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

BLT – Midtown East – 106 East 57th St.

Contributing Editor Melissa Limberg submitted this post.  Follow The Mizz on Twitter @mizzlimberg You’ve heard of Gordon Ramsey, right?  The scary chef that yells at restaurant workers until they cry and then turns all soft at the end of the episode? Yeah, that Gordon Ramsey.  Well, he has […]

3 Stops in 9 Blocks – Mini Tour

By Seth Fera-Schanes What do the Union Square Green Market, ABC Home & Carpet and Flatiron building all have in common?  I don’t think it is a stretch to say all are unique places and worth a visit.  They also all happen to be within a 9 street […]

Gramercy Tavern – The Gramercy – 42 East 20th St.

By Melissa Limberg Any restaurant piloted by 2012’s “Best Chef in NYC” is bound to be a good choice.  An expensive choice, but a good choice.  Here’s a disclaimer: if you plan on having dinner here, you should be expecting a bill of $300 or more depending on your […]

Essex – Lower East Side – 120 Essex St.

By Melissa Limberg So, just to give you a peek at the inner workings of moi, here’s a brief rundown of the thoughts that go through my head every Saturday or Sunday morning when I wake up: “BRUNCH BRUNCH BRUNCH BRUNCH BRUNCH ADVIL BRUNCH BRUNCH BRUNCH WATER BRUNCH […]

J’Aime Nails – Astoria – 2839 31st St.

New York is a city that lends power to those who inhabit it, and we all know that with great power comes great responsibility.  Responsibility that entails keeping it’s residents neatly groomed and well manicured.  The women (and men) of this city have been spoiled insofar as the possibilities are endless as far as nail care is concerned.

Art Exhibition in East Harlem – Opening September 28th

Full Access NYC excursion tip.  We were told of an art exhibition in East Harlem starting September 28 and running through October 15th.  Could be something fun to do with friends or a date. Details: “Poética de Colores” is a solo exhibition by artist, Sam Kirk. Opening reception […]

The Midtown East Pub Crawl

By Michael Ibrahim 1) BXL East This has to be one of my all time favorite Belgian beers bars and it is a great start for a big night of beer tasting and food if you would like.  Every time I have been there I have tasted a new beer.  They […]

The 13th Step – East Village – 149 2nd Ave

By Melissa Limberg Sometimes you don’t need a whole lot of words to tell someone why they should go somewhere.  This is one of those places. There are 6 main reasons why you should think about going to The 13th Step in the East Village. Some people argue […]

Korean Express – Upper East Side – 807 Lexington Ave.

By Melissa Limberg There might be a rare case in which you’re wandering around the Upper East Side and think, “Damn, I could really go for some kimbap.” There are times when I, myself, get an overwhelming craving for kimchi.  “But where,” you may ask, “do I find […]

The Plaza Hotel – Palm Court – Midtown East – 768 5th Ave.

By Melissa Limberg Ever since I was a little girl reading Eloise, I’ve dreamed of The Plaza.  As I grew older I realized it was even cooler because Kevin Bannister stayed there in Home Alone. It would be a while before I knew that it was a symbol […]