Reynard @ Wythe Hotel – 80 Wythe Ave. – Williamsburg

By Melissa Limberg Mmm, the Reynard. Yum. If you remember a previous post of mine you’ll know that it’s not typically my cup of tea to go to hotel bars/restaurants… but I’m always willing to go where the getting is good. And it’s goooooood here. The Wythe is a […]

HelpUsAdopt.org + InterMix

By Melissa Limberg I would like to give a huge thanks to HelpUsAdopt.org for having me at their event on Wednesday night.  It was fabulous, it was fashionable, and financially successful thanks to some big hearts dropping some big bills!  (Though I will throw in the fact that I’m […]

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

In the title I am talking about fall in NYC and not the holiday season Andy Williams crooned on his 1963 album.

Autumn in New York is my favorite time of the year. Gone are the days of oppressive heat and sweat soaked subway walls. The international tourist set have retreated to build back their bank accounts so they can come again next summer. There is a lull before the Christmas tourist crew finds their way into the city to clog the streets as they ogle all the pretty lights and trees. Clearly this writer has some seasonal issues he needs to work through.

Tour de Gay!

New York, New York.  A city so nice, they named it twice.  Ahh, the distinct pleasure of living in a cultural mecca cannot be overstated. Rich in culture and diversity, New York City has some of the best nightlife for any demographic.

Irish Hunger Memorial – Full Access Quick Trip

By Seth Fera-Schanes If you find yourself in Battery Park City, consider heading to the corner of North End Avenue and Vessey Street.  Here you will find the Irish Hunger Memorial which serves as a remembrance of The Great Famine in Ireland from 1845-1852. This is a unique […]

5 Pointz – A Very Colorful Experience

Hop on the 7 train in Times Square and a short 15 minutes later you will find yourself in Long Island City, Queens. For those familiar with the 7 train (yes, the same one that takes you to Citi Field and Flushing) once you come out from under the […]

Weekend in Williamsburg

By Melissa Limberg Far, far away from my Upper East Side residence is a place that precedes itself in legend.  Hipster legend.  I had vowed to myself that I hated it, I didn’t even want to spend time there.  Brooklyn.  More specifically – Williamsburg, Brooklyn.  Like, the capitol city […]

Brushstroke Restaurant – 30 Hudson Street

By Chris Ellis Your humble correspondent ends each week with a dilemma.  A first-world dilemma, sure, but a difficult one nonetheless.  To dine in New York is to be presented with such a vast array of options that it is nearly impossible to choose one without feeling as […]

96th Street Taco Truck

By Seth Fera-Schanes Need a quick lunch, dinner or late night snack?  If someone in New York ever asks you this question, reply in the affirmative and you might end up with a great new dining option.  In this case the option would be the Super Tacos truck. To […]