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

Keep Riding – 2 of Brooklyn’s Most Preferred Bike Paths

By Leyla Shamayeva The hustle and bustle of busy Brooklyn streets leaves few options for dedicated cyclists to enjoy long, uninterrupted rides. Riding down Ocean Parkway’s bike path is nice…if you don’t mind stopping at a red light every few minutes. The designated paths on most streets are convenient…if […]

Visiting Le District and Le Battery

By Elissa Gilbert You walk past palm trees in the sun-filled atrium of the Winter Garden to the entrance of Le District, so visiting the new Francophiliac shop in Battery Park City brought the Riviera to mind more than Paris. The decadence of a French vacation starts as […]

Girl from “Down Under” Bringing Her Creative Talents to the Big Apple

By Nick Christophers To be born with a talent is one thing but to take it to the next level is another. Australian born, Melinda McCarthy has done that and more. Ever since being a small child she was always in the middle of a mini-project of her […]

Bicoastal Performer Building on Every Milestone

By Nick Christophers Sometimes you have to keep plugging away until your big break comes crashing in. This is exactly what Maryland native and current Los Angeles resident Lisa Panagos did. Lisa, coming from a multi-ethnic family (Greek / French) took a little from each of her parents and […]

Quality Cup of Coffee in Harlem

By Seth Fera-Schanes I have said it before and I will say it again; Harlem is happening.  If you are in the neighborhood and looking to get a little work done, grab some food or relax with a delicious cup of coffee then stop by Astor Row Cafe. […]

Fashion In A Way We Have Never Seen It: Trashion Fashion

By Nick Christophers In every one of us there is an artist with a wild idea to explore. One such individual developed her idea into an interesting theme. Amy Merli brought together what would become known as “Trashion Fashion,” a different way of looking at trash. It may sound odd […]

George Washington’s New York: 5 Revolutionary Sites in Colonial New York

By Elissa Gilbert New York does a great celebration—think ticker-tape parades down Broadway for our winning sports teams. The Canyon of Heroes in lower Manhattan has been the scene of parades since just after the American Revolution. One of the first events celebrated downtown was Evacuation Day, when […]

Ramp Fritters and Pan Fried Rainbow Trout

By Seth Fera-Schanes Tis the season: Spring that is and fresh ingredients are in full supply.  Everything from pheasant, turkey and goose eggs at the local farmers markets to fresh NYC honey (yes, there are apiaries in the city!) It is also the much anticipated start to ramp […]

Absinthe Drink

By Seth Fera-Schanes Description: This drink arrives just in time for the Spring.  Add some fresh mint leaves from the garden and enjoy with a couple of your friends.  Enjoy! Cocktail by KJ Wiliiam’s, Head Bartender, Flatiron Lounge, NYC. Ingredients: 2 oz – Plymouth gin 3/4 oz – […]