and later adapted into a movie starring Palminteri and Robert DeNiro. Currently, his work is being told in song via composer Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater in the musical of the same name. Since November, it’s been playing to large and enthusiastic crowds at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre and has received critical acclaim from leading publications. [Read more…] about Chazz Palminteri Ristorante Italiano Cooks Up Pre-Theatre Goodness
Tapestry’s Global Vibes Delight The West Village in Many Ways
I always find that The West Village and The Upper West Side have hidden gems that always leave you wanting more after you discover them. Tapestry, one of the latest restaurants to hit the West Village scene, is prime to be one of the places to go to in 2017 as their worldly cuisine in each of their Indian-inspired dishes is enough for this Harlem resident to head all the way downtown and back just to try the amazing food, bask in its ambiance, and so much more. Here’s why. [Read more…] about Tapestry’s Global Vibes Delight The West Village in Many Ways
Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day at These Amazing Spots!
Any day that we get to celebrate chocolate is a good day in our opinion, especially when it is a national holiday! January 27th marks National Chocolate Cake Day (you heard that right), and it is a great excuse for us Manhattanites to indulge our chocolate love in a big way. Luckily for our readers, we have found some delicious spots that are planning something big for it that will get our heart rates and palettes excited way ahead of time! [Read more…] about Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day at These Amazing Spots!
Fun Times & Chill Vibes at e’s BAR in The Upper West Side
When it comes to bar experiences in Manhattan, many of them run the muck in terms of being overcrowded, overpriced and generally not a fun time. e’s BAR, however, negates all of that and makes going to the bar a pleasant and overall great time with your friends, family or even by yourself. Here’s why. [Read more…] about Fun Times & Chill Vibes at e’s BAR in The Upper West Side
Get to Know the Smoldering & Charismatic Jason Vario
Jason Vario is a good example of why it can be hard for me to do my job, mainly because he is so unbelievably good looking that it can make any normal gay man quiver. His chiseled features, gorgeous smile and more are backed up by his intelligence, charm and appeal that I recently found out when we chatted this past weekend about his booming career. The interview with him actually turned out to be one of my favorites for the men that I have profiled in this industry, and here’s why. [Read more…] about Get to Know the Smoldering & Charismatic Jason Vario