Tag: Seth Fera-Schanes

Peach Sangria And Farmers Market Snacks

It is mid-July and our summer libation list is growing.  We are pleased to bring you Sparkling Peach Sangria which is perfect for a weekend rooftop get together with friends.

Summer’s Bounty At The Green Market

By Seth Fera-Schanes New York City farmers markets have some great produce, especially during the summer and fall.  If you go to the green market in Union Square on any given morning, you will see city chefs buying the first pick of items as vendors are setting up […]

Burgers and Jazz In Harlem

By Seth Fera-Schanes Ottomanelli’s Wine and Burger Bar, located on 111th street and 5th avenue in Harlem offers live jazz on Saturday and Sunday, featuring the talented Stephanie Jones (who also brings her Jazz knowledge to Full Access as a contributing editor.) The Ottomanelli in the name of the […]

Independence Day In New York City

By Seth Fera-Schanes A few options present themselves for the annual fourth of July celebrations in NYC. 1.  Get out of town.  The equation is simple: one part long weekend, mixed with two parts hot and sticky NYC.  The outcome is boarding a plane, train or bus to […]

Yeah Shanghai Deluxe and Vivi Bubble Tea

By Seth Fera-Schanes Located at 50 Mott Street in Manhattan’s Chinatown, Yeah Shanghai Deluxe is a great restaurant to bring visiting friends or go for an after work dinner with your colleagues.  Offering a range of dishes including many dim sum options, I would recommend going family style […]

Backyard BBQ Meets Midtown Manhattan – Watermelon Cosmopolitan

The adage: ‘work hard, play hard’ applies to New York City’s millions of residents.  Long commutes and longer hours, the stress levels can get high.  To relax, some all these people frequent after work happy hours the after and cherish their weekends.  With that in mind and summer here in all its humid glory, we bring you the Watermelon Cosmo.  It is a country meets classy cocktail and comes fully equipped with watermelon ice cubes.  Enjoy.

Change Your Perspective

By Seth Fera-Schanes Make a few simple adjustments and see New York City in an entirely new way.  Seek out your favorite rooftop, bike across the Brooklyn Bridge, lay flat on the corner of Christopher St and Gay St and just start snapping away.  The different angles and […]

Damrak Gin and Licor 43 Cocktail Recipe

This signature cocktail comes to us from Hanson Dry bar in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn.  With a minimal ingredient list and simple preparation this would be a great drink to make when friends stop by during the summer.  Serve with some tapas such as these Sauteed Spanish Pimientos de Padron or these Pickled Garlic Scapes with Green Olives and Prosciutto.

Light Rum Cocktail For A Summer Afternoon

By Seth Fera-Schanes With the official start of summer, we wanted to add to our cocktail list with The Mary Pickford.  This recipe comes to us from The Astor Room in Astoria, Queens.  In addition to the great food scene, Queens has some great bars as well. Serving […]