With winter in full force, even in the city, it’s always a welcome distraction when you get to kick off your boots, throw on a lei, and pretend that you’re enjoying some tropical weather. And that’s exactly what took place last week at Tommy Bahama in Midtown Manhattan. The celebrated brand threw a festive fête to celebrate the release of […]

Tucked away in the East Village, Didier Pawlicki’s Le Village is a culinary gem awaiting to be discovered. Pawlicki, the man behind La Siréne and Taureau in Soho, has brought to the East Village a classic French bistro that will even have Parisians saying “c’est magnifique!” The small space can easily be overlooked in the bustling village, but once inside […]

Newly opened in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is a fun, intimate space that is sure to make its mark for late night fun. Henri on Fifth, a concept brought to locals by Binh Douglas, offers craft cocktails, eclectic small, sharable bites, and retro board games. Their libations range from gin and vodka to whiskey and rum, all of which are perfect […]

Entertaining friends at your place isn’t always easy, but once you say the word ‘cheese,’ every body’s ears perk up. When Smiley 360 afforded me the opportunity to get my hands on some Boursin cheese to pair with snacks of my choosing, I knew it was a great time to invite some friends over and make a night out of […]

A year ago I began laser hair removal sessions at Pulse Laser & Skincare Center. As a woman, it can be very frustrating dealing with pesky, unwanted hair and laser hair removal seemed like a great idea. Little did I know, Pulse Laser’s hair removal would change my life! As soon as you step off the elevator, you can smell […]

Flight, a new contemporary gastropub located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is named for the numerous tasting flights they offer for both food and drinks. The intimate space is decorated with vintage prints, photos and drawings, with charcoal gray leather banquettes and an impressive 33-foot long oak bar. Brought to you by restauranteurs Dermot Kelly, Taukiv Azam and Executive Chef […]

Few places in the world are as magical as Spain. The culture, the people, the language and the sights are something to behold. I was lucky enough to study abroad in Spain during college and it will always hold a special place in my heart. During my travels around the country, one of the top spots I visited was the […]

Ho, ho, ho! Santa’s bringing you some naughty and nice cocktails to get you in the holiday spirit. From eggnog to chocolate to peppermint, we’ve got every Christmas flavor you could possibly want, and then some. Whip up some of these cocktails at home over the holidays and we guarantee you’ll have visions of sugarplums dancing in your heads. ​ […]

The holidays are a time for merriment, warm fires, hot chocolate, and friends and family. Finding gifts is always a struggle, but one that always goes over well, and can be purchased last minute, is alcohol. Bring the gift that makes everyone smile a little wider this holiday season! For those partial to tequila, we suggest you try a new, […]

I don’t know about you, but it’s been a long time since I’ve felt like a kid in a candy shop. That is, until I went to the recently opened Voilá Chocolat on the Upper West Side. Brought to New Yorkers by Peter Moustakerski, master chocolatier Christophe Toury (formerly of Jacques Torres), and chocolate scientist Dennis Teets, this experiential shop […]