By Seth Fera-Schanes Long day? Go for a bike ride. Â Up early on a Saturday? Hop on your bicycle and get going. Â Bored? Â Bike. It was a summer evening on the Upper West Side and I wanted to go out for a ride. Â I started out west towards […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes The City College of New York (CCNY) is the oldest of the 23 colleges in the CUNY (College University of New York) system. Â The campus was started in 1847 and is situated on 135th St and Convent Avenue. Â The buildings are neo-gothic and one of […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Few things are more refreshing than a slice of watermelon at a summer picnic. Â One of the exceptions would be to take that watermelon and gently bathe it in a mixture of rum, lime juice and a little sugar. Â See full recipe below. Purchasing a […]
The World Cup starts on June 12, so if you haven’t booked your flight to Brazil yet, chances are you’ll be watching from New York with the rest of us. But there’s still a way for you to get a flavor of what it’s like to experience this mega soccer event alongside a bunch of Brazilians. We asked some Brazilians who live in New York where they plan to watch the games, and we’re bringing you that list today. Be prepared for lots of yellow and green jerseys, painted faces, loud cheering and high spirits.Â
By Seth Fera-Schanes I decided I am a city bike rider now. Actually, let me back up a few steps. Â I saw people riding bikes all around the city and wanted to be a part of that group. Â So much so, I identified bike riding as my intended […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes The third drink in our summer cocktail series; The Greenwood Shandy. Â This citrus infused drink came to us from Greenwood Park Bar in Brooklyn. Â On a hot day, what can be better than a mixture of grapefruit hefeweizen, grapefruit vodka and grapefruit juice (ensuring you […]
By Denise Oliveira As the temperature finally rises in New York, so does our desire to be outdoors with a cold drink. Most likely, your apartment didn’t come with a huge patio where you can entertain your friends, so your best bet is a neighborhood bar with outdoor […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes The Georgia Smash is the next drink to be featured on our summer must have list (the first was The Porch Swing.) This cocktail has a great balance of Cognac, citrus and Sathenay Creme de Peche.  You can stop by The Jaywalk bar in Carroll Gardens, […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Summer in New York is the ideal season for hanging out on a rooftop. Â If you don’t have access to one, my advice is to go out and vet some potential new friends. Â Part of the litmus test should be if the individual has ready […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes There are two types of summer in New York City. The first is pleasant, filled with friends, outdoor concerts, lazy weekends, etc. The second kind is hot, stifling and really just bordering on gross. On the hot and humid days and weeks in the midst […]
