Director: Joachim Ronning, Espen Sandberg
Writer: Petter Skavlan
Cast: Pal Sverre Hagen, Andres Basmo Christiansen
Poor Charlie inherits a failing shoe factory and is instantly saddled with unexpected responsibilities. In a desperate attempt to restore the company to its former glory, and protect the factory workers, Charlie enlists the help of a performer named Lola. It isn’t long before Lola’s spirit and vivacious energy infects his life, his business and set him on course to change his life forever! Kinky Boots is a heartwarming tale of acceptance, honor and most importantly self-respect. This play written by Tony winner Harvey Fierstein is a fun energetic comedy that is mesmerizing from start to finish. The musical score by Pop icon Cyndi Lauper is original and deeply moving.
When was the last time you invested in a real camera? You know one that wasn’t attached to your cellphone. Samsung has brought into the market another awesome innovation with the Galaxy Camera. This new gadget goes beyond the basic point and click. This awesome bit of machinery allows you to edit your photos and post to you favorite social media sites without ever connecting to PC. The WiFi capable camera also features some expert functionality as well as some very interesting shooting modes.
Location: 522 Hudson Street New York, NY 10014
Cuisine: American
Items: 3 small plates, 2 entrees, 2 glasses of wine, 1 dessert
Cost: Menu items range in price from $5-$28 and wine is $9-11 per glass
Best Dish: The Hake was absolutely delicious and more than worth the price.
Overall: A relaxed intimate space, perfect for a quick bite or a romantic dinner. The space will be especially nice once the weather improves as it has outdoor seating. Make reservations or get there early, the small space can be easily and quickly filled!
Location: 944 8th Avenue @ 56th Street New York, NY 10019
Cuisine: Nuevo American
Items: 2 Appetizers, 3 cocktails, 1 sandwich, 2 entrees, 1 dessert
Best Dish: It is hard to choose the very best but the appetizer course was incredibly flavorful. The shrimp sliders and steakhouse spring rolls are instantly addictive!
Overall: Comfortable atmosphere and super chic decor, a great after work or casual date night space.
Having a great meal shouldn’t always require a suit and tie. You also shouldn’t have to endure terrible service and inflated prices when giving yourself a little treat. The Ivy is a little slice of heaven near Hell’s Kitchen. The beautifully decorated space reminds us of a great apartment or lodge. The energy is light and casual but the food has a gourmet-quality that goes well beyond the usual bar fare. The space is easily one of NYC’s most fashionable new eateries. The location is just a few short blocks from Columbus Circle and Time Square and is quickly becoming a favorite among the area’s happy hour crowd. The Ivy is one of the few restaurants in the city with a happy hour 7 days a week. The happy hour specials are subject to change so you may want to call ahead and see what they are offering. I met a great friend there one Thursday evening for cocktails and dinner. I arrived just in time to taste his first beverage of the evening the “Kiss and Tell” which features the sweet-tart flavor of Stoli Razz and fresh Blueberry puree.
I ordered the white cosmopolitan and was pleasantly surprised at it fragrant citrus flavor. The taste is mild and slightly bitter like pink grapefruit juice, simply delicious.
We started our meal with a round of appetizers. First up were the “Shrimp Sliders”, three flavor-packed sandwiches served on the softest buttery rolls with just enough sauce. The sweet and savory morsels were amazing. I warn you these will be hard to share and even harder to forget.
Next up were the “Steakhouse Spring rolls”. Tender beef smoothes creamed spinach and mashed potatoes are rolled into a flaky crispy spring roll dough and served with 3 sauces.
After the appetizers, we were more than ready for the Crunch burger. At the Ivy the burgers are made with a unique combination of La Frieda beef and as such the meat is tender juicy and flavorful.
Though burgers and other finger foods are offered at this casual dining establishment there are more sophisticated items as well. Items such as the mixed seafood grill which has fresh scallops, succulent shrimp, and mahi-mahi served with grilled polenta and whipped tomato pesto for added zest.
For those watching their refined carbohydrates, the Ivy offers salads as well as a delicious whole wheat Penne dish made with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken.
As with all great meals we ended on a sweet note with a divine chocolate mousse pie, incredible!
The Ivy is a great foodie bar. The service is impeccable, the prices are more than reasonable and the food is excellent. The well laid out space is comfortable and inviting with a menu that will make you want to try every single dish.
Check out their new website at Ivybarnyc.com
Truman Capote’s masterpiece novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s has been adapted for the first time for Broadway by Tony Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg (Take Me Out, Three Days of Rain). The story is best known for the 1961 Oscar-winning film starring Audrey Hepburn in a legend-making performance that became the symbol for the quintessential New York Party Girl and inspired future strong independent female characters in books, movies, and television from Annie Hall to Sex & the City to Girls.
Location: 515 Seventh Avenue
Cuisine: American/French Steakhouse
Items: 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, 2 desserts 2 cocktails.
Cost: $195 with 20% tip
Best Dish: The steak is by far the best I have had in a long while. It was thick but tender and moist. The béarnaise sauce really complimented the hearty beef. A close second is the seafood offering. For the price, it is a beautiful and filling dining experience.
Overall: You may visit Desmond’s for their amazing food but you will return for their first class service. The attentive staff treats everyone like a VIP.
If you follow us on social media, you might have seen us gushing over a cooking course that we were in love with. At lot of you asked about the recipes and school in particular, so here are all the details.
RUSTICO COOKING is a state-of-the-art cooking loft in the heart of midtown Manhattan, where cooking classes, wine tastings, cooking parties and team-building events are held throughout the year.