Archives April 2016 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Organic Dining at its Best: Foragers Market

By Daniel J. BollingerForagers organic market has two exceptional locations: one in Dumbo, Brooklyn and the other in Chelsea, which I recently visited. Located on the southwest corner of West 22nd Street on 8th Avenue, Foragers in Chelsea consists of a fully stocked organic market, restaurant and wine store. The Market offers artisanal foods...

Mr. Purple: Lower East Side Chic

By Daniel J. BollingerThe Lower East Side is one of the hippest parts of New York City and Mr. Purple has matched the vibe of this area with a great restaurant and bar. Located at 180 Orchard Street on the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo in LES, Mr. Purple is one big open space with a long bar centered directly opposite the elevators. You have the choice...

Kola House: Pepsi’s New Hip Restaurant

By Anthony RapacciuoloWhat Do You Get When Pepsi, Live Nation, Lenny Kravitz and hospitality group The Metric form a partnership? Kola House, New York’s newest dining experience based on a caffeinated nut to cater to the city that never sleeps! New York is known for many things including being the hub of corporate America, the home of some of the finest cultural institutions, and of course for its world-renowned restaurants and chefs...

Rarities: A Hidden Private Lounge in Midtown

By Daniel J Bollinger Tucked away on the mezzanine level of the Lotte New York Palace hotel on Madison Avenue is the hidden intimate lounge Rarities. Designed as a quiet getaway amid the Midtown bustle, Rarities provides members, select hotel suite guests, as well as the public by appointment only with an exclusive variety of spirits...

On the Big Screen

By Pat CollinsPlaying now, in a theater near you, releases that you don't want to miss...

April Broadway Review with Pat Collins

By Pat CollinsOn or Off Broadway, reviews of the best plays and musical theater...

Pat Collins’ Picks Of New Home Video Releases

By Pat CollinsUpcoming DVD & Blu-Ray Releases that you don't want to miss...

10 Steps to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur

By Midge LeaveyBeing an entrepreneur involves hard work, sacrifices and a passionate mindset that is willing and determined to make it happen no matter the challenge. Make that dream of owning your own business a reality by following these 10 mogul-maker tips...

Selling Your Stuff Online

By Christal YoungI’m sure you’ve heard it a million times: “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. It’s true, what you’re ready to throw away, just may be what someone else is looking for. From a vintage chair, to that perfect pair of fringed boots, right down to a discontinued lipstick, these days you can sell anything and trust me people do....

Beauty Renewal

By Doris Day, MDBeing a New Yorker from birth and having experienced many winters here, I’ve tried to teach myself to love every season, but the best part of winter has always been knowing that spring was patiently waiting on the other side. Each season has it’s own unique, special effect and offering, not just in nature but...

“The Vegan Diet and the Fast-Paced New Yorker

By Devi Nampiaparampil, MD, MSNew Yorkers, commuters, and tourists from all walks of life hustle in and out of the new trendy The Pennsy food hall, recently constructed on West 33rd street. Cinnamon Snail, nestled at the center of the festive scene, is the vegan establishment whose first incarnation was as a colorful...

10 Food Swaps to Lose 10 (or More!) Pounds

By Kristen Carlucci, RDIt’s time to say goodbye to excessively restrictive diets and focus on food swaps guaranteed to save calories without ever feeling hungry or sacrificing flavor. It’s as simple as making just five, 100-calorie swaps every day to lose one pound or more a week. My clients have lost 10, 50, even 100 pounds...

Spring Back into Step with these Doctor’s Tips

By Sana ButlerAfter being covered by socks and stuffed into boots all winter, it’s time to free your feet and spring into a new season. While buffing off dry skin is a rite of pampering at the nail salon, pedicures alone may not get your feet into top toe shape. A simple cosmetic problem can also lead to...

How to Avoid Triggers that Could Ruin Self-Improvement Resolutions

By Dr. Nicholas KardarasAt the start of each year, most of us make resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking, go to the gym more often or manage our money more responsibly in the months ahead. But according to statisticbrain.com, only 14 percent of adults are able to keep their resolutions and by this time...

Going Organic

By Daniel J. Bollinger Exactly in time for spring harvest, I attended the Just Food Conference, which is sponsored by Just Food, a nonprofit organization that empowers and supports community leaders to advocate for and increase access to healthy, locally-grown food, especially in New York City neighborhoods. Just Food provides...

Ten Best Places to Sleep in New York City

By Sandra Mardenfeld
New York City is full of iconic and legendary hotels (think: the Waldorf Astoria and The Plaza) but it’s also a hotbed of chic lodgings. This year alone brings a slew of new ones, from super cool to posh. Just because we’re known “as the city that never sleeps”...

South Africa, a World in One Country

By Marvin Scott
A venture into the wilds of Africa is more than a journey. It’s an unforgettable experience. Teddy Roosevelt recognized it and the tales of his adventure inspired Ernest Hemingway to write about it. My beckoning call to the bush came from my wife seeking the fulfillment of a life-long dream...

A Friends Getaway at Woodloch

By Laurie A. GuzdaSpending time with friends can be enjoyed over a lovely dinner, watching a film or attending an art gallery opening. As friends, we support each other’s causes, make it to one another’s functions and help each other overcome challenges. There’s a whole new faction of 50 plus boomers out there that are entering a new phase of life where the kids...

New Yorker Around the World

By Lee Abbamonte
As a New Yorker who has traveled to every country in the world and makes a living by traveling, I feel like I give some pretty good travel advice. With Spring and Summer fast approaching and a new season of travel ahead, I thought I would offer up 5 places worth considering for your next trip in different parts of the world...

Start Summer Early with a Trip to Aquatopia

By Sandra Mardenfeld
Can’t wait for summer to arrive? This spring get a head start on splashing at the pool with a trip to Camelback Resort’s year-old indoor waterpark, Aquatopia, the biggest one in the Northeast. Voted Best Indoor Water Park 2015 by USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards...