The ¡Si Cuba! Arts Festival (http://sicuba.org/en) will showcase some of Cuba’s most beloved artists and dancers this spring. Art exhibitions included in the festival explore the cultural issues that have been formative in Cuban society, and world-class dance companies exemplify cultural fusion at its finest. Various film, theater, photography and literature events will also be […]
NYC Restaurant Week may be over until summer, but the LUCKYRICE Festival, (www.luckyrice.com) – a weeklong Asian culinary and cultural feast – is just beginning. From May 2-8, world-renowned chefs and master mixologists specializing in Asian-inspired creations will collaborate on authentic meals that celebrate Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Malaysian and Macau cultures, with some French twists […]
On April 22, 1970, nearly 20 million Americans attended the first Earth Day celebration, an event designed to raise awareness of important environmental issues such as pollution, waste, ozone depletion, and wildlife extinction. Earth Day is even more relevant today, focusing on issues such as the increasing amount of garbage in landfills and the rising […]
Whether you’re spending your day in church, hunting for eggs, or enjoying the Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival on Fifth Avenue, an Easter meal makes the day even sweeter. Pick from the special holiday menus celebrating lamb, ham and seafood at these city favorites:
To celebrate the Spring/Summer season at The Tavern on the Green Food Truck Terrace, four food trucks — Ladle of Love, Pera Turkish Tacos, Rickshaw Dumplings, and Van Leeuwen Ice Cream — will resume daily operations (seven days a week from 11am until dusk) with exciting festivities on Saturday, April 16 (rain date Sunday, April […]
Showcasing a wide array of dynamic Cuban talent from classic Cuban legends to contemporary sensations, the ¡Si Cuba! Arts Festival (http://sicuba.org/en) bridges the gap between American and Cuban culture and allows visitors to experience Cuba’s vibrant spirit. The festival will run from March 31 to June 16 and will feature works from various creative outlets […]
For NYC dwellers, the East Village is probably most known for its bars, as it has the highest concentration of bars in the city. It is a young and hip area with a large college student population. With college students comes cheap eats. Streets like St. Mark’s, a holdover from punk days and still going strong, are lined with restaurants where […]
Belgian gastronomy and brews take over Manhattan starting March 23, with the new A Taste of Belgium Restaurant Week. Through March 30, authentic Belgian dishes and specials will be offered at seven restaurants. If you visit any of the restaurants below, you’ll also be eligible for a chance to win a gastronomic trip to Belgium […]
Part II: Staying on the East Side? Keep the romance cooking with these wonderful Valentine’s Day restaurants, also fabulous for dining all year long.
