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THIS SH*T BLINKS: eye-inspired jewelry handmade in Brooklyn

THIS SH*T BLINKS: eye-inspired jewelry handmade in Brooklyn

To hear of a young 20-something making a living off solely her art is pretty freaking amazing. One of those killing the game happens to be my roommate and now friend Kt Ferris, creator and operator of Kt Ferris Creations, a handmade jewelry line based…

Go with the flow and see JUNGLE BOOK in IMAX 3D

Go with the flow and see JUNGLE BOOK in IMAX 3D

When I started Loop it was more of a movie-based venture, but as time went on and other things came into the picture (like: work!) going to see movies at the theater 3x a week was just not an option for me anymore. Once in a…

All natural cotton candy at Brooklyn Floss

All natural cotton candy at Brooklyn Floss

Does anyone dislike cotton candy? I mean, it’s practically sugar and air—two things we need to survive on this Earth. It all seems pretty simple, but if there’s anyone killing the cotton candy game it’s Brooklyn Floss, a pop-up at Williamsburg’s Artists and Fleas cooking…

Cheese is serious business at Raclette NYC

Cheese is serious business at Raclette NYC

Fellow cheese lovers tend to find their way to each other. I know this because I lived with 5 of them in college who after all these years (OK, it’s been like 6 years), we still keep in contact through the glories of the Internet.…

You need this Avocado Waffle from Atwood

You need this Avocado Waffle from Atwood

I like my brunch like I like most things: with a sh*t ton of avocado. But trust me I won’t complain if there are also waffles involved.  When I was told there would be some sort of “secret” off-menu avocado waffle at Atwood Kitchen and…

When the new Drizzy drops, you listen

When the new Drizzy drops, you listen

If you didn’t stay up all night listening to the new Drake then I feel bad for you. I was going to go out last night; I really was. I had my shoes on, makeup did, hair poofed—and then I saw OVOSOUND Radio was dropping the new Drake on…

Drinks and farm-to-table bites at Colicchio and Sons in Meatpacking

Drinks and farm-to-table bites at Colicchio and Sons in Meatpacking

The Westside in NYC has this charm to it that feels much at best during the spring and summertime. So as 10th and 11th Avenue continue to grow expediently, expect to see more spots like *the* Meatpacking go-to for drinks: Colicchio and Sons, where I was oh so…

Cookie dough confections at Cookie DO NYC

Cookie dough confections at Cookie DO NYC

If you grew up in a household anything like mine, chocolate chip cookies were a definite “thing” and sneaking to get a giant spoonful of that homemade dough was a popular kitchen move for us kids. But it’s been years since I’ve had that nostalgic cookie dough…

New spring cocktails at the Late Late #LESLocal

New spring cocktails at the Late Late #LESLocal

Maybe it’s the Irish in me, but there’s something about a truly authentic pub that’s ambiance will make you feel like you’re transplanted anywhere but the Lower East Side, where this gem of a place is located at 159 Houston Street. The Late Late pub,…

NYC’s first shop specializing in Hong Kong style waffle cones

NYC’s first shop specializing in Hong Kong style waffle cones

There’s waffle cones, and then there’s Hong Kong style waffle cones, which means that you’re not going to necessarily get that familiar crunch you’re used to. No, these amazing “real” waffle cones from NYC’s first shop Eggloo, specializing in the Chinese cones located in none other than…