Wabi Nori is a new-ish standout destination for Japanese cuisine located in the Lower East Side, one of the most bustling culinary neighborhoods in Manhattan. It opened in the fall of 2024 and offers a contemporary yet highly accessible and comforting dining experience. The menu showcases high-quality ingredients and refined execution, melding Japanese tradition with Asian fusion and modernity.
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On Thursday, November 14th, Park Terrace Hotel kicked off the holiday season in spectacular fashion with its 2024 Holiday Kickoff event. Guests were treated to a festive evening of seasonal cheer, highlighted by a special collaboration with Jesse Cooper (@lightthelights.official). Jesse worked his magic on a 12-foot Vickerman Jersey Fraser Fir Christmas Tree which sits in the spacious hotel lobby, bringing the spirit of the season to life with his signature festive flair.
In an exciting fusion of fashion, sport, and hydration, evian and Humanrace by Pharrell Williams have collaborated on a tennis-inspired apparel collection just in time for New York’s largest tennis tournament.
On Wednesday, August 21st, the Brooklyn Navy Yard hosted an electrifyingly unique fusion of sport and rave culture at ON Clubhouse Nights.
On Wednesday, August 21st, the idyllic Park Terrace Hotel located near Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan, hosted “Courtside Conversations” to celebrate the start of the US Open tennis tournament. Top-seeded tennis players Katie Boulter from the United Kingdom, Alex de Minaur from Australia, and Arthur Fils from France were present to speak at a panel hosted by Kathy Buccio.
Tennis fans and ice cream lovers rejoice!
Ras Plant Based, a celebrated Ethiopian restaurant, has expanded its presence with a new location in West Village. Its original location is a Crown Heights staple and was opened in 2020 by Romeo and Milka Regalli to rave reviews.
On Monday, June 10th, Chloe Melas, an NBC News entertainment correspondent, hosted a wonderful evening at Ambra in the West Village to celebrate the re-issue of The Joy of Funerals, 20th anniversary edition, written by author and New York Times contributor Alix Strauss.
On Wednesday, June 5th, Lyft partnered with Stud Country to kick off Pride Month and celebrate queer joy with a bright pink bang and a performance from Kesha at Brooklyn Bowl.