Backyard BBQ Meets Midtown Manhattan – Watermelon Cosmopolitan

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The adage: ‘work hard, play hard’ applies to New York City’s millions of residents.  Long commutes and longer hours, the stress levels can get high.  To relax, some all these people frequent after work happy hours the after and cherish their weekends.  With that in mind and summer here in all its humid glory, we bring you the Watermelon Cosmo.  It is a country meets classy cocktail and comes fully equipped with watermelon ice cubes.  Enjoy.

Change Your Perspective

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By Seth Fera-Schanes Make a few simple adjustments and see New York City in an entirely new way.  Seek out your favorite rooftop, bike across the Brooklyn Bridge, lay flat on the corner of Christopher St and Gay St and just start snapping away.  The different angles and […]

Damrak Gin and Licor 43 Cocktail Recipe

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This signature cocktail comes to us from Hanson Dry bar in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.  With a minimal ingredient list and simple preparation this would be a great drink to make when friends stop by during the summer.  Serve with some tapas such as these Sauteed Spanish Pimientos de Padron or these Pickled Garlic Scapes with Green Olives and Prosciutto.

21 Activities In Brooklyn Bridge Park

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If you haven’t been to Brooklyn Bridge Park – the 1.3-mile waterfront stretch along the East River, just west of Brooklyn Heights – here are 21 great reasons why you should. It’s a great place to spend an entire day, just take a stroll, or share a meal with friends. It’s easy to get to by subway (any of the stops in or around Brooklyn Heights) or via water taxi from Manhattan.

Light Rum Cocktail For A Summer Afternoon

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By Seth Fera-Schanes With the official start of summer, we wanted to add to our cocktail list with The Mary Pickford.  This recipe comes to us from The Astor Room in Astoria, Queens.  In addition to the great food scene, Queens has some great bars as well. Serving […]

A Stroll Through Ditmas Park In Brooklyn

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When you need a break from the noise and skyscrapers of Manhattan, you should take yourself on a walk in the charming Brooklyn neighborhood of Ditmas Park. You’ll forget you’re still in New York City as you stroll through tree-lined streets boasting gorgeous Victorian homes. It may feel like the suburbs, with residents mowing their lawns, shooting a basketball in their driveways, and actually finding parking right in front of their homes. But the neighborhood has several subway stops and bus lines, and an increasing number of coffee shops and delis as well as trendy restaurants and bars.

Human Rights Watch Film Festival In Manhattan

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By Denise Oliveira The Human Rights Watch Film Festival is taking place in Manhattan right now, and you can still catch six films – the majority of them documentaries – between Friday and Sunday. One of the highlights of this festival is that the filmmakers and subjects of the documentaries […]

Ultimate Fighting Championship In Times Square

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By Seth Fera-Schanes What do you get when you take The Octagon from UFC, place it in one of the most recognizable areas around the world, add two UFC pros in Jon Jones and Carlos Condit and then finish it off with 50 foot tall tv screens?  One […]

Rock You Like A Murricane Cocktail

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By Seth Fera-Schanes This delicious summer cocktail recipe comes to us from The Anchor bar in the SoHo neighborhood of NYC.  Originally made for actor Bill Murray, The Murricane has been featured on The Refined Chef and included in The Guardian’s 60th birthday tribute to the famous actor. […]

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