Raymi Peruvian Kitchen and Pisco Bar kicks off NYC Quinoa Week in Style

NYC Quinoa Week runs from Monday, April 28 to Saturday, May 3rd.

The United Nations had named 2013 the year of the quinoa, and after experiencing a six course quinoa focused dinner at Raymi there’s no question in our mind as to why. Not only is quinoa  well known for its health benefits and gluten free quality, but this native seed of Peru has been cultivated there in the highlands for more than 3000 years.
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Bea Launches an Exquisite New Brunch Menu

Artisanal cocktails, small plates, and a delicious weekend brunch discovery.

This weekend we had the pleasure of checking out the new brunch menu at Bea, the brainchild of Sotir Zonea. This delightful bar and restaurant is adjacent to the theater district and is thus a perfect option if you’re looking for a bite to eat before or after a show. Warmly greeted by the big smiles of several staff members as we walked in, the environment was instantly inviting, with lots of natural greenery and flowers as well. There’s also a lovely adjacent sky lit courtyard with a 37-year-old tree and flowing fountain. Adding to the delightful environment, there are a couple of old black and white movies playing on the walls.
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Show Review and Exclusive Interview with Andrew Rayel

A chat with Trance DJ/Producer about his classical training, inspiration, and favorite superhero before taking in his show at Cielo NYC.

Hailing from the small country of Moldova, Andrew Rayel is a world renowned DJ/Producer who is unique for a variety of reasons, one mainly that he was classically trained in music. This has led to his being called “a modern day Mozart.”

We were lucky enough to sit down with the 21 year old producer before his show at Cielo Nightclub in New York City last Thursday night, April 10th.
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