Registering for the New York City Marathon

By Seth Fera-Schanes Getting ready for a big race takes time, a lot of practice and some advanced logistical planning.  If the race you are preparing for is the New York City marathon then the logistics are especially important. The annual marathon that spans all five of the […]

New Year’s Eve in New York City

By Seth Fera-Schanes There are a handful of options to ring in the new year in New York City. 1.  Club – For individuals age 21-25.  Older readers, please skip to item number 2.  Here is the deal for clubs on New Year’s. Grand promises of all your […]

Fish soup made with Baccala and traditionally served on Christmas eve

Traditional Italian Christmas Baccala

By Seth Fera-Schanes Few places around the country have the range of food traditions found in New York.  As people have come and gone from the city over the years, they impart their knowledge of different cooking techniques, recipes and holiday traditions.  This information is then passed on […]

Signs and Street Art: A Photo Tour Through Williamsburg

By Seth Fera-Schanes Williamsburg, Brooklyn is known for great shops, restaurants and individuals using all available outdoor space to express their artistic point of view. I spent the morning in the neighborhood shopping for the holiday season and taking pictures along the way.  This is a great area […]

A Day at the Metropolitan Museum: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included

With a collection that spans centuries and continents, exploring the Metropolitan Museum completely could take a lifetime. For those of us who can’t devote quite that much time, spending an entire day at the museum—especially a day when it stays open late—gives a taste of the collection. With five restaurants open to the public, you can have all your meals at the museum without eating in the same place twice.

Best Seasonal Drinks In NYC

By Baha Awadallah When the holidays come, so do the holiday drinks. I’m not just talking about hot chocolate or Starbucks’ Gingerbread lattes. I’m talking about holiday themed cocktails. There are all types of holiday cocktails from spiked eggnog to your classic mulled wine. New York City has […]

Working the Boards with Elite Hockey Agent George Bazos

By Nick Christophers Most sports fans normally only see the industry on the surface and rarely see the business end of it. One part of the business is the “game” of being an agent to the top players in a given organization. The world of negotiating contracts and […]

Pomegranate and Bourbon Glazed Salmon

By Seth Fera-Schanes New York residents have an affinity for pomegranates and this fruit is typically available in most grocery stores and corner bodegas.  People here also really enjoy various types of spirits including bourbon (no surprise there.)  So, if you have two really good things why not […]

Take A Bite Out Of The Big Apple

By Seth Fera-Schanes Here is a project for New York City residents and incoming tourists.  Dedicate one weekend day to explore the city.  Like really explore.  Get out the door at 9am and start walking.  Not a few blocks.  Not one specific neighborhood.  Like 8 miles of traversing […]