By Marsha Clarke If you live anywhere on God’s green earth I’m willing to bet that you have a friend of Caribbean descent, especially if you live in NYC. You probably noticed that by the start of every summer they mysteriously disappear never to be heard of until […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes We are expanding our summer drink menu with two different versions of cherry lemonade. Both recipes are non-alcoholic, but if you wanted to add a little rum we won’t tell anyone. Each recipe calls for fresh cherries which are in season right now. These drinks […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes The burden of friendship hits nearly every recent New York City transplant. People from all over the world want to visit the city because it is a capital of culture, finance and food. It is the most populated city in the United States. It is […]
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 […]
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.
By Denise Oliveira Messes from prior tenants; contractors who took way longer than promised; exhausting interactions with brokers; nightmarish packing and moving experiences; not to mention your own baggage: These are a few of the negative vibes that some New Yorkers want to erase from their apartments before […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Rain showers are not uncommon throughout the summer in New York City. If you get your timing right, there are some great rainbows you can photograph over the city after a storm. I was able to capture one and then took some additional photos of […]
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 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 […]
