Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Toast honored fashion stylist and creative director Darius Baptist. Baptist was born to style. For well over a decade he has been one of the most sought-after stylists and image consultants the industry has to offer. With a motto of “Style is what you make it”, Darius has built a diversified client base within the realms of music, fashion, entertainment, and advertising.
Location: 163 Allen Street, New York, NY 10002
Cuisine: Korean American
Best dish: Tteok N’ Cheese is one of the best items on the menu. It is filling and hearty with a buttery top and creamy cheesy center.
Price: $$
Overall: The atmosphere and locale make this an ideal date and adults only dinner choice. The menu offers enough unique and familiar items to appease even the most diverse group.
Today, American children are in the midst of an unsettling crisis because they are not being provided with the skills to eat and cook healthy. More than fifteen million children face hunger and, according to the Center for Disease Control, “one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese.” In low-income communities, children “are becoming obese at rates higher than the national average” and “40% of children in African American and Hispanic communities are overweight or obese.” Additionally, those who are faced with these conditions are “at risk for asthma, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic health conditions.” Fortunately, the non-profit organization Common Threads has made it their mission to teach children, families, and educators how to cook for life.
Location: 2331 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027
Cuisine: The lovechild of Caribbean and Gastropub Fare.
Best Dish: It is often the simplest cuisine executed well that makes the greatest impression, and the Yucca Fries paired with their house made Green Chili Aioli was a dish we returned to again and again.
Price: $$
Overall: For a restaurant that is located off the beaten path, its décor and cuisine could rival that of any New York City dining hot spot.
Location: 509 Third Ave New York, NY 10016 (Between 34th & 35th St)
Cuisine: Mediterranean and European
Best Dish: The Blueberry Risotto was outstanding and worth a try. It was a special on the night we visited; if it is available we recommend that you treat yourself.
Price: $$$
Overall: An ideal location to impress your foodie date or explore Italian Cusine beyond basic spaghetti and meat sauce.
Location: 132 West 43rd Street, NY, New York
Cuisine: Burgers & Lobster (duh)
Best Dish: The Beast served up the best of both worlds; surf and turf on a sesame seed bun topped with melty cheese. What more could you ask for?
Price: $$
Overall: The cool casual vibe of Burger & Lobster on 19th street, right in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
Molos, the perennially popular Greek and Mediterranean inspired seafood restaurant located on the Hudson River in Weehawken hosted a Fall Cocktail party on Monday, September 25th. Guests sat al fresco on the restaurant’s new outdoor deck while taking in unimaginably beautiful unobstructed views of Manhattan. Eight new cocktails were showcased during the special night including a Mediterranean Mule made with Figuenza Fig Vodka, Lime Juice and Ginger Beer, the Aegean Sunset with Ford’s Gin, pureed strawberry, muddled basil and freshly squeezed lemon and an Arnold Palmer on tap made with Ketel One, fresh brewed iced tea, and lemonade.
Location: 37-12 31st Ave, Long Island City, NY 11103
Cuisine: Japanese
Best Dish: The entire meal was well thought out and executed perfectly. If we must choose a favorite it would have to be the rice bowl. The Donburi is a filling and delicious rice bowl that leaves you satisfied but not overstuffed.
Cost: $$$$