Borough by borough, day after day, seeking the little details that make NYC great.
By Seth Fera-Schanes A summer drink sporting the colors of the American Flag and perfect for an Independence Day party with friends. With a mixture of coconut rum and vodka (see full recipe below) this is one crowd pleasing libation.If you are looking for some festive food options […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Located uptown and accessible by the A,B,C and D trains the James Bailey Mansion is worth a quick visit. You can get close to the house for pictures but it is privately owned so you will not get to go inside to explore. The house […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes One of the best weekend activities in New York is grabbing your camera (or smartphone if you are an instagrammer) and just wandering around the city snapping photos. Whether you are checking out some new street art in Brooklyn or historic brownstones in Harlem this […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes A bike is a great way to explore new areas of New York, especially after you have lived in the city for an extended amount of time. I have covered a lot of ground in this city by walking or with public transit but am […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Featuring fresh passion fruit puree, lime juice, vodka and Chambord this is one martini you will want to make at your next summer party. See full ingredient list and directions below. We will continue to bring you refreshing cocktail recipes throughout the summer. This one […]
By Stephanie Jones. Follow her on Twitter @MissJonesJazz At the corner of 106th and Broadway, among the bodegas, bars and beauty supplies, a narrow doorway beneath iconic copper letters unlocks the hippest kept secret of the Upper Westside. Inside, the smoldering sound of a tenor saxophone blowing on […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes I made a trip out to Governors Island this past weekend. In addition to the fun bike ride and relaxing morning, I brought my camera to grab a few pics. If you do make a half day trip to the island, be sure to bring […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes If you have never been to Governors Island, you should set aside three hours on a weekend this summer to go for a visit. Located in New York Harbor, Governors Island is about a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Manhattan. If you are a […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Long day? Go for a bike ride. Up early on a Saturday? Hop on your bicycle and get going. Bored? Bike. It was a summer evening on the Upper West Side and I wanted to go out for a ride. I started out west towards […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes The City College of New York (CCNY) is the oldest of the 23 colleges in the CUNY (College University of New York) system. The campus was started in 1847 and is situated on 135th St and Convent Avenue. The buildings are neo-gothic and one of […]
