Laura recently wrote about her experience at 16 Handles, and I must say, I really like the neighborhood hot spot because it allows you to have complete control over the quantity of your fro-yo and toppings, and thus the total cost since it’s on a “pay for what you buy” model. I’m liking 16 Handles [...]

If you’re like me, you’re a fan of wine but not quite educated on the topic yet. That’s why I love wine tastings and courses. This Saturday (if you’re not at Hoboken’s St. Patrick’s Day) you can take a Wines of Argentina and Chile course at Vero Midtown or Uptown for $65, with proceeds going [...]

It’s Thursday and you need a drink, right? Why not kick back a few while doing something good for others?
Tonight at Van Diemens on 3rd Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets, you can enjoy an open bar from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and continue the party with half-priced drinks after 7:30 pm. Here’s the catch [...]

Looking for a place to party on Thursday?  Check out the event, All Jacked Up 2009 at Marquee, the infamous night club.  Thrown by my friend Marissa, the event is a charity fundraiser for histiocytosis, a rare blood disease.  This disease is sadly affecting her co-worker’s son, Jack, who is almost 2 years old.  While [...]

 
Tuesday, April 21, marks Dunkin Donuts Iced Coffee Day.  For 50 cents, you can purchase a small iced coffee with 10% of the purchase price supporting the charitable organization Homes for Our Troops.  If you are looking to create a little excitement on Iced Coffee Day, my advice is to turn it into a challenge. [...]