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

3 Summer Fruit Cocktails

By Seth Fera-Schanes The summer cocktail recipe list grows (by 3 fantastic new drinks this time.)  We were looking for ways to incorporate the freshest summer ingredients into one of summer’s longest standing traditions; drinking outside on a lazy weekend afternoon. The first recipe is a Watermelon Champagne […]

Smorgasburg at the Brooklyn Flea Market

By Marsha Clarke If you are walking through the Brooklyn Bridge Park on a Sunday afternoon minding your own business, secretly judging hipsters and you see a congregation of people at food tents….Run!  And you should run right into that place called Smorgasburg.  This operation of Brooklyn Flea, which […]

Hanging Out With The Huxtables In Brooklyn Heights

The Cosby Show, famous in the 1980’s and 90’s was set to the backdrop of Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn.

One of the most beautiful neighborhoods in all of New York City, this is an area to explore and take lots of pictures.

A New York City Succulent Garden

Aside from herbs, a succulent garden is a low maintenance, low space and all around fun option.  There are so many varieties of succulents and you can literally cram them all in a small space and they seem to thrive.  For around $3 a piece you can mix and match shapes and heights and come up with a really nice little garden.  Also, tending to your New York City succulent garden is quite therapeutic and will let you take care of something that won’t expire if (i.e when) you don’t water for a few days.  

Summer’s Bounty At The Green Market

By Seth Fera-Schanes New York City farmers markets have some great produce, especially during the summer and fall.  If you go to the green market in Union Square on any given morning, you will see city chefs buying the first pick of items as vendors are setting up […]

Burgers and Jazz In Harlem

By Seth Fera-Schanes Ottomanelli’s Wine and Burger Bar, located on 111th street and 5th avenue in Harlem offers live jazz on Saturday and Sunday, featuring the talented Stephanie Jones (who also brings her Jazz knowledge to Full Access as a contributing editor.) The Ottomanelli in the name of the […]

Independence Day In New York City

By Seth Fera-Schanes A few options present themselves for the annual fourth of July celebrations in NYC. 1.  Get out of town.  The equation is simple: one part long weekend, mixed with two parts hot and sticky NYC.  The outcome is boarding a plane, train or bus to […]

Yeah Shanghai Deluxe and Vivi Bubble Tea

By Seth Fera-Schanes Located at 50 Mott Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown, Yeah Shanghai Deluxe is a great restaurant to bring visiting friends or go for an after work dinner with your colleagues.  Offering a range of dishes including many dim sum options, I would recommend going family style […]