I have an unabashed and unmitigated sweet tooth. To me, the ideal finisher to most meals is a bit of ice cream, and the ever-changing landscape of New York has evolved to fit a palate such as mine (or vice versa).
As Great Jones Distilling Co. celebrates four years as Manhattan’s first and only whiskey distillery since Prohibition, the team pulled out all the stops with a week-long celebration packed with immersive events, live performances, world-class food, and—of course—craft whiskey. From August 19–24, the NoHo-based distillery invited locals and visitors alike to step into its glamorous Art Deco space and experience a lineup that blended the best of music, magic, mixology, and history.
Wyclef Jean’s long-awaited return to London became an unforgettable night of music and nostalgia when he was unexpectedly joined on stage by Ms. Lauryn Hill. The surprise reunion marked a rare moment in music history, as the former Fugees bandmates have only shared a stage twice since the group’s 1997 breakup.
On a picture-perfect Thursday evening, August 21, there was tennis magic in the air at Branch—the swanky new private members club perched atop the Park Terrace Hotel. Overlooking the iconic New York Public Library and the lush canopy of Bryant Park, the views were as immaculate as the guest list.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The Genesis House, Manhattan, New York. — The Gotham Film & Media Institute, popularly known as ‘The Gotham’, based in New York, hosted an Independent Film Maker Mixer at The Genesis House in Manhattan.
On Thursday evening, August 21, Baccarat Hotel New York hosted its annual Petit Slam ping-pong exhibition to celebrate the start of the prestigious US Open tennis tournament in New York.
In 2015, Amanda Knox was exonerated in the 2007 murder of her study abroad roommate, Meredith Kercher — but a sensationalized trial meant she was already scorned by the global media. Even now, the case remains in the public eye.
Just a few days ahead of the US Open’s singles tournament at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, on Thursday evening, Lotte New York Palace hosted its annual The Palace Invitational pickleball tournament to celebrate America’s largest yearly tennis tournament.
The Women’s Tennis Association, in collaboration with Gillette Venus, hosted an exclusive WTA Café & Marketplace featuring specialty treats, limited-edition merchandise, and select Venus products, followed by a panel discussion highlighting the power of confidence in driving professional success.
The highly anticipated Outlander prequel, Blood of My Blood, dives deep into the origins of two iconic love stories: that of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, in 18th-century Scotland, and Claire Beauchamp’s parents, Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp, against the backdrop of World War I. As passion, rebellion, and fate intertwine, the series promises to give fans both the sweeping romance and high-stakes drama they’ve come to love.