Fourth of July is the nation’s day to be as patriotic as possible, in just about everything from clothes to plates. The opportunities to dress up on this fun filled day are just about endless, so long as you include a little red, white, and blue. While not everyone is into going to see the fireworks, here are some outfit […]

June 26th marked the one-year anniversary of the great Nora Ephron’s death. Best known for writing classic romantic comedies like When Harry Met Sally… and Sleepless in Seattle, Ephron’s journalistic and literary achievements are sometimes forgotten. The daughter of two screenwriters, and one of four sisters, all of whom became writers of some sort, her pedigree and talent were obvious […]

Weekends in NYC are active, fun, and really help you unwind after a long work week, but there are also great weekday happy hours and plenty of spruced up menus to entice your inner foodie. If you want to be in the know on what’s happening in NYC, then keep reading because summer in the city is sure going to […]

Marco Polo Ristorante in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, just celebrated an iconic anniversary in the restaurant industry. Thirty (30) years this beloved Italian restaurant has won the hearts and stomachs of locals, families, and generations of New Yorkers. Joseph Chirico, the owner, immigrated in 1964 where he then founded Marco Polo Ristorante. People thought he was crazy for opening a fine dining […]

  Written by Sandra Rose Salathe It’s no secret that us woman spend a sufficient amount of time obsessing over what to wear. With the weather heating up, (thanks to the start of summer), that obsession transforms into a full on state of mania. But what a lot of us woman fail to realize is that men have just as […]

Planning your 4th of July weekend can be stressful. Many places book up fast and cost quite a pretty penny. Nix the at-home barbeque and do something nice for yourself this holiday weekend! Looking for a hot getaway? Check in to the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Arizona, for its third annual ‘Fourth of July Freedom Fest,’ taking place July 4-7th. […]

As we’ve noticed, fashion is known to work in cycles; great trends are always inevitably resurrected and put back onto the runways and racks. It is now once again, the era of grunge. With 90’s roots tied to bands such as Alice in Chains, and all things ripped, flannel & rugged, grunge has made a comeback like never before. It’s […]

Italy is at your fingertips come July 6th, 2013.  A new show will air on channel 13, hosted by Vic Rallo, a New Jersey Restaurateur and well-known wine critic. Rallo went from earning a law degree to owning and operating Basil T’s Brewery and Italian Grill in Red Bank, NJ and Undici Taverna Rustica in Rumson, NJ. Both restaurants have […]

Looking for a great way to shed those last few pounds so you can look your best on the beach? The solution to your fat-busting problem is here, in the form of Structure Personal Fitness, located on the Upper East Side. Unlike other gyms, Structure places emphasis on a truly personal approach to achieving your fitness goals. First, you will […]

Stunning vocals, sensual burlesque, and world-class entertainment — that is what you can expect to find at Speakeasy Moderne, a monthly show taking place at Stage 72. During this unforgettable evening, you will witness outstanding singers (seriously record deal-worthy), sultry burlesque acts, a hula hooping god, and much more. As the name implies, Speakeasy Moderne puts a modern twist on […]