In Dennis Lehane’s all-new Apple TV series Smoke, viewers may be wondering how the harrowing fire shots are so intensely realistic. The answer is simple and complicated all at once; the crew used all real fire for the scenes.
Sydney Hargrove

Sydney Hargrove
Sydney Hargrove is a current Media Studies student at Hunter College. A New York City native currently living in the Upper East Side, she got her start in the journalism field through social media management and has explored the world of on camera hosting and on the scene reporting since then.
Broadway’s biggest night truly lived up to its name in every capacity.
The Seaport’s Hidden Speakeasy: House of the Red Pearl Blends Old-World Glamour with Modern Nightlife
Have you ever wondered what was behind the inviting red curtain on the second floor of Jean Georges Tin Building?
After *quite* the long winter, New Yorkers (and let’s be honest, nearly all East Coasters) have nothing but Spring on the mind. And luckily for us, we’re all able to look forward to both warmer temperatures and blooming style choices, all in the same place! For the first time, ZYRTEC® ventured into the fashion world—and did so in full bloom.
In the summer of 2024, Ella Isaacson posted a now-viral TikTok, a hazy, dreamlike clip where she posed in a gorgeous silk dress and congratulated viewers for finding her “before I become a pop star.” It was part charm, part prophecy. Fast forward less than a year, and that prediction is coming true.
Pinky Swear, NYC’s all new Immersive Social Experience, Opens in the Lower East Side
If you’ve been hanging around the Lower East Side recently, chances are you’ve caught a glimpse of a brand new, geometric symbol that marks the door of Pinky Swear, one of the neighborhood’s newest additions. But what exactly is Pinky Swear? That’s a question with many, many answers.
Gracie Abrams Performs Intimate, Acoustic Show In Brooklyn In Celebration of AMEX Members Week
As Gracie Abrams took the stage at the Brooklyn Paramount last night, she couldn’t hide her excitement for one thing in particular: the intimate nature of the venue. “It’s so nice to be hanging out this way,” Abrams said. “I love that we get to hang out, nothing about this feels remotely work-related. It feels like we’re hanging out.”
For those of us on the East Coast during Oscar season, there’s a clear winner for the best place to view Hollywood’s biggest night: the restaurant with the most, even the name! On Sunday, Oscar Wilde NYC once again hosted a night to remember with its Annual Oscars Viewing Party.
alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Unveils Dazzling Shakespeare In Love Inspired Collection at Fall 2025 NYFW Showcase
How would one describe the romanticism of William Shakespeare? Theatrical, romantic, and fantastical, all words that can also be used to describe alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet.
Erika Jayne Celebrates Returning to Chicago on Broadway with Party at Branch at The Park Terrace Hotel
Last week, singer, reality television star and performer Erika Jayne made her highly anticipated return to the iconic role of Roxie Hart in the long-running musical Chicago. To mark the occasion, an exclusive VIP after-party at Branch, the new private members club perched above Bryant Park in the Park Terrace Hotel, followed the iconic performance!