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Discover New York: Tracing Chocolate History In Brooklyn

I love chocolate. I’m not the type who feels guilty after eating chocolate, but instead eats it every day (and believes it should be its own food group at the top of the pyramid!). As a chocolate-lover I’m very fortunate to live I’m Brooklyn, where we have numerous cocoa experiences that go beyond buying bars…Read more...

Notes On Realizing What’s Important In Life

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger – Buddha I recently started attending a meditation class called “Soup and Serenity” on Wednesday afternoons at Dipamkara Meditation Center in Port Jefferson, New York. On the outside, the place appears to be a small home in a charming harbor…Read more...

Discover New York: When Chocolate Meets Spirits In Brooklyn

Chocolate and liquor are probably not the first things that come to mind when you think of healthy food and drink. Additionally, they’re not typically two items you imagine pairing together; however, at Brooklyn’s Cacao Prieto, single origin Dominican cacao and antioxidant-rich spirits are served side-by-side and sometimes intermixed. “Cacao Prieto is a crucial meeting place…Read more...

Discover New York: Urban Winery Meets Local Artist Gallery In Brooklyn

What do you get when you mix local artwork, New York wines, small-batch whiskeys, innovative pairings, sustainable cuisine and a lineup of community-enhancing programs? Brooklyn Oenology, or B.O.E., New York City’s first urban winery. Located in Brooklyn’s creativity hub of Williamsburg, this woman-owned establishment was started by Alie Shaper in 2006 with the first vintages…Read more...
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Saratoga Springs: A Fun Weekend Trip From NYC

Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting one of my sorority sisters from college in Saratoga Springs. Despite having gone to school nearby at the State University of New York at Albany, I’d never taken the time to explore this beautiful area. Now was my chance. After spending my days drinking wine and (unsuccessfully)…Read more...
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Beautiful NYC Views (Beyond The Empire State Building)

We all know the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and 230 Fifth offer great aerial views of New York City. That being said, sometimes you just want a less crowded and non-touristy experience. To help you enjoy unforgettable Big Apple views the way the locals do, here are Travel + Escape’s top picks…Read more...
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