Last week, as New York Fashion Week began, so did the inaugural Launch NYC Fashion Week. This new fashion week incorporates runway, retail and showrooms into one experience, launched by Manufacture New York, a fashion incubator and factory for independent designers. The event was also produced in partnership with photography retailer Adorama. All brands being showcased were produced locally and […]

A friend of mine recently told me that 508 is 5-0-great, and although it’s cheesy, it’s also true. 508 Gastrobrewery is a refreshingly welcoming spot in West SoHo, known for its sharable plates and hand-crafted beer. Chef and owner Jennifer Hill created a wonderful Mediterranean-American menu, full of variety — from pastas and flatbreads to burgers and upscale pub grub […]

There are so many ways to say ‘I love you’ this Valentine’s Day, but none more appealing than with a glass full of booze. Whether you are looking to impress that special someone with your mixology skills or need something to dull the pain of being single, we have rounded up some of the best Valentine’s Day cocktails for you […]

Where can you go in New York City for an audience interactive theater performance? Beertown, of course! Part civic ceremony, part theatric pageant, the show welcomes audiences into the 20th Beertown Time Capsule Day celebration, where every five years the imagined small American town unearths its beloved time capsule and ritualistically reviews its contents. That’s right, imagined! You heard correctly. […]

With so many make-up and beauty companies vying for your attention it can be a hassle picking anything worth having. Doucce Cosmetics started as a small New York City startup as is quickly becoming a name to be reckoned with within the cosmetics industry. The company prides itself on bringing together French luxury and elegance with New York fashion and […]

Earlier this week wine lovers had a ball at the biggest Italian wine event of the year, Slow Wine/Vinitaly. After the grand tasting, a select group of wine producers from Puglia headed over to the GD Cucine kitchen showroom to host guests to sample wine, olive oils and traditional dishes of Puglia.  Puglia, located in the Southern region of Italy […]

Before walking the runway in this season’s hottest fashion shows, some models supported their friend and fellow Victoria’s Secret model Jessica Stam at the Building Blocks for Change Winter Ball. The night was filled with drinks, high fashion and more, and party goers enjoyed the ball as the music echoed throughout the iconic Angel Oresanz Foundation in the Lower East […]

Unfortunately for you it has been a while since my last progress update on my workouts at Structure Personal Fitness. Fortunately for me, I have come quite a long way since you last heard from me. Structure has also been making strides, with the addition of many new and exciting features. First off, Structure is doing both private and semi-private […]

Ken & Cook, located in Nolita, has recently revamped their menu, appealing to those who enjoy a thoughtful and scrumptious meal. Sure to impress, this small space is both cozy and romantic, with exposed brick walls and vintage leather banquettes.       Step in out of the cold and warm right up with a tall glass of Rekorderlig Cider. […]

As a great prelude to New York Fashion Week, Derek Warburton, Style Editor of Bella NYC Magazine, along with Courtenay Hall, Editor in Chief, hosted a fashion frenzied evening out last week for Dine with Derek. The event, which took place at Manon, was the kick off of the magazine’s new ‘Slammin’ Six’ fashion bloggers in-book feature, which will feature […]