There’s something magical about the first warm day in New York City. People emerge from hibernation, shed their puffers, and suddenly every sidewalk café is packed like it’s Paris in July and every grassy patch is covered in picnic blankets. Soho Diner, nestled beneath the Soho Grand Hotel, has embraced this golden-hour with the seasonal reopening of the iconic outdoor garden, and let me tell you: it’s worth the reservation.
New York isn’t short on brunch spots, but when it comes to Easter, you’ll want something truly special. New York isn’t short on brunch spots, but when it comes to Easter, you’ll want something truly special. That’s why we’ve rounded up some standout options below to help you celebrate in style—and they’re still available for those hopping on last-minute bookings.
Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA arrives in NYC with an exciting partnership with Stag’s Leap Winery. The show displays Mexican culture in a fury of song, dance, and color that transports to another realm.
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.