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Borough by borough, day after day, seeking the little details that make NYC great.

Southern Monk Cocktail Recipe

A great cocktail to sip on with friends on the weekend.  The recipe and photo was provide by the The Saint Catherine located in Brooklyn, NYC

Radio Show that Offers Entertainment at a Different Level

The show focuses on current events as they at times put a comedic spin on those events. They are also actively involved in promoting benefits / charity events. The cast has offered their time to festivals and have done Live Remote Show Specials.

Upcoming Mob Flick Features Talented Actor James Ciccone

James has come a long way in the past year with his role in HBO’s hit show The Deuce and notching a part in Marty Scorsese’s The Irishman (2019). He is an interesting actor who was once on the road to be a priest. Yet his love for acting pulled him the other way. Due to his rough upbringing and looks he has been offered gangster roles as of late. Yet he does not mind it as he believes “work is work”.

Chapell: Old School Talent Meshing with a Modern Flavor

It only seems fitting that some of the seasoned artists have come back to reenergize the music scene. This can be the case with indie rocker Alan Chapell. He has many years of experience in the tricky business of what they call the “music industry” – more on that below.

Destinies by Nick Christopers

Nick Christopher, the talented contributor to Full Access NYC has a book out and available through amazon!  Nick has been writing for the past 20 years and if you have been following his profile pieces on our site, you know you are in for a real treat. 

Italian Songstress Honoring the Classics with a Modern Twist

The old timers would have been proud of this talented lady who belts out their hits that are forever timeless. What we mean by old timers are the artists who crooned the crowds back in the 50’s and 60’s. Singers like Frank Sinatra, Jerry Vale, Dean Martin and Al Martino. The young lady, Vanessa Racci could make anyone sing along to these hits that she has rejuvenated with her own spicy recipe.

Baked Flounder Fillets with Spring Ramps

Preheat oven to 450 F degrees.  Place ceramic or metal baking dish in oven to heat up.

Thoroughly wash and then dry ramps.  Cut off white bottom part and set aside for other uses (such as addition to a salad.)  You will just be using the top green leaves for this dish.

Cherrystone Clams and Ramps Casino

This is my take on clams casino.  It is meant to be a lighter, spring version of the traditional dish.  The ramps are a nice compliment to the briny, sweet clams and I decided to use Panko breadcrumbs for additional texture.