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 Puts Some Tasty South in Your Mouth
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
Burrows on the Bard: Interview with Shakespeare & Company’s Allyn Burrows
Allyn Burrows will soon have to satisfy over 600,000 people. As the newly appointed artistic director of Shakespeare and Company, he will oversee all of the programming, workshops, and community programs for one of the largest, year round Shakespeare festivals in the country. [Read more…] about Burrows on the Bard: Interview with Shakespeare & Company’s Allyn Burrows
Lisa Edelstein & Ramy Brook Commemorate Return of Hit Bravo Show
Ever watch a show and become so enthralled by the characters that you start to feel as if you’re one of them? There are many aspects that can contribute to this, relation to one of the story lines, the adrenaline rush from the drama and of course our favorite… the costume designs. Yes, the costume design of any show can inspire us in many ways. [Read more…] about Lisa Edelstein & Ramy Brook Commemorate Return of Hit Bravo Show
No Fun is Anything But in the Lower East Side
Ernest Hemmingway once said a “A man is nothing without a Harpoon and a bar that he can call home”….well I agree but he should added Mexican food into that somehow . At least that’s how I feel after my visit to No Fun in the Lower East Side. [Read more…] about No Fun is Anything But in the Lower East Side
Theater Review: “Mark Felt, Superstar”
Numerous books and articles have been written about Watergate, the 1970s political scandal that toppled former President Richard Nixon and many within his cabinet. The infamous Republican break-in at the Democratic National Committee further compromised American’s already shaky integrity of our U.S. government, led to an unprecedented resignation of a sitting president and sent many high profile individuals to jail. It certainly was not a historical event worth singing about—unless you’re Joshua Rosenblum. [Read more…] about Theater Review: “Mark Felt, Superstar”
Celebrate National Hot Toddy Day at These Locations!
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!
Osteria Morini Brings Warmth & Delicious Food to SoHo
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
Why You Need to Check into the Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
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