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This year we are teaming up with the Indayo Group to celebrate the arrival of 2016 with the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC from extravagant soirees to live performances. Haven't figured out where to go to ring in the New Year yet? Whether you're more into raging all night to your favorite DJ or just getting down with your 50 closest friends, we've got you covered. Ring in 2016 with our guide to the best parties, the Times Square ball drop and more to celebrate New Year's

Before I moved in with my current boyfriend, I lived in the West Village for a year and a half. I made it my mission to find its nooks and crannies. One Sunday morning my boyfriend and I were looking for a good Mediterranean restaurant in my area and we ran across Mémé Mediterranean. We walked over on the sunny day weaving in between tourists and locals taking in the summer weather as well. The restaurant was packed, but we were second in line, and quickly seated. We sat outs

On the prowl to find a fun down-to-earth bar, my girl took me to a fun bar in west village called Down the Hatch. It was late january and we were looking to just enjoy each others company, not spend too much money and have a great time. At first when approaching Down the Hatch, you may walk past it the first two times if you dont know its exact location, for it is truly located down a hatch, haha. No, I was kidding but it is located in the basement of its building. Walking in

I absolutely fell in love with this place.. When I first walked into this restaurant I felt at home. Its hipster like and very much reminds me of what I called home here in New York - Williamsburg. The ambiance is very welcoming and the people as well. When you take your first steps into this amazing place you notice christmas lights and this wooden edgy feel. You walk up to what seems like a cafeteria style counter, where you are approached by a waitress who takes your order