The annual Bash for the Boros, held on March 24th at Tao Downtown, brought together the finest of New York City’s restaurant industry, all made possible by the NYC Hospitality Alliance.
Soho Grand is a classic New York staple – with a lively jazz bar, casual al-fresco dining stop, and one of our favorite bars, we’ve done everything here but spend the night (a little harder to justify if your apartment’s a few blocks away). The glitzy bar on the second floor debuts for the spring summer season with a revamped menu, and The Knockturnal wanted to stop by and take a peek.
Over the years, New York City has undergone such radical transformation. Gentrification has left a lasting imprint on the natural fabric of the Big Apple and transplant culture has overtaken the spirit of the city. Nowadays, there’s a higher likelihood of coming across visitors and tourists in the streets of NYC than occupants who were front and center during the notorious 03’ Black Out or when street phones were a standard go-to. However, Alicia Keys’s popular musical “Hell’s Kitchen” reminds us of the good ole’ days.
I hate the part of East Village near Stuytown. I know that’s a hot take as the East Village in general is a fun jaunt, but this specific section always feels like a part of town time forgot about and more specifically abandoned.
New York City offers a wealth of treasures at the end of the St. Patrick’s Day rainbow. This year the holiday may fall on a Monday, but that doesn’t mean the city will celebrate any less. From restaurant specials and lucky libations to parades and musical mayhem, it’s sure to be golden.
In the Amazon Prime Original “Picture This,” Bridgerton season two actress Simone Ashley stars as Pia, a chronically single photographer in her late 20s.
On February 20, 2025, the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City hosted a captivating evening of music and storytelling titled Interwoven Melodies: Mieczysław Weinberg’s World in Music and Words.
Formed by lead vocalist Pooja Prabakaran, guitarist/producer Noah Weinstein, and drummer Wallace, the trio began as a college basement collaboration that quickly evolved into the dynamic indie pop-rock band, Koyal.
From Nature to Nightlife: A Solo Saturday at Marine Park, See No Evil Pizza & Nothing Really Matters
Saturday, March 1, was one of those days where the city was buzzing with multiple events, and while I appreciated the invites, there was no way I could attend them all. Instead, I chose to embrace a balance of nature, indulgence, and solo city exploration starting my day with a peaceful walk and ending it with some of the best pizza and drinks in New York.
Leanna Firestone is no stranger to storytelling, whether throughout her early days as a fanfiction writer or creating deeply personal lyrics, the 23-year-old singer-songwriter has always had a talent for narrating her words into something special. Her latest single, “Keeping Score,” tells the tale of getting revenge on an ex. However, on the track, the Nashville-based artist takes a break from autobiographical songwriting and embraces a playful and fictional story.