By Seth Fera-Schanes A bike is a great way to explore new areas of New York, especially after you have lived in the city for an extended amount of time. Â I have covered a lot of ground in this city by walking or with public transit but am […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Featuring fresh passion fruit puree, lime juice, vodka and Chambord this is one martini you will want to make at your next summer party. Â See full ingredient list and directions below. We will continue to bring you refreshing cocktail recipes throughout the summer. Â This one […]
By Stephanie Jones. Follow her on Twitter @MissJonesJazz At the corner of 106th and Broadway, among the bodegas, bars and beauty supplies, a narrow doorway beneath iconic copper letters unlocks the hippest kept secret of the Upper Westside. Inside, the smoldering sound of a tenor saxophone blowing on […]
If you still think Gowanus is nothing but a polluted canal that’s been designated as an environmental disaster, you are way behind the times. Gowanus is a Brooklyn neighborhood bordering Park Slope that’s offering an increasing number of fabulous dining and shopping options. Today we’re bringing you a tour of a few great finds in a single block of Gowanus: 3rd Avenue between President and Carroll Street.
By Seth Fera-Schanes I made a trip out to Governors Island this past weekend. Â In addition to the fun bike ride and relaxing morning, I brought my camera to grab a few pics. Â If you do make a half day trip to the island, be sure to bring […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes If you have never been to Governors Island, you should set aside three hours on a weekend this summer to go for a visit. Located in New York Harbor, Governors Island is about a 10 minute ferry ride from downtown Manhattan. Â If you are a […]
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
