Bloody Mary Done Right

Sometimes you are sitting on a plane and just have a craving for Bloody Mary mix.  It arrives in a four ounce can and comes equipped with 87% of your daily sodium allowance.  You pour over ice (with or without vodka, your call), recline your seat the 3 allotted inches and mentally remove yourself from the surrounding herd of coughing, sneezing passengers.

Let’s Talk About Brunch

By Seth Fera-Schanes Brunch is serious business in New York.  It is a favorite pastime of every 20 something and if you dare to ask for a recommendation on where to go, be prepared to receive a deluge of suggestions. When it comes to brunch in the city, […]

Habitat For Humanity Builds a House In Times Square

By Seth Fera-Schanes Times Square, commonly referred to as “the crossroads of the world” is large, bright, loud and a great launching pad for marketing promotions. I got off the train this morning and right in front of me was the beginnings of a wood frame for a […]

You Can’t Do That Here!

By Seth Fera-Schanes New York City, home of the “anything goes” mentality apparently has its limits.  I am not going to use this post to discuss the smoking ban, 20oz soda ban or any other large government initiatives.  Basically, I was walking around and saw a lot of […]

Artists and Fleas – Think Etsy But In Person

By Seth Fera-Schanes Artists and Fleas, started in 2003 is a local craft bazaar located on 70 North 7th Street between Wythe and Kent Avenues.  Yes, it is another spot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and yes it is definitely worthy of another blog entry.  The market is like a little […]

Hook and Ladder 8 Firehouse in Tribeca

By: Seth Fera-Schanes NYC has been the main subject or backdrop for countless movies.  Walk around long enough and certain streets, parks or buildings will start to look very familiar as you recall seeing them in a movie you watched growing up. Whether it is Katz’s Deli (When […]

Xu Bing Phoenix at Cathedral of Saint John the Divine

The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is located on 113th and Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan.  It is one of my favorite buildings in the city, one of the largest churches in the world and also boasts a pair of peacocks that roam around the grounds out back.  Bottom line is the next time you are in the city, make a trip uptown and visit the church.

FAN Mini Photo Tour Around The City

By Seth Fera-Schanes I have included a small photo gallery below of some pictures I took around the city.  If you live in New York or are just visiting, be sure to have your camera with you if you are going to explore the city.

Get Excited But Not Really Really Excited

By Seth Fera-Schanes Attention readers:  It is 52 degrees in New York City right now.  That is about 25 degrees warmer than it has been for the past few months.  As a result, the residents of this city have peeled off a few outer layers and are out […]