This place is not only is it a great option for picky eaters wary of unfamiliar tastes, textures, and animal parts, it's also delicious. The flavors are remarkably satisfying, and even Vegetarian Mock Roast Pork Buns ($2.95) leave nothing to be desired, right down to the unidentifiable vegetable substance with an uncanny resemblance to pork fat.
The Thermals were great as an angsty teenager, and trust me when I say nothing has changed. Go to this show to indulge your inner irreverent, head-banging rebel. Tuesday and Wednesday May 28th & 29th at 8 p.m. ($16)
Almost as exciting as Gatsby's parties themselves are the outfits--the beaded, sequined, feathered outfits. Prada will be hosting an exhibition of the costumes used in the film from May 1st-12th. The show will feature flapper dresses, hats, vintage kitten heels, and sparkly jewelry, as well as sketches and designs from Miuccia Prada and costume designer Catherine Martin.
Robert Moy, master balloon-folder, isn’t going to make you just another balloon dog. He’ll make you a wearable Darth Vader helmet with a light saber or wearable butterfly wings. He’ll make you an adult-size T-Rex if you give him half an hour. Needless to say, he’s a hit at kid’s parties.
Healthy eating is a habit that starts at a young age. Which is why Lisa Suriano started her company, Veggiecation, a cooking class for kids that shows them how yummy veggies can be! Her 163+ recipes are simple and kid-friendly, which make them easy to replicate at home. Check the website to schedule a class for a party, Scout troop, or classroom.
This summer, the Brooklyn Flea will cross over the East River into the South Street Seaport, giving Manhattan a much-needed taste of what Brooklyn has to offer! Starting Memorial Day Weekend, the Flea will open an outdoor beer garden and food court along Front Street between Beekman and Fulton featuring a rotating selection of vendors.
Hot sauce is the best condiment. It's good (and arguably necessary) on everything. A & B American Pepper Sauce is not only spicy and flavorful, but made in small batches with all-natural, high-quality ingredients. If you need more convincing before you toss the Tapatio, or if you just love hot sauce as much as I do, check out A&B at the New York City Hot Sauce Expo at East River State Park on April 20th & 21st.
Snack Dragon is the answer to your drunken prayers, serving up late-night cheesy, spicy eats that won't make you miserable the morning after. Fresh, herb-packed tacos are served on homemade blue corn tortillas and are worth waiting for, along with the perpetually happy throng of bar hoppers craving chipotle-citrus marinated Carne Asada ($5) or Grilled Sole ($4).
Has the new Gatsby movie (namely, Leo Dicaprio) inspired fantasies of the roarin' twenties? Now you can stay in the art deco Fitzgerald Suite, adorned with historical photographs of Fitzgerald and his wife Zelda. The Plaza has also curated a menu meant to give you a taste of the 1920's, and, naturally, a decadent champagne bar. Get your bubbly at The Rose Club's Gatsby Hour every Wednesday and Thursday with live jazz music for a roarin' good time.
A 45-minute Ancienne Ultimate Age-Delay Facial is the ultimate gift for mom this Mother’s Day. Not because she needs it, of course, but because after the pampering at this boutique spa, she’ll receive the equivalent amount ($125) to in store credit, which she can spend immediately afterward and treat herself to what she really wants.
An amazing breakfast doesn't have to be something you indulge in only on weekends. SCRATCHbread, a rustic, artisinal bakery in Bed-Stuy, serves five-star to-go breakfast options every day of the week, like the Build Your Own Grits, (single $3, double $6), with toppings like charred jalapeno, wood roasted mushrooms, Sicilian salsa verde, kale and dandelion pesto, and soft-boiled eggs.
This Veronique Leroy Bomber Jacket ($1,099) is the ultimate statement piece, combining all our favorite trends into one Spring jacket. Sheer? Check. Embroidery? Check. Leopard print? You know it. You can wear it with denim shorts and your new sneaks or over your favorite colorful print dress.
With rumors about pink slime and slaughterhouse horror stories dominating the news, vegetarianism is becoming more and more appealing. But that would mean giving up bacon. Which is why BK Cured wins a Brooklyn Choice Award, for providing us with delicious and guilt-free all-things-meat.
That means it’s not only healthier than normal granola, it’s also more versatile, perfect for cereal and yogurt as well as salads (or on its own, of course). It comes in delicious flavors like Cranberry Nut Crunch made with kale, dates, almonds, coconut flakes, cranberries, sesame seeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon.
Lavender Lake has launched free outdoor movie nights in their banging backyard on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at sundown. They've already shown "North by Northwest," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," and "Ferris Beuller's Day Off," so you know you're in good hands.
Every Bloody Mary should be garnished with a fat slab of house-cured bacon.
One of the great things about breakfast is that what should probably be dessert counts as the meal itself. A perfect example is coffee's favorite partner in crime, Dough's donuts. Unlike other doughnuts, these aren't overbearingly sweet. Whether you get the Blood Orange (pictured) or the Dulce de Leche with Toasted Almonds, they're the perfect combination of doughy, sweet, and flavorful.. They're also huge, making one doughnut a sufficient meal for just $2.
Smoked Pork Hash & Poached Egg ($11, pictured), made with house-cured pork with a flavor-packed Carolina-style rub, served with a cherry tomato salad and scallions. Add a personal French Press brought to your table, and you've died and gone to brunch heaven.
When it comes to sunglasses, go big or go home. These French Frieda Cheetah Sunglasses by Illesteva ($260) are no exception. The 50's Havana-inspired frames are the ultimate movie star accessory, a must-have for every Manhattan fashionista.
One of this season's hottest trends is a (possibly premature) nod to the nineties, which is fine with me if it means putting daisies on everything. These Daisy Sandals ($50) from Pixie Market are perfect for romping around in May flowers.
