Mother’s Day, which is on May 11 this year, is the time to pamper Mom. And to show appreciation to the moms who have loved, nurtured and cared for us, they deserve something pretty special in return.
When you ponder high-end Mexican food, you might not be thinking New York City’s Bowery neighborhood.
The HEINZ brand is best known for its classic condiments like ketchup and mustard. However, the beloved brand stepped out of the box with its new Flavor Tour line, featuring three unique condiments; Mexican Inspired Street Corn, Korean Inspired Sweet & Tangy BBQ and Thai Inspired Sweet Chili.
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.
A rarity, causing an “optical illusion” effect of two moons, moondogs are often beautiful and intriguing to witness. Curating that same sense of intrigue daily through the intentional blending of cultures, Moondog Williamsburg is the perfect destination to experience a new take on musical and culinary classics.
Chelsea shines a little bit brighter with the addition of Marsanne, a mediterranean restaurant opened a few months ago by Michelin-starred Chef Zivko Radojicic. It’s the kind of place that effortlessly blends sophistication with a welcoming charm—a rarity in the city’s ever-evolving dining scene. On a rainy evening, I stopped by with high expectations, which Marsanne delivered in spades.
The Knockturnal had the pleasure of attending a very special celebration: Virgil’s Real BBQ is marking 30 years of serving up authentic Southern barbecue right in the heart of Manhattan! Since opening in 1994, this spot has become a favorite for barbecue lovers not just in New York City, but from all over.
This Halloween, prepare to be enchanted by the eerie atmosphere at the RoofTop at Exchange Place, where the venue has been transformed into a ghostly carnival for the entire month of October.
Ben Leventhal’s Blackbird has reteamed with the Standard Biergarten in New York City for a for a monthly winter residency from October to March, bringing cult favorites from across the river, country, and ocean to the Meatpacking District to show New Yorkers what they’ve been missing.
Hudson Yards has become an in-demand destination for both visitors and local New Yorkers since opening in 2019. The glue that holds this massive luxury development together are the businesses like BondST Hudson Yards, EDGE, Fellow Barber and lululemon.