On Thursday, April 6th, Site-Specific Dances, co-founded by dancer/choreographer Michael Spencer Phillips and South Africa-born architect Dino Kiratzidis premiered at the Paul Taylor Dance Studio in lower Manhattan with an exceptional immersive experience that includes live dancers, a 16-musician chamber orchestra under the masterful direction of
Wonderkind and art prodigy Mikail Akar is making waves in the art world at the tender age of just 10 years old. The talented creator already is a bona fide painter with works found worldwide and showcased in numerous exhibitions around the globe. His colorful work appeals to lovers of contemporary art as the prodigy draws his inspiration from famed contemporary artists including Jackson Pollock, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Gerhard Richter.
For over 35 years Il Tinello has blessed Midtown Manhattan with its classic Italian cuisine. The west side has enjoyed a feast of handmade pasta sumptuous sauces and incredible hospitality and now that same energy has been brought to the east side. Just a few blocks from the historic Grand Central Station is Il Tinello’s 2nd location. The 75-seat dining space is in a cozy nook on 46th street. At the entrance step up a few stairs to the hostess and take in the quaint dimly lit area. We sat at a nice quiet table in the rear of the restaurant.
Pinky Cole, the visionary, founder, and CEO behind acclaimed burger joint Slutty Vegan, announces a second New York location for Slutty Vegan, set to open at noon this Tuesday, March 7. Located at 300 West 135th Street, the restaurant will serve a carry-out menu featuring creative takes on vegan burgers, sandwiches, and more made with plant-based meat and all donning racy names. On opening day, Pinky will be cutting the ribbon at noon. The new outpost will be the brand’s ninth brick-and-mortar, opening on the heels of its New York sister location in Brooklyn, which debuted last fall.
Tamer Mahmoud, the former Director of Operations for The Lure Group, and Ron Rodrigo, owner and operator of Rated R management own Lost Spirits, which opened in November 2022. The new hotspot to the neighborhood is a high-energy cocktail bar with all of the glamour of the past, and a Prohibition Era 1920s-inspired drink menu. We stopped by for a fun-filled night with our fellow media professionals. The invite-only group enjoyed signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Lost Spirits has a very sophisticated menu, which includes signatures and classic cocktails, wine, beer, and small plates utilizing locally sourced produce (from Union Square Market).
And just like that, Serafina continues to grow with the opening of the newest location, Serafina Madison. Located in the NH Collection Hotel, Serafina Madison brings new luxury to the brand. This most unique Serafina location in New York City features stand-out touches like an Instagram worthy tableside pasta cooked in a parmesan wheel, freshly tossed tableside caesar salad, salt-crusted branzino, and a private event space that can be transformed into anything for the perfect party. The restaurant will also offer a hearty breakfast buffet.
If you haven’t heard about Space 54, we’re here to tell you all about it. It is a gorgeous venue located in the heart of midtown east Manhattan. The luxury event space is owned by Elvira Grau and Jim Grau. They so graciously welcomed over 150 NYC invite-only guests for a special Winter cocktail party on Monday, January 30th. Attendees were greeted by a performer donning a metal dress that held several champagne flutes. As we entered, we noticed how spacious and open the space was.
New York City is never lacking in the holiday spirit. From the Rockettes and Rockefeller Center to Christmas Markets and stunning window light displays, it is a city filled with magic. After trekking around the city and taking in the sites, stop by the restaurants below that take festive to a new level for some bites and drinks.