Director: Shane Black
Writer: Fred Dekker
Cast: Sterling K. Brown, Boyd Holbrook, Olivia Munn, and Trevante Rhodes
After making contact with an alien Army, sniper Quinn McKenna sends a souvenir home for proof of his encounter. While being detained and evaluated by Army personnel, His young son finds the items and inadvertently sets off a beacon that draws the Predators back down to Earth, to wreak havoc.
Location: 409 3rd Avenue, New York, NY b/w 28 th & 29 th Street
Cuisine: Indian (Vegetarian)
Best Dish: The puri and the cardamom ice cream are tied for our favorite items. The bread was warm and fresh with a light buttery melt in your mouth texture. The ice cream was only slightly sweet with a smooth creaminess that must be experienced.
Cost: $$
Overall: A quaint and comforting vegetarian restaurant with flavorful options and exemplary service.
Location: 19 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10010
Cuisine: Italian/French
Best Dish: The polenta is amazing. The umami from the mushrooms and decadent smoothness of the heirloom polenta are a winning combination.
Cost: $$$
Overall: Italian and French cuisine that goes above and beyond the standard chicken parm and wine. Trattoria Italienne serves up Rustic cuisine with a modern flair and sumptuous flavors.
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Writer: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin Han and Noah Taylor
After years working hostage negotiations and fighting terror Will Sawyer gave it all up to finally settle into life as a family man. He traded in his gun and badge for his wife and twins, and never looked back. His domestic bliss is interrupted when a madman sets fire to the worlds tallest building, with Will’s wife and children inside. Will must rely on his wits and tactical training to save his beloved family from the towering inferno.
Director: J.A. Bayona
Writer: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow
Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall and Justice Smith
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is the second installment is this revamped franchise. The story begins with a hearing featuring Dr. Malcolm, a familiar face from the Jurassic Park series of films. The hearing provides the framework for the next chapter and some insight into the state of the world. Apparently, the dinosaurs were left to rot and reproduce in the abandoned theme park which will soon be engulfed in lava. Most would let them die but Claire Dearing (Howard) is determined to save them. Despite nearly losing her nephews in the Jurassic World disaster, Claire Dearing is determined to save the dinosaurs. In fact, Claire spent the years following the closing of Jurassic World, forming her own activist group to save them.
Location: 155 West 33rd Street
Cuisine: American
Best Dish: Wings are a must, but were you aware of the fish tacos? The tacos are superb!
Overall: A fun friendly sports bar with good drinks and tasty food.
Cost: $$
If all you know of Hooters is tight t-shirts and orange hotpants you are doing your taste buds a grave injustice. From shareable appetizers to decadent desserts you can satisfy your comfort food cravings here. The first Hooters opened over 30 years ago and since then over 400 locations have been opened across the globe. We visited their New York City location on 33rd Street for a meal and a few drinks. This location is equipped with two dining rooms, a small gift shop and several mounted flat screen TVs. The screens are positioned to allow a good view of the game from any seat in the house. We’ve enjoyed plenty of meals at Hooters over the years but we rarely stray from the usual wings and fries. For our visit, however, we indulged our curiosity and had some lesser-known dishes.
Director: Gary Ross
Writer: Olivia Milch
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Rihanna, and Anne Hathaway
Danny Ocean is dead and little sister Debbie is finally paroled and ready to make some mischief of her own. With her own handpicked crew of femme fatales, Debbie plans the heist of the century. If all goes as planned there will be enough money to right some wrongs and give up the con game for good.
On Tuesday, The Italy America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) held their 8th annual Ospitalita Italiana: The Authentic Italian Table. The event brought tastemakers, media, and foodies together for an evening of delicious Italian cuisine and wines. The party was held at the Hudson Mercantile and featured 13 of the finest Italian restaurants in the city. The restaurants were handpicked as the best in New York and have received the highly coveted “Seal of Quality Award”. The award is high praise as it is honored by Italy’s National Institute of Tourism and only recognizes restaurants who provide a high quality, authentic Italian dining experience.