Borough by borough, day after day, seeking the little details that make NYC great.
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. Â The campus was started in 1847 and is situated on 135th St and Convent Avenue. Â The buildings are neo-gothic and one of […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Few things are more refreshing than a slice of watermelon at a summer picnic. Â One of the exceptions would be to take that watermelon and gently bathe it in a mixture of rum, lime juice and a little sugar. Â See full recipe below. Purchasing a […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes I decided I am a city bike rider now. Actually, let me back up a few steps. Â I saw people riding bikes all around the city and wanted to be a part of that group. Â So much so, I identified bike riding as my intended […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes The third drink in our summer cocktail series; The Greenwood Shandy. Â This citrus infused drink came to us from Greenwood Park Bar in Brooklyn. Â On a hot day, what can be better than a mixture of grapefruit hefeweizen, grapefruit vodka and grapefruit juice (ensuring you […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes The Georgia Smash is the next drink to be featured on our summer must have list (the first was The Porch Swing.) This cocktail has a great balance of Cognac, citrus and Sathenay Creme de Peche.  You can stop by The Jaywalk bar in Carroll Gardens, […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Summer in New York is the ideal season for hanging out on a rooftop. Â If you don’t have access to one, my advice is to go out and vet some potential new friends. Â Part of the litmus test should be if the individual has ready […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes There are two types of summer in New York City. The first is pleasant, filled with friends, outdoor concerts, lazy weekends, etc. The second kind is hot, stifling and really just bordering on gross. On the hot and humid days and weeks in the midst […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes New Yorkers work hard and play hard which leaves little time for other activities such as making dinner. Â You can run a quick straw poll and see for yourself. Â Select a few people on the street and ask how many times a week they order […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes I put together a few pictures from recent walks around the city. Â I like the changes you experience throughout different times of the day in New York. Â If you can ever drag yourself out of bed to watch the sunrise, it is highly recommended. After […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Want to conduct a fun social experiment? First, go out to a burger place with a bunch of your most carnivores friends. Then make sure you situate yourself so you are the last to order. Watch as each friend finds and dictates their most perfect […]
