A soldier walks out of the train that just brought him safely home from war. In the station, a man and his wife pass by while girls wait for a soldier with bouquets of local flowers. One of them eager to kiss him, to love him, but the soldier is not the man she expected. And he hasn’t come from […]

In the 1960’s the world was in turmoil. Things were changing fast and fully. It was a brave new world fighting the old traditions that had created the chaos. In Cuba, a new government was taking over. Caught in the middle of a senseless cold war that stripped them of many rights and with a leader with questionable motivations who […]

When deciding what restaurant to go to with friends I first look at the type of food they serve, the price, and the location. I am almost certain that when the owners sit down to look at all the factors that will attract clientele, they also take these factors into consideration. I have never been to a restaurant that is similar to […]

The sense of history that hits you when you step into The Fillmore Room in Chelsea is so strong, it’s hard to believe the restaurant, cocktail bar and event space is only four months old. Of course, no building in New York is ever without history, and 145 10th Ave is no exception. Inhabiting what was once Moran’s Chelsea (it […]

              Calling all “Curl Girls” aka girls and women with curly hair. Ever find it to be un-manageable? How about frizzy, floppy, not so curly, or just downright annoying with this hot summer and humidity? There is a solution on Fifth Avenue and it’s Curlisto. Christo, also known as “The King of Curls” by The […]

In a city where turnover is more the rule than the exception, it is not uncommon for restaurants and bars to have short lifespans. Some of my favorite stomping grounds from only three years ago are but distant memories in my mind’s eye, never to be seen again. It is no small feat in this town to maintain some semblance […]

The opening launch party of Upper West Side’s newest beer garden, West End Hall, took place recently to much success. Guests of the event enjoyed a tasting of the new menu, craft beer and a special performance by actor and singer Mack Wild. The collaboration of The Lure Group and KES Hospitality, West End Hall features a 2,000 square-foot backyard, a sophisticated […]

Ok, let’s think about what would make a cool theatrical production in 2015 if we mashed some pop culture together, shall we? Do we have super heroes? Yes. Do we have musical numbers? Check. Origin story? Its’ there. Love story? Of course. A bitter nemesis? Wouldn’t be good without one. Seems like we have everything on the list, so now […]

Summer is well underway and Randolph at Broome is doing things a little differently this Summer. Famously known for their artisan coffee and cocktails, Randolph at Broome is now serving coffee on tap. Brewed from a state-of-the-art cold press, Toby’s Estate Brazil and Santa Ines are now officially on draft. We had the opportunity to stop in and rejuvenate with an […]

Ever wished you could go out for a delicious sushi dinner while simultaneously being surrounded by dancers, flashing lights and sumo wrestler artwork? Well, your wish can finally come true with the opening of Sushi Roxx, in Midtown East, where dinner theater just got a bit more exciting. This truly original concept combines a top notch sushi dinner with Pop […]