“I’m a person.” This line is said by all three female characters in Escape, a new play that just completed its run at the 2018 New York International Fringe Festival. The context is different each time, but each woman has the same plea and the same demand: to have her humanity respected and taken seriously. It’s a request that neither […]

‘Tis the season to get spooky! And what better way to get in the Halloween spirit than by brewing up some witch-worthy cocktails? We’ve rounded up some of the spookiest drinks you can create this holiday…read on if you dare. Autumn Old Fashioned (Courtesy of Monkey 47) 2.5oz Monkey 47 .25oz Autumn Spice Syrup 1d Angostura Bitters Add all ingredients […]

In a century where American citizens are bitterly divided over politics and uncharacteristically laser-focused on the upcoming midterms, The War Party (playing for five performances in The New York International Fringe Festival) couldn’t be more timely. Playwright Vincent Delaney chooses an intriguing protagonist for his portrayal of this contentious era: an incumbent Republican Senator suffering a crushing defeat to a […]

The SyFy channel may be counting down to Halloween with their 31 Days of Halloween marathon, but that’s just not enough to get us in the spirit for our favorite spooky holiday! Looking for activities in the city? Look no further: Ongoing: Nightmare Machine: Brought to you by the makers of pop-up experience Dream Machine, comes the alternate nighttime scenario […]

Nothing is quite as satisfying as a perfectly cooked steak. And New York City has no shortage of great steakhouses. The hardest part is finding the right one. We recently dined at Midtown East’s finest, Empire Steak House. We’ve been to their Midtown West location and were impressed, but the eastside location gives customers a completely different vibe, along with […]

With the countdown to Halloween on, it’s time to start thinking about your plans. If you like using polyjuice potion to transform into someone else or are a wizard at transfiguration, then we’ve got a few events you just might be interested in. Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Dark Arts Celebration Taking place from September 28th through November 10th, the […]

Biodynamic wines have become more and more prominent as both restaurants and consumers become more conscious of ingredients and where they come from. Winemaker Arnaud Hereu has been working with organically grown grapes at Odfjell Vineyard in Chile since 2006. Born and raised in Bordeaux, Hereu has helmed winemaking at Odfjell, shaping it into a leader of organic viticulture and […]

Anyone who’s lived in New York City has been to, or at least heard of, Slate, the popular bar/club/lounge hybrid located in Chelsea. It’s been a staple in the neighborhood for a whopping 18 years and recently received a $2 million dollar makeover. To celebrate, the new and improved event space hosted a carnival themed party to end all parties […]

  WhistlePig is a rye whiskey that we discovered a few years ago and fell in love with. Last week, we ventured to The Beekman’s Turret Penthouse to celebrate its newest launch, The Boss Hog V: The Spirit of Mauve. This new launch is the fifth edition of the brand’s best whiskies, in good company with past iterations The Boss Hog IV: […]