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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

NYC’s craft-beer scene is as strong as ever, and I have a city-spanning guide to the best beer bars in this concrete jungle. If you're a beer connoisseur like Tal and I, you will not settle for a simple brew. We are always looking for a cool new spot to try something new and get especially excited when it's a nice Stout! Ha. That being said here is a nice list we have compiled over time of our favorite craft beer places in New York City. I promise I will keep it to date as we

Tal and I were looking for a perfect Saturday night date spot. A place with good craft beer and a bite to eat. Browsing on google we found this Nolita restaurant offering seasonal & reserve brews , a gastropub dinner & weekend brunch in hip, rustic-chic surroundings. Located at Elizabeth and Broome, Randolph Beer seemed to be the best choice, so we made an opentable reservation for 10:15PM. Upon entry you feel a very warm ambiance and notice a cozy bar and seating. Because it

Going out for Thanksgiving dinner is amazing: you get all the camaraderie and none of the clean-up. Being the most work-intensive meal of the year, especially in our small NYC kitchens, we are thankful for cozy fireplace bars slinging fall cocktails, bakeries which deliver the best pies and restaurants open on Thanksgiving serving dinner. For a hassle-free holiday, head to one of these local restaurants serving your favorite turkey feast. Bowery Meat Company - East Village $$

If you are a beer connoisseur as I, you will appreciate a pub with a large variety of beers to select from. I ran across The Ginger Man a while ago, so when Tal asked me where I wanted to go for our date night last night the idea of 70 drafts and over 150 bottles left no other choice. Being a Wednesday night at 11:30PM it was very chill. There were a total of about 10 people there ( including us). The lights dimmed low, and the music wasn't too loud, it was very easy for Tal

During the summer Tal and I spent a lot of time using our citibike passes and riding around exploring the city. We would ride down the east river to the Southstreet Seaport and explore Smorgasburg, we did our Williamsburg day trip, rode around Central Park, but I really wanted to show him something special - one of my favorite nooks and crannies of New York - Redhook. We took a cab down to the Pier 16 - Southstreet Seaport and waited for the Ikea water taxi to arrive. The tri

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

Its been a while but I am back! With 2014 behind us and an amazing New Year ahead. I want to share with you guys my absolute favorite bar of 2014, Wilfie and Nell. This West Village bar located on West 4th and 7th Ave is not only one of the best bars during the week, but a favored destination for weekend brunching and weekend nights. With guests adhering to a first come first served basis, this community bar stays true to the tradition of informal gatherings with communal tab

I realize I’ve told many of you about this little treasure of mine many times, and it is well known amongst the brooklynites, however, I had the pleasure of showing my friend Williamsburg as he hasn’t had the chance to meander past the east river to do so yet. We met at 14th st & 8th ave subway, and took the L train over. I reminisced the pop your ears make as we made our way through the submersed Brooklyn bound tunnels under the east river. We got off at the bedford ave stop

It’s restaurant week and you know what that means - rich and enticing reviews! After prolonging efforts to see my friend to the max, we finally made plans to meet for my first early dinner for Restaurant Week NYC. He asked me to look on Open Table for a place I liked and to make a reservation. As I skimmed through the names of restaurants that looked delicious and welcoming, I ran across Perry St. in the West Village. I’ve previously been to Perry St. on a date with a guy I h