From beloved East Village neighborhood gem Balade comes a fast casual concept perfectly crafted for your fast-paced life.  Balade Your Way brings a fresh take on a traditional Meditteranean menu with a modern flair.  In either of their two Midtown locations, you can build your own unique bowls of healthy and delicious meats, rices, veggies, dips, and sauces. The spaces […]

So we’ve all heard of the famous Mexican plant called agave from which tequila is distilled. This sacred plant is what mezcal, a distilled spirit, is derived from, as well. Originating in Mexico and a derivative of the same plant is pretty much where their similarities between mezcal and tequila end. Tequila is produced in specific regions of Mexico and […]

Against the backdrop of the trendy Salomon Art Gallery in Tribeca, artist Don Hershman debuted his latest art exhibition, Donald & Victor: Under the Influence. The latest collection of work is really a fantastic and loving tribute to the late Victor Arimondi, renowned model, photographer and his former partner who succumbed to AIDS in 2001.  The opening reception was a […]

Fans of true crime will want to tune in to TOPIC’s streaming platform for the premiere of the new German mini series, “Dark Woods.” Based on the real-life disappearance of a woman in 1989 and the subsequent search to find out what happened to her, “Dark Woods” takes place in the German towns of Hamburg and Lower Saxony. The show […]

Spring has sprung and summer is right on the horizon! The country is getting vaccinated and things are starting to open back up…and that is cause for celebration. So raise a glass and toast to coming down the home stretch. We’ve got plenty of delicious cocktail recipes to help you get through the next few months. Enjoy! Disaronno Fizz (Courtesy […]

So the Covid pandemic isn’t quite over, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. As restrictions ease, and more people become vaccinated, we’re that much closer to gathering and drinking with our friends and family this summer. Whether you’re drinking wine by the pool, grill, or at a rooftop dinner, these sparkling wines will help you celebrate the […]

Located in the central-eastern area of France sits one of my all time favorite wine regions named Bourgogne, also known as Burgundy. There are also small quantities of gamay and aligote grapes also grown in the region. However, when you hear some refer to a white Burgundy, they are talking about chardonnay from the region, while red Burgundy is pinot […]

I’m obsessed with mystery, intrigue and conspiracies. So it makes perfect sense that I would love a new Sherlock Holmes book, right? A new collection of short mysteries, the Book of Extraordinary New Sherlock Holmes Stories is perfect for mystery and drama enthusiasts.  The anthology features 15 short stories from various mystery authors starring everyone’s favorite iconic, fictional detective, Sherlock […]

Now streaming free on Crackle, After the Murder of Albert Lima showcases the story of a son’s desperation to seek justice for his father’s murder. The documentary begins with Albert Lima’s son, Paul, who hires bounty hunters to help him track down the man responsible for his father’s death back in the year 2000. His father, a hardworking and charitable […]

France is home to many dynamic wine appellations such as Bordeaux and Champagne. But if you’re new-ish to wine, you might not be too familiar with Roussillon, another one of France’s wine treasures.  Known for producing elegant, full-bodied wine, Roussillon is an appellation nestled in the south of France near the Spanish border. Its wine growing legacy goes back to […]