Back to school is (sadly) almost upon us, as many Manhattan parents are already preparing for the fall and sending their kids back to their schools in hope for another great year of learning, having fun and more. One essential item that every kid needs before they head back is of course their backpack, which come in a variety of colors, formats and more. One company is taking that thought process and bringing it to the next level, where you can help a child in need of a backpack and supplies go back to school with a stronger sense of confidence. This is STATE Bags. [Read more…] about STATE Bags are a Great Manhattan Back To School Item… With A Cause
Beauty & Essex’ Stands Out From The Pack in The Lower East Side
A short block away off the F train Delancey/Essex stop you will find Beauty & Essex, a wonderment and highlight of the Lower East Side. The restaurant is helmed by famed chef and judge on Food Network’s hit show “Chopped”, Chris Santos. Similarly to his other LES restaurant “The Stanton Social”, Beauty & Essex boasts amazing scenery with really incredible sharable dishes to enjoy with the party you are with. [Read more…] about Beauty & Essex’ Stands Out From The Pack in The Lower East Side
Theater Review: Jaclyn Backhaus’ Men on Boats
Cash strapped this summer? Don’t stress! You can still enjoy a brief staycation by pointing your compass in the direction of West 42nd Street. Here, you can dodge rocks, scrounge for provisions, learn the importance of teamwork and get drenched while you tackle the Colorado River in 1869. Furthermore, you can reap all of the aforementioned benefits from the comfort of your theater seat. [Read more…] about Theater Review: Jaclyn Backhaus’ Men on Boats
One on One With Nickle Mines Performers Sophie & Emma Hearn
Nickel Mines is a play that just wrapped at the New York Music Festival performed at Duke Theater. It is a very unique play in that it demonstrates not only forgiveness, but also empathy toward the local Amish community. The play is based off of the 2006 tragedy of ten Amish girls. Five were shot and five were injured by 32-year-old Charles Carl Roberts IV who later turned the gun on himself. [Read more…] about One on One With Nickle Mines Performers Sophie & Emma Hearn
Take a Break from this Election Stress at These Amazing Spas!
Let’s face it- the election this year has been crazy stressful for all of us. It is plastered all over our social media everyday all day, and it can be really taxing on our stress levels in many different ways. You know what always relieves stress? Spas! And we have found a list of some really amazing ones to check into, in and out of Manhattan, to relieve yourself of all this Clinton/Trump nonsense. [Read more…] about Take a Break from this Election Stress at These Amazing Spas!
Nightlife Navigator NightOwl is Our App Pick of the Week!
Nightlife in New York City is about as common as you can get, given the vast amounts of activities you can do, whether it is bar hopping, dancing, drinking, eating and so much more. It is what makes our city so great as there is so many options that you can do each night of the week. You will never be bored! Seeing as the phrase “there’s an app for that”, is just as common as nightlife in Manhattan, there has to be one that lets you customize your searching for whatever you deem is your reason for going out that particular night, right? NightOwl is that app, and has a big development with their launch of the next generation of their app today!!
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Go for the Gold at Tres Carnes & Win Free Burritos For a Year!
Naturally, when I even hear the word(s) taco/burrito/burrito bowl/enchilada, etc, my heart rate rises, my forehead gets sweaty and I get giddy with anticipation in the thought that I could be having one or more of them within a ten minute time frame. With the Olympics kicking off this weekend, my favorite Tex-Mex place in Manhattan has a plan for you to win free burritos for an entire year, meaning that all of those factors that I previously discussed combined every day could lead me to lose a ton of weight due to the sheer excitement that I could be the Willy Wonka of Tres Carnes! [Read more…] about Go for the Gold at Tres Carnes & Win Free Burritos For a Year!
Broadway Barks: 18 years of Howls and Whimpers
Bernadette Peters and Gloria Estefan look terrific for stars who have been at it for over 80 years. Before the tabloids explode with untruths, allow me to clarify: This is in dog years. In reality, both of them appeared on Broadway’s famed Shubert Alley this past Saturday for Broadway Barks, an event that raises awareness and funds for local animal shelters and pet adoption agencies. [Read more…] about Broadway Barks: 18 years of Howls and Whimpers
Bagatelle’s French Cuisine Lights Up The Meatpacking District
The Meatpacking District in Manhattan, conveniently located a mere avenue away from the ACE line at 14th Street, is one of my favorite parts of the city to peruse. The amazing fashions, trendy shops, and amazing food are always on point no matter what the season is. Speaking of food, if you are looking for French cuisine at its best, then Bagatelle NYC is the place to go for taste, quality, elegance, and so much more. I took a friend there this past Monday night for an experience that left us feeling pretty amazing after we were finished. [Read more…] about Bagatelle’s French Cuisine Lights Up The Meatpacking District
Olympic Specials Launch at IC Hotels In & Out of Manhattan
Whether you are a sports fanatic, a global citizen or just like a good story – The Olympics provide great entertainment and a reason to celebrate. This August, to commemorate the 2016 Rio Olympics, select Independent Collection Hotels (IC) are bringing a small taste of Brazil a lot closer to home by offering drink specials on Olympic-themed cocktails and airing the games in their bars. [Read more…] about Olympic Specials Launch at IC Hotels In & Out of Manhattan