In October, The Daily Beast declared Ridgewood as America’s coolest neighborhood. When I first read the article, I thought, really?! Ridgewood, a neighborhood in Queens that butts up against the hipster-cool Bushwick, has always been the neighborhood that I never really even noticed I was in when I was actually in it. So, is Ridgewood …
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Exploring the Art of Pizza, Slice by Slice As a travel writer and self-proclaimed connoisseur of good meals, I embarked on an unintentional experiment that would forever change my perception of New York City’s iconic culinary delight: pizza. For an entire week, fate led me down a path of mouthwatering discovery, as I found myself …
Bushwick, perhaps Brooklyn’s most vibrant and lively neighborhood, is known for its dynamic culture, street art, and fun atmosphere. The annual Bushwick Collective is a major street art festival where artists are invited to re-decorate the city streets, and this summer, the House of Yes (an iconic semi-queer nightclub) is hosting weekly street parties. At …
Happy Pride! To get things started, I wanted to share my top 5 tips for exploring Manhattan’s gay scene. I tend to stick to the Brooklyn borough because it’s where I work and mostly where I party, but at the beginning of the year, I did make a conscious decision to explore more of Manhattan. …
Living in NYC has been an interesting experience with its many ups and downs. After a year of the NYC hustle, here’s some of the things I’ve learned about one of the world’s best cities
An LGBTQ Travel Guide to the best gay hotels in NYC for LGBTQ travelers, including NYC hotels with special deals during NYC World Pride
There are a few words that come to mind when people think of Brooklyn, of varying kindness and relevance. But something everyone knows about NYC’s coolest borough (my opinion, obviously), is that Brooklyn is renowned for its creativity, diversity, and constant buzz of activity. That buzz comes through a seemingly endless art scene. So many …
Finding love and romance in New York City isn’t impossible, but it’s also not always so easy. Here’s what I’ve learned after a year of dating in NYC—the things that made it a challenge, but also fun.
Brooklyn is a vibrant hub of LGBTQ+ culture, offering a diverse array of gay bars that cater to every taste and style. NYC’s most hipster borough, Brooklyn has long been a cultural hotspot in New York City, attracting creatives, foodies, and nightlife enthusiasts from around the world. From the vibrant art scene in Bushwick to …
New York City is sometimes called the “gayest city in America,” and it’s not hard to see why. With a long history of being at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights, a thriving and diverse queer community, and a host of gay-friendly neighborhoods, businesses, and events, NYC has cemented its place as a hub for LGBTQ+ …