New York’s eagerly awaited French Restaurant Week is back (now through Sunday, September 30th), with 52 participating restaurants offering not only a delicious spin on the theme “Terroir and Traditions,” but also some enticing bargains to lure patrons in. The two eateries below are among our favorites, offering modern takes on French classics and swoon-worthy, romantic environments conjuring an evening in Paris. [...]

French illustrator Vahram Muratyan is renowned for his whimsical and witty illustrations comparing signature qualities of New York and Paris, between which he splits his time. Earlier this year, Penguin published Paris Versus New York: A Tally of Two Cities, which collects select images from the artist’s blog, and it’s already an essential part of [...]

  Invading the modern American dining scene and grasping the attention of glorified chefs, macaroni and cheese has long since left the confinements of Grandma’s casserole dish and has made its way to trendy tables across the country. Perhaps more than anywhere else, New York City houses a plethora of restaurants dedicated to perfecting the [...]

The prettiest boy who can throw a punch is soaked and satiated from sparring today, having gone three rounds with one partner, two with another at Mendez Boxing gym in New York’s Chelsea. Fighting as a middleweight at six-foot two-and-a-half-inches, Charlie Himmelstein easily towered over the opposition. Although both men appeared to be stronger, Charlie’s [...]