Author: Amanda Mactas

Live Every Week Like It’s Shark Week

Live Every Week Like It’s Shark Week

This Sunday, August 4th, marks the start of yet another Shark Week on Discovery Channel. If you get as riled up as we do for the best week of the summer, then you love all the fun that comes along with it — wet ‘n wild parties, killer drink specials, fun, fatal fashion and more. So go ahead, dive on […]

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Get Down During Work with Absolut Lunch Break

Get Down During Work with Absolut Lunch Break

Summer Fridays seem to be the longest days of the week. Even though most of us get to leave the office early, the day drags on and on. The boss nags. The clock ticks. And you just can’t get a break. Introducing the best thing to happen to your lunch hour since Seamless, last week Absolut launched Absolut Lunch Break. […]

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Aroma Espresso Bar: More Than Just A Cup ‘o Joe

Aroma Espresso Bar: More Than Just A Cup ‘o Joe

Say adios to Starbucks — there’s an outstanding alternative to expensive coffee and an underwhelming selection of food choices. Israeli-based Aroma Espresso Bar delivers customers premium brews and healthy, wholesome Mediterranean cuisine. With four New York locations (SoHo, Tribeca, Midtown East, UWS), Aroma caters to New Yorkers all over the city. Aroma changes their menu seasonally, and we had the […]

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Flyin’ High: Covered Sky

Flyin’ High: Covered Sky

Aera Dance, an aerial dance company based in Brooklyn, premiered a new show last week called Covered Sky. Aera Dance frequently puts on fun, exciting, and unique productions that showcase original choreography and utilize three-dimensional structures such as fabric, poles and ropes to create a multifaceted performance art experience. The new show ran from July 24-28 at New York Live […]

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Pampano’s Bottomless Brunch

Pampano’s Bottomless Brunch

For the first time ever, Richard Sandoval’s Mexican restaurant, Pampano, is introducing Sunday brunch. From 11:30am to 3pm, guests can enjoy a bottomless brunch including mouthwatering menu items and brunch cocktails for just $39 (kids 12 and under dine for $15). Diners are encouraged to order family-style and share dishes. And with so many amazing options, you’ll definitely want to […]

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Cake Pop Crazy at Fabipops

Cake Pop Crazy at Fabipops

First there was cake, then there were cupcakes, and now there are cake pops! Pastry chefs are always reinventing the wheel and coming up with new and exciting ways to serve traditional desserts. Fabiola Scarbrough, CEO and Designer at recently opened cake pop shop, Fabipops, has raised the bar for quality desserts in Brooklyn. The store, which opened last week […]

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Bars Even Mom n’ Pop Will Enjoy

Bars Even Mom n’ Pop Will Enjoy

We have Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day, but little did you know that July 28th is National Parents Day. Yes, parents in the plural, because one holiday celebrating those who gave you life just doesn’t seem to be enough. But after you’ve showered your rents with all the gifts they wanted, what is there left to do for Parents Day? […]

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Nerai: Fancy Greek Cuisine in Midtown

Nerai: Fancy Greek Cuisine in Midtown

While Midtown isn’t quite known for it’s hopping bar scene, it sure has plenty of top notch restaurants to choose from. New to the scene is Greek restaurant, Nerai. Upon entering it is clear what kind of cuisine you can expect here, with white linen drapes and slightly nautical accents, one could mistake the interior for being located on Santorini. […]

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Oh, What a Night!

Oh, What a Night!

If you’re an ’80s baby like me, then you most likely grew up listening to the same jams as your parents — you know, good old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. Even today, when I hear an oldie song on the radio I get excited, which is why I was psyched to see The Hit Men, featuring members of Frankie Valli’s The […]

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Old School Style with A Modern Flair

Old School Style with A Modern Flair

Officially launched in June, Old School Shirt Makers is a New York based line of men’s dress shirts, created by Kevin Stewart. The modern shirts are an interpretation of Americana, using classic detailing as well as paying homage to the pizzazz of the ’50s and ’60s. Stewart comes from an extensive fashion background, having served as the Fashion and Style […]

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