Archives December 2015 | New York Lifestyles Magazine

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Family takes Center Stage

By Ivette MannersGenius isn’t just born, it’s a natural gift that’s cultivated and nurtured by hard work, experience, and encouragement. Such is the case with award-winning composer/lyricist/actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the hot Broadway play Hamilton. Miranda, who recently won a Pulitzer Prize...

May at a Glance

By NYLMWhat’s Happening And Going On This Month...

From Classroom to Boardroom

By Anthony RapacciuoloIt’s safe to say that most kids enjoy cookies, but 11-year-old Cory Nieves, Mr. Cory as he prefers to be called, has taken that love of confectionary treats and turned it into a business that’s garnered national acclaim. How, you may ask? When Cory was five years-old he asked his mother...

The Met Moves Into the 21st Century

By Denise MattiaThe opening of the Met Breuer Museum on East 74th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan ushers in another exciting dimension of The Metropolitan Museum of Art with the exhibit “Unfinished, Thoughts Left Visible” and a retrospective of the works of Indian artist Nasreen Mohamedi...

Bateaux New York: The Big Apple’s Love Boat

By Daniel J. BollingerFor those looking to enjoy the Manhattan skyline up close and personal, set sail on the Bateaux New York, the city’s premier dining cruise. Bateaux (French for a boat) is European-inspired and designed by Gerard Ronzani. The vessel features glass ceilings and walls to offer unparalleled views of Manhattan and its sights. There are two dining rooms, a centrally located hardwood dance floor, and a full-service bar...

Fine Dining at Bull & Bear Prime Steakhouse

By Daniel J. BollingerLocated in the Waldorf Astoria, one of New York City’s most iconic hotels, is Bull & Bear Prime Steakhouse. Occupying the bustling corner of Lexington Avenue and East 49th Street, this restaurant can be easy to miss but once inside you’ll be pleased you found this tucked away spot, which makes you feel as if you’ve been transported to another time and place...

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...

A Luxurious Mountain Retreat

By Jeff and Stephanie Sylva | Photos Ctsy. Jim Smith Photography
Set in the heart of a scenic natural area comprised of more than 40,000 acres of state park, private preserves, and resort property, a spectacular “Victorian castle” stands as a relic of graceful hospitality. Perched above the shimmering waters of New York’s Lake Mohonk in New Paltz, Mohonk Mountain House offers a unique opportunity to commune with...

Footprints in the Sand

By Patricia Canole
The main ingredient for a relaxing getaway is a fabulous beach. Spending lazy afternoons lying out in the sun is the perfect way to unwind. Fortunately, the Caribbean and the Bahamas offer dozens of beautiful stretches of sand. So, the question is, which beach should you choose to make your own? Follow us and discover some spectacular...

10 Reasons to Visit Lake George

By Patricia CanoleAdirondack Park and its mountains cover just under 10,000 square miles—nearly filling the northeastern section of New York State, from close to the Canadian border to as far south as the town of Glens Falls. In spring, visitors come to hike and birdwatch; in summer, families enjoy the lakes, mountains, forests, fishing, golfing, and whitewater rafting...

MAMMA MIA! 5 Getaways to Make Her Day

By Patricia Canole
It’s a bond that can never be broken. Mothers and daughters have a unique relationship which seems magical—an exclusive union that can be strengthened even more with a weekend getaway. Sure, everyone remembers their first family road trip as a child; but years pass and as adults there comes a time when we realize that a mother-daughter...