Last week I went to 1Oak for the first time. I had heard so much about it and I had been to neighboring clubs, so I was pretty excited. I’ll admit I had a pretty good time. They actually had space to dance, which some clubs don’t seem to care about as they just want […]
Brunch in New York City
I am a dedicated fan of brunch. I want to think that brunches are pretentious, and really only for people who have hours to spare on weekends, but I love them. One of my favorite parts of Saturday and Sunday is sitting at a table in the dining hall with my friends for a few hours. […]
Freezing in the City
Earlier today, I returned to the concrete jungle after a month of suburbia. Throughout the bus ride, my excitement was growing. It was clear, and sunny-the type of day that in a different month would be warm. Unfortunately, when I got off of the Port Authority, I got a slap in the face by the […]
Fit in the City (NYU Guest Writer)
When I first arrived in New York City for school, a lot of people I knew told me how they planned to go to the gym and to go running (I was looking for a running buddy, so I asked). Most of them were adamant about not wanting to gain the freshman fifteen. Before I […]
Top midtown happy hour spots for drinks
While Midtown cannot compete with the eclectic, trendy, and unique dining and drinking options downtown, it does offer some interesting venues. Whether you are looking to go to happy hour with coworkers at somewhere nicer than the closest dive bar, have a drinks date after work, or want to impress a client, here are some […]
Midweek Pick-Me-Ups – going out on a weekday?
Possibly one of the biggest buzzkills when you are out with friends is when someone starts to complain. The minute someone says, “This bar isn’t fun”, or, “What a waste of money” it seems as if the whole group starts to collectively sigh. The floodgates open and suddenly everyone starts to doubt that there is […]
Most unique bars in East Village NYC
East Village is home to probably the highest concentration of bars in the country, at roughly 300 bars in the neighborhood, and come in all varieties. It’s grittier than the West Village but with quite a few unique spots and reknown cocktail bars. Death & Co. Wrote a best selling book on mixology. This place […]
Best coffee shops in NYC
With so many great independent coffee shops in Manhattan, there is not much reason to be going to Starbucks. Those who are “in the know” (which now includes you) go to places like the following: Abraço 86 East 7th Street abraconyc.com Hole in the wall shop, often with lines out the door. Excellent coffee bean […]
Top 7 most fun brunch spots in NYC
New York may in fact have invented the boozy weekend brunch, but not all spots are alike. Here is our list of some of the best brunch party spots in New York: 1.) Harlow (Currently closed) Weekly brunch on Sundays 12-6pm. Seasonal Saturday brunch parties hosted by Derek and Daniel Koch. 109 East 56th Street harlownyc.com […]
Top spots in the Hamptons this summer
This summer the Hamptons nightlife continued to move east, away from Southampton and with more action in Montauk. We had a tough time narrowing down the list to 7, so here are 10 of our favorite spots in the Hamptons. The Surf Lodge Montauk Trendy hotel, restaurant, and bar with a whimsical surfer vibe is […]
