Fall Pumpkin Cocktail Recipe

By Seth Fera-Schanes Ring the bells for Fall has arrived.  The mornings are crisp, there is an abundance of plaid that has been pulled from shelves and I am starting to see pumpkins everywhere.  Could this truly be the most wonderful time of the year? To start the […]

Trading Stories for Kites

By Denise Oliveira Still looking for something artsy to do this weekend? Check out Field Day, a 2-day festival created by The Laundromat Project, where you can both see and make art, all while getting immersed in three distinct New York neighborhoods. On Saturday from noon to 5 in Harlem […]

Learn to Cook in a New York Minute

By Denise Oliveira There are so many good reasons to take a cooking class in New York City: You’re tired of eating out seven nights a week and would actually like to learn how to make a dish or two; You’re looking for something fun to do with […]

Movie AND Dinner: Flicks While You Eat

By Denise Oliveira You don’t have to choose between dinner or a movie. You can have both. At the same time. Maybe it’s date night, or you’re hanging out by yourself, or you’re looking for something new and different to do with your friends. Whatever you’re up to, […]

Two Orders of Shishito Peppers

Shishito are one of my all time favorite peppers.  It was love at fist bite when I discovered them at Jimmy’s No. 43 in the East Village a few years ago.  This basement bar is known for their wide selection of beer as well as an incredible small […]

A Beetlejuice Cocktail?

By Seth Fera-Schanes If only I could say his name three times and this cocktail would appear.  Let’s give it a try.  Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!  Wait for it….nothing.  Not a problem because we have the full recipe courtesy of Lederhosen NYC included below. This is a nice drink to […]

Classing Up Risotto, One Plate at a Time

By Seth Fera-Schanes I typically associate risotto with cooler weather months.  This might be a function of the denseness of the meal and some primeval urge to bulk up before winter.  I say this fully aware one can order a nice spring or summer themed risotto but just […]

I May Be Small, But I Am Strong!

By Marsha Clarke Yes Sugarcane, you are. Located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn just a few blocks away from Barclays Center is Sugarcane restaurant. This very popular Caribbean spot has been serving Brooklyn and whoever is willing to make the venture out for over a decade. […]

Heirloom Tomato Season in New York City

Delicious heirloom tomatoes are available at Farmers Markets throughout the 5 boroughs in New York.

Be sure to check out these incredible recipes using the best heirloom tomatoes of the season.