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Hunker Down for a Night Out at Bell Book & Candle

Hunker Down for a Night Out at Bell Book & Candle

An intimate, cozy restaurant in the charming West Village, Bell Book & Candle‘s rustic den vibes are a welcome beacon during these cold and blustery months. Comprised of multiple rooms, the restaurant gives guests an intimate feeling while being able to accommodate many. You can even opt to reserve the chef’s table, giving you private access to dining alongside the […]

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Your Next Favorite Kombucha: Bear’s Fruit

Your Next Favorite Kombucha: Bear’s Fruit

I have to admit – when kombucha first became mainstream and popular a few years ago, I was not on board. I just didn’t like the taste. Fast-forward to now and things couldn’t be more different. I’m obsessed. I drink it at least every week, if not every day. So what exactly is kombucha and what are its health benefits? First […]

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A Krampus Holiday Experience

A Krampus Holiday Experience

Back in October, famous New York City haunted house, Blood Manor, moved to a new location at 359 Broadway. During the holiday season, they are back at it, bringing holiday cheer and holiday fear to the masses. Here you can experience the immersive Krampus Holiday Experience, as well as Santa’s Broadway Photo Factory.  Thanks to A Nightmare Before Christmas, we […]

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A Magical Night in New York City

A Magical Night in New York City

An evening of glamor, tricks, and cocktails awaits those who head to see one of New York City’s longest running shows, Chamber Magic. Located within the extravagant Lotte New York Palace Hotel, this one-of-a-kind magic show is reminiscent of a different era, taking place in an intimate salon with guests dressed up in cocktail attire. Limited to only 60 guests, […]

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Comfort is Key with Ally Shoes

Comfort is Key with Ally Shoes

There’s nothing much harder than finding a good pair of comfortable, fashionable heels. You can usually only find either one or the other – they either look great and make you break out in blisters, or are totally heavenly but aren’t shoes you want to wear out in public. But what if I told you there’s a company that’s dedicated […]

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Time to Get Spooky: Halloween Cocktails

Time to Get Spooky: Halloween Cocktails

‘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 […]

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Add Empire Steak House To Your To-Do List

Add Empire Steak House To Your To-Do List

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 […]

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Party ‘Til The Sun Comes Up at Slate

Party ‘Til The Sun Comes Up at Slate

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 […]

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WhistlePig Launches New Edition, Perfect for October

WhistlePig Launches New Edition, Perfect for October

  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: […]

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Flowering Teas Are The New ‘It’ Drink

Flowering Teas Are The New ‘It’ Drink

If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ll know that I really enjoy a nice cup of tea. But I had never heard of flowering tea before! TeaBloom, a company that is known for its tea products, specifically, its hand-crafted flowering tea, which blossoms right before your eyes! TeaBloom’s mission is to encourage more people to sit down and […]

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