Pomegranate Fruit Mimosa

This drink is a great way to class up a mimosa during any occasion.  A perfect drink for brunch.

Great Performances, New York’s premier catering company provided this recipe and photo. They are also the exclusive caterer at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Long Island Film Festival Drawing Talent From Far And Wide

“We are in our 21st year as we started in multiple venues and settled her in at the Bellmore Theatre which has been great. LIIFE is what we consider a film community. This year we have 147 shorts, features along with webisodes and music videos. Not to mention the amazing panelists and award recipients like Danny Aiello and Kevin Browne.”

Lisa Zilker: Dream Inspired Artist Painting a Perfect Picture

“Most of my work is derived from my dreams and my meditation. I get very comfortable with the mediums I utilize to interpret my dreams. I use not earth tones instead I focus on intense colors.”

Pierre Ferrand 1840 Formula Cognac Summer Cocktail

Summer in a glass. This Georgia Smash is the perfect cocktail to make for a hot afternoon backyard hangout with friends.  Recipe and photo submitted by Timothy Miner, Bar Manager at The Jakewalk in Brooklyn NY.

Old Overholt Rye Cocktail

Improving upon an already delicious cocktail, The Tux can be thought of as a refined Old Fashioned.  Originally provided to our Refined Chef site by Hanson Dry Bar in Clinton Hill – Brooklyn, NY

Distance Workout in the Bronx and Westchester County

The former New York and Putnam railroad has been reborn into a nicely paved pathway that is ideal for distance workouts.  I use the trail for bike rides but LSD (long slow distance) day runs would also work.  

I split the workout into 3 segments (with one additional option to get home.)  

Are There Catfish in Central Park?

Yes, catfish are one of the many fish species that can be found in New York City’s Central Park.  While many people target bass and panfish there are a number of other fish one can catch and the yellow bullhead catfish is one of them.