Walking throughout the Upper East Side, people will realize that it is almost impossible to find a good cup of coffee. In an area littered with Starbucks, there is a new coffee and pastry shop that is grabbing everyone’s attention, from foodies to coffee aficionados and residents. Petite Shell, located on 85th Street and Lexington Avenue, offers an array of […]

Throughout time, art has evolved into numerous styles, but one of them has stood out for centuries. Woodcuts can be traced back to the early Chinese dynasties and have survived to the 21st century. Loren Kantor, avid woodcutter and founder of Woodcutting Fool, has embraced this form of art and showcases his talent on his website. “I first fell in […]

As The Balvenie Rare Craft Roadshow rolled into Chelsea Market it brought some of finest handmade goods that America has to offer. Stopping at numerous cities throughout the country, the roadshow was inspired by the skill and dedication of the team at The Balvenie Distillery in Scotland, who believe in handcrafted tradition. During a time when everything is being mass-produced, […]

New York is the known for numerous traditions, but none are as special as Christmas in New York. From the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to the marvelous department store window displays, this time of the year seems to be magical. Lord & Taylor, the famous department store celebrating 100 years on Fifth Avenue, unveiled their display last week. “This […]

Living with a chronic illness is difficult. From good days to bad days monitoring symptoms can be stressful, but confiding with others going through the same journey can make things a lot better. Lyfebulb, founded by Dr. Karin Hehenberger, is an organization that strives to achieve the best lifestyle for people living with chronic health issues. Throughout the year, Lyfebulb […]

After a long day of work, nothing beats having a glass a wine to relax and unwind. However, let’s face it — how many of us really understand the process of creating wine, and the thought of driving over an hour to visit the famous East End vineyards of Long Island seems too much. With the establishment of Rooftop Reds […]

New York offers an array of culinary delights, but some of the best restaurants serve delicacies that cannot be found anywhere else. One of the latest and trendiest steakhouses in Midtown East is 212 Steakhouse, which is the only location that received approval to serve true Kobe Beef in the East Coast. From the moment people walk through the doors, […]

Let’s bee honest, the month of October has so much to offer. From Halloween to seeing the fall foliage, there is something for everyone to enjoy — but one event that should not be missed is Oktoberfest. No one celebrates the month better than Barenjager with their 5th Annual National Bartender Competition. Inside Flatiron Hall visitors left the streets of […]

Whenever people go to a hibachi or Japanese style restaurant, it is nearly impossible not to order hot sake or a sake bomb. For Westerners, many perceive sake as a hot drink, but there is much more to it and for hundreds of years it has been considered the Japanese version of wine. The House of Gekkeikan has brewed the […]

Nothing fuels a New Yorker more than a powerful cup of coffee,  and nothing makes them happier than a quick and delicious cup o’ joe. Since Keurig launched the Single Cup Coffee Brewer, coffee aficionados have enjoyed the convenience and various blends that are made just for them in their famous K-Cups. In 2012, Green Mountain Coffee lost their exclusive […]