So it’s over a month since Avengers: Infinity War was released — do I need to say that this post contains spoilers? You’re here to look at GIFs of the movie, so I assume you’ve seen it? If not, thenRead more…
Why the NBA is thriving and the NFL is struggling
After the golden age of the NBA in the 1980s, the NBA continued to grow in the decades after but has thrived even more the last 10 years or so. So why is the NBA growing while the NFL continuesRead more…
The great thing about MoviePass…
Before MoviePass, my partner was getting discounted movie tickets from work. Before that, I’d buy the AMC ticket pack from costco so that I wouldn’t have to pay upwards of $14 per movie. I love movies, but with the amountRead more…
Who is BBQ Becky? Internet identifies her as Jennifer Schulte with ties to Stanford University
It’s rare that the internet (we looking at you Twitter and reddit) takes so long to identify the identity of an infamous person. Usually the identity of the person is revealed minutes after the video goes viral, but for whateverRead more…
Uncle Boons Group Dining option is great for parties of 8 or more
Finding a restaurant in the city for a group dinner can be a challenge. And it’s not always easy to get a reservation at a popular place, especially a Friday or Saturday dinner reservation. Last week, I was putting togetherRead more…
This is the best iPhone case around
For me, finding the right case to protect my devices is an on-going process. In particular, a case for my iphone. I’ve ravaged Amazon for their best most top rated cases but have always ended up disappointed with either oneRead more…
The 12 best “theatre” cities to see a Broadway show, musical or live performance
When one thinks of a theatre city, London and New York get the most love, and rightfully so. The two have the built a tradition and history of offering some of the Earth’s best art offerings and live entertainment. AndRead more…
Play TodayTix’s lottery for free or discounted Broadway show tickets
Have you seen Hamilton or Dear Evan Hansen yet? If you haven’t and you don’t want to pay the hundreds of dollars only to wait a year before you get to see it, there’s another way. The chances are slim,Read more…
Zara going after stripes for 2018 Spring “MULTICOLOR CLASH” men’s collection
We’re excited about Zara’s focus on stripes for their men’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection. Called “MULTI COLOR CLASH” we love the bright and bold colored stripes that the Spanish retailer is bringing to the season and in their editorial shoot forRead more…
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ brings heroes, story lines and infinity stones together, and does it spectacularly
I spent all last week concerned with what the critical response to Avengers: Infinity War would look like. I am willing to admit that I spent the last three days spending an abnormal amount of time refreshing the film’s Rotten TomatoesRead more…
Despite its lack of individuality The Roost Bar and Cafe is a nice spot to work remotely from
Tucked in a quiet, easy to miss, pocket of Alphabet City, The Roost, a cafe by morning, and a bar by night, offers locals a gourmet cup of coffee, and a nice place to work (remotely). Though it lacks thatRead more…
I had severe anxiety about how ‘Avengers: Infinity War’s’ would score on Rotten Tomatoes
There have been many reasons why I have been suffering from a severe obsession with the third installment of the Avengers movie. Between reading the initial comic book over 25 years ago, obsessively watching and crying the first official trailerRead more…
Netflix’s binge worthy series DARK is renewed for second season
Looking for a series to add to your binge watching queue? If you haven’t swept through this series yet, I highly recommend you add “Dark” to your lineup. 5 months into it’s release, Dark maintains a 92% audience rating onRead more…
Hummus & Pita Co. raises stakes in battle for the Mediterrean fast casual crown
There’s a serious battle going on in the world of the Mediterranean fast-casual dominance. With no less than five major contenders in Cava, Hummus & Pita Co., Maoz, Noon Mediterranean, and Roti, looking to break-through as the venture-backed Chipotle ofRead more…
4 things I noticed (as an actor) about “A Quiet Place”
SPOILER ALERT! Don’t read this if you haven’t seen the film yet. A family learns how to survive in a world where making noise will most likely end in death. A simple premise, a simple story, minimal dialogue, yet incrediblyRead more…
Oscar Wilde Bar NYC has a beautiful appearance but oddly lacks character
New York is full of great bars. For a tourist, finding the right bar to try out can be a daunting task. Living in the city, it becomes easy to locate your preferred watering hole and sticking to it. ButRead more…
Avengers: Infinity War poised to break all-time box office records
Advanced tickets are a definite proxy for the excitement that fans are feeling for a movie. If pre-sale ticket sales momentum are an indication of a film’s ultimate financial success, then Avengers: Infinity War is going to break major box office records whenRead more…
Citi Bike is the most affordable and funnest method of getting around NYC
If you live in New York City, heck even if you’ve only just visited, you know the hassle public transit can be at peak rush hours, or how unreliable the subways can be, and how slow taxis, lyfts, ubers, vias,Read more…
On the Mark Men’s Barber Shop in East Village is my number one recommended barber
“Where do you get your haircut?” This questions comes up surprisingly often in my friend circles. And all too often, the person being asked respond with the place they went to recently, but preface it by saying they’re “still lookingRead more…
Four things that stood out to me (as an actor) from Stranger Things Season 2
I found Season 2 of Stranger Things on Netflix far more engaging than the first. Though I enjoyed Season 1 a lot, I remember feeling like things were moving a bit slow. Granted, it lead to an great pay offRead more…
Manhattan’s best gay bars for a chill happy hour with friends
Finding a bar to meet a friend at can be a daunting task with the number of options a city like New York has to offer. There are a number of things to consider when picking the right place, butRead more…
Deadpool 2 features not one, but TWO Asian actors as X-Force superheros
With the third installment of the Avengers: Infinity War sucking up any and all superhero media coverage, the fact that Deadpool 2 introduces more than a handful of new mutants has been lost in the scramble for any tidbit aboutRead more…
Infinity War vs. Infinity Gauntlet: 10 key characters we won’t see in Infinity War movie
Way before Marvel even released their first MCU film Iron Man in 2008, Marvel comics put out the Infinity War limited series in 1991. When Robert Downey Jr.donned his first suit, Marvel couldn’t have imagined where the studio is tenRead more…
Pure Thai Cookhouse is a great casual spot for some delicious homestyle Thai food
Deciding on a restaurant to eat at in New York City can be a daunting task since there are so many incredible options. It seems like my favorite spots to eat change from week to week because I keep findingRead more…
Wayne Brady gives Kinky Boots on Broadway the life it needs
Kinky Boots has been on my radar since it first opened on Broadway back in 2013. Who doesn’t love a fierce drag queen doin’ her thang? Finally, I got me some tickets through TodayTix and checked it out, mostly becauseRead more…
Tasty Blackened Chicken Wings put The Sound Bite on the map for NYC dining
If you’re into live Jazz, homestyle cooking, and sports, you’ll have a great time at The Sound Bite, in Hell’s Kitchen NYC. Founded by Julian Phillips, former PIX11 News Anchor and his wife, Jazz singer, Barbara King. The Sound BiteRead more…
East Village’s Raclette isn’t as delicious as the viral video looks
You’ve probably seen Raclette’s viral video on facebook or instagram and watched that gooey, delicious, melty cheese being scraped from a cheese wheel onto a plate of meat, hamburger, sandwich or veggies, activating your taste buds as they jump forRead more…
Brooklyn Roasting Company is the coffeeshop-goers ideal workplace
Workplace cafes. As a freelancer, I’m constantly searching for cafes that offer the right combination of affordable, delicious coffee, with atmosphere that accommodates me and my laptop – enough seating so that I’m not wasting 30+ minutes for a tableRead more…
Here’s 8 reasons why Judge Judy is REAL and not staged
I’m a huge fan of Judge Judy and have watched her syndicated show one and off for over a decade. When in one of my Judge Judy phases and let others know that I enjoy some Judith Sheindlin in myRead more…
Fiaschetteria in Alphabet City NYC offers a unique menu that doesn’t quite justify the inconvenience of where it’s located
On a rainy night, my partner and I decided to try out Fiaschetteria in Alphabet City since it was just a few running steps away. This was our second time dining here. Our first dinner here was also under theRead more…
It’s Blair Brown and great dialogue, not Uma Thurman, that makes The Parisian Woman worthwhile
Full of topical discussions and political subject matter, The Parisian Woman starring Uma Thurman turns current headlines and D.C. political machinations into a 90-minute soap opera. Overall The Parisian Woman feels clumsy at times, and the characters, outside of BlairRead more…
Why everyone hates Dorit Kemsley from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Let’s start this article out by ensuring we’re all on the same page: I fully-realize that “hate” is a strong word. However, I’ve given this enough (too much) thought and I’m fully-confident that the emotions I feel are justified: WithRead more…
The definitive list of Asian characters in Marvel movies or T.V. series
From Mantis to Lady Deathstrike, Wong to Psylocke, Marvel movies have given some visibility to Asian actors and beloved comic book characters. With the recent casting news of Chinese-Scottish actress Gemma Chan as Minn-erva in the Ms. Marvel movie, weRead more…
Bean&Bean is a solid and reliable cafe workplace that won’t disappoint
Working remotely can feel isolating sometimes, which makes finding reliable cafes with room to sit and spend the day all the more life changing. I’ve pocketed a few cafes for days I’m feeling particularly anxious and need to get outRead more…
Sunny and Annie’s is Alphabet City’s best late night sandwich deli
It’s 2AM and you’re starving. If you’re in Alphabet City, of it’s surrounding area, you’re lucky to be within walking distance to Sunny and Annie’s deli. Open 24 hours, this bodega is a quaint spot to pick up some lateRead more…
Uncle Boons is a personal favorite and stands out for its flavors, energy and environment
Having lived in New York City a few years now and sampled food from dozens of restaurants, I have very few *favorite* restaurants. With so many great restaurant options waiting to be visited, I more often err on the sideRead more…
No Michelin, no problem: here’s the 25 most-Yelped Restaurants in Los Angeles
So you’re in Los Angeles for a few days and looking to get some good eats. You want to make sure you enjoy every meal during your short stay and you don’t know anyone in L.A. to give you recommendations.Read more…
Review: Kona Coffee and Company in East Village, New York City
With technology, more and more people are working remotely these days, myself included. I’ve personally jumped around New York City (mostly Manhattan but parts of Brooklyn too) to find my go to cafes to rotate through on any given week.Read more…
The most-reviewed restaurants on Yelp for New York City (2018)
I wanted to know is what the most-reviewed restaurants on Yelp were. At 1:30 in the morning. Who hasn’t wondered this in the depths of insomnia? I assumed a quick Googley search would take me to the content that IRead more…
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant in NYC offers great food at moderate prices
I’ve been to Awash in the East Village three times now, and each time has been a great experience. Located on 6th Street between 1st and 2nd Ave, Awash has a very homey feel – like you’ve been invited overRead more…
Jerry Springer The Opera off-broadway is ridiculous and wacky and SO MUCH FUN!
Recently, my friends won lottery tickets to see the off braodway show, Jerry Springer The Opera (currently playing at The New Group) and they gifted them to me and my partner. Our friends had already seen the show and hadRead more…
Gorgeous space, terrible food at Brasserie Printemps
Looking around for a place to eat in the middle of the afternoon, we were pointed to Brasserie Printemps which is a restaurant with a breathtaking dome located on the sixth floor of the department store. The architecture and stainedRead more…
At the right price, Hotel LBP is a hidden gem in Sheung Wan
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked into the office building that housed Hotel LBP. In order to get to the hotel’s lobby on the fourth floor, I had to awkwardly discuss with the security guard on theRead more…
Review: Aloft Hotel Myeongdong Seoul is a cozy spot near great food and shopping
My partner and I recently traveled to Seoul, Korea, for a short winter vacation and had a nice stay at Aloft Hotel in the Myeongdong district. At the time of our visit, Aloft was ranked the #1 hotel in SeoulRead more…
Review: Chicago The Musical on Broadway NYC is good but not great
It’s good. Isn’t it grand? Isn’t it great? Isn’t it swell?… Well… It was certainly good. After years of trying to get myself to go see Chicago: The Musical on Broadway, my partner and I finally threw down and gotRead more…
Worthwhile, affordable Indian fare at Ahimsa Garden
Ahimsa Garden opened back in August 2017, and this small, unassuming restaurant on East 10th has been putting out really tasty food for half a year before we tried it. In two separate trips to Ahimsa Garden the last week,Read more…
War Remnants Museum: A must-see attraction in Ho Chi Minh City
Dear American visiting the War Remnants Museum, yes there is definitely *some* anti-USA going on here, but the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City is very much worth experiencing. As long as you don’t come in close-minded, it’sRead more…
Review: Are the eggettes at Lee Keung Kee North Point the best in Hong Kong?
As you’re touring around Hong Kong, you’ll start recognizing the distinct smell of eggettes, also know as egg waffles. This is especially true if you’re walking around one of the many popular markets or dense shopping areas such as TempleRead more…
Little Bao, Big Prices
It’s odd when one goes to a restaurant, thoroughly enjoys the food, but can’t recommend it to friends. Little Bao located in SoHo district of Hong Kong, is one of those rare instances. In 90% of these instances, it’s a terribleRead more…
Mukshidonna Tteokbokki Review: Best Korean Army Stew with Tteokbokki in Seoul
Mukshidonna Tteokbokki Where: Samcheongdong, Jongno-gu, Anguk-dong, 17-18 Korean Address: 서울특별시 종로구, 안국동, 17-18 Phone Number: +82 2 723 8089 Hours: Daily 11:00AM to 8:30PM (Closed on select Sundays) I recently visited Seoul and found a new appreciation for KoreanRead more…