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The Best of the 2018 NYT Travel Show

by Desha Winborne February 26, 2018

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

This January we attended The New York Times Travel Show at NYC’s Jacob Javitz Center. The NYT Travel Show brings travel agencies, tourism boards, media, and the public together for a fun and educational weekend. The event allows travelers from all walks of life to network and gather information on a wide variety of destinations, tours, products and other travel-related businesses. Each of the booths is manned by an industry professional eager to help with your leisure or business travel needs. The convention center was divided into distinct sections each with a central theme or locale, allowing guests to navigate the over 600 exhibitors with ease.

February 26, 2018 0 comment

Film Review: Den of Thieves

by Desha Winborne January 18, 2018

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Director: Christian Gudegast

Writer: Christian Gudegast and Paul Scheuring

Cast: Gerard Butler, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, O’Shea Jackson Jr, and Pablo Schreiber

Plot: A band of outlaws plans the heist of the century, robbing the Federal Reserve. Their carefully laid plans are soon discovered by a militant group of specialists within the LA County Sheriff’s department. This dangerous squad of law enforcement agents makes it their sole mission to find and destroy the outlaws once and for all. With the law on their tail and millions at stake will the outlaws pull off their final heist or will they be engulfed by the long arm of the law.

January 18, 2018 0 comment

Featured Movies

Film Review: Insidious: The Last Key

by Desha Winborne January 4, 2018

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Director: Adam Robitel

Writer: Leigh Wannell

Cast: Lin Shaye, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson

Dr. Elise Rainier has devoted her life to helping others overcome their fears. Her courage is tested when a frantic stranger calls in need of her help. The stranger is the new occupant of her childhood home and is in desperate need of her expertise in vanquishing the demons she left behind. Battling her most personal case yet, Elise finds herself faced with an entity she released decades ago.

January 4, 2018 0 comment

Featured Taste

Review: Allora Ristorante

by Desha Winborne December 28, 2017

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Location: 145 East 47th Street, New York, NY

Cuisine: Italian

Best Dish: Tagliatelle was incredible. The Miller’s Pasta was amazing but the Steak Diane was the clear favorite. It was dramatically presented with a flourish of bright flames and a deliciously decadent cut of beef.

Cost: $$$

Overall: A sophisticated eatery that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Prepare to be served properly and well fed. Allora Ristorante is an ideal location for your next milestone celebration or date night with someone special.

December 28, 2017 0 comment

Featured Taste

Restaurant Review: Nirvana

by Desha Winborne November 13, 2017

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Location: Nirvana, 346 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10016

Cuisine: Indian

Best Dish: The Chicken Tokka naan was stupendous. The chicken was moist and well seasoned and the naan soft and fluffy, a winning combination.

Cost: $$$

Overall: A quaint and relaxed eatery for your next date night or dinner with friends. Be sure to order accompaniments like raita and chutney with your meal to add balance and depth.

November 13, 2017 0 comment

Destinations Featured

5 Destinations for Surviving Winter in New York

by Desha Winborne November 10, 2017

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Recently, we stopped by the I Love New York 2017 Winter Media Marketplace at Tavern on the Green. At the event, we got a chance to learn more about the tourism in New York, as well as, meet with New York State regional and ski area representatives for the upcoming Winter season. Guests also got a chance to indulge in locally sourced delicacies. When most people think of New York, a restless metropolis with incredible nightlife and award-winning entertainment immediately come to mind. New York has much more to offer. As city dwellers are often in search of a temporary escape from the bright lights and fast pace. The showcase helped to broaden our staycation horizons with a collection of lodges, resorts and picturesque towns right in our own backyard. The evening showed us the exciting possibilities just a few hours away. Our top 5 destinations include:

November 10, 2017 0 comment

Featured Movies

Film Review: Murder on The Orient Express

by Desha Winborne November 8, 2017

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Writer: Michael Green (Screenplay)

Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Daisy Ridley, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leslie Odom Jr and Johnny Depp

Hercule Poirot is one of the most sought-after detectives in the world. Whilst on a much-needed break he finds himself being rushed back to Europe to solve a case. At the insistence of an old friend, he books passage aboard the Orient Express for what should be three days of first-class accommodations and relaxation. On the second evening, the train derails and one of the passengers is brutally murdered. This fateful interruption to Poirot’s peace thrusts him into a complex case which he must solve before the next stop.

November 8, 2017 0 comment

Featured Movies

Film Review: Thank You For Your Service

by Desha Winborne October 26, 2017

written by Desha Winborne 1 minutes read

Director: Jason Hall

Writer: David Finkel

Cast: Miles Tiller, Haley Bennet, Beauloah Koale

After a long tour in Iraq, a group of brave soldiers finally come home. Broken and battle-scarred they return to their loved ones changed men. With sanity hanging by a thread and depression lingering they enter the biggest battle yet, fighting for normalcy, survival, and peace of mind. While the fallen warriors are rewarded with accolades and reverence these survivors find themselves discarded and all but forgotten by the country they swore to protect. Like the scores of soldiers buried beneath “Old Glory” these veterans survive and come home only to find their lives have also been taken.

October 26, 2017 0 comment

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