A new protein-packed contender is muscling its way into the health and fitness world — and it comes straight from the dairy aisle. Parmesan cheese has gone viral among gym-goers and health influencers who are looking for a whole-food protein source, with some creators nibbling it straight from the block. On TikTok and Instagram, videos of people … Read more
Where to eat, drink and be merry in New York this holiday season? The city’s swankiest new nightlife destinations promise A-list mixologists, decadent interiors, irresistible bites and the most enviable people-watching in Manhattan. Here are six to hit. Ba53ment | 53 W. 53rd St. A gilded and orange sliced cocktail at Ba53ment. Courtesy of Altamarea … Read more
At 3 p.m. on a weekday inside Bushwick’s trendy Dayglow cafe, barista Joshua Thierry bends over a coupe glass on the bar like he’s defusing a bomb. The object of his very close attention is the Twin Peaks, one of the shop’s popular coffee cocktails — a cherry-crowned, crystal-clear “milk punch” that looks exactly like … Read more
“There is no city in the world like Miami — it has this energy that’s only possible when people from many different cultures and backgrounds are all coming together in a beautiful place,” restaurateur José Andrés, 56, tells Alexa. The co-founder of World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that recently helped feed those affected by … Read more
Party of none. A bar owner has banned solo drinkers from entering his business in order to “mitigate risk” the companionless have been known to bring, dividing the internet over the controversial policy. Carl Peters, the owner of Alibi in Altrincham, England, imposed new customer guidelines to create a safer atmosphere in the popular bar. … Read more
Australian pub rock band Amyl and the Sniffers turned a last-minute cancellation of their Melbourne show into a fully funded, boisterous bar crawl free to fans across the city. The Grammy-nominated band was slated to play a free gig on Nov. 14 in Melbourne’s Federation Square when the show was canceled last minute due to … Read more
The mighty have fallen. Sean “Diddy” Combs spent his 56th birthday on Tuesday behind bars in New Jersey after being convicted on prostitution charges. The rapper, who is serving a 50-month sentence, was served breakfast, lunch and dinner at Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix on his special day. Sean “Diddy” Combs at his birthday party … Read more
Those who take their drinks neat, enjoy shots, and like a classic margarita are some of the most confident daters on the market, according to new research. New research from a survey of 2,000 single millennials and Gen Z respondents 21 and older found that as cuffing season approaches, what singles order at the bar … Read more
You’ve ordered drinks at the bar, and now it’s time to pay. Before you even see the total, the bartender hands you a tablet with a digital tip screen. The typical options are 18%, 20%, 25% — or “custom.” Welcome to one of America’s latest cultural dilemmas: How much should you tip your bartender? Bartenders from around … Read more
A little bit Bravo, a little bit “The Truman Show” — and a nosy audience at home. Fans are glued to the Elbo Room, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida bar that’s been livestreaming its boozy, rowdy regulars since 1996 — yep, way before social media even existed. The bar literally has cameras all over that cover … Read more
Some flavor crazes flirt with us and fade. Others stay and make themselves at home. It’s too soon to tell for sure, but the Dubai chocolate movement seems to have put down roots and is spreading at a brisk clip. The sweet flavors and thick texture that have made Dubai chocolate bars a hit are … Read more
Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders are taking notice. “Even five years ago, young people … Read more
Taylor Swift is giving “Life.” The 14-time Grammy winner released her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” early Friday — and Swifties decked out in glittery finery celebrated all week across NYC in anticipation of it. And it culminated in a string of rocking, late-night release parties that brought out throngs of Taylor … Read more
Another round, bartender! A quarter century ago, Siberia, the infamous bar run by Tracy Westmoreland, stood as a quintessential Big Apple dive. Known for its hard drinks, cold beer and environs he once lovingly described as an absolute “s–thole,” it was a favorite for a who’s-who of high and low New York characters, including Anthony … Read more
Booze no more. Squeezing “alcohol free” and “festival” into the same sentence could be a head-scratcher, but the Big Apple is set to host its first-ever booze-free bonanza in Chelsea this Saturday. Living life without alcohol or simply practicing moderation is more than just a lifestyle; it’s a movement that has exploded across the city. … Read more
The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is set to face trial in early 2026 after his indictment last week following a lengthy investigation. Marius Borg Høiby, Mette-Marit’s eldest son born before her marriage to the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon, was slapped with multiple charges, including rape and domestic abuse. The … Read more
One of Sydney’s most popular breweries has weighed in on an age-old debate about whether children should be allowed in drinking establishments after the topic was reignited in a new viral video. The longstanding issue has raged on Reddit forums in Australia for years, as parents and punters war it out. But the contentious subject … Read more
Bartenders across the Big Apple have gotten themselves in a pickle. It used to be that NYC’s crunchy and sour snack was a cheap, old-school deli staple, served as part of a mouthwatering sandwich. These days, though, the humble pickle has been elevated to the latest trendy ingredient. Amo’s bartender Sebastian Sandoval puts the finishing … Read more
A West Villager is reshaping where Gen Z goes out in NYC. Ellie Williams, the creator of the hit TikTok series “Ellie For The Girls” asks strangers on the street where they party, then checks out the spots out herself, steering some of her 50,000-plus followers to do the same if the “vibe” is right. … Read more
Cheers to cheap beers. Talk of the “drink of the summer” has begun. This year, ome people might argue that it’s the Hugo spritz, or perhaps the Paper Plane, which was crowned 2025’s “drink of the year.” Yet with the rising costs of inflation, and ensuing shrinking wallets, a lot of people are turning to … Read more