By Seth Fera-Schanes With the official start of summer, we wanted to add to our cocktail list with The Mary Pickford. Â This recipe comes to us from The Astor Room in Astoria, Queens. Â In addition to the great food scene, Queens has some great bars as well. Serving […]
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.
Michter’s Rye cocktail recipe is 5 simple ingredients and perfect for drinking on a summer evening.
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 […]
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? Â One […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes This delicious summer cocktail recipe comes to us from The Anchor bar in the SoHo neighborhood of NYC. Â Originally made for actor Bill Murray, The Murricane has been featured on The Refined Chef and included in The Guardian’s 60th birthday tribute to the famous actor. […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Rain showers are not uncommon throughout the summer in New York City. Â If you get your timing right, there are some great rainbows you can photograph over the city after a storm. Â 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. Â 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 Located uptown and accessible by the A,B,C and D trains the James Bailey Mansion is worth a quick visit. Â You can get close to the house for pictures but it is privately owned so you will not get to go inside to explore. Â The house […]
We’re all told that doing yoga is one of the best antidotes to the crazed pace of New York life. But when a class costs as much as $20 a pop, it’s just not feasible for many people. The good news is, there are studios around the city that help you get Zen without going broke. Here is a sampling of yoga studios that offer pay-what-you-can, donation-based classes.
