Christmastime is here, which means crowding around the big tree, gazing at the holiday windows and breaking out your ugliest sweater. Undoubtedly one of the most festive parts of the season, ugly sweater parties have become annual celebrations. The one thing that surpasses wearing one of those hideous sweaters is throwing an over the top party. From the drinks to […]

New Yorkers have become accustomed to the typical spirits that fill bars and restaurants, including vodka, gin and whiskey, but there is a new spirit that should be mixed in your next cocktail…Baijiu. It might be new to New Yorkers, but Baijiu dates back nearly 5,000 years and has been a popular spirit in the Chinese culture. While there are […]

A piece of the past has returned to the present with Ann Banks’ audiobook First Person America. Originally published in paperback in 1991, Audible recently released the audio version with award-winning broadcaster Tony Kahn narrating the book. Banks takes the lost history of Americans during the 1930’s and transforms it into a powerful read that shows the lives of people […]

Restaurants and bars are constantly opening throughout the city, and while many do not live up to the hype there are some worth going out of your way to visit. The area near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden is not considered a food mecca, but with the recent opening of new eateries, including Haymaker Bar and Kitchen, it is bringing […]

Clothing is not just a fashion statement, but also an extension of your personality. Gifted Apparel NYC, the Brooklyn based clothing company, brings style and urban flare a twist that has appealed to people from New York to California to Vegas and Texas. Entering the industry with recognition by countless A-List celebrities, including Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Jason Derulo, […]

The Flatiron area is home to many epicurean delights that highlight an array of dining styles, but there is one niche that has been waiting to be filled, until recently. A modern steakhouse. Rocco Steakhouse, located near Madison Square Park, and has taken the traditional steakhouse to the next level with sleek décor and top notch food and service. Walking […]

Did you know 1 in 5 New Yorkers do not have access to nutritious food? It is a staggering number, and makes everyone wonder when something will be done to fix this issue. With the launch of SPARE, an innovative dining app, we can now help to tackle this issue, as it allows customers to automatically round-up their dine-out bill to […]

There is nothing more rewarding action than helping someone in need. With countless charitable organizations funding worthy causes, people continue to strive to bring awareness to everything from global issues to illnesses. International model and actress Carissa Rosario aims to bring awareness to pediatric brain cancer and give support to children and families that are affected by the disease, with […]

October is synonymous with Halloween, fall festivals, pumpkin picking and watching the leaves change color, but it has also become known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Through many walks and charitable programs, millions of dollars are raised to find a cure for the illness. Numerous companies and restaurants have partnered with foundations whose mission is to tackle breast cancer.             […]

As New Yorkers, we pass countless people on the street each day, but do you ever stop and wonder what story each individual carries? There is the person in the subway singing a song they wrote and slowly achieving their dream or the activist trying to spread knowledge about issues to make the world a better place, all these people […]